I was just told I have PCOS. I guess I'm in denial. I haven't had my period in 5 months and went to the doc. They said I had all the signs and sent me for blood work and ultra sound. I went to find out what PCOS is and when I saw that most women end up with diabetes I started to cry. No one in my family had diabetes, just cancer and heart problems, that I know of. The woman doing my ultra sound also has PCOS and she was trying to keep me calm and tell me it is not as bad as it sounds. But there is a part of me that would rather have cancer than this. She said that my ovaries are normal size, and about only 6 cysts. She told me that it was very likely that I have PCOS, but the blood work will tell me for sure. The doctor said that I have it but the only thing in my blood work that wasn't normal was the hormones my insulin level is normal.
What she was worried about was my weight. I have kept gaining weight (15 lbs in 2 weeks) with no cause. Though I blame my Effexor for my weight gain. She said my weight, lack of periods, and hair on my chin were the classics signs. However, if feel its all the Effexor fault, except the hair because everyone in my family has that.
The doctor put me on Yaz B.C. The last B.C. I was one was the normal one and that was over 15 years ago. I was on it for less than a month and it gave me a green discharge. Sure I had PMS like a crazy person but I had my period every month (it wasn't clockwork but it was never more than 2 weeks late), until my mom died. That is when my period just went missing. I had some sort of PID an STD (from a rape) or a from a cyst the rupurted and never was caught. I don't know. After that I was under so much stress, that a few times I wouldn't have my period, but once I relaxed it was fine. Until I went on the Effexor. Whenever I tried to get off it I wouldn't have my period. When I was under a lot of stress I would miss my period. Until the 5 month span. So now I'm on Yaz, I have lost 8 lbs. (No diet change). No period yet. I feel that I don't have PCOS but yet I do. I know this isn't well written and it is basically me freaking out. Every time I think about my PCOS all I can think of is getting diabetes and having my life be over.
Well, that's my story. Thanks for reading.
Mally
It is tough, but I don't think it is as bad as cancer (or at least not in my opinion), at least we have hope... we have alternate remedies and stuff we can try in order to keep going, have a family, & live a healthy life.
In terms of diabetes, that is controled.. just watch what you eat and do exercise!!! Try to live a healthier life and try to be positive!! It depresses me sometimes too, but I try to look at the bright side of things!
Do research, the more informed you are the better. Personally, what worries me is the infertility associated with PCOS. But there are options!!
Take care, and don't feel bad... you are not alone!
Personally, what worries me is the infertility associated with PCOS.
The only thing about the infertility that bothers me is the removal of choice. I don't want kids (I'm 31) but that doesn't mean I don't want to have the choice to not want kids.
I just feel like I know what one can do with cancer. This is new to me and I have never heard of PSOC before.
Many who have PCOS DO NOT get Diabetes and I'm sure many people who have Diabetes will tell you that their life is not over...
There is help for PCOS and new research on it, so don't lose all hope. :-) Many women here have had PCOS and have gotten help and support from each other.
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Thanks. I guess I'm just a bit overwhelmed and a bit freaked out still. It's only been about 1 1/2 week since I have been told I have PCOS. I'm just worried because what I'm trying to do with my life is complicated enough without a bunch of pills or shots.
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I just found out in September that I have PCOS too. I know exactly how you are feeling, but once I began to accept the fact that I have it and decide that I want to try any treatment to control it (and get pregnant) I have been feeling better. Sure I still have my bad days when I see babies EVERYWHERE but you let a few tears out and forge forward
We just have to be thankful that its not a terminal disease, and there are medications for it! Plus, with this great online forum to help us vent our issues to other women who UNDERSTAND what we're going through I am sure you can make it through
Good luck with the start of your journey!
Malia
PS> I was put on Yaz too for a month before starting Clomid....starting my 2nd cycle of Clomid soon.....first cycle didn't do anything. GOOD LUCK!
Good luck with trying to have a baby. Some say Yaz mimics the first stages of pregancy, and if that is true (and I have a ton of crappy side effects) then I don't understand why anyone would want to go through it. Though I was told that the end result (the baby) makes it all worth while. I'm off to call my doc to see if I need a change or if the side affects will get better. On the plus side the other side affect (weigh loss) is great. The pounds are just melting away. I weigh about 201 now, and just a few weeks ago I was 218.
This board is great and so helpful. I just hope I get over my feeling of hatred towards this illness.
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PCOS makes me want to cry- my story 
