While switching doctors during a move overseas, I noticed I had been diagnosed with PCOS – but the possibility had never been discussed! Later discussions with my gynecologist showed I do not have it. So instead of fighting for a diagnosis, I got the opposite.

I think chronic pain and some of the diseases that cause it (in my case, CFS/ME) can bring about the same symptoms. A multi-systemic, chronic condition will affect insulin resistance and hormones, which can in turn cause problems with period frequency and mood swings. Because you are less active due to fatigue, weight gain is a common occurrence. Acne can be as well. Abdominal pain is frequent with my condition as well, which could be caused by gastric pain or rupturing ovaries. Just looking at a person, a medical professional might jump to the conclusion that they have PCOS.

This is a well put together article. I know at least two women who have the condition, and I’ve seen how awful it can be. Both suffer pain and I’ve seen how a dismissal of that pain from the medical community has made their lives worse. Add to that the wish to get pregnant, and it’s a sad situation all around.

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I only missed 2! YAY ME!

I only missed one this time. 🙂

How timely – my back just went out this morning!

@HAPPYBOY – ditto for me. Was it the antidepressant question?

Learned recently about women experiencing more pain than men. I’ve always compared myself to my Dad who also had early onset around 30 for osteoarthritis like me.
His pain resolved when he was 60. I’m 69 and mine hasn’t stopped.

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Hmm, I only got 5 out of 10. BUT…I may have to argue that the answer for how long a tick has to be attached to transmit a disease is not really true. 😉

Oh my, I didn’t know NEARLY as much as I thought!

Particularly valid advice over the last 2 years. But that healthy diet part can be challenging!

These little buggers are a true nuisance!

As a very sleepy chronically ill person, I feel this in my SOUL.