Answers

Today was the day I had been waiting for a long time. A day that I have been anticipating for months, years even, but also a day I was dreading because of the unknown. Today is a day that I will always remember. The day I was finally given answers for why I have not felt right the past five months, why I have struggled with headaches for most of my life.

Today I was given an answer.

January 24th 2025, I was officially diagnosed with PCOS, the ugly invisible monster I have been fighting against for months but actually has been causing my body harm for years. The health problem that I have hinted at and the main reason I started this blog to process my emotions and the symptoms I was dealing with.

PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and it is a hormone problem that some women face. The top issue that I, and women who have this disorder, face are hormone imbalances, which cause irregular cycles. Other symptoms include acne, fatigue, and trouble getting pregnant.

I have PCOS, a health problem that is wreaking havoc on my body. When I got my blood test results back this morning and my doctor explained things, it was overwhelming. But it was also so very validating. For years, and I mean since I was in high school (so at least 10 years), I have known deep down that there was and is something wrong with my hormones. My cycle was never how it should be and being put on birth control only masked some of the symptoms.

Today I was told by my doctor that I do in fact have the hormone disorder I thought I did and was almost hoping I did, so there would finally be an answer to all of my health problems. It was like she said, “You are not crazy. Your symptoms are real and here is the proof. This is why you don’t feel good.” And my goodness, the proof is definitely there. My lab results were kinda insane. My hormone levels are SO far away from what they should be (hence lots of different symptoms and not feeling great)!

The next steps are to start some medications to help regulate my hormones and bring up my vitamin D (which I’ve been told a lot of people are low in that area). Grateful. Thankful. Exhausted and tired of fighting this headache.

What a day.

I have not processed it all like I know I need to but that will come.

Thank you God!

Thank you God for finally bringing me the answers I have been seeking and hoping for. Thank you for providing a great doctor who is knowledgeable and has a plan to help me hopefully feel better. Thank you Lord for pushing me to take care of my physical health and having a plan for my life.

Today was filled with growth in knowledge and hope for healing to come.