I also have PCOS. I don't have the high insulin levels either. I only started having trouble with weight when I got into my mid twenties. That was one of the things that led me and my doctor to start doing some tests to find out what was wrong. I did have to undergo fertility treatments, but they were successful and we have a wonderful little boy. The fertility specialist I had explained that just as every person is different, so are the symptoms of PCOS. They range from dark patches on the knees, skin tags, horrible cramping, out of control periods or no periods at all, dry brittle hair, and weight gain around the middle. Since it has a lot to do with hormone imbalances, it can vary from person to person. Some women suffer tremendous pain and debilitating symptoms while others are so mild they may not know anything is even wrong unless it interferes in their ability to conceive.
2006-11-22 04:03:47
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answered by jigsawinc 4
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Types Of Pcos
2016-11-12 22:04:54
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answered by disilvestro 4
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There are not different types of PCOS. PCOS occurs when your hormone system is out of balance. It can affect fertility, but there are fertility drugs that do actually work even if you have PCOS. There are many symptoms including: Acne, weight gain or trouble losing weight, male pattern baldness, hyperglycemia, hair growth on back, face or chest. It can affect the regularity of your periods as well.
I think though you should get a second opinion to be sure, as PCOS isn't diagnosed correctly all the time. When I was diagnosed with PCOS I went straight to webmd.com and found lots of research, I highly recommend going there to see what you can learn.
Hope this helps, and best wishes on things.
2006-11-22 03:51:12
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answered by CEJ 2
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I have PCOS and found out through research that there are soo many symptoms and not every woman has the same "set" as the next. Also some woman develope certain symtoms as the condition persist. For example your not overweight, or insulin resistant, but for now, you have missed periods, if you become insulin resistant, you would gain weight rapidly, then your hormones would be even more out of balance, setting off, body hair, male pattern balness, the risk of diabetes, heart disease, colestrol. For right now I would pretend you are insulin resistant. Eat healthy foods, and start every dinner with a sald. Limit your intake of refined carbs (white bread, muffins, sugar cerals, anything thats has the ingredient of "enriched".. or "bleached... "refined". Replace it with whole grains, speouted grains and I highly reccoment the book... New Glucose Revolution Guide to Living Well with PCOS by Jennie Brand-Miller( I belive) this would be to prevent the weight gain. If you were the oposit, you would have to lose weight (about 10%) and then you would see a decline in the symptoms, which is why you, at a normal weight dont have all that follows
2006-11-22 11:22:40
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answered by AntzaGurl 3
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Are there different types of PCOS?
I was diagnosed with PCOS about 3 months ago. I hear everyone say they have high insulin levels, but I was given many blood tests to determine that. After the tests, they told me my insulin level was normal. I'm not sure what is causing it. I also hear lots of women say they're...
2015-08-13 07:23:22
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answered by Anonymous
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The numbers and types of PCOS symptoms that appear vary between women. These include:
Hirsutism. Related to hyperandrogenism, this occurs in 70% of women.
Obesity. Approximately 40-70% of PCOS patients are overweight.
Anovulation and menstrual disturbances. Anovulation appears as amenorrhea in 50% of patients, and as heavy uterine bleeding in 30% of patients; however, 20% of PCOS patients menstruate normally.
Male-pattern hair loss. Some PCOS patients develop bald spots.
Infertility. Achieving pregnancy is difficult in many women with PCOS.
Polycystic ovaries. Most, but not all, women with PCOS have multiple cysts on their ovaries.
Skin discoloration. Some women with PCOS have dark patches on the skin.
Abnormal blood chemistry. Women with PCOS have high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad") cholesterol and triglycerides, and low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL or "good") cholesterol.
Hyperinsulinemia. Some women with PCOS have high blood insulin levels, particularly if overweight.
2006-11-22 03:53:30
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answered by Anonymous
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