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Chapter 4 - CHAPTER FOUR - DIAGNOSED WITH PCOS

The hospital pulsed with activity. Doctors in white coats and nurses in scrubs hurried down the corridors, some rushing into the emergency room where preparations for an incoming operation were already underway.

The scent of antiseptic and drugs hung heavy in the air, mingling with the quiet sound of overhead lights and the distant beeping of monitors. Outside, an ambulance wailed into the hospital premises, its flashing lights reflecting off the glass mirror doors.

Medics jumped out as soon as it came to a halt, ready to transfer a critical patient. The patient's mother was crying following her unconscious son. She held his hand, calling his name, but the nurses kindly brushed off her hands as they moved the patient.

Ambulances came and went, but one thing is for sure: lives were being saved or lost behind these hospital walls.

Amid the urgency and noise, Abiola and his wife walked slowly through the hospital's front entrance, hand in hand. Their steps were cautious, their faces tense with expectation and hope. They moved away from the chaos of the emergency wing, guided by a nurse toward a quieter corridor lined with consultation rooms.

They entered a modest office and sat across from an elderly doctor. His white beard framed a kind but experienced face, the kind that had seen years of both heartbreak, miracle, and healing. His eyes, though tired, held a steady calm that made the room feel safer than the bustling hospital outside.

After a brief silence, he looked up from the medical file in front of him and spoke gently.

"Mrs Abiola Purple"

"Yes, doctor," Purple answered, but her heart was racing. "Is everything okay?

"Yes, nothing life-threatening.", the doctor said, nodding.

"But we do have an explanation for why you haven't been able to conceive yet. You have a condition called Poly-cystic Ovary Syndrome," he said, turning the paper slightly toward them.

"Poly-cystic ovary syndrome?" Abiola looked at his wife, who was surprised too.

 " Please, more explanation on that, sir," Abiola said, confused.

"It's a hormonal imbalance that affects how your ovaries work. Women with PCOS may have irregular periods, and their ovaries may not release eggs regularly. This can make it more difficult to become pregnant".

"So... that's why it hasn't happened? After a year of trying?", Purple asked.

"Yes. But I want to be very clear, PCOS is common, and it's treatable. It's a common hormonal disorder that can affect fertility. That explains why you haven't conceived yet, even after a year of marriage."

The woman looked down, her fingers tightening around her husband's hand. Her husband gave her a supportive squeeze, offering a small, encouraging smile.

"But it's manageable," the doctor continued with reassurance in his voice.

"We have effective treatments, and many women with PCOS go on to have healthy pregnancies. I'm prescribing a course of medication to help regulate your hormones and stimulate ovulation."

"Is it permanent? Can it be cured?" Abiola asked.

"We don't exactly cure PCOS, but we manage it. With the right medication and some lifestyle changes, we can regulate your hormones and improve ovulation. Many women with PCOS go on to have healthy pregnancies with the right care and medication. I will prescribe some drugs for her, including a drug called Clomiphene, which will help to stimulate her ovaries to release eggs."

"So there's still a chance we could have a baby?" Purple asked

"Absolutely. I've seen many couples in your situation who go on to conceive within months of starting treatment. But it's important to stay patient and stay positive. We'll monitor your progress closely."

"Thank you, doctor. This means a lot to us." Abiola said, feeling very grateful

"You're very welcome. We'll walk this journey together, one step at a time. And remember, emotional support is just as important. Be there for each other."

"We will. Thank you so much."Abiola said, smiling through teary eyes

The doctor slid the prescription paper across the desk and looked up at the couple again.

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