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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Contents of this Article
Prevent Complications & Coping With Emotional Affects
I Have PCOS. What Can I Do to Prevent Complications?
Getting your PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) symptoms under control at an earlier age can help to reduce your chances of having complications like diabetes and heart disease.
Talk to your doctor about treating all your symptoms, rather than focusing on just one aspect of your PCOS, such as problems getting pregnant. Also, talk to your doctor about getting tested for diabetes regularly.
Eating right, exercising, and not smoking also will help to reduce your chances of having other health problems.
How Can I Cope With the Emotional Affects of PCOS?
Having PCOS can be difficult. Many women are embarrassed by their appearance. Others may worry about being able to get pregnant. Some women with PCOS might get depressed.
Getting treatment for PCOS can help with these concerns and help boost a woman's self-esteem. Support groups located across the United States and online also can help women with PCOS deal with the emotional affects.
References:
April 2007
www.4woman.gov/
Reviewed By: Louis V. DePaolo, Ph.D.
Chief, Reproductive Sciences Branch
Center for Population Research
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development