PCOS - getting treatment

I think I have PCOS and am not really sure what to do about it. Should I make an appointment with a GP and tell them I think I have it, or would it be better just to tell them my symptoms. Any help would be much appreciated.

Reply 1

xWishbonex

gp definitly!
It's kind of the natural step to take if you suspect it surely?

Reply 2

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Tell them you think you have it.

Reply 3

Psychobot

http://www.soulcysters.net/

A forum that may be of use to you.

Reply 4

*Lib0506*

Just make an appointment with your gp and tell them your symptoms, and tell them you suspect it may be PCOS. I was diagnosed with it 3 years ago at 17, i went 8 months without a period :eek:

Can i ask what your symptoms are? The very irregular periods were the only problem i had luckily, but some people gain weight, get extra body hair etc...all of this can be sorted though so i wouldn't worry too much if you do have it. And as for it being difficult to have children with PCOS...here i am 3 years later with a 15 month old little girl :redface:

Please don't let it worry you, apparantly 1 in 10 women have it, most of them go undiagnosed all their life.

Reply 5

inwonderland

Definetly go to the doctors, if only for your piece of mind. They are of course the experts :wink:

Reply 6

RetiredAccount89

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Anonymous

I think I have PCOS and am not really sure what to do about it. Should I make an appointment with a GP and tell them I think I have it, or would it be better just to tell them my symptoms. Any help would be much appreciated.

See your GP if worried, but don't get in a flap about it. Many people don't know they have it, and some people who think they have it are simply naturally fat and hairy. (two POSSIBLE symptoms).

But there isn't much in way of treatment. there are things to give they can help symptoms. (like a certain brand of the pill) and stuff that can improve fertility (anti-diabetes pills). but other than that, not alot.

Reply 7

Anonymous #2

I've thought I've had this for some time now, but what's putting me off going to the doctors about it is not knowing how they test for it. Can someone who has undergone tests for it explain what happens... is it embarrassing?

Reply 8

*Lib0506*

Anonymous

I've thought I've had this for some time now, but what's putting me off going to the doctors about it is not knowing how they test for it. Can someone who has undergone tests for it explain what happens... is it embarrassing?

They take some blood samples to check for hormonal imbalances, and they also send you for an ultrasound scan at the hospital.

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