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I'm a 15 year old with PCOS

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alex1004
alex1004

So I'm 15 and I've recently discovered that I have Polycistic Ovary Syndrome. I'm not scared or worried and I know it's quite common. My only real question is how do the cysts on my ovaries actually cause me to not have periods? I asked my doctor but she didn't explain it very well.

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  • Smiley42681
    Smiley42681 alex1004

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    Alex the cysts on your ovaries cause you not to ovulate which in turn causes you not to have your period. 
  • lisalisa67
    lisalisa67 alex1004

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    Your prolactin blood levels are most likely elevated. It tricks your brain to believing you just gave birth. Sounds weird but thats the simplest way i can explain it. So you skip or dont get regular periods, become hairier or thicker haired. It is a commin thing if thats comforting.
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