It was late last year when I discovered that I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). For those alienated, Pcos is  when multiple cysts appear in one or both your ovaries. Due to that fateful circumstance when I had to be hospitalized for stomach pains, my doctor suggested to have my ovaries checked since having ovarian cysts runs in the family (two of my sisters had one of their ovaries taken out). When I was about to have my ultrasound, the doctor in charge took one look at me and my acne and said, "Tingin ko meron ka talaga PCOS." (I think you really have PCOS). Indeed, when the results came, I had tiny shrapnels the size of rice grains in my left ovary. They were about three or four. I was then recommended to take birth control pills.

For months, the pills worked in perfect harmony with my body. My acne has cleared and no more menstrual cramps. However, after reading a lot about PCOS, I got a bit skeptical about my long-term usage of  pills, but at the same time, I want to keep them so my acne flares would be kept at bay. I'm afraid of a second bout with acne. Really, really afraid. The emotional stress and the loss of self esteem that comes with it are intolerable. LOL. (You see, saying that my acne was BAD during those days is underrated). Though I still don't have the perfect skin that I've been longing for until now, at least my face has cleared up a bit.

I read somewhere that there are alternative ways to deal with PCOS - that is, without having to use pills. I would love to try those that's why I have been joining forums and stuff to learn more about my condition. I am well aware that in the near future, PCOS might impede my chances of having healthy babies. But I know I would die trying, exhausting all means possible just so I'll conceive. No worries. There are certainly a lot of ways. I just need to be properly enlightened and educated about this.