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Originally posted by KrisInNH
A. That I'm obviously not normal and something is wrong and
B. Can I ever have children?
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It's not that you're 'not normal,' it's just that our bodies function differently than most women's bodies do. We PCOSers have a tendancy to hate our bodies--because they can't supply us with children without difficulty, because they're hairy, or because they cause us to gain weight etc. etc. Change you're thinking about your body and this illness--it's not that you're 'not normal' it's that you have more hurdles to overcome than most women.
I don't know which of the myriad of symptoms you suffer, but this illness affects each of us differently.
There's many different ways that you can combat this illness: diet and exercise (even if you're thin), supplements, medication and more.
A low-glycemic diet can help to reduce your blood sugar and insulin, both of which play a big role in PCOS. Exercise helps with that also. Supplements and herbs can help guide your body too. Medication can be one of the most effective methods, and some women have found great success on Metformin which is a diabetes drug. Many studies I've read show that ovulation returns to PCOS women on metformin. Clomid is also commonly prescribed.
As to your second concern 'Can I ever have children?' the answer is probably. I read in a PCOS book that approximately 80-85% of PCOS women will be able to conceive and carry a child full term.
Good Luck and Good Health!
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