Polycystic ovary syndrome!!!?

Omg !!! well im 15 years old and i think i have polycystic ovary syndrome because ever since i have started my period i have been irregular i would get it like about every other months and know it been alot longer and then i heard about this and i looked it up and almost every symptom i saw there i have and i told my mom about and she taking me to the doctors and i feel really sad i cant even stop crying im so worried what if the doctor tells me that its this what going to happen im just so scared does any one have any advice 4 me plz help!!!

Breath. :) Having PCOS is not the end of the world, I promise. I am an almost thirty year old woman, and I was diagnosed about seven years ago. It sounds super scary, but if you take care of yourself, and listen to the advice of doctors and others who have the syndrome, there is no reason why you can't live a normal life.. I promise. Also, there is a plethora of information out there about pcos; one popular site is www.soulcysters.com/

Take care of yourself, and, breath!

"Common symptoms of PCOS include

Oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea 鈥?irregular, few, or absent menstrual periods; cycles that do occur may be heavy (heavy bleeding is also an early warning sign of endometrial cancer (in post menopausal women), for which women with PCOS are at slightly higher risk).
Infertility, generally resulting from chronic anovulation (lack of ovulation).
Hirsutism 鈥?unwanted body hair, typically in a male pattern affecting face, chest and legs.
Dyspareunia 鈥?pain during sexual intercourse.
Androgenic alopecia 鈥?male-pattern baldness.
Acne, oily skin, seborrhea.
Acanthosis nigricans 鈥?dark patches of skin, tan to dark brown or black, a sign of insulin resistance, which is associated with PCOS.
Acrochordons (skin tags) 鈥?tiny flaps of skin.
Prolonged periods of PMS-like symptoms (bloating, mood swings, pelvic pain, backaches).
Mild symptoms of hyperandrogenism, such as acne or hyperseborrhea, are frequent in adolescent girls and are often associated with irregular menstrual cycles. In most instances, these symptoms are transient and only reflect the immaturity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovary axis during the first years following menarche.[2]

It is important to know that PCOS can present in any age. Many can be diagnosed as young children, some might not present until after menopause. It is vital to find a PCOS knowledgeable doctor to catch this disorder as many miss the diagnoses - sometimes for years."

If you find you have many of the above symptons contact your doctor/physician and he/she will recommend treatment, etc.

Treatment may be as such.

"Medical treatment of PCOS is tailored to the patient's goals. Broadly, these may be considered under three categories:

Restoration of fertility
Treatment of hirsutism or acne
Restoration of regular menstruation, and prevention of endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer
In each of these areas, there is considerable debate as to the optimal treatment. One of the major reasons for this is the lack of large scale clinical trials comparing different treatments. Smaller trials tend to be less reliable, and hence may produce conflicting results.

General interventions that help to reduce weight or insulin resistance can be beneficial for all these aims, because they address what is believed to be the underlying cause of the syndrome. Where PCOS is associated with overweight or obesity, successful weight loss is probably the most effective method of restoring normal ovulation/menstruation, but many women find it very difficult to achieve and sustain significant weight loss. Low-carbohydrate diets and sustained regular exercise may help, and some experts recommend a low Glycemic load diet in which a significant part of the total carbohydrates are obtained from fruit, vegetables and whole grain sources[citation needed].

Many women find insulin-lowering medications such as metformin hydrochloride (Glucophage庐), pioglitazone hydrochloride (Actos庐), and rosiglitazone maleate (Avandia庐) helpful, and ovulation may resume when they use these agents. Many women report that metformin use is associated with upset stomach, diarrhea, and weight-loss. Such side effects usually resolve within 2鈥? weeks. Starting with a lower dosage and gradually increasing the dosage over 2鈥? weeks and taking the medication toward the end of a meal may reduce side effects. It may take up to six months to see results, but when combined with exercise and a low glycemic index diet up to 85% will improve menstrual cycle regularity and ovulation."

Don't worry. I am 29 and was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 15. It is hard, but it is treatable. Just take care of yourself and everything is going to be fine. And yes you can have children one day! A lot of women have this...try not to worry. The main thing is staying a healthy weight. The doctor can put you on some medicine and it will help you. You will be ok.