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I had a lot of problems for years and was just diagnosed with PCOS this year. With PCOS (which is a female disorder), I have a high level of testosterone and androgen's (basically having high level of male hormones and other hormonal imbalances, about nine I think) and read that lesbians, bisexuals and trans men (I think that is the proper term, I sincerely apologize if it's not) are more likely to have it or people that have PCOS are more likely to be gay, so I am wondering how many here have it and how if effected their life and how they handled it.

Not a topic I've seen here, so I thought it would be interesting to see if I am the only one here or if they're others. It still seems to be relatively unknown and just starting to find out more about it.

For me, it is quite frustrating and confusing. Most people I know don't really seem to know about it or how if could affect someone's whole life. Kind of hard to talk to others about at times. As for my sexual orientation, it isn't clear cut but according the Kinsey and Klien tests, I am about a 2 usually out of a scale of 0-6. I am not considered a bisexual as that is a 3, I am predominantly heterosexual, but more than incidentally homosexual according to them. So who really knows for now.

. Hello there. I was just diagnosed this year around February, but been having problems for years. My levels were pretty high.

That's good that you don't have many medical problem. I do have some research, but I am in other state right now and using a different computer so you would have to wait for a few days until I get back. If you do mind waiting, I can post it. I also have books I could recommend as well.

Sorry, it is late, but here are some links I found. While having PCOS doesn't necessarily mean that they are lesbian, transgender or bi, studies show that lesbians are at higher risk or they are most highly to have PCOS.

Makes sense as it has a lot to do with hormones and possibly too much testosterone while still in the uterus (there is still a lot about PCOS that is unknown and research going on) and hormones can affect people in many different ways so some people suggest that there may be a possible link, though still not known for sure at this time. A lot of it has to do with women having high amounts of androgens. I would like to study more about it myself.

Of course, until it is known for sure, it couldn't take is as 100% fact, but still interesting to read and learn about. I think it would be good if more people knew about it as many women probably don't even know they have it can have increase risk of diabetes and other health problems. I didn't even know until earlier this year and if I didn't catch and lost weight, I probably would have diabetes.

I tried finding medical sites but it is harder to do.

http://pcos.insulitelabs.com/PCOS-and-Lesbians.php
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-186777/Lesbian-link-PCOS.html
http://www.obgyn.net/pcos/pcos.asp?page=/avtranscripts/pcossandiego_futterweit2
http://www.gender.org/resources/dge/gea02005.pdf
http://genderology.com/service-providers/Transmen/Polycystic-Ovary-Syndrome-%2D-PCOS
http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php?136740-First-Proof-that-PCOS-More-than-Twice-as-Common-in-Lesbian-Women
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/lesbian-bisexual-health.cfm

Books I recommend if you do have PCOS-
PCOS-A Woman's Guide To Dealing With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Ovarian Cysts No More-The Secrets To Curing & Preventing Ovarian Cysts Holistically.

That one you have to buy and download it online, but it is very informative and help and can even ask the author questions. There are about five books altogether.

Though this book my be expensive and hard to find and don't know too much about it as I just heard of it but it is called Fenway Guide to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Health.

Seems to be aimed more at health professionals but here is the description-

The Fenway Guide provides guidance, practical guidelines, and discussions of clinical issues pertinent to the LGBT patient and community. It also focuses on helping healthcare professionals gain a better understanding of the LGBT population, the LGBT life continuum, health promotion and disease prevention, transgender health, and patient communication and the office environment, The Fenway Guide is truly a one-of-a kind comprehensive resource!The healthcare issues surrounding sexual minorities is an area in which little research and few studies have been conducted. Written in conjunction with the world renowned Fenway Community Clinic, The Fenway Guide to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health is an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals seeking further knowledge and guidance on sexual minority health care.

I found out about it while looking up PCOS and talks about about it.

Right now I am taking these drops called cell power, I got it a local health store. It is supposed to health the ph balance and improve health. It said to be good if you have candida.