Managing PCOS

M.:

Go to an endocrinologist. Find out what's going on inside your body. An endocrinologist can help.

When I was younger, the pill helped me. However, it's just masking the problem. If you don't actually have cysts on your ovaries? Then you have an hormonal imbalance and you need to find the root cause instead of masking it.

Many times PCOS is used to "label" a W. who the OB/GYN cannot find out what's wrong, that's why you need the endocrinologist.

Hope this helps!

I was diagnosed at 18 with PCOS. I have been on and off vitamins b6 and vitamin E. Every single time I took them religiously, I had periods like clockwork. The second I stopped, the periods stopped.

Who told you a lack of periods puts you at risk for cancer? I have actually read things stating the opposite (for example as it relates to endometrial cancer). Can you share what info you have and where you obtained it?

Seriously - try the vit E and b6 - it blew me away every time at how well it worked.

I don't recall dosage, but I don't recall it being outrageous. Something like 2 vit E and one b6 per day? Ask your doc. It works! Good luck!

How about a low dose bcp? After I had my first daughter, I took the progestin only pills which regulated my periods as well as served as a contraceptive (most importantly). Best of Luck. Finding the right bcp ahs never been fun for me!

I was diagnosed with pcos in 2007. No bcpills, only prescribed 1500mg of metformin a day. Dropped tons of weight, no more cramping, keeps my mood in check AND I have one baby (5years ago) with another on the way since :) -libido better than ever!

Annnnd my period was -cause I'm preggo lol- practically the same day each month for approx 4 days & not heavy at all. unLIKE vefore the pill.

It TRULY is my miracle pill. Good luck!!!

Wikipedia suggested taking progestogen every three months to induce a period. The reason for increased cancer risk without the bc pill is the build uo of the uterine lining causing dysplasia (?). Having a period every 3 months prevents that.

I suggest you see an endocrinolist to learn more about the condition and how to treat it. Even doing some reading about PCOS might help.