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PCOD

my daughter have recently done USG and found that she have small multiple cysts.
what is the ffect of PCOD and how it can be controlled ?
can she conceive in future ??
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An endocrinologist can do an official diagnosis of PCOS. Unlike a gyno who just looks for evidence of cysts to make the diagnosis an endocrinologist will do blood work to diagnose. They can also rule out other possible conditions.

A lot of times for PCOS a medication called spironolactone is prescribed.  Spironolactone is officially a diuretic but for PCOS it is prescribed for hair growth. It works by blocking the testosterone, androgen. For women it helps grow hair in less of a "manly" way & more of a "womanly" way so more on the head, less on the body.

Hair growth can of course be caused by stress which she could be feeling with the pain of multiple cysts. Just a possibility.

As a teen I only had the symptom of about 2 periods a year. Later I started to have pelvic pain, probably cysts. In my 20's is when I started to see the added symptoms.  I didn't see an endocrinologist until I was in my in my mid 20's. I wish I saw one earlier since I may have had an easier time & understood more of what was going on with me. Your daughter may just be too young to have more symptoms or she could have another condition besides PCOS.  I'd check with an endocrinologist to get further testing & more information.
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Have the doctors checked her for hypothyroidism?  It is one condition that must be ruled out before PCOS is officially diagnosed. A doctor would have to check her blood work for tsh, t3, & t4 levels.  With PCOS uncontrolled weight gain is typical, uncontrolled weight loss is not. A thyroid condition would explain her hair loss, weight loss, & cysts.  An endocrinologist is who you would see for a thyroid issue as well.  

Just so you know PCOS is diagnosed of exclusion. There is no one test to say you have PCOS. Meaning the doctor has to rule out all other possibilities (example:  hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism,  cushings,...) when there is nothing left to rule out then the only diagnosis left is PCOS.
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one thing I forget  to mention is that she just loss her weight from 63 to 50 within just 3/4 months though she used to take ample food through out the day and have  normal  fooding habit but am scared about this.
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I meant hair loss can be caused by stress, not hair growth.
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thank u so mch fr ur reply .... :)
but few years ago she had drastic hair fall and for that hair therapy had been done for hair growth.
except this she don't have any other symptoms of PCOS
am  confused what to do !!?
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I think you mean PCOS, polycystic ovary symndrome.  Women with PCOS can still conceive although it can be more difficult. It means she has a hormone imbalance. She should see an endocrinologist. They can help balance her hormones and deal with the symptoms of PCOS. It can affect more than just the ability to conceive. She is more prone to becoming diabetic,  having increased hair grownth, depression,  high cholesterol. ..& more. To help prevent further cysts she may need to start birthcontrol pills. Cardio, like running, has actually helped me regulate my period & prevent cysts. It doesn't stop all the other symptoms though. Although my periods are regular I don't always release an egg so my ability to get pregnant is still difficult. Good luck, I hope you find the treatment that works for her. There is hope, it doesn't mean she will never be a mother in her future.
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