PCOS and Periods

[Chocolover98]

Hi I have PCOS and irregular periods.

Whenever I get my periods I feel like my life is slowly beeing sucked out from me. I sometimes collapse due to exhaustion but I don’t faint and I need around five or 10 minutes to find the energy to get back up again.

I also sometimes have really bad vaginal cramps. I feel like the pain got worse as I’ve got older.

Is this normal for PCOS?

Is it worth discussing with my doctor?

[ncrbrts]

It sounds like it might be a good idea to speak to your doctor. I experience a similar thing, along with a week long migraine and an overwhelming desire to end my life. I am grateful that my periods only come along every few months. I am a hypocrite, though, as for various reasons I have yet to consult my doctor about it.

[Hatessa]

Same as me. So sad 😔

[Indiuhhh]

I’m really worried about this I can’t lie. I’ve had 6 periods this month and I’ve always had terrible cramps and back pain and extremely heavy periods but it’s gotten worse over the last 2/3 years along with the sharp headaches and feeling faint. I still haven’t gone to the doctor either though it’s scary but it’s worse than ever so I should...

[Chocolover98 in reply to Indiuhhh]

Omg that sounds awful.

I only get around 4 periods a year and am scared to go outside my house.

[Indiuhhh in reply to Chocolover98]

Yes anxiety gets the better of me especially during these times I’d rather not leave the house for anything at all.