Can PCOS correct itself? - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Message Board

kimzi81 · 12-15-2003, 12:27 AM

Hi you guys..
I was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries almost a year ago. My symptoms were continual spotting without regular periods. I had an ultrasound done, and the cysts on my ovaries were very visible. However, at this time I was really really skinny (I lost a lot of weight due to an illness.) I know that when you lose weight really rapidly, you stop your periods, and your hormones go whacky. Also, I was on birth control for 5 years before I stopped taking them. I had the ultrasound about 4 months after I got off the pill.

Well, heres my question now. I've gained back a little of the weight, and am now having somewhat normal periods again. Can PCOS correct itself? Am I still considered infertile? I used to experience almost all the PCOS symptoms, but now I don't have any of them.

Thanks!

Blastoff9600 · 12-15-2003, 07:35 AM

No PCOS wont correct itself,it can be controlled through a few treatments but it is something you will have for life.
It doesnt mean you are infertile though. There are many women that have had kids despite having PCOS. They have found that the younger one is the better chances of having kids without help with fertility drugs. Though that doesnt always hold true one can be older and still have kids without help.
Also symptoms can come and go also. There are also women who dont have a single visable symptoms but still have PCOS.