I noticed that Stephanie talked alot about PCOS in my "motivation" post. (which I haven't gotten around to responding to yet!) I was just wondering if plus sized women are more prone to PCOS? What are they symptoms? & how is it detected?

I just had my annual pap about 2ish months back and everyhing came back negetive. Would PCOS be detected in a normal pap?

Thanks in advance ladies!

(I know there is a PCOS forum here at SK but I'm jsut more comfy here! )

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I am not sure really, but my understanding is that if you have a hard time losing weight through normal diet and exercise that it can be a symptom of PCOS. I don't have it though so I am not too familiar with it.

Here are some links that might be able to help:
http://pcos.insulitelabs.com/PCOS-Symptoms.php
http://pcos.itgo.com/
http://www.chicago-ivf.com/PCOS/Default.aspx
http://pcos.daisywreath.net/general.html

Maybe this can get you started in your research.

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