how can i be sure that i have PCOS...my symtoms are:
irregular periods, facial hair (also legs, arms, and back), gaining weight.
2006-11-12 09:42:58 · 5 answers · asked by @lli3 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
i dont have insurance!!! =/
2006-11-12 10:17:00 · update #1
PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (its a hormonal problem)
2006-11-12 10:24:18 · update #2
im 19 and i just start gaining weight over the past days...ohh and i just start having sex with my bf (he always uses a condom)
2006-11-12 16:06:46 · update #3
The diagnosis is made by satisfying 2 of 3 conditions:
1) anovulatory cycles (suggested by irreg periods)
2) hiruitism (ie facial hair, etc)
3) polycystic ovaries.
It sounds like you meet at least 2 of the criteria, so yes, you have it.
Talk to your doctor about doing some blood tests, and about starting you on a medication like metformin, or better yet Actos. Also, weight loss usually helps PCOS patients.
Good luck
2006-11-12 09:51:30 · answer #1 · answered by Eric 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Those are signs of so many different things. The only way to know for sure what is causing your problems is to see the doctor.
2006-11-12 09:47:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
those are definately symptoms (I have been diagnosed with it for 6 years now). The doctor can do blood tests and tell you for definate sure. Be lucky you have a period at all. I don't have one unless I take medication....Good luck...
2006-11-12 09:45:51 · answer #3 · answered by hollyrenee21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor!!
2006-11-12 10:05:34 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what Is PCOS...?
2006-11-12 10:19:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋