Reply to comment
your story sounds like mine.
September 17, 2009
by Anonymous,
9 weeks 6 days ago
Comment: 44817
Reply
About us
Science Blog was started in August 2002. It lives, breathes and eats press releases from research organizations around the globe. Most of what you read here are press releases from the outfits named in the stories themselves. Got a news story you think belongs here? Let's talk. The other half of the equation is blog posts from readers like you. So if you have an interest in science, please register and join others like you in an ongoing, vibrant dialog about what makes the world tick. Meantime, please take a minute to read our Privacy Policy and Site Disclaimer.Recommended
Andrew Sullivan Dan Sullivan Doug Arellanes Emmanuelle Richard Faith Sullivan Fred Bortz Heather Havrilesky Henry Copeland Kate Sullivan Ken Layne lagreenbean.com LAist.com Maggie Sullivan Matt Welch NewYorkology Opinion L.A. Ron Kaye Slashdot Steve Elzer & Family TheNewsroom.org Thor Garcia Tony Pierce Wonkette OlderThanks CNET for naming Science Blog one of your Blog 100!
your story sounds like mine.
i was also sixteen and had not gotten my first period.
i went to an obgyn, and she did not do an exam.
she just ran several blood tests and did an ultrasound of my ovaries.
the ultrasound was the worst part of it all because i had to drink a ton of water and it was uncomfortable, as you can imagine, with the ultrasound probe pushing my bladder.
but the result of the tests confirmed that i had something called polycistic ovarian syndrome. which isn't a bad thing, if you're treating yourself. i take two medications called actos and glucophage. and i'm also on birth control to regulate my periods now. my hormone levels went back to normal and i lost a lot of weight.
find time to talk to your mom, please. for it could really change your life and boost your confidence (: i'll pray for you.