Going to sound immature...but how serious is PCOS?
Probably two years ago, the PA came back into the room and told me that I was insulin resistant, more than likely had PCOS, and needed to see a fertility specialist immediately if I "ever planned on having children."
She said she'd noticed all the physical "markers" and tried to explain things to me but I was sort of in a daze. I felt like I was too young for such a harsh reality. Fertility specialist at 26 years old?? Immediately? I knew I wouldn't even be in a relationship for a few years...so I put it off...
Here I am... 28, still no relationship, increasingly odd symptoms seemingly related to fluctuating hormones. I don't have health insurance now (finishing grad school) but should by the summer and I'm ready to deal with this stuff.
Is it too late? Was she presumptuous to be so forward? Was I an idiot to not seek treatment a few years ago? I've read a little bit about it and I don't have anything severe in this moment...nothing disfiguring but lots of the inconvenient/embarrassing other stuff.
What should I do now? When I choose a new doctor this summer, do I tell them what the PA told me or let them figure things out in their own time if it's an issue? I'm very afraid that when I do go...they'll tell me I'm just fat and won't listen to anything else until I lose the weight.
Last question, I read that weight loss can ease the sx of PCOS. Is this true?
Thanks in advance, sorry for the long posting, I'm new here and really trying to maximize the time I have to spend here today. Take care and be well.
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