| Re: diagnosed with PCOS, help really needed!!
PCOS simply means that you have a history of ovarian cysts. While there are many other symptoms that can present themselves with PCOS, they are not there in every person. For example, my mother had PCOS and ended up having to have both ovaries removed in her 40s after efforts to remove the cysts didn't help. However, she never experienced many of the other symptoms that are commonly associated with the disorder. The only ones she knows for sure that she had was skin tagging and heavy menstrual bleeding. On the other hand, I experienced several of the symptoms in my 20s and was finally diagnosed about 6 years ago after trying for years to get pregnant and not being able to. After having to have my right ovary and tube removed and a few bouts with cysts rupturing, I experienced a miscarriage and now am 7 months pregnant with my first child. The important thing at this point is for you to talk with your doctor about all of your options. Don't be afraid to ask him or her a LOT of questions. You are not alone but your best information will come from your doctor. Good luck!
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