what is PCOS? some girl said she might have it from having no periods? should i be worried?
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I also have PCOS, but do not have the pain that some women get.  I would suggest to try out a few websites that are full of girls that have PCOS, and are ready to answer any questions that you have.  If you have myspace, there is a large PCOS Group...or an even better website is SoulCysters.com.  Great group of women and tons of support there.
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Firstly, it depends how old you are, and how old you were when you first started menstruating. The older you were, the better in most cases.\n\nSecondly, is there a history of this problem in your family, esp. on your mum's side? What about any sisters or female cousins. There might be a genetic element to your problem (I use that word in the loosest possible sense!)\n\nThirdly, you might have endometriosis, fibroids or even poly-cystic ovary syndrome (although with PCOS, most women's periods stop, not get heavier.)\n\nThe "textbooks" say that a period *should* last anywhere from 3-7 days, and the b*tch of it is that the lighter your period, the shorter it usually is too - so that means that heavy periods mean long periods too. How's that for unfair?!?!?\n\nIf it is only upto about 5 years since your periods started then they STILL may not have settled into a routine. Have you considered using the pill or a diaphragm?\n\nI have PCOS and the soulcysters website provided me with a lot of good information.\n\n\nHope this helps,\n\nStedders
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Not having periods can be caused by pregnancy, stress, or hormonal imbalance.  I suggest your gf see a doctor to find out why she hasn't had periods, and maybe see a counsellor about her emotional trouble.  Be supportive and let her know that you still care about her.
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Firstly - well done for taking the long journey out of your eating disorders\n\nSecondly - they could be some residual effects of your condition where your ovaries are 'taking stock' of the new situation in your body.\n\nThirdly you may have an almost symptomless condition 'poly cystic ovary syndrome' which can play havoc with your periods without you being pregnant.\n\nMaybe tho take a pregnancy test for your own peace of mind before consulting your doctor about this if it doesn't resolve itself soon
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Lots of women have irregular periods. The fact that she gets them every few months suggests that it may be a hormonal imbalance. Does she also get acne? This is very common. Take her to a GP, they may prescribe some form of contraception. Hormonal imbalances can clear up over time by themselves in lots of cases. Tell her not to worry, just go to the doctor for peace of mind.
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OK I HAVE PCOS FOR OVER 7 YEARS NOW AND 10 YEARS AGO I WAS TOLD AFTER I HAD MY DAUGHTER THAT I WOULD NEVER EVER HAVE ANYMORE CHILDREN DUE TO THIS CONDITION. I WANTED ANOTHER CHILD SO VERY BAD.I AM ALSO OVERWEIGHT PARTLY DUE TO THE PCOS AND WITH THIS DISEASE IT IS ALMOST IMMPOSIBLE FOR ME TO LOSE WEIGHT.AS FAR AS PERIODS GO I WOULD HAVE ABOUT 3-4 PERIODS IN A YEAR AND THEY WOULD EITHER BE VERY LIGHT ALMOST NOTHING TO VERY HEAVY.I WAS PUT ON PROVERA TO REGULATE MY PERIODS AND CLOMID FOR FERTILITY FOR ME TO CONCEIVE WITH MY DAUGHTER 11 YEARS AGO. DECEMBER OF LAST YEAR I THOUGHT I HAD OVARIAN CANCER AND WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND FOUND OUT THAT I WAS 6 MONTHS PREGNANT AFTER BEING TOLD FOR 10 YEARS I WOULD NEVER HAVE ANYMORE BABIES. THE ONLY THING THAT I GIVE CREDIT TO FOR GETTING PREGNANT THIS TIME IS THE LORD ABOVE. I PRAYED SO VERY HARD TO HIM AND ASKED HIM WHAT HIS WILL FOR MY LIFE IS AND WHATEVER IT WAS I WOULD GLADLY FOLLOW. WELL 6 MONTHS LATER I BECAME PREGNANT AND JUST HAD A BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL MARCH 6TH GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS AND DON'T GIVE UP HOPE
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Most doctors agree that if you haven't started menstruating by 16 it could be indicative of a problem, like hormones or thyroid issues. Also, if you have an eating disorder or are extremely athletic, or are under a lot of stress you will not cycle. It DOES NOT mean you can't get pregnant. See your Gyn so they can find the issue- and yes, unexpelled endometrial lining can have negative effects. See your doctor soon, but don't freak out- it's common.
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Your weight plays a huge part in your period. If you are heavy, a lot of times you can get your period without ovulating. (I know because this happens to me). But this does not mean that you can't get pregnant. Sometimes you will ovulate and not know it- so be careful!!! If you are too thin you stop getting your period all together.   I have been trying to get pregnant and can't, so i went to the doc and they told me I have pcos. Which means basically i will get my period and a lot of times not ovulate. The only thing I can do to help this is to lose a lot of weight. So - yes weight plays a huge part in your period. Plus i don't know how old you are but if you are young- it takes a few years before your periods become regular.
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PCOS can be serious if not treated.  It can cause you to not have your period and become infertile.  It doesn't necessarily mean you will look more masculine, but it does mean that you have a hormonal imbalance that causes your ovaries to work incorrectly.  You form follicles on your ovaries every month before you ovulate.  Women with PCOS may form the follicles but not ovulate.  You may also have an imbalance in your insulin levels.  Many women with PCOS get diabetes.  Please make sure you are getting treatment.  Going too long without your period can be a contributing factor to cervical cancer.
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Consider this... It's possible that your "high-flow periods" are not actual periods at all, but just your body becoming unable to hold all the blood that has collected in the uterus due to not having a period for two to three months. The body "releases" the blood, and then goes back to not having "periods" until there is again too much blood to hold. This is one of the experiences caused by an endocrine disorder called PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) that can cause erratic or skipped periods, and can cause exactly the painful high-flow "periods" of which you speak. You should visit an endocrinologist and have the doctor check your hormone levels to make sure that everything is normal. PCOS can be treated with medication and diet. There are other symptoms to the disorder as well, and if left untreated, the disorder can cause long term health problems such as diabetes or heart disease.
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This has nothing to do with PCOS.  It sounds like a possible urinary tract infection to me.
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I also have PCOS.  While it's not the greatest thing in the world, it isn't super dangerous either if you take care of yourself.  Are you on any meds for it yet?  Your dr should do a blood panel to check you for insulin resistance, and may prescribe Metformin to help combat that.  There are a lot of different symptoms associated with PCOS, and many of them need to be treated individually.  You are at a greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, but that can be controlled through proper diet/exercise and drugs like Metformin.\n\nIt's by no means a death sentence, but it does require some lifestyle changes.  The biggest problem that most women face is that it is harder for someone with PCOS to get pregnant because their hormones are so whacky.  I hope this helped to answer your question.
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Your friend may have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS. PCOS is an endocrine disorder that causes some women to have cysts around their ovaries in a pearl-like fashion. Other symptoms included eratic periods, acne, excess facial hair, obesity, infertility, and others. Patients can have one, or many, of these symptoms. PCOS also causes the body to be insulin resistant, which can lead to future health problems such as diabetes or heart disease. The disorder is thought to be genetic, although this is not confirmed. Many doctors simply treat the symptoms of this disorder, rather than treating the actual problem, which is of no help long term. I would suggest that your friend see an endocrinologist or a reproductive endocrinologist and have her hormone levels tested. If she is taking hormonal birth control, she'll need to discontinue this for a few weeks prior to testing so that the results will be accurate.
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I have a very good friend with PCOS. She had a lot of the symptoms- heavy periods, back acne, oily skin, etc... She miscarried 3 or 4 times before she and her doc were able to get the hormones right. She is now the mom of 2 beautiful little girls.... who are 15 months apart.
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You should seek professional help if it happens often. If it is just a one time case, no need to worry. Girls who starts having menstruation may need some time to reach a regular cylcle. Women who almost come to menopause stage also have irregular cycles. Many people have irregular menstrual cycles, it is hormonal and as long as no other things wrong with their bodies, they shouldn't worry too much. Excessive worry may cause health problems.
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I do know that PCOS may make difficult for you to conceive, but it doesn't mean that you can't ever have children.\n\nThe disorder runs in my family, and I was told by my doctor that the best bet would be to stay on birth control pills until the time comes when I am ready to try to get pregnant. The hormones in the pills are supposed to slow the progress/development of the symptoms.\n\nYour doctor can do a symptom checklist to see if you fit the requirements for PCOS. If you do, or even if you don't, it might be a good idea to talk with your doctor about birth control hormone therapy.