I just turned 20 last month, and I was diagnosed with PCOS just YESTERDAY. I'm kind of overwelmed with it all, not exactly sure what to think. I only have about 2 periods a year, and it's been that way since I started them when I was 12. People would say it's probably just my age, and that I would grow into a regular routine. But as I got older, and with other symtoms too, I couldn't ignore it anymore. So I got a blood test, and now here I am. I'm still new to it all, trying to understand it all. Me and my mother are going into town today and are hoping to get a book or 2 on PCOS, maybe that will help to explain along with this website. I'm very, very scared about the fertility aspect of this syndrome. I've always wanted a big family, and to know that may not be able to happen breaks my heart. I don't know what I will do if I'm not able to have children.
Anyway, this site seems very helpful. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone. Thanks.
I know what you mean by being afraid of the infertility part. All our young lives we are taught to be very careful and how easy it is to get pregnant. I never thought I would have this problem. The good thing is you can help now before you are ready for a family. They can help you get regular and healthy, which makes getting pregnant much much easier. I, like many women, didnt get checked until I wasnt able to get pregnant for a long period of time. It is a good thing to know as early as you do, even though it may not seem that way right now.
Welcome to the forum! Try to keep positive, once you look around here you will see that there are many success stories of women with PCOS having children Whenever I feel down, I try to remember to log on and read about everyone else's experiences and it helps to see everyone else keeping their head up!
New to the forum and PCOS. 
which book about pcos are you thinking of getting?? i have lots of colette harris books, which are great. Shes a pcos girl, too.
Whenever I feel down, I try to remember to log on and read about everyone else's experiences and it helps to see everyone else keeping their head up!
