Since going off the pill about 8 months ago, my cycle has been off. I didn't get a period for 5 months. I took tests, and the doctor said they all came out fine. But now my cycles are very long in between periods. Could I have PCOS, even though I'm not overweight?
2007-03-26 07:45:20 · 10 answers · asked by Lauren M 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
No, I was not on Norplant or Depo.
When I went to the doc, they gave me a pregnancy test and then tested my thyroid as well as all the hormones. They also did the test where they induce a period, and it worked.
2007-03-26 08:10:23 · update #1
yes.
start from here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polycystic_ovary_syndrome
2007-03-26 07:49:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
PCOS was confirmed for me a few years ago after a gynaecologist took a scan showing some cysts on my ovaries. I am slender, and when i was younger i was even underweight. However I am prone to getting a rounded stomach before periods or after eating alot. Having a waist-fat distribution pattern can be a sign of PCOS. Of course, other medical conditions could account for symptoms too. My periods have almost always been irregular, and often even absent, so i take the pill to artificially induce them. But i have heard that taking the pill for a lengthy time but then stopping could temporarily disrupt the cycle too.
2007-03-29 03:10:48 · answer #2 · answered by sunny days are here 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can have PCOS and not be overweight. There are many different symptoms and not everyone has all of them. The best thing to do is make an appointment to go back to your doctor and ask him/her to do some blood work to check your hormone levels to see if they suspect PCOS. If you have PCOS, you can be put on Metformin (or other medications like it), which is not a form of birthcontrol, that will make your cycles become regular once again. Good luck!
2007-03-26 07:52:31 · answer #3 · answered by Robin S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I too have PCOS and my friend told me about this site. It has a little of everything from diet information to a forum that helps you. Especially if you have FAQ.
For most women, PCOS is actually caused by insulin resistance. The dark patches of skin like the one on your leg are called acanthosis nigricans, and they can be a symptom of insulin resistance. The pill does not treat insulin resistance. Many women with PCOS take metformin (glucophage) for insulin resistance, and they often find that their PCOS symptoms improve because high levels of insulin are thought to cause the ovaries to produce too many male hormones. Correcting the insulin problem helps to correct their hormone problems. When you are able to see a doctor, you should ask about having a glucose tolerance test or a fasting insulin test to check for insulin resistance. A fasting glucose test (where they just test your blood sugar level) does not detect insulin resistance.
2007-03-26 08:20:31 · answer #4 · answered by icurious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible. See a gynecologist and an endocrinologist for tests. It is really important to see the right kind of docs if you want better results. PCOS really sucks! I hope you do not have it. Out of curiosity, did you take Norplant or Depo? Sometimes I wonder if my PSOC is related to Norplant.
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2007-03-26 08:04:32 · answer #5 · answered by LUCY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 16:46:18 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ABSOLUTELY! While being over wt is usually a common side effect, there are millions of woman who are normal wt and still have PCOS. That doesn't mean you should not be treated for PCOS, however count your blessings that it has not gone that far.
2007-03-26 07:58:37 · answer #7 · answered by be happier own a pitbull 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not have to be overweight to have PCOS. Your doctor is the only one that can tell you why your cycles are messed up.PCOS is cysts on/in your ovaries.
2007-03-26 07:50:37 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome and I'm thin. I've been thin my entire life without working at it.
2007-03-26 07:48:39 · answer #9 · answered by SmartyPants 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible.
2007-03-26 07:49:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋