Cycles - Please help

[Atia_Julii]

So, I've just spent some time looking on the internet and researching cycle lengths.  Ever since quitting birth control, I've been getting my period every month, only my cycles are about 36 to 37 days long.  Well, EVERYTHING I read on the internet says that anything longer than 35 days is considered irregular.  Does anyone have experience in this?  I scheduled an appt. with my doc, but can't get in until Monday, which seems like FOREVER away.

Also - One cause I'm reading on the internet for this is polycystic ovaries.  Anyone who has that, would you tell me your symptoms so you know?

So frustrated. :-(

[Atia_Julii]

I like what you found out a lot more than what I found.  I kept finding articles that were saying 35 days at the longest.  I think I'll go to the doctor anyway just to make sure everything checks out.  

[krushing]

I would think if you are getting a period every month and they are between 36-37 days, then that is regular, not irregular.  PCOS has many symptoms.  RE thought I had it because I have elevated insulin, but come to find out I don't.  With PCOS, you have irregular periods (meaning, months without one), weight gain, extra hair growth, etc.  Usually, with PCOS, your ovaries are lined with little cysts that look like pearls.  Also, you have elevated insulin levels.  Google PCOS and see what you find.  Not a lot of people check in on the PCOS forum here, but you might want to try posting there to see if anyone stops in.

[jesslee83]

here is what i found and it DOES NOT  mention ovarian cysts

***A woman’s menstrual cycle is highly individual, and can range anywhere from 24–37 days. What’s “normal” is what’s normal for you. The length of your cycle may be affected by many things, including illness, stress, travel, fertility medication, and close association with other women. At different times in your life, your menstrual cycle may become irregular due to a variety of factors, including pregnancy, stress, diet, hormonal imbalance, exercise, and illness. (For more information, again, refer to our article on irregular periods.)***i got this off of womentowomen.com

so if you're cycles have been this long after stopping birth control, it is very likely, that this has become your "new" cycle....i have 2 friends with PCOS, and they have SEVERE cramping, and can sometimes feel the cysts "burst".....and it causes them to MISS periods for several months, or bleed nonstop for several weeks.....i do know there are a few women on the forum who have PCOS, and they'd have alot better answers for you....but when i just typed in "cause for 35 day menstrual cycle" the above quote is what i got and alot more like it, none of them mentioned PCOS