I hope its ok that I post here! I'm not anywhere near trying to concieve!

My name is Halei, I'm 19 and a sophmore in college. I just had an appointment a few weeks ago after not having a period for 7 months(try convincing the office over the phone that really, I'm 100% sure it is not pregnancy!) and just got a call today. The nurse told me I wasn't ovulating and that it was PCOS, and that she would send me some information in the mail. She also said the best treatment was being on the pill, which they did put me on.

My questions is, is this a serious problem? She didn't make it seem like a big deal at all, but I got totally different reactions from room-mates, who I guess aren't too realiable

I know it can cause fertility problems, just from reading up on it. But is it fairly easy to get pregnant from medication? And I have noticed weight gain for a while, but is it just something that develops or have I always had it? Do I just eat less?

I just don't know what to think: the nurse didn't think it was a big deal and my mom didn't either...am I downplaying it or should I be more concerned?

Thanks so much!
Halei