Can PCOS be caused by medication? - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Message Board

fallen_angel · 05-30-2006, 04:53 AM

hi everyone

im new on this board just wanted to ask some Q's about PCOS. Ive never actually been diagnosed but over the past year to 18 months ive gained weight quite easily (but this could be due to the fact im now in my early 20's) and also had more facial hair on chin and neck area (although im dark so have always needed to wax etc, but just never had hair in those places). over the past 6 months ive also had a lot of breakouts on my face, similar to teenage spots. Ive been trying for a baby since last year and tests showed that i wasnt ovulating. I realise that all this could be symptoms of PCOS. I have no stomach pain or pain on sex.
Whats interested me is that ive read that high levels of prolactin can be a sign of PCOS, and im currently taking an anti depressant which contains prolactin. could it be possible that this could be causing the PCOS or the symptoms of it? I did stop taking it for a short while and still had the symptoms.would be really grateful for any advice or insight anyone can give!!

brooke_82 · 06-02-2006, 07:47 AM

Im not sure about the prolactin, but i too have excess facial hair and was told that it was because of my PCOS. Aparantley its because your body isnt releasing eggs when they should be it has a higher level of testosterone than normal in a female which causes facial hair. Dont quote me on this though because i have already decided i need to change doctors considering i never even heard of Metformin. It sounds to me that you do have the symptoms of PCOS, id get checked out!