Addy1girl

First, I just wanted to say I am extremely thankful to find this forum!

I am 20 years old and I was just diagnosed with PCOS yesterday after having 6 years without a period (and when I had one, it was very erratic!) and numerous blood tests.

My doctor didn't explain much to me and she made it seem like it was no big deal, but when I read up online I became very scared. I read that it may run in families but nobody knows what really causes it...I know of no one in my family that has it, so I feel as though I have no one to talk to.

How worried should I be? I go for a fasting insulin test next week, and I know women with PCOS are more likely to have diabetes. I'm really nervous about that...

Is there anything else I should be worried about aside from potential diabetes and infertility down the road? I've read about many cysters () who have had children, so I'm very optimistic and would like to congratulate them for that!!! I just wanted to know if there is anything else I might experience, or should keep an eye on over the years?

Thank you all so much in advance, I truly appreciate each and every one of you for the help and guidance.

Bree

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Hello fellow Maryland Cyster!

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spazmother727

Hi Bree, I understand what you are going through. It is very scary to be diagnosed with something that you do not understand and no one in you personal life who has the same issue. I have not heard of PCOS until February. Then to be diagnosed in March.

I have been reading online as well. A lot of stuff says a lot of really scary things I know. But, some say that PCOS is not a big deal. My doctor said that PCOS is nothing to be worried about. I do trust him, he delivered my baby and was wonderful during my prenatal check ups, delivery, and postpartum check up.

I had a fasting insulin test 2 weeks before the confirming diagnosis. Doctor said it was high, but does not think i am diabetic. When I went online and googled Metformin it said for type 2 diabetes and PCOS. I knew he knew I had PCOS.

Make a list of questions for your doctor. Stay calm and keep coming back to Soul Cysters.

Not all PCOS women get diabetes or become infertile. I ordered a bunch of PCOS books from amazon. I am going to do what ever it takes to get control over my body.

Best wishes, let us know hoe the blood test go.

Hugs

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Eva37

welcome to sc. i remember how scary getting dx with pcos is. Thats why this site is so amazing, theres so much to learn, and everyone is so friendly. There is a link to the newbie roadmap in my siggie, in case you havent seen it before
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Addy1girl

Thank you all so much for the warm welcome and the reassurance. I believe I'll do what spaz suggested and get some books and make a list of questions for my doctor (while not to worry so much! lol) I guess it's just a weird thing I have as a perfectionist. "Something's wrong with my body that I can never fix, what now?" But I'm realizing after talking to you girls that it doesn't have to be bad and you can still have children and live a healthy life.

I really can't thank you girls enough for helping me through this!!

and hello fellow Maryland Cyster!!