Should I seek a second opinion about my ovaries?

Okay, I'm soon 17, and ever since I got my period at 10 years of age, it's been off. It's really irregular. When I first got it, i had it normally for about 4 months, then it disappeared for 14 months. At age 14, it was smooth going, then it went away for another 2 months. Ever since I was fourteen, it'd be regular with coming every month around the same time, but 90% of the time it's for like 2 or 3 weeks of menstrual bleeding. When I did have intercourse, it was so painful, worst pain i've felt in my life in my right ovary area. Now, everyday i have this horrible pain in both my ovaries that feels like a screwdriver is poking me. My doctors said like once or twice before that i may have PCOS, but everytime I get ultrasounded for it, it comes up normal. At this point, I just want answers. I'm tired of this pain. It literally restricts me from doing things. I am no longer sexually active. PCOS runs in the family. What tests can i undergo? How do I alleviate this pain? How do I get this stuff diagnosed?

DoodleBeats2011-12-14T16:11:02Z

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Not sure about the pain, but I have some info about PCOS. You do not actually have to have cysts appearing on your ovaries to have it. If your doctor has suggested that you may have PCOS, he should be testing you to find out for sure; no speculation. If he doesn't know what tests, you can research those and request them. I would definitely try and go to a gynecologist though.

I would try to read up some in PCOS. There is a TON of information on the SoulCysters message board that I think will help you. For example PCOS affects me in several ways: blood sugar, high testosterone, high cholesterol, insulin resistance, plus weight gain, excess hair, non existent periods. All of those things can be tested. Good luck to you!

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Anonymous2016-05-16T13:05:20Z

Just go to the fertility specialist. You probably will have to anyway. Anyway, a doctor admitting they don't know is a good sign. It shows they care. There is huge pressure to guess or make up an answer to make the patient happy, but that is dangerous. Make sure you send you have your AND your husband's test results sent to the specialist BEFORE you see them.

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Q2011-12-13T22:20:10Z

sounds to me like you might have endometriosis, and none of the tests you've had can detect endo. Yes, you should get another opinion. Look for a doc in your area who specializes in endometriosis.

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Mary Kontrarry2011-12-13T13:12:41Z

You should definitely seek a second opinion on your ovaries. If you're not seeing a gynecologist, you should be. If you are seeing a gynecologist, find a new one.

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