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About me a mother of 2 children.I had my 1st child when I was 21 years old my 2nd came 6 years later.I've always
new that something was wrong from the time I was a teen.I didn't get my period until I was 15 ,I had to watch what I ate because
any little thing would cause me to gain weight.I had a difficulties getting pregnant finally it happened dont know why but
I was 21 I was pregnant.Got married when my son was 1 month.For years my husband and I tried to conceive
again not having any Idea why we weren't getting pregnant.My Period stop coming I went to my OB and I expressed to him that
I am not having a period, I am having hard time trying to conceive plus I have hair coming from my chin.He replied
its normal for some women to go through these things as they get older but yet and still he gave me pills
to cause my period to come down. And a month later I found out that I was having a baby.Not over eating but eating I became
HUGE during my 2nd pregnancy.So Now I am in labor on the operation table having a csection and i hear the doctor
yell out your Ovaries are the size of grapefruits I am thinking what?My Husband asked her is this normal she replied she has
pcos.I get home did some research and found out that PCOS is heredity.So I contact my mother and she tells me "Yes I have
it my doctors removed 1 of my ovaries and I was able to get pregnant with my 3 children"I used to ask myself why
me I would cry become depress and this would cause to gain more weight and more hair would grow under my chin.So
I decided no more crying its time to do something about it.And.You're not Alone Let's Fight PCOS Together
What is PCOS?
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects an estimated seven percent of all women. It is the
most common hormonal disorder among women. According to experts, the actual number of women affected by PCOS may be as high
as one out of ten simply because so many cases remain undiagnosed. Why are so many cases of polycystic ovarian syndrome undiagnosed?
Because the symptoms can vary from woman to woman it is often difficult to accurately diagnose polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Its symptoms are often heartbreaking both emotionally and physically.
Most women have never even heard of PCOS, yet it causes a wide variety of symptoms that often affect female reproductive
health in ways that can be truly devastating. Although PCOS often affects the reproductive system, it's important to understand
that it is an endocrine system disorder. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is often the cause significant long-term health consequences
making a quick and accurate diagnosis, followed by proper treatment urgent.
PCOS is characterized by enlarged ovaries that contain numerous small and painless cysts. Symptoms of polycystic ovarian
syndrome include:
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