Thursday, October 21, 2010

If you have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and you stop birth control, will your period remain normal?

I may or may not have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and I'm currently on birth control to regulate my periods. My periods are usually 2-3 months (sometimes much longer). If, in the future, I go off of the birth control...will my body adapt and become regular (or at least more regular)? Or will I deal with irregular periods for good?If you have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and you stop birth control, will your period remain normal?
Since your periods were abnormal before starting the pill, I would guess that they still will be after you stop taking it. The pill is not a cure; it merely masks your symptoms while you are on it. You will need to work with your OB/GYN or an endocrinologist to figure out the cause and treatment for your abnormal menses. You can help the situation now by exercising regularly and eating a healthy, all natural diet. There are also some herbs you can take that help to regulate periods, like Vitex (Chasteberry), but they don't work for everyone, and shouldn't be taken while on birth control pills. Check out this website: www.soulcysters.net. There are some very knowledgeable ladies on this forum. Good luck to you, I know this kind of stuff can be stressful. The best thing you can do now is a lot of research,,, and stay very healthy!
If your periods were abnormal before you started the pill, they will still be abnormal when you go off of it.

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