Question:
Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome and obesity

Hi, I've had PCOS for years and have had to take hormonal supplements to menstruate at all. I was told that if the uterus is not flushed out every 90 days you're at high risk for uterine cancer. Anyway, I am 11 weeks postop and just started my first non-pill induced menstruation in about five years! I can't believe it! I hope that this is a sign that as I lose weight the PCOS will abate. I hope I'm not grossing anyone out with this topic, but this syndrome is described as being both caused by obesity or obesity causes the syndrome, they're not quite sure. Anyway, boy was I surprised! If anyone else has PCOS and is pre or post-op, don't hesitate to write.    — Elizabeth M. (posted on May 11, 2000)

May 10, 2000
I too suffer from this. I do not know alot about the disease except I am almost certain, without doubt, that this condition has attributed to my obesity. I hve not menstruated for about seven years. When I have, it was due to medication the dr has given me. I would like to know any other information you may have on this condition.
   — twenc

May 11, 2000
I too have this problem. In fact my pcp wanted me to have a hysterectomy before I had my surgery. My problem was when I bleed I kept bleeding for six weeks to two months non stop and when I didn't bleed, I didn't bleed for about six weeks.I went to see my gyn and she said that she was going to try me on some hormones pill to help clean the lining of my uterus out. I havent' started on the pills yet but I will next month. She told me that she wanted me to lose before she tried to give me a hysterectomy.
   — Sharon T.

May 11, 2000
I, too, had pcos and infertility pre-op. My surgeon told me he would only do my surgery if I agreed to take birth control for 1 year post-op. I did it even though I had been infertile for 15 years due to PCOS and had never had regular periods. I would go years with out one, then I would have one that would last for months and have to be stopped either mecically with drugs or a D&C. When I reached my 1 year anniversary, I stopped taking the pill because I considered it a waste of money for one thing, and only took them because my surgeon had insisted. I immediately, The first month, became pregnant!!! I am now due in 2 weeks and have never been so happy or lucky. During that first year I lost 155 pounds and was 50 pounds from goal when I got pregnant. I had a VBG and am now 22 months post-op. Good Luck!! My PCOS is gone and all due to my weight loss. Also, during the year post-op, I had a regular period every month. It was not heavy or gruesome like it used to be. Very light and regular, no pains at all.
   — Donna D.

May 11, 2000
I have PCOS and yes, I am hoping for a full recovery after the surgery. This thing about cancer has been stressed to me also. I am glad to see a fellow sufferer who has hope!
   — Ge-Anne