It all started in the early 90's right after high school graduation. All of my friends were planning on going away to college and we were making the very best of our last summer together. I had not had my period for almost 3 months. There was in NO way I could be pregnant. I was a good girl and had very strong convictions regarding premarital sex. Besides I didn't even have a boy friend.😊
So I told my mom, she wasn't sure why it was happening so she called and spoke to her OBGYN. He said I needed to come in for an appointment. After much anxiety, worry and fear I went to my appointment ( and for those of you who know me know that my mom went with me). I survived the appointment and was advised to take a prescription to start my period. I was also told this happens sometimes and to call if it happens again. No other reason given. I went back to this doctor a few more times before he retired. Did I mention this doctor delivered me and all of my siblings?
So when the new doctor joined the practice I decided to start seeing him. I had, had one visit and he had mentioned I probably have ?$&@, I wasn't really listening.
In the mean time my mom was reading an article in a magazine about PCOS, she said look you have all of the symptoms they list in this article. Except one Infertility, I was still single I wasn't really worried about that part. So I make my next visit to the doctor and ask him about PCOS. He said you probably have it, lets run some fasting blood work and see what it looks like. Of coarse I had it, my mom was the one that had me find out for sure. In my heart I knew.
What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a problem in which a woman’s hormones are out of balance. It can cause problems with your periods and make it difficult to get pregnant. PCOS may also cause unwanted changes in the way you look. If it is not treated, over time it can lead to serious health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (or PCOS) is common, affecting as many as 1 out of 15 women. Often the symptoms begin in the teen years. Treatment can help control the symptoms and prevent long-term problems.
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms tend to be mild at first. You may have only a few symptoms or a lot of them. The most common symptoms are:
-Acne.
-Weight gain and trouble losing weight.
-Extra hair on the face and body. Often women get thicker and darker facial hair and more hair on the chest, belly, and back.
-Thinning hair on the scalp.
-Irregular periods. Often women with PCOS have fewer than nine periods a year. Some women have no periods. Others have very heavy bleeding.
-Fertility problems. Many women who have PCOS have trouble getting pregnant (infertility).
-Most women with PCOS grow many small cysts on their ovaries. That is why it is called polycystic ovary syndrome. The cysts are not harmful but lead to hormone imbalances.
So I say what do I do from here, it was determined I am insulin resistant so I was placed on birth control pills. I am not fond of the pill even it was for medical reasons. Remembering to take it daily, was a hassle. Although it did help with the severe cramps and my heavy periods. I used this method off and on for several years. In the back of my mind praying that one day I would be able to have children. Time moved on and I didn't worry much about this PCOS thing.
TO BE CONTINUED........
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