Talk:Polycystic ovary syndrome

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72.27.53.249 16:50, 10 November 2006 (UTC)`72.27.53.249 16:50, 10 November 2006 (UTC)→What happen if my ovaries were taken out?If my uterus will be taken out,can I remain my ovaries? 203.155.1.245 (talk • contribs)

Does this have to do with PCOS? Or just a random question? Anyway, not every hysterectomy (removal of uterus) also involves removal of the ovaries. Depends on the indication: if there's cancer in the uterus the ovaries may be removed, otherwise they generally remain.

Removal of the ovaries removes the main source of sex hormones, causing instant menopause and increasing the risk of problems like osteoporosis. JFW | T@lk 12:46, 19 December 2005 (UTC)

Just wanted to thank those who have contributed to this article - it is very informative. 99of9 06:34, 25 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Polycystic ovary syndrome

I would like to know if it is still possible to conceive with this type of disorder. Thank you.

—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.235.76.42 (talk • contribs). 00:09, 9 September 2006

Yes - clomiphene and insulin sensitising agents (most commonly Metformin) reported to have good outcomes. Research though sometimes contradictory as to which works best. David Ruben ^Talk 01:51, 9 September 2006 (UTC)

Many women with PCOS have no problem at all with conception. Others require major intervention.

what are the signs and symptom of pregnacy with pcos. due to there is a high risk of misscarage.

Hi, I run a PCOS support group ( www.pcosfriendly.co.uk ) and was wondering if it would be suitable to add to your site links? Thank you Foostar 19:06, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

Thanks Foostar for polite request (vs the typical spamming of links so often seen in articles) Whilst you have a nice looking homepage, no not I think an appropriate external link. Please see WP:External links for the policy, but unless a site substantially contains a greater amount of information than is appropriate to include within an encyclopaedic article itself, then generally the external link is unhelpful. Forums and blogs (however good) are almost never appropriate links, unless the websie itself is the subject matter of the article (wikipedia is not a directory service). I wish you luck with your forum/blog :-) David Ruben ^Talk 21:09, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

Thank you for your swift reply :) Am an currently working on adding much more information to the site (currently, it's only a messageboard for support and information, and a few internal pages) - would I be able to ask later on? Or would that be considered spam? I asked because Verity.co.uk is a messageboard too (abeit on a larger, more official scale).

Again, thank you for your reply :) Much appreciated. Foostar 11:25, 26 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] aging ovaries

I'm a healthy 34 yr old woman and have just been told that my ovaries are older for my age. My husband and I are trying to concieve, and every month it's the same result(no baby). We are seeking help with a fertility doctor in Ottawa, ont, Canada. She was the one that had told me that my ovaries are older for my age. I'm trying to find some information about this disorder but don't know the medical name, and if there is a way to repair my ovaries? I go to see her again in Jan, and was just wondering about this disorder so I may have more important questions for her when we see her again. thanks michelle

[edit] PLEASE HELP!

My wife has PCOS. She had surgery for it 5 years ago and went thru many problems after the surgery, ie mood swings etc. She still has one good ovary but the cysts have returned whle we were trying to get pregnant. She is now denying any treatment or meds. I can't seem to change her mind and we may be getting a divorce becuase she says we can't stay together because I will still want kids later and will resent her for her illness. She is unwilling to consider adoption or fertility meds because we don't have the money to pursue either. What are her chances of living with this without treatment. What are possible out comes?

I would certainly encourage you to research the Ian Stoakes approach, noting the risks as explained on this site that further medical validation would be benefitial through approproate papers. My own fiancee has used the programme and by the pragmatic criteria of loss of weight, periods starting again....it has worked