He also dropped a bomb on me stating he thinks I have moderate pcos. I researched symptoms below:
- infrequent menstrual periods, no menstrual periods, and/or irregular bleeding Check
- infertility (not able to get pregnant) because of not ovulating Check
- increased hair growth on the face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes—a condition called hirsutism (HER-suh-tiz-um) I dont think I have this, because my hair is black so its more noticeable anyway
- ovarian cysts ??
- acne, oily skin, or dandruff check, check, check
- weight gain or obesity, usually carrying extra weight around the waist check
- insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes nope
- high cholesterol check
- high blood pressure no
- male-pattern baldness or thinning hair no
- patches of thickened and dark brown or black skin on the neck, arms, breasts, or thighs no
- skin tags, or tiny excess flaps of skin in the armpits or neck area I DO!
- pelvic pain yes sharp pains every so often
- anxiety or depression due to appearance and/or infertility depression Im sure
- sleep apnea—excessive snoring and times when breathing stops while asleep I dont think so
Matt starts at Flatiron building the 35W bridge tomorrow wish him luck!
Its also his big 25 on Thursday!
Start taking my for sure you aint pregnant pill today..... :(
1 comment:
I noticed your blog link from your facebook account so I've been reading it occasionally. I first just wanted to say I am so sorry you are struggling with all of this. Second, I wanted to mention that I have read and reread this book called, fertility cycles and nutrition by marilyn shannon and it gives some great advice, especially for women who struggle with ovulation, irregular cycles.
My husband and I have been practicing NFP since we've been married, which includes taking my temp every morning and watching for other physical signs of fertility. I would be more than willing to share with you what I know. I would also suggest finding a doctor who is more in tune with nutrition and more natural means of cycle regulation. In the book it tells stories of people who struggled with infertility and after just a couple months of diet alterations conceived.
Send me an email if you ever want to learn more, I don't know much but I have done some personal research to help my cycles out. And actually I've been doing a lot of research lately because I think I may not be ovulating yet, and Coen is 8 months old, so I've also been making some lifestyle changes.
anyways, ande8262@umn.edu if you want to talk. Otherwise good luck and I hope things start to work out .
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