do you have regular periods with pcos?
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It is not clear why some women with PCOS also have normal menses, in spite of being anovulatory. In our study, hyperandrogenic anovulatory women with normal menses, compared to classic PCOS with irregular menses, had similar polycystic ovarian morphology and similarly increased response to a GnRH agonist acute test.
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is a common hormonal condition in women. Women with PCOS can struggle to become pregnant and are at higher risk of developing complications during pregnancy. However, by managing the symptoms, many women with PCOS can become pregnant and have a healthy baby.
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Some men do have periods, as do some non-binary people. Once in awhile, I hear stories of people whose periods started again after many years on testosterone. I dread it happening to me. It's not clear why this happens, but it's typically a sign that one's hormone replacement therapy (HRT) needs changing.
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So most women with irregular menses will turn out to have PCOS. If you have menstrual periods less frequently than every 35 days or more than 5 weeks between periods, you very well may have PCOS.
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A light period could be a sign of problems with hormone levels or another medical condition. Polycystic ovary syndrome and issues with reproductive organs can lead to irregular periods. Discussing symptoms with your doctor may help you determine the cause of lighter than normal periods.
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Your doctor may diagnose PCOS if you have at least two of these symptoms: Irregular periods. Higher levels of androgen (male hormones) shown in blood tests or through symptoms like acne, male-pattern balding, or extra hair growth on your face, chin, or body. Cysts in your ovaries as shown in an ultrasound exam.
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According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), ovarian cancer can affect a person's menstrual periods. Changes may include bleeding that is heavier than usual or otherwise irregular.
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Very heavy periods Sometimes women with PCOS experience heavier bleeding during their menstrual cycle. The technical name for this is menorrhagia, and it's caused by low levels of progesterone associated with PCOS. Menorrhagia is characterised by severe bleeding that lasts for seven days or longer.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, commonly referred to as PCOS, is another common, painful gynecological condition. And although PCOS and endometriosis each affect an estimated one in ten people with uteruses, and can co-occur, they are often misdiagnosed.
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You may experience occasional heavy menstrual periods or bleeding between periods (intermenstrual bleeding). Infertility. Sometimes, endometriosis is first diagnosed in those seeking treatment for infertility.
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PCOS can cause missed or irregular menstrual periods, excess hair growth, acne, infertility, and weight gain. Women with PCOS may be at higher risk for type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart problems, and endometrial cancer.
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Having an irregular cycle, including missing periods, can contribute to infertility, as it means a woman may not be regularly ovulating. Ovulation is when the ovary releases an egg. Irregular ovulation can be due to many issues, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), obesity, being underweight, and thyroid issues.
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No. Not everyone with PCOS has small cysts in their ovaries—cysts are a symptom of PCOS, rather than a cause. While they can contribute to hormonal imbalances, the cysts themselves are usually harmless (11). PCOS cysts are different than the kind of ovarian cysts that grow, rupture, and cause pain.
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Conditions like PCOS and an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) can affect your hormone production. Hormonal changes can make your uterine lining thicken more than usual, leading to heavier periods. Fibroids or polyps. These noncancerous growths in the uterus can cause bleeding that's heavier than normal.
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At first glance, having an unusually heavy period may not seem like something that could affect your fertility, especially if your period is still regular. In reality though, it's not normal to have a super heavy period every month.
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PCOS can be associated with a range of symptoms including irregular periods and difficulties getting pregnant. Most women with PCOS can conceive, however it may take them a little longer to become pregnant. Eating healthy meals, exercising regularly and generally staying healthy is the best way to reduce your symptoms.
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Some women with PCOS have persistently elevated levels of LH, which would lead to an OPK always displaying a positive result, regardless of where you are in your cycle. Women approaching menopause may also have persistently elevated LH levels.