Dizzy Dame Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Hi all,After reading Kathy P's post last week, I did some research and realized I have many symptoms for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Does anyone know if there is a link between POS and POTS? I went to see my OBGYN today and he's really interested in this. I'm scheduled for an ultrasound next week, but in the meantime he wanted me to do some research to see if anyone else with POTS has been diagnosed with POS. I'm especially interested in any academic articles on this (I've looked but haven't had any luck so far). Thanks so much for your input!Cheers, Lauren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worththewords Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 I have polycycstic ovarian syndrome. My doctor's have never related it to POTS though. I have a thyroid issue too so my doctor's tend to link the polycycstic ovarian syndrome with that. If you find any link, I'd definitely be interested in reading it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poohbear Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 I doubt the two are connected.It is the most common hormonal disorder among women and it's roughly 1 in 10 women of child bearing age that have POS thus, most likely it's just coincidence that one would have both POTS and POS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzygirl Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 lauren.. i was just diagnosed with PCOS afew weeks ago.. I honestly do not know if there is a connection.. my only thought was its kinda confusing in regards to waht is causing irregular menses.. as pots alone can cause irregular periods.. and so can PCOS...I'm not sure.. would be interesting to find out though..hugslinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CyberPixie Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 I've had it since my periods began and endometriosis. No idea if it's connected but apparently they've found PCOS is linked with adrenals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Dame Posted June 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Hi all, In my research, I found an article linking increased ovarian norepinephrine with cysts. I have hyperadregenic POTS, so I have an abnormally high amount of norepinephrine in my bloodstream, however I'm not sure if the two can be connected. I've gone ahead and posted a link to the article in case any are interested, and will take it to my doctor to see what he thinks. Any input/comments are greatly appreciated http://endo.endojournals.org/cgi/reprint/133/6/2690 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foofie Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 I constantly have ovarian cysts. Had a 15cm one removed 3 years ago along with one of my ovaries. I've always had cysts and irregular periods. Very painful when they occur. I take Darvocet for 2 days about 3 times a year(when I get a period).I also have Hashimoto's Thyroid disease.No idea if any of this is linked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calypso Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Since some of you have PCOS, I have a few questions:Does anyone know if it's possible to have PCOS but NOT be overweight?Is heavy bleeding/clotting/bright red bleeding during periods indicative of PCOS? I usually hear that periods are absent. What are your cycles like when you have PCOS?I am wondering if you can have PCOS and get frequent menstrual cycles (every 20-24 days rather than every 28). I have noticed my actually bleeding then lasts 7 or 8 days.Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhjd Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Funny you should mention that. I was originally diagnosed with PCOS 3 yrs. ago after being sick and going through ovarian surgery, where they found that I had a lot of cysts on my ovary. So I went along with that diagnosis for several years- the surgery did make me feel better, but had a hard time recovering and wasn't quite myself. Then I was fine for a while- just got tired pretty easily- then it hit me pretty badly this past spring. Started gaining weight, being EXHAUSTED, dizzy, tempature fluctations, etc. I went to my Dr. thinking I needed my bcp changed to accomdate changing hormone levels (which happens with PCOS), and all of a sudden I'm seeing a cardiologist and being told I have POTs! So, I think they've almost officially 'undiagnosed' me with PCOS (which I don't understand, as they had my ovaries RIGHT THERE in front of them at the time) and re-diagnosed me with POTs. This is on the theory that the main sign of PCOS is not polycystic ovaries, as the name might suggest, but rather severe hormonal imbalances- particularly in re: too much testorone, which I don't have. Bottom line- I don't think the health community knows WHAT they're talking about, particularly with women's bodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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