Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Reviews

In 1992 after suffering a very irregular menstrual cycle for a number of years I was encouraged to go along to my doctors to try and find out the cause of this. At this time I had also put on weight suddenly and started to experience hirsutism (facial hair). I was referred to a gynacologist who advised me that I had Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ...  Read the complete review

I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) when I was 17/18 years old. In 1998 most GPs weren't aware of the condition or how to treat it, in some cases this is still true 11 years later although the wider availability of the internet has opened up a wealth of resources for both patients and GPs. I remember the Doctor ...  Read the complete review

I always used to think if a disease wasn't life threatening then it could be lived with. An incredibly naive view of a then teenager. That all changed when I was diagnosed with PCOS at 19. Rather than list what it is I've written this as what I've learnt.. it might be helpful it might not. What have I learnt about PCOS? In no ...  Read the complete review

INTRODUCTION I was diagnosed with PCOS at the age of twenty four after I had been pestering my doctor for ten years previous to that. I have always known I had a problem but my doctor put my nearly non existent periods down to me growing up in the teenage years and then stress in my twenties. It was only after me and my ...  Read the complete review

I was finally diagnosed with PCOS 6 months ago. It took 4 years to be diagnosed. My periods have always been irregular (2-4 months between them and lasting around 30 days), doctor kept saying they settle down in time. I only realised it was more serious when my boyfriend and I decided to try for a baby and after a year of trying... ...  Read the complete review

I have had my suspisions for a few years now due to reading a lot of information in magazines, but 5 months ago, I was officially diagnosed with having Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. What is it? I hear you ask. Basically about 20-25% of women have it, but most dont even realise this. It is a complex which effects the ovaries, making them ...  Read the complete review

What is polycystic ovarie syndrome, also known as pcos, well this is the question I was asking myself when I was diagnosed. This is a very common disorder in women and generally comes to light when you are trying to conceive, Women who have already been diagnosed with PCOS may not be too surprised when they have fertility problems. ...  Read the complete review

I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovaries in 1999, and since then I am been surprised at the amount of women who live with this condition or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Latest research states that approximately 10% of women in this country of a child bearing age have the condition. Worryingly though, a lot of women go undiagnosed, and the condition ...  Read the complete review