Libra96
16-03-17, 00:53
Hi all,
Firstly, I'm 20 years old and I've had health anxiety for as long as I can remember. I've convinced myself as young as 14 that I had cancer, and I've probably thought I've had every disease under the sun. However, recently I came across an article on PCOS. Whilst, I know there are far worse things to be diagnosed with yes, I'm still terrified that I may have it. Ive always feared for my fertility as I know I want kids when I'm older and the idea of possibly being infertile breaks my heart. My reasons for convincing myself this time are that I have a 'happy trail' as they call it, a line of a few dark hairs from my belly button to my pubic hair. I can remember having this practically since puberty but I made the mistake of shaving it and ever since it seems darker and coarser. I also have a few dark hairs around my nipples but they have definitely been there since puberty. As for facial hair, I don't really have it bad, but having dark hair And pale skin makes it a little noticeable on my upper lip, but it's not a big deal as I don't have to remove it (but it also got worse after shaving).
I also have some acne on my upper back, but this is often due to (I think) the fact it's hard to reach when I wash, but when I make an extra effort to really scrub the area it seems to improve.
As for my period, it's usually regular, only slight variations every month of a couple days or so, and the odd delayed or missed period (often stress related). But I always have at least 10 periods a year.
Otherwise I'm slim, and have no family history with PCOS, although my grandfather did have diabetes.
Am I overreacting? Or is this considered normal? I'd rather not have to see a doctor about this now as I have appointments for other problems and want them to take me seriously and not as a crazy hypochondriac (although I am!)
Thank you in advance
Firstly, I'm 20 years old and I've had health anxiety for as long as I can remember. I've convinced myself as young as 14 that I had cancer, and I've probably thought I've had every disease under the sun. However, recently I came across an article on PCOS. Whilst, I know there are far worse things to be diagnosed with yes, I'm still terrified that I may have it. Ive always feared for my fertility as I know I want kids when I'm older and the idea of possibly being infertile breaks my heart. My reasons for convincing myself this time are that I have a 'happy trail' as they call it, a line of a few dark hairs from my belly button to my pubic hair. I can remember having this practically since puberty but I made the mistake of shaving it and ever since it seems darker and coarser. I also have a few dark hairs around my nipples but they have definitely been there since puberty. As for facial hair, I don't really have it bad, but having dark hair And pale skin makes it a little noticeable on my upper lip, but it's not a big deal as I don't have to remove it (but it also got worse after shaving).
I also have some acne on my upper back, but this is often due to (I think) the fact it's hard to reach when I wash, but when I make an extra effort to really scrub the area it seems to improve.
As for my period, it's usually regular, only slight variations every month of a couple days or so, and the odd delayed or missed period (often stress related). But I always have at least 10 periods a year.
Otherwise I'm slim, and have no family history with PCOS, although my grandfather did have diabetes.
Am I overreacting? Or is this considered normal? I'd rather not have to see a doctor about this now as I have appointments for other problems and want them to take me seriously and not as a crazy hypochondriac (although I am!)
Thank you in advance