I have had abnormal periods for a number of years while being on the pill. My doctor has recently said I have PCOS. One question I have and hadn't a chance to ask my doctor is that when I'm off my pills, my cycle is completely regular. So does that mean I will still have problems conceiving? Or do I really have PCOS?? It is my understanding that PCOS causes abnormal periods but mine are fine when I'm off the pill.
2007-03-23 11:17:21 · 3 answers · asked by Maggie_93 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I have PCOS and I have been having regular periods. Did your Doc take a blood test? You need to have your blood tested for hormone imbalance.
Get your blood tested before you take on having PCOS.
2007-03-24 21:30:35 · answer #1 · answered by Emrald F 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
PCOS doesn't always cause abnormal periods & frankly if you feel better with not taking the medication, tell you doc.
PCOS causes cysts to grow & extra hair to grow & insulin resistance, so those are the measurements you should be using to say if you have PCOS, not whether your period works correctly or not.
http://www.pcosupport.org/ is helpful & if you are in the USA, they can probably help you find a doctor who is more knowledgable.
2007-03-23 18:25:04 · answer #2 · answered by belligerent assistant 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not everyone with PCOS will have actual irregular periods, but I would recommend checking with your dr to be on the safe side and let them know what you have told us about the pills and your periods.
2007-03-23 18:54:12 · answer #3 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋