AboutChristy Morgan Expertise I can answer questions about current medical and non medical treatments for PCOS. I can also explain what you might expect when you see a Reproductive Endocrinologist and advise on what questions you might ask your Dr. I cannot diagnose or suggest specific treatments for you, I am not a Dr.
Experience I was diagnosed with PCOS in 1997 and have heavily researched treatment options and am currently using an experimental treatment thru my endocrinologists office.
Education/Credentials personal experience and research only
Question Hi, I am 30 and was diagnosed (via blood test & scan) with pcos about ten years ago when I was missing periods for as long as three months at a time. I have been on dianette on & off during this time. I have now been off birth control for a year & a half and have had pretty regular periods since(but with a longer than normal cycle, closer to 38 days than 28) but this month I had one period then a gap of about a week and then started another period, not spotting but a proper heavy-ish week long period. I am a bit concerned but mainly just interested what could have caused this, as usually my complaint would be fewer periods not extra ones! I hope someone can give me some advise. Many thanks, Becky
Answer Becky,
It is not uncommon for women who have normal menstrual periods and NO PCOS to experience a period similar to what you are describing. One irregular bleeding episode doesn't necessarily indicate a problem. However, if this continues to happen or you stop having periods, then you need to see a Dr. I wouldn't worry unless the odd cycles continue. Hope this helps :-)
