How to live with pcos? Please help

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I was diagnosed with pcos last month and just have a few questions. I've googled, but I want to talk to a real person who actually has it and experiences it. 
1. Is it genetic, was I born with it? Or did I get it from different lifestyle choices, not being as active as I should be in the past 2 years, eating unhealthy at times...
2. When I started my period at like 12 years old, my cramps were so severe I would vomit and be in so much pain I had to get checked out of school and basically be in excruciating pain for hours. Was this a symptom I just never knew about? 
3. Will it ever go away, or will I always have it?
4. Will I always have trouble conceiving?
Thank you. And any tips are welcome.

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Usually now days PCOS is caused by diet and added hormones. Don't take BC for it as that will mask the problem. Vitex can help fix the issue along with full diet change and exercise.

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I really suggest you look at "the PCOS diet" as a resource. It will help explain how to eat to regulate your insulin levels. Since testosterone, progesterone, and estrogen are all derived from insulin, if you can prevent spikes, it will help balance your hormones. It's been really helpful for me, but I definitely still experience many symptoms.

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3. You will always have it, but I can be controlled through diet, exercise, weight loss (if appropriate... For me it wasn't very appropriate), and other lifestyle changes. Or by taking Metformin, birth control, or other hormone balancing medications.

4. You are far more likely to have trouble conceiving, but that isn't always true. Some people take Metformin and are able to conceive on that alone. Some people still conceive without anything. Some need fertility treatments. It's so individualized that no one can say what the case will be for you but a doctor. Also, with some women once you have a child, it can sort of "re-set" your hormones and you can more easily get pregnant later.

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1. It is somewhat genetic. It usually runs in families and if you have a daughter she is much more likely to have it that's average. It could also have something to do with hormones in utero.

2. Yes, these may have been symptoms.

I forgot the rest! Will reply again!

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Working out and losing weight also helps with this situation if you are over weight

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I was diagnosed in 2009 I had no idea what I had had until the dermatologist I went to said I had it I have severe cramps and all that when I start my period to where I can't move. They say it can be genetic But not always. It will never go away but you can help and make some of the symptoms go away if that makes sense. I think you should set up a appointment with your endocrinologist if you haven't already. You can have trouble having children but also there's plenty of people who have pcos and also have children and going to the endocrinologist they can put you on meds to help you conceive

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