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[help6]

I think I may have PCOS I've not had my period since feburay that lasted 4 days, I have excessive hair on my face, chest and belly and very over weight but I'm afraid to go to the doctors what should I do??

[sweetchild1989]

You need to see your gp as they can point you on the right direction and give you yeat and a scan to confirm you have got it.

I have got pcos and got all the symptoms you have said.... when I went to my gp she said that I need to lose abit of weight as I am on the plus size.... but there is no real treatment for it ( that's what I got told ). Just dont make the mistake i done and shave your excess hair it will grow back twice as thick... I'm living with it now lol. X

[Dr_K_Heath in reply to sweetchild1989]

It doesn't. It looks thicker because it has a blunt end. There are many treatments that help. It's the insulin resistance that causes all.of the symptoms, including the weight gain. It's the PCOS causing weight gain. Don't let them make you think it's your fault. It isn't

[Dr_K_Heath]

See your GP. Ask to be referred to an endocrinologist. There are many medications that can improve your symptoms.

Hair doesn't grow back thicker if you shave it. That's a myth. I have a biomed PhD. There are lots of hair removal options available aswell as a cream that might help reduce the growth. And anti-androgens will help too.