While my fasting glucose is normal, I do show signs of insulin resistance, and I am overweight (have been for years). I don't have much in the way of hirsutism, however.
In addition to PCOS, I have endometriosis (I had surgery to lyse adhesions almost five years ago), and the combination results in (occasionally debilitating) chronic pelvic pain, which is not always necessarily related to menstruation. I underwent precocious puberty (breast development at roughly 5-6, menarche at 9), which kinda started the ball rolling on trying to figure out what all was wrong with me. I have reasonably severe vestibulodynia, which is always worse during my periods, and have demonstrated evidence of vaginismus.
Not my personal history, I realize, but I also have a very strong family history of ovarian, cervical, and uterine cancers.
As far as the future is concerned, I do desire pregnancy one day - when, and if that will even be possible, remains to be seen.
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In addition to PCOS, I have endometriosis (I had surgery to lyse adhesions almost five years ago), and the combination results in (occasionally debilitating) chronic pelvic pain, which is not always necessarily related to menstruation. I underwent precocious puberty (breast development at roughly 5-6, menarche at 9), which kinda started the ball rolling on trying to figure out what all was wrong with me. I have reasonably severe vestibulodynia, which is always worse during my periods, and have demonstrated evidence of vaginismus.
Not my personal history, I realize, but I also have a very strong family history of ovarian, cervical, and uterine cancers.
As far as the future is concerned, I do desire pregnancy one day - when, and if that will even be possible, remains to be seen.