PCOS

Does anyone have experience with this? I haven't had a period in a very long years 6+ years and now my doctor is concerned I may have Poly-cystic Ovarian Syndrome. I was wandering if there is a link to this and crohns. I am not underwieght and even when I am in remission I dont have one.

I don't have PCOS but I have endometriosis. Which close but not quite the same. I do get cyst on my ovary I recently had to remove my right ovary. For endo there actually IS a link but nothing that can be proven (yet) like the last poster it's an auto imune so anything is possible. I find having crohn's leaves you suscuptable to many other auto imune disease like arthritis!!!! (currently battling with that too)

Do you want kids? is that how you found out, from trying? just curious (not important to the issue)

Good luck!! hope you can figure it out keep us posted!!

Good for you!!!! That is very hard now and days with tv and music. Your right there really isn't a reason to see a gyno until your sexually active however your doing right by checking things out.
I have a good friend who has PCOS (no crohn's) but she is due to have her second child. There is always something out there to help. Especially for PCOS there are medication to help you get your period going also meds to help you get you ovulating and ovulate more eggs so do not worry too much. DOn't feel force to do anything your not ready to do because of the disease. I am married however NOT ready to have children but with my disease and how bad it is (endo) I felt so force to try and it made my crohn;s and arthritis worse. In the end I didn't think it was worth it. So always keep your health and happiness in mind when thinking of your course of action for anything.

I have PCOS and Crohns. I also am never underweight - quite the opposite due to the PCOS! The cause of PCOS is insulin resistance - it is important to eat a low glycemic index diet - the challenging part is that this also means trying to eat whole grains, fruits and vegis which is a real challenge when flaring with Crohns - tricky!
Exercising every day is also important to help your body use insulin more effectively. For PCOS some gynos treat with metformin (a diabetic medication) but a side effect of that can be diarrhea! PCOS and Crohns don't play well together
Now for the GOOD news - Although PCOS can cause problems with fertility I have SEVERAL friends with PCOS that have taken medication and then gotten pregnant quickly when they were wanting too - so there is lots of hope in terms of starting a family - start talking to your doctor if you are thinking about it. And, yes, seeing a gyno to confirm the diagnosis and get treatment options is a good idea.
I have PCOS and Crohns and right now I'm feeling good - remicade for the Crohns and a low GI diet and exercise for the PCOS - may it continue!
Really, do have hope, it really can turn out okay
hugs!