17 and scared...

[MandyGirl235]

I'm only 17 years old and was just diagnosed with PCOS. I didn't know much about the disease till I started doing some research. I understand the state my body is in and I understand what could happen in the future with my health. I'm currently on birth control, and just started taking Metformin. I'm already a depressed person as is and now that I know what could be an eventuality, its been even more so. I'm worried and scared and I feel like tears are being wasted. So I guess my question is, am I freaking out for no reason, or should I be worried and concerned about this?
Are the things I've read about PCOS really something a 17 year old should be worried about right now?

I've been doing exactly as my doctor prescribed so its not like I'm trying to be stupid about anything. I'd appreciate support and sound advice. Thanks.  

[BinaBaby]

Oh goodness! I remember when I found out. Its completely normal to be scared out of your mind I know I was. The more research I did the more I started to panic. Just because you have PCOS doesnt mean you cant live a normal life it just makes things a bit complicated. A lot of girls would die to be in your place of not having to have so many periods. Your hormones are all out of balance when you have PCOS but you get use to it and soon you'll prob forget you even have it. It gets easier to manage and then you don't feel like you're going to punch a wall or cry for days. If I was to give you any advice it would to be stop worrying and live life! I wish you the best luck! :)

[Nolta]

I know how you feel. When I was 17 (now 28) I was told I had endometriosis and I was told I would have issues to get pregnant and what not. I was put on birth control right away to help with the symptoms, so today I still get peeved when I keep hearing birth control is just a contraceptive when it’s used for so more than that these days. Anyhow, just a year ago my new OB told me she saw no endometriosis but she said I am a prime candidate for PCOS.  As of right now just follow what your OB says and just keep it far far back in your mind what your challenges will be in the future when you are ready to make family. There are many many options for women like us. By the time you are ready I’m sure the medicine world would have changed to the better again like it has for me/us.

[caza89]

hi my name is carrie and i understand completely how you are feeling and its natual to freak i did and there is nothing wrong with it at all .... just keep doing wot your doctor  has told you to do and ask for advice problems worries on here we all understand and are here to help you ...

[Eskrimadorchick]

Im 17 and also just dog diagnosed with it. I also have diabeties.  I got put on birth control and im eating better and have a excercise plan. praying for you girl! we can get through this!

[msniki412]

It's a very good thing you found out about your PCOS early. The earlier you find out, the earlier you start treatment and therfore you might be able to stop the symptoms of PCOS before you start trying to have babies. I didn't find out until I was 21 and I'm only 24 now. I probably had PCOS since the age you are now, but doctors didn't know it. Keep up with your doctor, have your yearly visits to the gyn to follow up with this. Birth control and metformin are two great things for PCOS.