PCOS -I have been Dignosed with this?

Question

PCOS is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). I was wondering if there is anyway I could get rid of this.Its nice not having your period but I really don't want this.Please tell me how I would get rid of it

Answer 1

There is no cure, only treatment. You will probably be put on a diabetic medication called metformin to contrl you rinsulin levels. PCOS has been linked to insulin resistance. Also, if you are over weight, lose weight. My dr put me on adderall to lose weight and I lost 40 pounds and felt great but gained 60 as soon as I went off it, so I don't know if that is such a good idea. Excercise. Take care of it now, even if you don't want children now. I was diagnosed 5 years ago and at first only treated the pain. Now, I;ve been trying to get pregnant for 2 years and can't get my cycles regulated. they may put you on birth control for that, but it didn't work for me. The pain is the hardest part, other than the infertility.

Answer 2

PCOS is a syndrome, which means its a collection of symptoms which suggest the presence of a condition. It is not like a virus they can cure or cut out. There is no cure, only treatment options, which your doctor should discuss with you.

These are of course symptom specific because the cause is unknown. Many woman find losing weight relieves most of their general symptoms, while others are skinny to begin with. Some woman take glucophage to help with the blood sugar & fertility issues, while other don’t need it. Some woman have excess hair growth which they treat cosmetically.

Your Dr should test your blood to see your androgen level and your fasting blood sugar at minimum and start a treatment program. If your Dr is not experienced or active in treatment, find another one. This is a very new syndrome (less than 10 years since it was discovered) so some Drs know very little about it. There are experimental surgical options, but they are not recommended at this time. Even these are just to help with the symptoms.

The three most important things to remember with PCOS: get a good, experienced dr working with you, lose weight if you are overweight, and don’t lose hope--you can feel better & have children.

Answer 3

PCOS is not curable, but is treatable and most women are able to get pregnant when the PCOS is treated correctly.

I recommend seeing a reproductive endocrinologist. They are generally more knowledgeable about PCOS and the correct treatment. Unfortunately, many doctors are not aware of the proper treatment.

The underlying cause of PCOS is insulin resistance (IR). The best treatment for PCOS is going on an insulin sensitizing drug such as metformin (1500-2550mg per day) combined with a low carb diet and exercise. There are a few important things to know:

1. Many women "pass" the test for IR, but still respond positively from the metformin. No one knows exactlly why..my thought is that the test is not a sure fire way of detecting the IR.

2. You must be on a high enough dose of metformin. I've heard women complain that their bodies dont start working even though they've been on metformin for awhile. Some doctors are hesitant to up the dose past 1500mg...but for some of us it takes more. I don't respond until my dose is around 2000mg a day.

3. It can take a few months on the correct dose, before your body is regulated.

4. It is important to treat your PCOS even if you are not trying to get pregnant. There are higher risks for many things (high blood pressure, blood clots, diabetes, and many other things) when you have PCOS, but if it is treated properly, then those risks are lowered.


When the PCOS is treated properly, all of your symptoms may not disappear, but they should improve some. It will also be a lot easier to lose weight (and keep it off). Our bodies work against us when we try to lose weight on our own, making it nearly impossible to lose weight.

There are TONS of books about PCOS and dieting. There are two that I recommend. Here's the links at amazon for those:
http://www.amazon.com/o/asin/0809224275/...
http://www.amazon.com/o/asin/0007131844/...

I also recommend a couple web sites:
http://pcos.itgo.com/
http://www.inciid.org/faq.php?cat=infert...

http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhp... This one is a great message board where you can ask all your PCOS questions or just chat with the women who are also dealing with PCOS

Answer 4

There is no cure for PCOS. Treatment depends on the particular patient's signs and symptoms, as well as her goals. Treatment options include:

For women who are not ready to become pregnant, birth control pills are an excellent way to replace progesterone, establish regular periods, and lower androgen levels.

If a woman wants to become pregnant, treatment is aimed at establishing regular ovulation.

For women with PCOS and insulin resistance, medication to improve insulin sensitivity may be useful.

Answer 5

PCOS often occurs in women who are overweight. If you have a few pounds to lose, often the signs and symptoms of PCOS improve drastically. I would recommend a diet and exercise program - especially since the weather is nicer now - get out and get moving! Hope you feel better!

Answer 6

You can't get rid of it, but you can control it with drugs, diet and exercise. When (if) you're ready to have kids, you might need some help from fertility drugs or other treatments.

You need to talk to your doctor about it.

If you don't treat it, it can lead to diabetes, heart disease or a lot of other diseases.

What you can do now is eat a lower carb diet. Try to cut down on bread, noodles, rice, potatoes, cereal, sweets. Eat veggies, fruit, lean meat. Drink lots of water. Get some exercise, even if its just a walk around the block.

It's really not so bad. It is something you need to care for, but it isn't debilitating.

Answer 7

Sweetheart, I'm afraid that this something that you can just stop at will. There is no real cure for it.

I have a friend who conceived twins through fertility medications. They are not about 8 years old and doing great.

Just work with it as your doctor tell you and you'll be ok.

Answer 8

ask your doctor ....they can help you....thats there job...thats what there here for ....