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Originally Posted by ABBAgirl  Hey Natalie Jo
How did they diagnose your PCOS? I gained weight and developed a butterfly rash on my face, so they started checking me for lupus, which lead to more tests and more tests...I was relieved when it was not lupus or lymphoma, but who wants to battle it out with hormones EVER? Geez Louise, puberty was hard enough! And I am waa-aa-aaay too young for menopause (a young 38, ya know). I think they caught mine much earlier than yours, as I have not suffered too much in terms of hirsuitism. I am glad you have a BF, it really helps to have someone to cuddle when we are feeling blue! Mind you, with losing weight, I am RARELY blue these days! 
TTYS and take care |
They did a ultrasound of my lower abdomen and found build up and told me if I did not go on a birth control pill, which would ultimately kick the pcos in the proverbial ass it would not occurr. But being with bipolar, I go into psychosis when put on a hormonal pill. The pill makes depression worse, much worse, and it actually states anyone who suffers from depression not to go on it.
I tried it again, but a less hormonal pill, but I ended up going psychotic, so I refused to take it this time. Now he has me on a pill that makes me have my "period" taboo word lol every two months. It sucks when I have it, because I go into such mood swings, much worse than any non mentally disordered woman. But I take it and I am always happy while taking it ..because I know it is taking away from the control of the pcos....but I wish I could take it every month, but I can't. It sucks. But I have already gone through the change. I finished hot flashes years ago. I don't get them anymore. Sucks, but I don't want children anyway, so I am lucky..and neither does my bf want children ..so we are a good match in our goals ... for each other and seperately ...
anyway ... I am happy you are happy irregardless of the pcos... I worry a lot because of my disorders and it stinks... I should be more positive .. I am taking a walk tomorrow and I hope I can reach the zen that you have about your sitution, which is similar to mine!
best wishes hun
always
natalie jo
