like is it the same? only serious questions please. thank you
2007-11-24 06:29:01 · 2 answers · asked by Melda R 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Not necessarily related (although some schools of thought believe one can predispose the other) and definitely not the same; however, it is entirely possible to have both conditions concurrently.
For excellent resources on both, check out:
http://www.endocenter.org
http://www.endometriosis.org
http://www.centerforendo.com
http://www.ivfworld.com
http://www.pcosupport.org
http://www.pcos.net
http://www.soulcysters.com
http://www.4women.gov/faq/pcos.htm
2007-11-26 06:01:57 · answer #1 · answered by Endo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having the two together (I have both) are quite common but they are caused by different hormones. PCOS has to do with high testosterone levels and endometriosis often has to do with high estrogen levels.
Because of the differences in the kind of hormones it can sometimes make it hard for women with both to get treatment for both conditions.
2007-11-24 18:30:36 · answer #2 · answered by sokokl 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋