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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: What to Do ?????????
asked by: hockey on December 29th, 2003
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I have been reading up on pcos since I seen an article in a magazine.The description was me down to a t. Since my teens my periods have been irregular from every 8 - 6 weeks and on the rare occasion it will be the 28 days.
I have noticable facial hair and its now showing on my abdomen.As you would ,ipanicked and shaved it off - now its alot worse.It is really getting me down.
I am too embarrassed to go to my gp.Last year I miscarried - the doctors say it was a missed miscarraige.I am worried that this is down to pcos

hockey
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purple333
replied on December 31st, 2003
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Hockey,

i'm 48 & have had several miscarriages etc but i'm not totally up with computer or modern lingo so what is pcos??

I know that others who come into ehealth forums know what it is but not me, but I would like to help you if I can. So please reply.

Apart from irregular periods, facial & now abdomen hair do you have any other symptoms?? Weight loss/gain? Diet changes at certain times??
You say you've had this problem since your teens, do you mean since you first had your period? Also how old are you & are you in a regular relationship (as in relationship where you have fairly regular sex) or just dating. All these questions affect the sort of answers anyone can give. They are also questions a dr would ask.

I know that unless you're in a large city in ireland seeing a dr can be a local/village affair if this is the problem could you go to a town further away & see a dr there??
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hockey
replied on January 6th, 2004
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Pcos
Pcos - is polycystycal ovarian syndrome , its were you have irregular cycles , you will have mulitple cycst on your ovaries as eggs do not develop properly at mensruation and turn into cysts.Some women may get facial and body hair.
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purple333
replied on January 7th, 2004
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Hockey,

thanks for explaining. I really do think though that you need to talk to a dr, especially in relation to all the other questions I asked & those that a dr would think to ask. I know some people who irregular periods & others with facial hair etc & others with both. The causes/reasons differed for each person. I have also known people who have pcos without having the other symptoms!!!! All of which is why the other questions I asked make a difference, I know from personal experience how easy it is to try & self-diagnose (& sometimes this is good & can give you the strength to fight the drs in order to get the help you know you need but other times it can be dangerous!!)

good luck.
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