does PCO have an affect?

[MarchTime]

im 17 and have recently been diagnosed with PCO (Poly Cystic Ovarian disease) but not all my symptoms are adding up. i have painful irregular heavy periods and im not sure why. does anyone have any ideas or advice?

[Cloudyrain]

PCOS/PCO causes irregular cycles, but not pain. Have a look at the Verity website for useful information on PCOS/PCO.

I have endo and pcos and it was difficult to get diagnosed for me because both sets of symptoms contradict each other at times! E.g. A lot of pcos people have little or no periods, but mine would flood through a super tampon and pad in less than an hour.

Keep a diary of your pain and symptoms (even things that you might not always think too much about like headaches and nausea, even if it's mild). The more information you can give the doctor the better.

[Hidden]

Hi i have pcos and i hardly ever get a period i get one probs once a year it started every 3 months and disappeared over time i also have stage 4 endometriosis.

[Kaysha40]

Hi I was told I had pcos when I was young too. My symtoms did not add up but for years just got on with it they have now found endo in several places. Ask for lap kx