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JUST SO YOU KNOW!

I'm sure you guys read the comments that people put on my blog, if you havent, read my last post and then the comments my lovely mother and aunt put on there. But I am going to post now on how I feel about this whole situation...

For those of you who know me, you know that I have PCOS...now, that stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome here is what it is ....

What is PCOS?
PCOS is a health problem that can affect a woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility, hormones, insulin production, heart, blood vessels, and appearance. Women with PCOS have these characteristics:
high levels of male hormones, also called androgens
an irregular or no menstrual cycle
may or may not have many small cysts in their ovaries. Cysts are fluid-filled sacs.
PCOS is the most common hormonal reproductive problem in women of childbearing age.

How many women have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?
An estimated five to 10 percent of women of childbearing age have PCOS.
What causes Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?
No one knows the exact cause of PCOS. Women with PCOS frequently have a mother or sister with PCOS. But there is not yet enough evidence to say there is a genetic link to this disorder. Many women with PCOS have a weight problem. So researchers are looking at the relationship between PCOS and the body’s ability to make insulin. Insulin is a hormone that regulates the change of sugar, starches, and other food into energy for the body’s use or for storage. Since some women with PCOS make too much insulin, it’s possible that the ovaries react by making too many male hormones, called androgens. This can lead to acne, excessive hair growth, weight gain, and ovulation problems.

What are the symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?
These are some of the symptoms of PCOS:
infrequent menstrual periods, no menstrual periods, and/or irregular bleeding
infertility or inability to get pregnant because of not ovulating
increased growth of hair on the face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes
acne, oily skin, or dandruff
pelvic pain
weight gain or obesity, usually carrying extra weight around the waist
type 2 diabetes
high cholesterol
high blood pressure
male-pattern baldness or thinning hair
patches of thickened and dark brown or black skin on the neck, arms, breasts, or thighs
skin tags, or tiny excess flaps of skin in the armpits or neck area
sleep apnea―excessive snoring and breathing stops at times while asleep

Now, for those of you who are giving me a hard time about being pregnant.....if Iwere pregnant I would be more excited than ever. I would not be disappointed at ALL! I would be happy and feel very blessed. I know that God is taking care of me and whatever he has for in the future it what will happen. So I hope I am pregnant. I want kids more than anything in the world and I have been terrified every since I found out that I had PCOS that I wouldn't be able to have children. If were to find out that I am pregnant on Thursday I will def. let everyone know the outcome, but if I am, unless you plan on wishing me congrats. Don't bother commenting!

Have a GREAT day!

Posted By Marti's Shadow @ 12:35 on Tuesday

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Lu said...: heather i hope that you know that i am not judging...i have been in your very shoes with the whole worrying that i would never have a baby thing...and you know all of the stuff i have went through in the process of having seth and jonah...

i love you bubs...and i already knew that your are hoping and wishing...i understand i really do...and i love you...; 6:33 AM

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