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So, health stuff. (I'm the anon who once posted about the skipped periods)

[(Anonymous)]

It seems I might have PCOS. They're running tests at the moment. I do not really know how to feel about it. Yup, I'm overweight and always had facial hair, but I'm fairly comfortable in my skin. I do not feel like it's a sickness, I've always been this way. I'm not sure I necessarily need to be "cured", I guess. Especially if it's not life-threatening. u

Re: So, health stuff. (I'm the anon who once posted about the skipped periods)

[caecilia]

well, it can lead to diabetes and uterine cancer

Re: So, health stuff. (I'm the anon who once posted about the skipped periods)

[(Anonymous)]

I have PCOS. I've had it since I was 15. Once I found a medication that worked for me and allowed my periods to be normal, I've been fine ever since. Honestly, the worst thing about it is how hard it is to lose weight and how easy it is to gain. I agree with your mentality. It's not like it's a death sentence.

Re: So, health stuff. (I'm the anon who once posted about the skipped periods)

[cakemage]

I have PCOS too, and my gyno and I are still trying to find a treatment that helps regulate my period and such. It's not nearly as hard to deal with as my endometriosis, but it is still a problem for me, even if it isn't life-threatening. As caecilia said, it can make you more susceptible to ailments that can be very dangerous, so I'd recommend talking your options over with your doctor before making a decision on whether you want it treated or not. As for me, I'll willingly settle for a regimen that keeps my monthly nightmare under control, but what I honestly want is a total hysterectomy. Doubt my crappy insurance would ever pay for it, though, even if my gyno recommended it, but that's neither here nor there.

Re: So, health stuff. (I'm the anon who once posted about the skipped periods)

[(Anonymous)]

It's not life-threatening on its own, but it can lead to other issues - things like being insulin-resistant can lead to type 2 diabetes disturbingly easily. (For what it's worth, I've been on Metformin since I was diagnosed several years ago, and while it hasn't actually changed my weight or hair, it HAS returned my insulin levels to absolutely normal.)

Plus, if you ever do want to have kids, it can lead to difficulties conceiving. That is... SO not an issue with me, but it may be with you. So yeah, it is best to manage it.

Re: So, health stuff. (I'm the anon who once posted about the skipped periods)

[(Anonymous)]

Hey, another one who is on Metformin!

Now I'm wondering because Metformin was said to be good for losing weight: I've also been on Metformin since I was diagnosed with PCOS several years ago and I did lose weight (about 10kg and I was not exactly overweight just a bit chubby). The first two weeks on Metformin, I had no appetite and I was constantly nauseous (even had to puke a few times) - a really common by-effect with Metformin (according to the doctor and the information leaflet).

After this "settling-in period" I'm mostly fine but I have to watch what I'm eating. Before I could eat a lot of greasy things (like crisps) but now I have to really look out otherwise I have to puke.
I always wondered if other Metformin-users also have this.
But: Metformin cured my insulin resistance (and therefor the risk for Diabetes II)! (The weight loss war also nice)

Re: So, health stuff. (I'm the anon who once posted about the skipped periods)

[(Anonymous)]

Regarding weight loss, it does vary person by person, unfortunately. I was hovering around 115kg for ages - started going to the gym and watching food more, and dropped to about 100kg. Then I just got... stuck there and haven't lost any more despite every effort, heh. (On the plus side, I haven't gained any more, either!)

But yeah, I had a settling-in period as well - generally, ah, other stomach complaints, but that's long since settled. And yeah, the normal insulin levels are definitely the best part about it! Hormone levels, too. (I'm starting to think I might just be naturally hairy, given that my brother and father are furry as hell, and my Mum has some fuzz, too. If a combination of Metformin AND the pill doesn't do it, and my hormone levels are normal, then I think I'm just stuck with it. Oops.)

Re: So, health stuff. (I'm the anon who once posted about the skipped periods)

[(Anonymous)]

If PCOS were just about being overweight and having facial hair, then you'd have a valid point about not wanting to be "cured", but it's way more than that. It affects your risk of type II diabetes, uterine cancer, high blood pressure/cholesterol, depression, fatty liver disease and heart disease, among other things.

So-- and I'm trying to say this gently here-- regardless of what you "feel", it most certainly is a sickness, one that requires treatment if you want to avoid increasing your risks of those conditions. Several of those conditions are very much life-threatening, and all of them significantly affect your quality of life.

So please, listen to your doctors. This isn't something to dismiss lightly, even if you're comfortable with the superficial symptoms because the superficial symptoms are just the tip of the iceberg.