Q. I'm really, really scared. I knew that I had PCOS (poly cystic ovarian syndrome), but I've been bleeding for nearly two months now. This is horrible for me because I am a freshman in college, but I've been missing classes due to anemia, pain, nausea and constant headaches. I've been taking birth control pills like my doctor told me to, but it keeps coming back. I'm really scared right now. What do I do?
A. Honey, two months!? Is it heavy?? I would call your doc on call in the AM or go to the ER if you are in a lot of pain or show any of the signs of an anemic emergency.
PCOS doesn't go away. So you say you "had" it, sweetie, you still do and you need to get it under control. Seeing a gyno is the best way to manage it.
Good luck honey!!!
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Anemia
Call Your Doctor If:
Call your doctor if you notice any of these signs or symptoms of anemia.
* Persistent fatigue, breathlessness, rapid heart rate, pale skin, or any other symptoms of anemia
* Poor diet or inadequate dietary intake of vitamins and minerals
* Very heavy menstrual periods
* Symptoms of an ulcer, gastritis, hemorrhoids, or colorectal cancer
* Concern about environmental exposure to lead
* A hereditary anemia runs in your family and you would like genetic counseling before having a child
* Women considering pregnancy -- your doctor will likely recommend that you begin taking supplements, especially folate, even before conception. These supplements benefit both mother and baby.
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Menstrual Cycle
You will need a medical check by a health professional if you have any change in your menstrual pattern or amount of bleeding that affects your daily life. This includes menstrual bleeding, for three or more menstrual cycles, that:
* Lasts longer than 7 days.
* Is a sudden or big change from your usual period.
* Is very heavy. This means that you are passing large clots or soaking through your usual pads or tampons each hour for 2 or more hours.
Other symptoms you need to have checked include:
* Bleeding between menstrual periods.
* Pelvic pain that is not linked to menstrual bleeding and lasts longer than a day.
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PCOS
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms tend to be mild at first. You may have only a few symptoms or a lot of them. The most common symptoms are:
* Acne.
* Weight gain and trouble losing weight.
* Extra hair on the face and body. Often women get thicker and darker facial hair and more hair on the chest, belly, and back.
* Thinning hair on the scalp.
* Irregular periods. Often women with PCOS have fewer than nine periods a year. Some women have no periods. Others have very heavy bleeding.
* Fertility problems. Many women with PCOS have trouble getting pregnant
If you are between 20 and 40 years old, see your doctor if you have:
* Menstrual cycles that are consistently less than 21 days apart or more than 35 days apart.
* Regular menstrual cycles but you have been trying unsuccessfully to become pregnant for more than 12 months.
* Vaginal bleeding that lasts more than 8 days; large clots; or excessive spotting.
* Pelvic pain that lasts for more than 4 weeks.
* Excessive hair growth or hair growing on the chest, back, belly, or face (hirsutism).
* Any symptoms of diabetes, such as increased thirst and frequent urination (especially at night), unexplained increase in appetite, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, or tingling or numbness in your hands or feet.
* Skin problems such as acne, oily skin, dandruff, skin tags (acrochordons) in the armpits or neck area, or dark skin patches (acanthosis nigricans) in skin folds or on the neck, groin, or underarms.
* Depression or mood swings. Many women may have emotional problems related to the many physical symptoms of PCOS, such as excess hair, obesity, or infertility.
* Excess weight gain or upper body obesity (more abdominal fat than hip fat). This is also known as android obesity and is related to increased male hormone (testosterone) levels.
* Decided to quit smoking, if you have been smoking. For more information, see the topic Quitting Tobacco Use.
PCOS doesn't go away. So you say you "had" it, sweetie, you still do and you need to get it under control. Seeing a gyno is the best way to manage it.
Good luck honey!!!
*************
Anemia
Call Your Doctor If:
Call your doctor if you notice any of these signs or symptoms of anemia.
* Persistent fatigue, breathlessness, rapid heart rate, pale skin, or any other symptoms of anemia
* Poor diet or inadequate dietary intake of vitamins and minerals
* Very heavy menstrual periods
* Symptoms of an ulcer, gastritis, hemorrhoids, or colorectal cancer
* Concern about environmental exposure to lead
* A hereditary anemia runs in your family and you would like genetic counseling before having a child
* Women considering pregnancy -- your doctor will likely recommend that you begin taking supplements, especially folate, even before conception. These supplements benefit both mother and baby.
**********************
Menstrual Cycle
You will need a medical check by a health professional if you have any change in your menstrual pattern or amount of bleeding that affects your daily life. This includes menstrual bleeding, for three or more menstrual cycles, that:
* Lasts longer than 7 days.
* Is a sudden or big change from your usual period.
* Is very heavy. This means that you are passing large clots or soaking through your usual pads or tampons each hour for 2 or more hours.
Other symptoms you need to have checked include:
* Bleeding between menstrual periods.
* Pelvic pain that is not linked to menstrual bleeding and lasts longer than a day.
**********
PCOS
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms tend to be mild at first. You may have only a few symptoms or a lot of them. The most common symptoms are:
* Acne.
* Weight gain and trouble losing weight.
* Extra hair on the face and body. Often women get thicker and darker facial hair and more hair on the chest, belly, and back.
* Thinning hair on the scalp.
* Irregular periods. Often women with PCOS have fewer than nine periods a year. Some women have no periods. Others have very heavy bleeding.
* Fertility problems. Many women with PCOS have trouble getting pregnant
If you are between 20 and 40 years old, see your doctor if you have:
* Menstrual cycles that are consistently less than 21 days apart or more than 35 days apart.
* Regular menstrual cycles but you have been trying unsuccessfully to become pregnant for more than 12 months.
* Vaginal bleeding that lasts more than 8 days; large clots; or excessive spotting.
* Pelvic pain that lasts for more than 4 weeks.
* Excessive hair growth or hair growing on the chest, back, belly, or face (hirsutism).
* Any symptoms of diabetes, such as increased thirst and frequent urination (especially at night), unexplained increase in appetite, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, or tingling or numbness in your hands or feet.
* Skin problems such as acne, oily skin, dandruff, skin tags (acrochordons) in the armpits or neck area, or dark skin patches (acanthosis nigricans) in skin folds or on the neck, groin, or underarms.
* Depression or mood swings. Many women may have emotional problems related to the many physical symptoms of PCOS, such as excess hair, obesity, or infertility.
* Excess weight gain or upper body obesity (more abdominal fat than hip fat). This is also known as android obesity and is related to increased male hormone (testosterone) levels.
* Decided to quit smoking, if you have been smoking. For more information, see the topic Quitting Tobacco Use.
HTC Inspire Reviews Pros&Cons?
Q. I was looking into getting the AT&T HTC Inspire, looking for reviews, and the pros and cons about it
A. --------------HTC Inspire 4G Pros------------------
Popular OS: The HTC Inspire 4G boasts the Android smartphone operating system, one of the two most widespread mobile operating systems, already featuring a wide assortment of applications.
*Faster processor: Its processor speed of 1 GHz is among the fastest in the current market.
**High-resolution camera: The HTC Inspire 4G sports high-megapixel built-in camera: 8-megapixel
***This could turn out to be a significant pro in comparison to other smartphones, because application writers are naturally more interested to develop applications for the most widespread smartphone platforms.
--------------HTC Inspire 4G Cons--------------------
Obesity problem: 5.78 ounces ( 163.9 grams ) is a lot of weight. Whether you carry it in a pocket or a purse, you might find the Inspire 4G a bit heavy.
* Do you have other HTC Inspire 4G pros and cons in mind? please write your HTC Inspire 4G review
** The HTC Inspire 4G is also known as: AT&T Inspire 4G, Telus Inspire 4G
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Popular OS: The HTC Inspire 4G boasts the Android smartphone operating system, one of the two most widespread mobile operating systems, already featuring a wide assortment of applications.
*Faster processor: Its processor speed of 1 GHz is among the fastest in the current market.
**High-resolution camera: The HTC Inspire 4G sports high-megapixel built-in camera: 8-megapixel
***This could turn out to be a significant pro in comparison to other smartphones, because application writers are naturally more interested to develop applications for the most widespread smartphone platforms.
--------------HTC Inspire 4G Cons--------------------
Obesity problem: 5.78 ounces ( 163.9 grams ) is a lot of weight. Whether you carry it in a pocket or a purse, you might find the Inspire 4G a bit heavy.
* Do you have other HTC Inspire 4G pros and cons in mind? please write your HTC Inspire 4G review
** The HTC Inspire 4G is also known as: AT&T Inspire 4G, Telus Inspire 4G
*** These HTC Inspire 4G cons and pros are spotted automatically based on our proprietary algorithm and the data we have in our database for this phone. Should you spot an error, please let us know.
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