Hello :)

[zebrafit]

Hi everyone, I'm Susan and I am 20 years old. I have not officially been diagnosed with PCOS, but I had a pelvic exam today and I saw what my ovaries looked like. My OBGYN suspected I have PCOS anyway, but I wont know the results of the blood work until the 31st of this month. It's really hard for me to accept this. When I was 15 years old, I had an eating disorder and I got down to a small size and then within two years here I am 200 pounds the heaviest I have ever been. It's horrible. For a year and a half I have felt like I'm pregnant everyday, I have been nauseous, bloated, bad cystic acne, TIRED, you name it and I went to a few different doctors who would not bother to check me but just say they would put me on birth control. I even went to an OBGYN and she told me that she would just put me on b/c. Finally after a year and a half, someone has listened to me that something is wrong with my body. I am finally going to be able to get through this. It is just hard being young and being overweight and just feeling so crappy all the time. It's really nice to see a support group like this and how kind the people are..I hope to meet some nice people on here and make some friends. I wish everyone the best of luck on their journey to get well :)

[JNE90]

Hiiiiiiiiii!

My name is Juana, I am 19. I was diagnosed with PCOS in both ovaries when I was 18. I have one daughter already. So this is a shock and a let down for me. I want to meet people eduacated in this matter. My older sister also has PCOS, so it seems genetic to me or maybe not. I would love to have more children one day, but the reality is i may not ever have another child. This saddening for me, that's all i ever wanted was a family, one of my dreams to be a wife with my three kids. I am MORE than thankful for my daughter emma. If i can not have anymore children I will adopt. I can't do a surrogant mother i could not bear to see another woman carry my child, knowing that i myself was not able to.

[zebrafit]

Hi Juana :) Your story is very emotional and trust me, the thought of not being able to get pregnant or have children scares me too. But, my Mom and Doctor have both told me that there is medicine to help with fertility if that is a problem. I do not know much about PCOS myself since I was just recently diagnosed, but I do know that researchers are still unsure as to whether PCOS is genetic or not, but it most likely is. Have you spoken to your Doctor about your wish to have more children? That is also a dream of mine, my fiance and I want four babies :) And Juana, I know it is hard to think about, but adoption is a beautiful thing. There are so many babies and children in the world who need loving parents and families. There are many good websites out there and books about PCOS so look around and also, make sure you talk to your Doctor. Excuse me for asking, but do you have any weight problems? I know that if you eat healthy and exercise regularly that the symptoms and side effects of PCOS can go away...just don't give up :) It's nice to meet you!

[Lindsayanne]

HI Susan and Juana!
My name is Lindsay and I have had PCOS for ten years! It is so nice to see all the support everyone is giving on this website. I am a new member myself here. I am 25 byears old and I am also terrified at the fact that I may never be able to have children. I have wanted children my whole life and dreamed about having a family. I have not talked to my doctor about possible fertility drugs because i am a college student and i want to complete my degree before i look at having kids. I understand what you two are going thru becaus I have been there and done that im sure. I was diagnosed when I was 15 and I have been struggling with my weight ever since then. I also have hair growth issues. What are some of the other symptoms that you girls have? I would love to offer you all the support I can give because i compleatly understand what you are going thru