Anyone else have PCOS/irregular periods?

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A theory that Pyxis and I were discussing and I've read elsewhere is that there possibly might be a connection between Autism and PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). PCOS is one of the leading causes of infertility in women. Basically it is a form of insulin resistance that can cause: irregular periods, propensity to weight gain, hirsutism (excess body hair for example on your chin, sideburns, trail from navel to pubic hair), excess testosterone, annovulation. It is not "cysts" on the ovaries, the name is a misnomer, rather the ovaries have failed ovulation attempts resulting in cyst-like follicles where the egg should have been released but wasn't.

So, I have this. Not all the symptoms, but many. Does anyone else?

I have had PCOS once, not because of insulin but because of androgens being over produced. This was caused by excessive amounts of stress and I was producing testosterone like a guy so that I started having no periods, I formed cysts on my ovaries, I had horrible acne on my back and chest (when I have never had a problem with acne even when I was a teen), I had a early mustache, and I was really depressed. As I was not having insulin problems, but androgen problems I was put on a moderate doss of birth control pills for the extra estrogen to suppress the testosterone. Since then I am mostly fine unless my stress and anxiety levels peak, then my period start to jump around again, the acne comes back etc. But if I control the stress, I am fine. I did not mind missing my periods, but the moodiness was horrible.

There is no evidence that there is a higher prevalence of PCOS among autistic women than the population as a whole.

Whenever i am under stressful times
i get periods twice a month
recently i was under some office stress
and had twice periods
also i am having hypothyroidism

This happens to me as well. My doctors couldn't figure it out, so I started seeing an acupuncturist because my hormones were a nightmare! What do you know, it worked almost immediately. She said it was because my liver was so stressed. The needles are hard to get used to at first, but I just meditate once they are in and it makes a world of difference.

good it worked for you
i am too scared of needles

My periods can be pretty irregular and PAINFUL.
I fear I might have PCOS as a lot of women in my family do.

I have irregular periods. They can be anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks apart usually and they are very short and very light. Before I had children it wouldn't be unusual for me to go for months without one. I got tested for PCOS and hormonal imbalance and they found nothing wrong. I am able to get pregnant without any help so I'm guessing that's just how I am.

I have irregular periods. They can be anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks apart usually and they are very short and very light. Before I had children it wouldn't be unusual for me to go for months without one. I got tested for PCOS and hormonal imbalance and they found nothing wrong. I am able to get pregnant without any help so I'm guessing that's just how I am.