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My experience with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
When I entered high school, I began to notice changes in my monthly menstrual cycle. It was when I turned 15 that I saw my period coming irregular. I thought I did something wrong to not see my period even though I’m not sexually active.
I have what they call a ‘deep’ monotone voice for a female. And trust me, I’m tired of the criticism and it seems like people have nothing else to do, but torment me. Also, I began my period very early at 9 years old and I remember I was in 3rd grade.
The symptoms I have due to PCOS:
-hirsutism
-thinning hair
-oily skin that leads to pimples
-dark patches
-skin tags
-depression
-pelvic pain
-absent periods
May of 2009 I visited a general practitioner and he diagnosed me with PCOS after a array of tests that had to be performed. It was a very pricey doctor visit. However, my GP prescribed me pills to control my high blood pressure and gave me Metformin for my PCOS. But my biggest regret was not taking my medication like I was supposed to. I was confused about how to take the Metformin, and out of fear of overdosing, I discontinued it from the second week. I think that because I stopped taking Metformin, my health has deteriorated. I felt like everything has gotten worse. But good news is that I finally went back to get my prescription in late March, and I am back on Metformin. I see some effects of it, but I still need to put the effort to changing my lifestyle to accommodate my condition.
To my fellow PCOS battlers, how has your experience been so far? I for one am frustrated with the excessive hair growth and thinning hair.