[joannethree]

Hi there

I've just come back from having a trans-vaginal scan (due to painful, heavy periods) and was told that I have Polycystic Ovaries - my ovaries 'are covered in follicles on both sides.'

I've been told I need a blood test to see if I have PCOS. I've looked at all the symptoms of PCOS though and I have virtually the opposite of every one; I'm slightly underweight (as opposed to overweight), my periods are heavy and painful (not scanty or absent), I have no hair loss or excessive hair and I've never had acne, so although obviously I'm not a doctor I definitely think that PCOS can be pretty much ruled out, which leaves the question though, why are my ovaries covered in cysts?

I'm 30 and I started my periods aged 15 and they were fine at first, then from aged 17 onwards I'm virtually bedridden in agony on the first day and have to wear a towel at night they're so heavy.

They've always been regualr this past year they're been around 4 days early or late.

Any one any ideas? I'm abit worried whats wrong with me!

Thank you, Joanne xx

[Ashlee T.]

My mother had this issue...but did not have PCOS. Once she was done having children she had a hysterectomy because she continually had cyst covered ovaries, some small, some large and painful.

Are you on birth control of any kind?

[joannethree]

Thank you for yuor reply. No not on any birth control and never have been. Would birth control help?

[Ashlee T.]

It may..it may not...depending on the situation. Just be prepared that your doctor will very likely recommend it.