tell me about polycystic ovaries thingy

[cheesesarnie]

im having a scan next month because of increase in periods/irrregular periods.i was talking to a friend yesterday who asked if i was having to shave legs more often and if i was spotty(yes to both ).she said those were her symptons when she was told she had polycystic ovary syndrome.should i be worried?or just wait till after scan to panic?

No need to panic - it is treatable, depends on how severely you have it. I have it, only thing I get is erratic ovulation / periods, but I am pg with number two now. Don't worry!

look at Verity's website for more info.

Wait until after the scan, and then don't panic.

If you do have PCOS then there is some good information out there. There is a PCOS organisation called Verity which has info and a discussion board. There are some very good books by Collette Harris, and there are a few threads on MN that you could search for.

One thing is not to get too hung up on the number of symptoms and problems, you won't have all of them and with any luck and some slight lifestyle adjustments you will only have a few mild symptoms.

i wish she had never said anything!i wasnt panicking about the scan or funny periods.thankyou