Possible PCOS
Question:
I noticed that I was growing excess body hair (a moustache) about a year ago so I went to the doctor for blood tests. I didn’t bother calling the doctor because I thought they’d phone me if the test results were abnormal. However, I noticed more hair so I thought I’d call just to check and I have just received the results back. I booked a doctor’s appointment for Monday. The results may not be PCOS, but it is a suggested diagnosis because I’ve very very high testosterone levels. I’ve read a little on the net about the condition and wondered whether people could answer some questions. Does the excess hair keep appearing in places or can it be treated to stop it growing? If they get my hormones under control, will the hair keep growing? Will I have to go on a diet? Will I be able to get pregnant? (I’m only 20). I’m not obese and I don’t suffer from hair loss. My periods are not particularly irregular, although I do seem to have a long cycle. For people who will understand such things, the blood test results are below: Serum Tesosterone 3.7 nmol/L Free androgen index 11.6 Sex horm. bind. glob 32 nmol/L Free testosterone 94 pmol/L The results say this is consistent with PCOS, but until I go to the doctor on Monday, I won’t know. I don’t know whether he’ll know either. If it is PCOS, is the condition treatable? How would one go about treating it? How will I know whether I can have children or not? I’m a bit worried about this now, so if somebody could get back to me on this group or by private email to answer some of these questions, I’d really appreciate it! ciao for now — Angela Rayner ><>
Response:
Angela, Maybe you should check out the INCIID PCOS FAQ. All the questions you ask can be answered on many informative websites. I’m pretty sure that the spread of hair growth can be halted by some treatments. And barring any other more serious fertility problems, you should be able to get pregnant, although you might need a bit of help. I hope you can get to the heart of the problem. I spent a lot of years getting told by doctors that I was normal (I had cycles, for one thing) when in fact I was not. My T levels are a few points shy of abnormal, but nevertheless grossly elevated. That should not have been glossed over. Good luck in your research, and glad you caught the problem early. Beth http://www.inciid.org/faq/pcos.html
Response:
I agree with Beth. The Inciid FAQ is one of the best resources around. Also check out the resources here: http://www.soulcysters.com/newbie.htm They will answer a lot of your questions with mimimal "medical" jargon 
Kat @ SoulCysters.com
Response:
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