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PCOS Questions
I just got diagnosed with PCOS yesterday. My ob/gyn did a transvaginal ultrasound and saw that I have polycystic ovaries. I've also noticed a couple of random dark hairs growing on my chin, I've gained ten pounds (I crave sugar constantly lately), and I have horrible acne... but I am not overweight (5'8"/140lbs). I had the Paragard IUD placed in October 2013 and since then I have had 7 to 9 day extremely heavy (ultra tampons every two hours) periods every three weeks. Prior to having the Paragard, I was on the LoLoestrin pill for three months (which made me emotionally crazy) and prior to that I had the Mirena IUD (I had no periods for 18 months, but horrific acne and pregnancy symptoms constantly). I rarely hear of women having heavy periods with PCOS. Is this abnormal? Is it just the Paragard causing the heavy periods? What does PCOS mean for possibility of pregnancy in the future? Do I even need to continue using the Paraguard? Any advice/experience would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Thank you for your response! I'm definitely not overweight (I'm currently 140lbs and I am just over 5'8") and I am fairly healthy (no allergies, healthy diet, regular exercise). I am 25-years-old and I have a 7-year-old daughter (perfectly healthy pregnancy). I have had very heavy, but fairly regular periods since I was 11-years-old. What do you mean when you say, "plan a pregnancy early"?
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Hi,
A polycystic ovary or PCOS is a symptom complex that includes scanty & irregular menstruation, excessive weight gain & excessive hair & infertility. Paragard or any other IUD can cause excessive bleeding. If you do not want a pregnancy then you need to use some form of contraception if not paragard.
Weight reduction (if overweight) will be of help with the PCOS. Also you need to plan a pregnancy early, when your hormone levels are normal. Some women with PCOS may require treatment in order to conceive. Hope this helps. Take care.
The answer is based on information provided. Exact advice is not possible without a proper examination and investigations. You are requested to consult your Doctor. Take care and keep us posted.
A polycystic ovary or PCOS is a symptom complex that includes scanty & irregular menstruation, excessive weight gain & excessive hair & infertility. Paragard or any other IUD can cause excessive bleeding. If you do not want a pregnancy then you need to use some form of contraception if not paragard.
Weight reduction (if overweight) will be of help with the PCOS. Also you need to plan a pregnancy early, when your hormone levels are normal. Some women with PCOS may require treatment in order to conceive. Hope this helps. Take care.
The answer is based on information provided. Exact advice is not possible without a proper examination and investigations. You are requested to consult your Doctor. Take care and keep us posted.
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