POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS)

I have PCOS and this is my first time ever speaking about it. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is an endocrine disorder that affects 10% of all women. The most common factor is that is causes infertility in women of childbearing age. There are several symptoms:
* lack of ovulation
* Weight problems- mainly weight gain
* Irregular periods
* Hirsutism: increased hair on the body and face
* Hair Loss
* Acne
* Depression

Treatments include: diet (low glycemic diet, medications, fertility treatment, and alternative therapies. Women with PCOS can get pregnant and the symptoms can be managed with proper treatment with a doctor experienced with PCOS.

Anyone with this disorder should consult with a physician as I am NOT a doctor nor a licensed professional. I am just speaking about my own personal experience.

I was diagnosed with PCOS a few years after the birth of my son. I have struggled with weight gain, mood swings, facial hair and unpredictable periods. Sometimes my periods can last for 6-9 months then I can go 9 months without one. I can say that having an ongoing menstrual cycle for months on end can be one of the most miserable feelings EVER! I wouldn't wish that on anyone. I constantly pluck the hairs from my chin and battle with my ever changing moods daily. My hair is thinned out and I notice that I am losing lots of hair everyday.

I was rejected medical coverage from Blue Cross Blue Shield because my BMI was too high. So, I am now trying the natural route with low glycemic diet, vitamins and herbs. My weight has ballooned up and it's out of control. I feel like a walking PMS Monster sometimes. There are times when I have to let my husband and son know that I desperately need a time out. God bless them for putting up with me. So many times family members will ask when I am planning to have my next child and I just can't bring myself to explain. I believe my speaking out about it will free me and hopefully help others.

My gynecologist couldn't put me on birth control pills because of my high blood pressure. Well, I am at the point where I am ready to have another child and it pains me that I can't. My husband wants another child and I do too. He longs to have a brother or sister and I so desperately want this for him as well.
There were times when my story reminded me of Matthew 9:20-22.

²⁰And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:

²¹For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.

²²But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from. that hour

She exercised her faith by doing. She felt that by touching the Lord's garment she could be healed. Awesome story!

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Keep me in your prayers as I continue on my journey at stomping PCOS!

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