sherbears

I was wondering if anybody has been diagnosed or tested for cancer since they were diagnosed with PCOS? Is it a common thing to be tested right away for Endomitreal Cancer?

vp206

Wow...that is a good question. I'll be looking forward to see if anyone has any info on this, too!

Jashobeam

I haven't heard of it as an automatic test. If you have at least 8 periods a year, I've heard that you don't have an increased risk of cancer. I believe I've read that is the main cancer concern with PCOS.

cluneytunes

My doc said she'd test if I went more than 3 months without AF.

sherbears

wow, thats pretty interesting. Cause I have always had a period, just very irregular. Kinda makes me a little nervous now, you know.

Mjoy

Totally makes me nervous too... it's been 3 months since AF for me. I'll have to remember to ask when I find a new Dr. (just moved). Thanks for bringing it up!

justizabell

I only have two periods a year if I'm not on Metformin. Good Question!

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Nikki_26

I had never stopped to think about that.... I've only had 1 period this year so far... What kind of test do they do? Anyone know?

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~Secret Longings~

i have always read it is recommended women with PCOS who experienced symptoms of amenorrhoea or oligomenorrhoea shed their endometrium at least every 3 months.
An ultrasound scan is recommended every 6-12 months to measure endometrium thickness and morphology.
this is a good article to read about PCOS and the increased risk of cancer:


http://humupd.oxfordjournals.org/cgi...nt/7/6/522.pdf

cnbrooks

Wow, I am glad I saw this. I recently had two periods but, I have gone more than 6 months without AF for years. . . .

sarahgmac

I have gone 10 months before. My RE wants to do a biopsy of my uterus to test for luteal phase defect, but also to make sure I don't have cancer. My mother had endometrial cancer and had a hysterectomy at 39 years old.

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TrishainAZ

I don't know much about this, but what about those birthcontrol methods that make it so that you don't get your period then?

sarahgmac

Those birth control pills make it so you don't build up a uterus lining.

People with PCOS who don't get their periods, keep growing a uterus lining. And after a year of not getting a period--you cannot even imagine how much tissue is there. The linings that don't get shed can turn into cancer.

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sherbears

I am not sure what are types of tests they due for it, but I am having a endomitreal biopsy on tuesday to check for cancer.

Promise07

I was just dx and placed on metformin right away, but I usually have a period, missing maybe 1 or 2 a year...I will definately ask when I go to the dx again!