I Have Pcos And Long Periods Posted: 06-19-06 01:00am
I'm 20 years old, and recently I was
diagnosed with pcos (poly cystic ovarian
syndrome). I initally went to the
doctor, because I went three years without
a natural period. After several
ultrasounds and tests, I was diagnosed and
treated with (believe it or not)
glucophage (metformin)-which is actually a
diabetic medication. The doctor gave me
a horomone to make me begin periods, but
i've been struggling every since. I am
on my period for the third (going on the
fourth) month now. I've had
ultrasounds, numerous blood tests, and
i've visited several doctors, but they all
say I am fine. I don't know about them,
but i'm so tired of being on my period.
If anyone knows what else I should try, I
would greatly appreciate it. Thank you,
and I hope the best to all!
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ccris123
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Sep 2006 Posts: 58 Location: Kentucky
Pcos Posted: 09-01-06 00:51am
I have pcos also. Mine is secondary to my
hypothyroidism. They put me on glucophage
also to help with the side effects. I
rarely have periods though. I'm on high
doses of estrogen at the moment because I
started massively bleeding several weeks
ago and my estrogen levels were nothing.
My testosterone levels were elevated
though. The glucophage seems to help with
the excess hair stuff. She also told me
to be careful because they use glucophage
as a fertility drug to help with
ovulation. Women with pcos need to be
careful with diet and weight because of
the higher risk of developing insulin
resistance..Which in turn travels into
diabetes.
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myranda_princess
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Jun 2006 Posts: 3
Pcos Update Posted: 09-01-06 23:02pm
Well, since my last posting, a lot has
changed. I saw a specialist, and he put
me on birth control (yasmin). I've been
doing great. I've had regular periods,
weight loss, and i've had a breakthrough.
You see, I have suffered from migraines
for several years, but I did not know they
were horomonal. I uesd to have at least
one headache a week, lasting anywhere from
one day-to three or four days. On the
birth control, I don't have a single
headache, unless i'm on my "skip" days.
Because of this wonderful finding, my
doctor lets me skip my period, and choose
when I want to have it, as long as I have
it once every three months (for safety
against cancer). I am headache-free,
healthier, and much much happier. Who
knew one little pill everyday could change
so much?!?
