i was told that i have this...my symptoms are gular periods or none at all, ive only had one this year, i have also had 2 cysts at different times that came and went away by themselves when i did get my period, i had an ultra sound done and they said my uterine lining was so thin even tho i hadnt had a period in 4 months, so i was told im not even ovulating..they just want me to stay on birth control but i feel like i need more info, more advice, more answers. what if something more serious is wrong with me and no ones catching it. for example i havent had a period now since april 3rd but ist started to have boob pain like 4 days ago and all day today ive had cramps and a back ache, feels exactly like a period, but no blood just pink stringyness when i wipe. what could this mean, is there soemthing else that could be blocking my period, is this even considered a period. i dont know what to do i am soooooo confused. doctors keep telling me to just take BC. i just need to hear ur opinion
2007-08-19 23:15:10 · 3 answers · asked by sweetfayth 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It's VERY important to take your BCP as recommended, especially if having children is important to your future. If you stop having periods, it's so difficult to start them again. You still may not ovulate while taking a bcp, but at least your body will become used to normal monthly cycles. Chances are, you'll just have to take some hormones to induce ovulation if you want to get pregnant, but that's another issue.
A reproductive endocrinologist specializes in this type of thing, but I guarantee they're just going to tell you to take your birth control as your other doctor told you.
I just had surgery for my PCOS, not something that's done in most cases, but the pain was SO severe that I didn't have any other alternatives. My ovary was so swollen with cysts that it actually flopped out of place.
If you're dealing with unusual weight in your midsection, you can try diabetes meds. Most people with PCOS develop insulin resistance or diabetes at some point in their lives. If you're facing male pattern hair growth, they make anti-androgen drugs. Some BCP's also help with this (yaz) I took it for a few months but the side effects for me were horrible, nearly killed me. Each bcp is different for each person - so I'd say if you find one that allows you to cycle monthly without horrible side effects & you're not in pain, don't switch it up.
Unless you're dealing with severe pain, or are actively trying to get pregnant, really all any doctor can do for you is suggest a birth control pill. I know it's not the greatest news, but it's all they're going to be able to do for you. :(
Good luck - it'll be alright, just watch your symptoms and get to know your body really well. Document everything, it'll help both yourself and your doctor.
2007-08-20 02:03:49 · answer #1 · answered by I_Hate_Stupidity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are loads of us with this out there!
I have read a book called pcos for dummies, it really explains this and you can take your time digesting the info. There are also loads of websites and support groups, just do a search.
I have pcos, 2 periods this year, following a low gi diet to regulate blood sugar and lose weight. Boobs hurt all the time, so do my ovaries and i feel like im coming on every few weeks but nothing happens. Birth control is like a medicine for it and you pink strings... regard that as a period.
2007-08-20 07:51:42 · answer #2 · answered by tatty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes being on the pill can help women with PCOS but I would recommend consulting an endocrinologist (a doctor that treats diseases and disorders that involve hormones) if you haven't already to see what they say.
A good site you can check out to get even more information about PCOS is at: http://www.pcosupport.org
2007-08-20 06:24:40 · answer #3 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋