I was wondering if anyone out there has these symptoms, and if they were told by a doctor what it is?
8 years ago I stopped my menstral cycle, I took pills to make it come on, but they eventually stopped working, my OBGYN Specialist was not concerned about this at all. I started to develop Diabetes 2, Hemochromotosis, Sleep Apnea, and others, it started soon after they stopped and had progressively developed other problems to. I have had hormones checked, blood work to rule out menopause, bone density, ultra sounds, and nothing as to why they have stopped I am currently 42 yrs. old, it stopped when I was 34 yrs. old. Does anyone have an idea, because I do not want any other medical problems. Help!
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At 34 is too young for menopause. I think you have PCOS.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that affects approximately 5% of all women.[1] It occurs amongst all races and nationalities, is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age, and is a leading cause of infertility
While the causes are unknown, insulin resistance, diabetes, and obesity are all strongly correlated with PCOS
What causes polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
The cause of PCOS is unknown. Most researchers think that more than one factor could play a role in developing PCOS. Genes are thought to be one factor. Women with PCOS tend to have a mother or sister with PCOS. Researchers also think insulin could be linked to PCOS. Insulin is a hormone that controls the change of sugar, starches, and other food into energy for the body to use or store. For many women with PCOS, their bodies have problems using insulin so that too much insulin is in the body. Excess insulin appears to increase production of androgen. This hormone is made in fat cells, the ovaries, and the adrenal gland. Levels of androgen that are higher than normal can lead to acne, excessive hair growth, weight gain, and problems with ovulation
What are the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
Not all women with PCOS share the same symptoms. These are some of the symptoms of PCOS:
•infrequent menstrual periods, no menstrual periods, and/or irregular bleeding
•infertility (not able to get pregnant) because of not ovulating
•increased hair growth on the face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes—a condition called hirsutism (HER-suh-tiz-um)
•ovarian cysts
•acne, oily skin, or dandruff
•weight gain or obesity, usually carrying extra weight around the waist
•insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes
•high cholesterol
•high blood pressure
•male-pattern baldness or thinning hair
•patches of thickened and dark brown or black skin on the neck, arms, breasts, or thighs
•skin tags, or tiny excess flaps of skin in the armpits or neck area
•pelvic pain
•anxiety or depression due to appearance and/or infertility
•sleep apnea—excessive snoring and times when breathing stops while asleep
http://www.4woman.gov/faq/polycystic-ovary-syndrome.cfm#a
http://health.yahoo.com/reproductive-overview/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos-topic-overview/healthwise–tw9104.html
http://www.womentowomen.com/insulinresistance/pcos.aspx
http://pcos.insulitelabs.com/