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What is PCOS? And when does polycystic ovary syndrome become a problem for women?...
Not all women with PCOS share the same symptoms but women with PCOS exhibit one of three main symptoms. PCOS signs and symptoms made clear here....
PCOS is often misdiagnosed. Educate yourself with some diagnostic questions that can point you in the right direction for an accurate PCOS diagnosis....
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Q: PCOS and colored vaginal discharge
asked by: DoctorQuestion on November 28th, 2008
I went to my doctor in July because I was continuing to have pelvic pain. She made the diagnosis that I had Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease. She asked how long I'd been having pain, did some scans and came to the conclusion that I'd had it for about a year and a half. Well, I started H.R.T in August. I didn't have a period at that time, and it had been 4 months since I had one. My fiance and I thought we were pregnant. But late September I had gotten my period. Only, it hasn't gone away yet and it's almost December.
I'm wondering what's going on and if it's serious. I've called my doctor but she's out of town for the Holiday weekend. The color of the menstrual fluid isn't a normal color. It's got an orange tinge to it and it's really watery but dark, and it's been a constant flow. How serious is this?


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on December 2nd, 2008
Womens Conditions Answer A5026
Current medical status: Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease, receiving hormone replacement therapy.
Current medical treatment: Seasonique?

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder manifested with irregular cycles and sterility. Obesity and hair growth on the face can also be present. Your doctor gave you birth control pills to regulate the cycles with the hope that after going off the pills, the cycles will be established spontaneously.

If this orange vaginal discharge is blood, you have prolonged menstruation (menorrhagia). Menorrhagia is not typical for PCOS. You have to consult a gynecologist about this “orange” vaginal discharge.





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