PCOS and stomache pains?

Question

I've been diagnosed with PCOS and every now and then i would get the odd pain in my belly but not very often. For the last 3 weeks i have been taking vitex in the hope that it might make my cycle a bit more regular as i haven't had a period for 6 months. For the last 3 days or so i've been getting a lot of pinching pains around my ovaries, do you think this is the vitex starting to work or is this just a normal part of PCOS? I've got an appointment with the specialist on monday so don't want to go to the doctors if possible but not sure if i need to. Not sure if you can get cysts that burst with this condition but the pain isn't very severe just uncomfortable

Answer 1

It is possible even for women with normal ovaries to have a cyst burst.  The problem with the Vitex is that one of the most reported side effects is stomach pain.  If you are concerned about not having a period then you should definitely discuss that with the specialist.  I would guess (because I have VERY irregular periods) that the Dr will recommend birth control (if you don't want to get pregnant) or provera and clomid since it seems like you want to have a baby.  I just finished a round of provera and started the clomid again yesterday.  Good Luck.