[bananasarecool]

yesterday, my best friend of about five years (who goes to a different school, so we only see eachother some evenings and weekends) found out she has pcos, and since has just been really ott, emotional and upset. every little things just getting to her and we're arguing a lot.
this is gonna sound kinda dumb but i cant find any of this on the internet;
has anyone here had or have pcos?
is it harder to treat when you're fifteen? or a teen?
and how long is it gonna take? shes scared shes not gonna be able to have kids, and she's always talked about how she wants a family of her own.
to be honest, because of some issues i have with her brother i was going to stop going round there but it seems she just needs someone to relate to...
so if anyone can help with my questions, i thank you muchly =]
x

[serafim_etal]

Originally Posted by bananasarecool

yesterday, my best friend of about five years (who goes to a different school, so we only see eachother some evenings and weekends) found out she has pcos, and since has just been really ott, emotional and upset. every little things just getting to her and we're arguing a lot.
this is gonna sound kinda dumb but i cant find any of this on the internet;
has anyone here had or have pcos?
is it harder to treat when you're fifteen? or a teen?
and how long is it gonna take? shes scared shes not gonna be able to have kids, and she's always talked about how she wants a family of her own.
to be honest, because of some issues i have with her brother i was going to stop going round there but it seems she just needs someone to relate to...
so if anyone can help with my questions, i thank you muchly =]
x

PCOS is very common in teens and young women. It is primarily a hormone issue and mood swings are very common...think of it sort of like having PMS all the time. Here is a website specifically geared to teens... http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/pcosinfo.html

Having children IS difficult for women with PCOS...not impossible, but difficult. The website explains what happens with the ovulatory cycle, which is what makes having children difficult.

[bebop]

medications also help with pcos. my daughter has it and is having a really hard time getting pregnant. it is difficult but not impossible.

[salukigirl]

i have pcos. and what sucks is that i also smoke and have a family history of breast cancer. so im kinda s.o.l. when it comes to hormone treatment etc... the last time i went to my obgyn and got a histerosonogram they told me i had over a dozen cysts in both ovaries and a polyp attached to my uterine lining. i used to have cysts rupture just about every month and it was painful! probably the worst pain ive ever had. I found out I had it when I was 19 and had been complaining to my obgyn since I was 17 of problems but no one took notice until I basically slammed my fist down and said "I have PCOS!" lol.

I know the hardest thing for me has been telling boyfriends about it. Because once you get to 23 or 24 a lot of guys start thinking about marriage and a family. And its been hard for me to talk about it because Im always afraid that they wont want to be with a girl who might not be able to have their children. But theyve been suprisingly supportive.

I dont think she expects you to completely understand what shes going through. But she might just need someone to vent to. Taking on, not only the physical pain, but emotional pain that comes along with that is going to be even harder for a 15 year old just because of all the stress she has to deal with already. Just being there to listen can be a huge help for her, Im sure.

If you ever have any questions about it you can PM me, Ill be glad to help. I hope your friend deals with this situation okay.

http://www.jeanhailes.org.au/
ive got pcos too..