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Polycistic Ovaries
I have recently been told i have Polycistic ovaries, I went to the GP after the scan I had to see if there was any treatment, He told me that there was nothing that the NHS will do unless i'm trying for children.
Over the last year my weight has gained, I've got horrible spots and excessive hair on my body, i told the Doctor this and he refused me anything to help me. Going private is not an option, I'm currently a student and money is a luxury/
I'm nearly 20 years old, I'm in a relationship and my boyfriend is very supportive, however i'd love children in the future, is it really true i'm not entitled to any help? (I live in England)
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All the symptoms you describe are typical of polycystic ovaries. Frequently going on a low dose of birth control pills helps, especially if your not planning on having kids right away.
There is a UK charity with paid membership that may be helpful for you:
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The US government has a fact sheet on PCOS:
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KidsHealth.org is a site I know nothing about, but it's page on PCOS and teenagers seems to be inline with other things I've read:
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I am quite likely to have PCOS, and I'm in the USA. It's a long story, but basically, the doctors here told me the same thing. There's nothing that either the insurance companies or the government care for the indigent are willing to pay for.
Good luck. I hope you find better care in England than I was able to find here in America. Maybe someday women's health will be as important as Viagra, eh? : /
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I'm afraid I don't know a lot about polycistic ovaries, but it occurs to me that it might be worth speaking to a GP at home rather than where you are studying, as sometimes what treatment the NHS is willing to pay for differs in different areas (the so-called 'postcode lottery'), and there's a small chance that you could get more support if you try the doctors at home.<p>
If you still can't get help, write to your MP about the difficulties you've experienced. Although this isn't going to be an instant fix, your MP might be able to campaign on your behalf for a change in the rules that mean some conditions are ignored by doctors.
I hope things get better, and I'm sorry I cannot be of more help. All the best.
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Get a second opinion from another GP or another hospital
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whats GP?? what is NHS??
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