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Are these PCOS symptoms? *KIND OF GRAPHIC*

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  • moon53540
    moon53540 powerfulmind

    Posted

    This can happen with PCOS. I wouldn’t have a period for months, then I would have 10 day one! I used to regularly take pregnancy tests because I never had periods and then when I got them I would be scared I was having a miscarriage because they wouldn’t stop! Basically it is caused by a hormone imbalance, insulin resistance. It means you produce to much androgen and not enough estrogen. Do you suffer or have you suffered with acne? Do you sweat a bit more than most women? Do you have issues with gaining weight? These are all common traits of PCOS.
    • powerfulmind
      powerfulmind moon53540

      Posted

      Ive never suffered with acne, im quite the opposite actually as i have dry skin! Although ive had lots of regular spots around my chin and cheek in the last week since coming on my period. I have put 3 stone on in a short space of time but other than that and the crazy periods, that is really only the symptoms ive had of PCOS.
  • molliebear
    molliebear powerfulmind

    Posted

    So it all depends. You can have some symptoms and not others. But I'd wait for your doctor. Googling symptoms will just make you crazy. Trust me I know. I haven't had my period in close to 4 years. But I'd have these massive blood clots that scared the daylights out of me. If you are really scared, call your doctor. Maybe they can give you some insight into if you should be scared or not. Pcos is relatively new. But for now, relax, call your doctor.

  • Shai.
    Shai. powerfulmind

    Posted

    Reading your post brought me comfort! I am experiencing something of the sorts, I’ve been on this so called period for 10 days. I got of birth control sept 2017 didn’t have a period til feb 2018 which lasted til March . After March, I had no period til aug 3. And it’s been very light then sometimes dark but that would happen maybe an hr throughout the day, this time around I’m much more tired, consistent headaches and moody . My dr kept suggesting getting back on bc 
    • powerfulmind
      powerfulmind Shai.

      Posted

      Its horrendous isnt it? Are you having blood clots or anything? I have been on my period 8 days today and my last period was May! Literally never had any period problems until this last year! Maybe yours is because youve come kff the pill? Did your dr mention PCOS? Hopefulky you’ll be sorted soon!
    • Shai.
      Shai. powerfulmind

      Posted

      Yeah, she mentioned Pcos . And my blood clots are very small and not always it’s only happened maybe 3-5 times since I’ve been bleeding . 
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