I've gone for my bloodwork and ultrasounds and the doctor confirmed that it was PCOS, as well as fatty deposits in my liver, and im borderline diabetic. I have daily pain in my upper abdomen, just underneath my ribcage. What exactly does PCOS do to my body? I'm losing alot of hair, so much so lately that i have tiny bald spots, and i have to wear a bun all the time bc its starting to get into my food. I have chronic mood swings, and get upset at my family. I have very irregular periods. Is this a bad thing to have and is it cureable? I have a followup with the doc in two weeks what can i expect? Also have a gyno appt to see if this cyst has to be 'cut off' or if it can be left in...im scared. whys my body so out of tune? im only 23! ((i know its alot of questions, but i wanted to get it all in one shot))
2007-02-15 22:30:31 · 3 answers · asked by Ginger 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
PCOS (yes I have it as well) is a hormone disorder. If your primary care dr was the one that diagnosed it but isn't sure how to deal with it he may send you to an endocrinologist.
Medications can be used to help treat it so that it is manageable as there is no cure at this time. Sometimes dietary changes help b/c weight can be an issue for some who have PCOS.
You mentioned that you have pain in your abdomen on a daily basis and that could be coming from the cyst or something else so that's good that you are going to see a gynecologist, pls make sure to let them know about the abdominal pain so that they can help you try to figure out what's going on if it isn't related to the cyst.
I was 25 when I was diagnosed with PCOS and 2 weeks shy of my 26th b-day when I was diagnosed with endometriosis. And at that time I didn't figure I would need a gyn til I was 30. I was off by 5 years. I am now 35.
To learn more about PCOS pls check out the following site: http://www.pcosupport.org
2007-02-15 22:38:39 · answer #1 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Gyn will help you, if not see another one for a second one. usually they send you to an endocronologist also. It has to do with hormones, metabolism, blood sugar and many things. Get the cyst taken care of, not a real big deal, if it's small they clip it off and it's nothing really. I've had it done and stressed over it for no reason. Then they should put you on birth control for the regulation of your hormones and maybe even on a pill for diabetes, ask the Dr. if you should be on it and if not why...this may be the clue to whether they are up on the latest of this disorder. A lot of Dr.'s know little about it really. My daughters both have had it for yrs. and just now are getting help. So, give it time but also ask questions and don't be afraid to ask, no question is stupid, only the ones you don't ask. Write them down so you won't forget and get all your fears addressed. This is the time and don't leave asking even more questions. Prepere for the visit. Take a friend or your mom to be with you to talk with the Dr. too, they always remember more than the patient does. lol Good luck and give it time and make them answere tha questions and do not give up.
2007-02-15 22:51:08 · answer #2 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-16 17:56:34 · answer #3 · answered by Charlie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋