a couple of health questions?

Question

I'm afraid that I might have PCOS (Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome) but I don't want to go to the dr. about it. I have a little fear about someone getting in my personal space and I know that a dr would have to do a physical exam on me to find out what's wrong with me....but I don't want to go through that. What do you think I should do?

The other question is that I suffer from a really bad case of depression...I really do think that I have dysthymia and a major depression on top of that and I just don't wanna do anything about that either....I've been depressed for over a year and a half....do you think I should really go to the dr about these things? I'm not suicidal but I do think about death alot.

And plz no religious responses unless you're a wiccan or pagan (no offense to those other ppl that are christians).

it's because I haven't had my period ever since at least September of last year (I can't remember exactly) but I haven't had any pains. And I know I'm not pregnant so it's not that. I've had problems with unwanted hair on my body ever since I was around 14 or so and I've always had skin problems (dry and oily skin, and acne).
I asked my mom and she says that if I just lose a lil' bit of weight that I'll have my period and everything will be fine.

Answer 1

You have probably read up on PCOS if you already suspect that you have it, so I won't go into the details too much....but the chances are, you probably do have it if you are already suspecting it. One of the symptoms is actually mood alterations such as depression, so it really sounds if treating your PCOS could help you out a lot. If you go to the Doctor, they will have to do an ultrasound scan to see if your ovaries are "polycystic". This is just like the ones you have when you are pregnant, you will have to drink water and wait a while, then they put the jelly on your stomach and scan over the ovaries, you can usually see the tv screen too and are able to see your ovaries (if they are polycystic you can see the small chains of cysts yourself). (Occasionally they will do an vaginal ultrasound but this is not usually done for PCOS). Secondly, the Dr may ask to do a blood test to check your hormone levels. The Dr will also look at your other symptoms, if you have acne, hair loss, weight gain, mood swings, blood sugar problems, sleep disorders, irregular periods (all symptoms of PCOS, joy!!).......and will discuss with you how to go forward. Often, the Dr will recommend taking the Contraceptive Pill to keep the symptoms under control, it can help with the mood swings and the acne etc. But remember, this only masks the symptoms and is not a cure. A new treatment is called "Metformin", as PCOS is an endocrinological disorder, they consider that treating your blood sugar and insulin first, prevents the chain of events that follows on (the hormone problems), so they may also talk that over with you.
Please don't worry about your morbid thoughts of suicide and death....I know it sounds bizarre, but the effect on your hormones that PCOS has can REALLY knock out your mood....the constant up and down yo-yo of hormones can make you feel a little crazy, and the extreme low-feelings are just part of that.
Please see the Dr........and if you don't like the first one, try and change to a better one. PCOS has some long-term implications for your health, like you are at higher risk for heart-disease and diabetes (later in life) so it's really good to get it looked into. If nothing else, for your mood swings.......you really don't need to live like that. I have 3 friends also who have it, and one of them tried to commit suicide many times, she was so low, and she finally got diagnosed with PCOS, changed to Metformin and a few other things and she's like a different person :)
I know you don't like the Dr to examine you, but please try, just this once.....
Good luck with it all, I hope it gets sorted out for you :-)

Answer 2

PCOS usually has some symptoms such as cramps, loss of period or irregular period, its cause when you dont ovulate and it produces too much estrogen. it can lead to infertility so i know you might not be thinking of that now but you might regret not getting it checked out later in life when you want to have a baby, on the other hand though if your super depressed that could be the reason why you havnt had a period, stess can make your body do crazy things, i wish the best of luck to you!

Answer 3

You could have both of these problems because of a hormone imbalance (seriously!). I know you really don't want to go to the doctor, but if you do, it may be something that can be cured, or alleviated, with some simple medication.

I understand about having that kind of physical, but your health could get a lot worse--both the ovarian cyst problem and the depression. Just think, if you get to the doctor, you may be better in the next week or two.

Summon up your courage and just DO IT ! Good luck . . . I hope you're feeling better real soon.
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Answer 4

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Answer 5

i have PCOS also. and they can do an ultra sound on your tummy to see them. they might have to do a vaginal ultra sound but thats only if they can't see them threw the tummy so when your scheduled for it, drink LOTS of water.
as far as the depression goes you should see a dr and just get put on something. in fact when you go get your cysts looked at you could ask about a deppression medicine all in the same visit. one stop shop. its very common for people to think about death alot and not be suicidle. its human. you are just fine :) but I would see a dr just to get feeling better :) good luck