ll polycystic ovarian syndrome cause serious health problems???

Question

is it necessary to take treatment at the age of 19?because i have heard taking pills for this ll make u fat???n ya..does this cause problems during pregnancy or during the pre-pregnancy stage???

Answer 1

Yes it is necessary to have some kind of treatment for the PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) because this syndrome can also make a woman prone to having osteoporosis (because of not having regular periods), Diabetes, and even potential problems with the heart.

I would recommend a consultation with an endocrinologist to see what they recommend.

As for the pill, yes it can make one gain weight but that weight gain is mostly water and the average is only about 5-10 lbs. There is one pill that can be used for treating Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome called Yasmin (there's a newer version of this one out called Yaz, but they are basically the same medicine just different dosage in each pill when it comes to the hormones) that I tried for a while and actually lost weight while on it. I lost nearly 10 lbs in the 6 months I was on it.

Yes, having Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome can affect one's fertility later on such as by potentially causing miscarriage to occur. I know of someone that it has happened to.

Answer 2

I have PCOS and was diagnosed at the age of 26. The Doctor's used me almost as a pet experiment as at that time, very few people had been diagnosed with PCOS.

The first drug I tried was a steriod which 'turned' off the reproductive system. It turned me into a zombie, but it did sort out the excess hair.

Their next experiment was HRT combined with the steriod.

Finally some years later, the link between PCOS and insulin resistance was found and I was prescribed Metformin. Whilst this did not help with all of the PCOS symptoms, it regulated my periods and helped control the excess weight that goes with PCOS.

PCOS is a 'nasty', it can make your life totally miserable and if you read all that is on the web about it, you would be seriously depressed.However a sensible diet and the taking of the tablets if prescribed, will go a long way to making life more bareable.

In terms of pregnancy, it makes it a lot harder to get pregnant. However I am pregnant and I know of others with PCOS who have gone on to have children. There is also a higher risk of miscarriage with PCOS. i was told that there was only a 40% chance of making it to 12 weeks. Well, we beat the odds and I am now 14.

PCOS is not the end of the world, but do look into Metformin.

Answer 3

It can lead to diabetes if you are not careful. They 2 go hand in hand. It does affect how your body uses it's own insulin. It will also be a challenge for you to get pregnant. Take your medication and watch your diet. It does not cause great weight gain. Uncared for you can end with serious health issues. I know, I was diagnosed with the condition after my second son was born and we were trying to conceive. You have to treat your health no matter what age you are. Being young and knowing you have this is to your benefit. My physician explained to me that another name for polycystic ovarian syndrome is diabetes type 2. If you take care of yourself and follow your doctors recommendations now, it will avert serious trouble down the road.