Can you have pcos even if you had a partial hystarectomy?

Question

I have 1 tube 1 ovary

Answer 1

Yes. PCOS is really not about the ovaries. The underlying cause of PCOS is insulin resistance. One symptom of PCOS is having polycystic ovaries, but it is not really the cause (the name PCOS is very misleading). PCOS is generally diagnosed through your symptoms (although there are many blood tests that are usually done as a guideline..but many women "pass" the blood tests but still respond positively from proper treatment). If you have a few of the symptoms and no other cause, then generally you are diagnosed with PCOS.

The correct treatment for PCOS is a low carb diet, exercise, and adding an insulin sensitizing drug such as metformin (1500-2550mg). This should help relieve some of the symptoms.

Some of the most common PCOS symptoms are: lack of ovulation, irregular mentrual cycles, acne, skin tags, thinning hair, facial and body hair, depression. There are TONS of other symptoms. Here is a great site that gives general PCOS info (including a huge list of symptoms): http://pcos.itgo.com/

I recommend seeing a reproductive endocrinologist. Also you can visit http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhpcos?redirCnt=1 to ask all your PCOS questions. Good luck.

Answer 2

Polycystic ovarian syndrom (PCOS),is one of the most common hormonal reproductive disorders among women of child bearing age. You have one remainig ovary and it can display the condition. The cause of PCOS is presently not known. The ovarian cysts can be seen using ultrasound. The condirion correlates strogly with insulin resistance. (which is, also,often a symptom of late onset diabetes, (type 2). The 2 medical conditions are often found together in the same patient.
Significant weight reduction can sometimes reduce the severity of both diseases.. And in some cases cure it). There are many other treatments depending upon the severity and the symptoms. (e.g. using metformin, etc., etc.)
A knowlegable gynecologist or better yet an internist could often be of great help.
Doc. Dan.