no periods - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Message Board

fairy24 · 07-20-2006, 04:44 PM

ive just read about natural progesterone cream for pcos im trying my best to use herbal remedies after almost a year of being refused any medication by my doctor cos she believes nothing works i currently take 17 supplements a day and both me and my partner have noticed a difference in my mood swings im not as bad , anyway has anyone tried it and does it make a difference i havent had a period for a year doc wont prescribe anything to make me have one so getting worried it cant be good to go that long

Heartsy · 08-18-2006, 09:02 PM

It is very important to ask your doctor to do a prolactin level. If the prolactin level is high he should order an MRI of the pituitary to see if you have a tumor growing on your pituitary. Missed period are one of the symptoms of a pituitary problem.

TLValiant · 08-19-2006, 09:16 AM

Heartsy has a good point but I would also try and get a 2nd opinion. It is not good to go that long without a period. Please try and see if you can speak to another doctor that will run all the required blood work and tests to see why you are not starting your period. The doctor is there for you and should be trying to assist you, not refuse you medical care.

Terry

emmababe · 08-30-2006, 09:55 AM

hiya hun,

Im 22 and ive not had any periods for over 9 months either and doesnt look like im gonna have one any time soon! so i feel for you i really do. you should really go back to your doc as there are drugs out there to help. if the doc refuses to help you then seek a second opinion, some doctors are more helpful than others. I have just been put on metformin as i am trying for a baby, im hoping that this mite make me ovulate again! maybe u could get something similar.

I hope you get things sorted!!! keep ur chin up xx

Heartsy · 08-30-2006, 10:11 AM

I again urge you to ask your doctor to do a prolactin level to see if your pituitary is functioning properly. That was the only known symptom that my daughter had and after many test and trials of hormones, he finally did a prolactin level and found the prolactinoma growing on the pituitary from an MRI. Another main symptom is drainage from the nipples, although she did not have that.

It was causing many othyer symptoms that she did not recognize, like weight gain, lethargy and trouble with her eyes.

A blood test is a small thing to do, even if you have to pay for it yourself, to ensure that your health is guarded.