anyone eva heard of this syndrome??
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Yeah. I have it, its an annoying lil thing :o
If you need any help, PM me.
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:~)
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^ its not funny :(
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yes i have heard of it!!!!!!!!!!
it effects quite a lot of women and is quite common amongst asian women 2!!!
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i know its bad but gd to hear i'm not alone :D
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Yes, I work for a placental/neonatal pathologist so this is something that I've heard of often. It is very treat-able and best to go get it treated since it can and often does interfere with fertility. So go see your doc and get it treated!
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I also have it and its a lot more than just annoying. It gives yiu facial and body hair, acne, irregular periods. I've had to go on the pill to settle my symptoms.
It's also a pain if you are trying for a baby.
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can somebody explain to me what this is? and how do you know you have it?
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like tabussum wrote, da symptoms are excessive body/facial hair (hirsutism), irregular menses, acne, very oily skin. Hormones are not balanced, more male hormones so tats y u need to go on da pill and it really helps. but depends on da case and severity.
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**What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)? **
PCOS is a health problem that can affect a woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility, hormones, insulin production, heart, blood vessels, and appearance. Women with PCOS have these characteristics:
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high levels of male hormones, also called androgens
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an irregular or no menstrual cycle
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may or may not have many small cysts in their ovaries. Cysts are fluid-filled sacs.
PCOS is the most common hormonal reproductive problem in women of childbearing age.
How many women have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?An estimated five to 10 percent of women of childbearing age have PCOS.
**What are the symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)? **
These are some of the symptoms of PCOS:
- infrequent menstrual periods, no menstrual periods, and/or irregular bleeding
- infertility or inability to get pregnant because of not ovulating
- increased growth of hair on the face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes
- acne, oily skin, or dandruff
- pelvic pain
- weight gain or obesity, usually carrying extra weight around the waist
- type 2 diabetes
- high cholesterol
- high blood pressure
- male-pattern baldness or thinning hair
- patches of thickened and dark brown or black skin on the neck, arms, breasts, or thighs
- skin tags, or tiny excess flaps of skin in the armpits or neck area
- sleep apnea―excessive snoring and breathing stops at times while asleep
NOTE: NOT ALL WOMEN HAVE ALL THE SYMPTOMS.
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It's faily common amongst women these days. It does cause major problems if trying to conceive. But, it definitely is treatable and diet and exercise really helps to regulate your weight and menses.
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pagal larki i have them too :~(
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How is it treated? Do you just take the pill? And does it get rid of the cysts?
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It affects women in different ways. I found that just by losing weight (20 lbs), my menstrual cycle became normal. For me weight control was crucial. I've dealt with it for over 15 yrs, and am finally free of it because I lost weight and started taking better care of my body. But that's not always the situation, so it varies from female to female. Probably the most important thing you can do to control it without medication is to make sure u keep ur body healthy in every way. Don't gain weight, or try hard to drop it if you do. It should go a long way towards normalizing your menses. Birth control pills will normalize your cycle, but bear in mind, you'll be more prone in the beginning to gaining weight when you go on the pill. You have to try really hard and work towards keeping yourself fit. Because later, when you try to get pregnant and you're off the pill, you'll find it will be much harder if you've gained weight from being on the pill. So good luck, and don't let it get you down! It's not life-threatening, and it will NOT ruin your life. There are many ways now to deal with it and have a happy, normal life.
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oh i didnt know that nia...mes sorry
syani1 why did you say dont try to hard to lose the weight? Every single doc has told me to lose atleast 10% of the weight, which isn't that much. Or is it 20%?
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Barfee, I think you've misread. I said don't gain weight, and if you do, try very hard to lose it. For women who have PCOS and are overweight, losing weight is key. It will greatly improve health and ability to conceive. 10% weight loss is a minimum, but depending on weight, it's usually about 15-20%. Your doctor can give you the best guidance. I'm telling you from personal experience.
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Thanks for answering syani1. But do you have to lose weight even if you are not overweight? I guess one of the most important things that we can all do for our health is to make sure we are the proper weight. It's amazing how it impacts your life...
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Pyari, you bring up a good question. To be totally honest, if you have PCOS and you are maintaining a healthy weight, there's not a lot more you can do about it. It's not something that can be gotten rid of with medication. It's not an infection, and since it's not life-threatening, you won't suffer physically debilitating effects. The best thing to do is to continue to maintain good nutrition and keep oneself healthy. The problems with PCOS really arise when a woman tries to conceive. Becoming pregnant becomes a lot harder with PCOS, and listening to the doctors, they don't paint a simple picture. Simply put, with PCOS, pregnancy becomes difficult, but it is NOT impossible or out of reach.
I have a cousin who had PCOS, and conceiving her first child took about 6 years for her. She was not overweight (in fact she was very slim), and so there was not a lot she could do about things. However she had a good doctor, and through help from medicine, she became pregnant and had a beautiful, healthy boy. After having the first child, having the second was a lot easier for her. She was able to conceive within a year without help from any medicine for her second child.
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k syani, thats wat i thought
Pyari Rani(your nicks rhym) Most women who have pcos are somewhat overweight or very few times underweight, the doc can tell you how much to lose or gain.