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Do you think I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?


Almost 21, haven't had a menstral cycle since I believe I was 16, and when I was having them they were unpredicatable and sporadic; they went from really lite one month to really really heavy the next time around which wasn't always the next month. Weight has always been an issue since puberty. Recently noticed hair line was thinning strangly. My cousin was diagnosed with PCOS last year.

It honestly could be anything, but your symptoms are similar to the ones women with PCOS have.

Also, I don't want to scare you, but not having a period in 5 years is very bad, you need to speak to your doctor asap.
He/she will do blood tests and probably an ultrasound scan to find out why you haven't had a period for so long and diagnose you as PCOS, if that is what you have.

I would go to the doctor and tell him/her all your symptoms and family history of PCOS. Then at least you will now were you stand and will be in a better position to take charge of your health. Hair falling out can be caused by: poor diet, stress, or even wearing your hair to tight in a bun (which if you do this all the time can lead to permanent Hair loss, so if you do where your hair in a ponytail all the time give it a break and don't wear it so tight or better yet just leave it down.) Weight that goes up and down is not good for your body(plus it streches and makes your skin saggy) keep a healthly base weight and stay there. I would go to a doctor and ask to be tested for PCOS and anything else that is related to having not regular periods. Don't put it off go to the doctor. Your health is important.

YES you probably do.
I do too.
There are things a doctor can do to help with this. Obesity, facial hair ,thinning hair and irregular to absent menses.
If you ever want kids don't messa round with it. I am infertile due to it.

Honey, we are not doctors and we have not examined you. You can't get answers to this by asking on the internet, you actually have to see a real doctor.

Best of luck xxx

It sounds possible. Whatever it is, it does not sound good. See your GP soon. Hope everything is okay.

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