PCOS

So let’s talk about PCOS… For those who don’t know, PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrom. I was diagnosed at age 16, after they tested me from a rape case (long story). That was my first trip to the OBGYN.. talk about memorable!

Anyhow, let’s get with it… PCOS is pretty common, effecting 1 in 10 women. PCOS is linked to infertility, irregular cycles, hormonal imbalances, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, and even more. Talk about crazy! I have some extra hair on my chin thanks to PCOS and I have to make sure I pluck or shave those bad boys down before I start looking half-man… GEE! So PCOS is linked to many metabolic problems, thyroid issues, and for sure the hormone imbalances. That pretty much covers the basics.. now to get more real.

My PCOS has been the spawn of the devil.. The cramps are terrible, the stress is terrible, I get migraines from hormone imbalances, predicting my ovulation is like trying to predict the weather in Oklahoma. This has led to so many more issues and problems along the wonderful way. I was diagnosed young and told that it would be practically impossible to lose weight and that having a baby would be a struggle.. This will lead us to Part 2.