Menopause: what to expect with PCOS?

[christy]

Hello,

I still have awhile before I go through menopause, but I want to be informed prior to it happening.

What should I expect as it relates to PCOS? Does it get better or worse or stay the same?

Regards,
Christy

[drheather]

Originally Posted by christy

Hello,

I still have awhile before I go through menopause, but I want to be informed prior to it happening.

What should I expect as it relates to PCOS? Does it get better or worse or stay the same?

Regards,
Christy

Hi Christy,

Thanks for writing in. Well, this is a great question. I hope that I can provide a helpful answer.

For women with PCOS, many of their symptoms like excess hair growth, hair loss, and weight gain continue even when they have entered menopause. For other women, some of their PCOS symptoms improve post-menopausally.

What is certain is that the complications of PCOS become more prevalent after menopause. In other words, diabetes and cardiovascular disorders are of more concern with the post-menopausal PCOS population.

So, either way it is still important to be aware of the risks and the effect on your body. I certainly hope that all things change for the better, however the symptoms related to your cycle, ovulation and the cysts that are sometimes associated with PCOS are all symptoms that can result from insulin resistance. So, even after your cycles stop, other symptoms can continue if the problem is not addressed.

Menopause is not a cure for PCOS.

A low carb diet and exercise will still be crucial to your short and long term health.

Christy, I hope that this helps and if you need additional support for your experience with PCOS, please consider the Insulite PCOS System.

Please let me know if I can help further or if you have any other questions or concerns.

[sdickeys]

I am way past menopause and so far have held by blood sugar under control and have no problems with my cardio system, but with every 10 pounds I've put on over the last few year--taken off--and put on again, my blood sugar has crept up. I know if I don't get my weight under control it is only a matter of time. My family has a history of diabetes.

I was diagnosed with PCOS in my 20's. I am now in my late 60s. I had a complete hysterectomy in my 40s. Weight has been a struggle for me my whole life. I am really excited to finally find someone who is treating this condition holistically! Doctors just seem to think everything is fine--despite the fact that I am 25 pounds over weight and my blood sugar is creeping up, even though it is not over the edge yet!
sdickeys

[onegreekgirl]

I had a total hysterectomy at the age of 25 (I am now 35) and went into complete menopause (whew...that was an experience ) I have found that within the past few years, the level of depression and weight gain has gotten worse. My weight has fluctuated so much up & down and now I feel stuck...I have pretty much diagnosed myself with insulin resistance as i have almost all of the symptoms and unfortunately physicians have not given me the correct test (I have seen several doctors and they will only give me a fasting glucose test)

I have recently started the Insulite program and am hoping that it helps with not only the symptoms of insulin resistance but with depression (and facial hair) as well.

[drheather]

Originally Posted by onegreekgirl

I had a total hysterectomy at the age of 25 (I am now 35) and went into complete menopause (whew...that was an experience ) I have found that within the past few years, the level of depression and weight gain has gotten worse. My weight has fluctuated so much up & down and now I feel stuck...I have pretty much diagnosed myself with insulin resistance as i have almost all of the symptoms and unfortunately physicians have not given me the correct test (I have seen several doctors and they will only give me a fasting glucose test)

I have recently started the Insulite program and am hoping that it helps with not only the symptoms of insulin resistance but with depression (and facial hair) as well.

Hello,

Thanks for writing in to the forum. I am glad to hear that you have started the PCOS System. I am excited for you to start feeling better.

As you know, hysterectomy is not a cure for PCOS. I am not sure if this was the primary reason for the hysterectomy but it can help with some symptoms. It can certainly affect hormone status and how you feel, as you well know.

Some women still struggle with weight gain and other symptoms that often affect women with PCOS, as you are currently.

Please let us know how you are doing and how we can help to support you. Also, the women on the forum are very supportive and you will likely find some that have had similar experiences that will able to pass along words of encouragement. We look forward to hearing from you.