stellargaze
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I have nearly all of the same symptoms-- or rather I did, and now only have some. Turns out I have PCOS, though I am slim build, clear skin, etc. The gyn didn't even believe it at first as I don't fit the profile. It is also possible to have pcos without the cysts. It has to do with the ratio of LH to FSH at different points in your cycle.
As for the bowel pain and severe cramps-- if you have ibs, it is often worse during your period. My doctor told me that is in fact a good sign as it means the ovaries are releasing hormones. I used to have such horrible pain that I couldn't walk on day 1 and I found out years later that it was partially bowel pain because the progesterone that the ovaries release during and just prior to menstruation acts on the bowel. It is also possible to get colonic/bowel spasms during menstruation which feels like really severe cramps.
I would suggest getting a thorough endocrine work-up-- it can give you a more definitive answer regarding the PCOS. It is absolutely possible to have both endo and PCOS. Never hurts to have extra tests!
Also, clomid is often used for PCOS but I've heard other instances when it's also been used. I'm waiting out my two years (seems it needs to be consecutive two years-- and I have to wait for year three to pass now since I took the pill for a shortwhile to regulate all of this inbetween trying!-- go private if you can!)
Hope that helps! Good luck!
As for the bowel pain and severe cramps-- if you have ibs, it is often worse during your period. My doctor told me that is in fact a good sign as it means the ovaries are releasing hormones. I used to have such horrible pain that I couldn't walk on day 1 and I found out years later that it was partially bowel pain because the progesterone that the ovaries release during and just prior to menstruation acts on the bowel. It is also possible to get colonic/bowel spasms during menstruation which feels like really severe cramps.
I would suggest getting a thorough endocrine work-up-- it can give you a more definitive answer regarding the PCOS. It is absolutely possible to have both endo and PCOS. Never hurts to have extra tests!
Also, clomid is often used for PCOS but I've heard other instances when it's also been used. I'm waiting out my two years (seems it needs to be consecutive two years-- and I have to wait for year three to pass now since I took the pill for a shortwhile to regulate all of this inbetween trying!-- go private if you can!)
Hope that helps! Good luck!
