Not diagnosed, but need advice!

longcyclegurl · 09-05-2005, 02:19 PM

Hello,

I am new here. I am going to the doctor Sept 12 for consultation and then I will make her test for PCOS. I have many symptoms of PCOS, but of course I have to wait until I am tested to know for sure! I just want to ask if these maybe are symptoms that some of you are having.

*long cycles...right now on CD 96
*short periods...spotting, brownish, never heavy...except in January where it lasted 15 days and was almost blackish in color( sorry TMI)
*weight gain in tummy
*excessive hair

AHHH
*Sweating
*Anovulatory
*Depression-on anti depressants
*tired, low energy

I went an entire year with no period once. When I do get it, it is not flowy!
I really want to have a baby too. So if I do have PCOS, what options do I have?

Thank you for any response. I am a little frightened as I do not know what to expect

choirmissy · 09-05-2005, 03:04 PM

Yes, a lot of those are common symptoms. I would look at the Just Diagnosed section at the top & maybe do a bit of looking on the newbies forum for some specific things to discuss with your doctor. Chances are, you will be put on metformin (glucophage) first to see if it helps you ovulate since you're trying to conceive. There are a lot more options available if that doesn't help you ovulate. Good luck at the doctors & welcome!

Melissa

KatCarney · 09-05-2005, 03:57 PM

Try these links:
Do I Have PCOS
http://www.soulcysters.com/do_have_pcos.html

Just Diagnosed - now what?
http://www.soulcysters.com/diagnosed.html

Symptoms & Treatment info
http://www.soulcysters.com/symptoms.html

Diet & Exercise for PCOS
http://www.soulcysters.com/weight_loss.html

Jashobeam · 09-22-2005, 06:14 PM

I have or have had these you mentioned:

*long cycles
*weight gain in tummy
*excessive hair
*tired, low energy

I'm on a modified low-carb diet and on Metformin for my Insulin Resistance.

MiWolverineMommie · 09-22-2005, 06:16 PM

Welcome and good luck at the doc!