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Living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

By Nicole Galan, RN, About.com Guide to PCOS

From the embarrassing symptoms to the fear of complications, living with PCOS can be tough. Start here to learn about the many things you can do to manage your disease, and find resources to help you cope.

  1. Educating Yourself
  2. Getting Pregnant
  3. Complications
  4. Share Your Experiences
  5. Finding Support for PCOS

Educating Yourself

The most important thing you can do when diagnosed with any disease, but especially PCOS, is to become educated on the many facets of the disease. Review the different aspects of this disease.

Getting Pregnant

After being diagnosed, one of the first questions a woman may ask is whether she can get pregnant. Get information here about getting pregnant, your miscarriage risk and ovulation prediction kits.

Complications

Learn about some of the complications related to PCOS, and how you can begin to manage them.

Share Your Experiences

Check out our new User Respond tool! On select pieces of content, you have the chance to answer a question about your individual experience with PCOS and read other women's responses as well! Check out a few of my questions and maybe even submit an answer or two!

Finding Support for PCOS

Studies have linked PCOS to depression. In addition to taking care of your physical health, you need to keep tabs on your mental health. Learn some coping tips, and the signs and treatment of depression.

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