Are you born with pcos?
My doctor recently diagnosed me with PCOS, and I'm still trying to understand everything about it. Someone in my family said it runs in our genes, so I was wondering if it's something you're born with or if it develops later?
My doctor recently diagnosed me with PCOS, and I'm still trying to understand everything about it. Someone in my family said it runs in our genes, so I was wondering if it's something you're born with or if it develops later?
Beta, you are not born with this problem directly, but some girls have a body type that is more prone to hormonal imbalance. In our days we barely heard of PCOS because of hard work and fresh home-cooked food. Try having a little bit of warm water with methi seeds in the morning, but make sure to consult a good gynecologist first.
Actually it is mostly genetic so you might have a tendency from birth, but it triggers later. I ignored my irregular periods for years and faced severe fertility issues later on, which was very painful. Please don't rely on self-diagnosis and see a specialist to get an ultrasound done.
I totally get it, this question used to confuse me so much too when I was first diagnosed. It is basically a genetic predisposition that shows up when lifestyle or stress changes in our teens or twenties. You are definitely not alone in this, thousands of us are dealing with the exact same thing.
I just got my ultrasound reports last week and my cysts are completely gone now! My doc explained that we are born with the genes for it, but it only activates due to stress or bad routine. I strictly managed my sleep and cut out junk food for six months, and it worked wonders.
My wife has this and our family doc said you can have the tendency from birth but lifestyle brings it out. No need to buy expensive organic diets honestly. Just cutting down on sweet chai, bakery items, and walking 45 minutes daily makes a huge difference in managing it.
My sister was diagnosed with PCOS last year and from what the doctors told her, it is something you can be predisposed to from birth. I don't know the exact medical science behind it, but she has been managing it purely through a clean diet and regular exercise. She looks much healthier now.
I have been dealing with PCOS for six years now, and the research shows a genetic link, so yes, you can be born with the tendency. But every body reacts differently, so what worked for my cycles might not work for yours. It's always best to work with a doctor who understands your specific blood reports.
Beta, don't worry so much about whether you were born with it or not. I was diagnosed with severe hormonal issues back in the 80s when nobody even knew the name PCOS. I lived a full life, had two beautiful kids, and managed it just fine with simple ghar ka khana and staying active.
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