Okay, so first things first.. let's strike off my PCOS symptoms so that I get it out of my way!
With the points listed above acting as a reminder, I guess it's safe to start writing down my PCOS diary-cum-blog-cum-journey LIVE - from being unhealthy to being diagnosed with PCOS to seeing a li'l blip in my tummy (*hopefully!*).
I AM NOT ALONE
If you are reading this, chances are you know you are diagnosed with PCOS, or at least have the tell-tale symptoms. Millions of women worldwide suffer from this (apparently) common issue called Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome (PCOS) or Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD). As per the current statistics, one in every ten women of childbearing age suffers from PCOS.
I am the 'chosen' one, so I really hope the remaining nine are out of harm's way and have bundles of joys sitting on their laps right now.
WHY DO WE HAVE PCOS?
'Cos you're the chosen one? Nah!
Blame it mostly on your hormones sweetheart.
For reasons lost in the sands of time, women suffering from PCOS have a hormonal imbalance, where one hormone change triggers change in the other hormone and so on. You may have slightly more androgen - the male sex hormone (Oooh.. is this why I counted as a tomboy?) than the estrogen - you got it right - the female sex hormone.
Your body could also be insulin-resistant (that's when the bossy body doesn't use insuling well, leading to high sugar levels).
Genetics might also be a factor - your chance of having it is higher if other women in your family have it too.
P.C: Someecards
My journey is long, and frankly rather tiring and testing. How I got to know I have PCOS, and how it has changed me so far, will be a part of my next chapter in the diary.
Note to myself and you: Chin up woman!
- I am a well, round, healthy woman. My BMI's 28 (Oh sorry! Did I say 'Plenty ate'?). So yes, I have trouble loosing weight)
- My aunt flow is a moody psycho lady! She's made sure I suffer from an-ovulation.
- I've had acne as a teenager. Now, as a 28 year old, I still get them on my chin and nose (like a beard)
- I've got more hair on my body than on my head (figuratively speaking)
- Thanks to an-ovulation (read irregular periods), I suffer from fertility issues.
If you are reading this, chances are you know you are diagnosed with PCOS, or at least have the tell-tale symptoms. Millions of women worldwide suffer from this (apparently) common issue called Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome (PCOS) or Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD). As per the current statistics, one in every ten women of childbearing age suffers from PCOS.
I am the 'chosen' one, so I really hope the remaining nine are out of harm's way and have bundles of joys sitting on their laps right now.
WHY DO WE HAVE PCOS?
'Cos you're the chosen one? Nah!
Blame it mostly on your hormones sweetheart.
For reasons lost in the sands of time, women suffering from PCOS have a hormonal imbalance, where one hormone change triggers change in the other hormone and so on. You may have slightly more androgen - the male sex hormone (Oooh.. is this why I counted as a tomboy?) than the estrogen - you got it right - the female sex hormone.
Your body could also be insulin-resistant (that's when the bossy body doesn't use insuling well, leading to high sugar levels).
Genetics might also be a factor - your chance of having it is higher if other women in your family have it too.
P.C: Someecards
My journey is long, and frankly rather tiring and testing. How I got to know I have PCOS, and how it has changed me so far, will be a part of my next chapter in the diary.
Note to myself and you: Chin up woman!
