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PCOS? How were you diagnosed?
I have read that an ob/gyn really can not diagnose PCOS, that normally a fertility specialist performs several tests. I have had in the past ultrasounds,by a FACOG licensed Dr during my yearly visits and PCOS was never brought up. I moved to another city and on the first visit, the dr (who is very well respected and actually delivered my sister 28 years ago) immediately diagnosed due to excessive hair. I then took a sugar test and my results were two points higher than the average. After reading more literature about how a fertility specialist actually would diagnose PCOS, I am beginning to wonder about possible misdiagnosis. Not to mention, women in my family have excessive hair (no, not like the wolfman! lol ) Again, I have relocated to another city, so an appt with another dr is on the books. Thanks to everyone who answers!
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- *babydoll*Lv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
When I was a teen and not overweight, I was told to take care of myself and that I would not have children because of my excessive hair, extreme pain with menstruation when it did happen, but there were no ultrasounds or anything, just blood tests. Had hypoglycemia and a slightly higher testosterone level.
When I became pregnant, after gaining and maintaining a little extra weight, I was told each time after an ultrasound there were cysts, but they thought they were not harmful sorts. This past year was told the same thing when excessive bleeding began, and all the former results have been confirmed. I have gotten rid of the excessive bleeding by putting off the extra weight little by little, but am not anticipating other side effects of the PCOS as I get thinner....
It is possible to get pregnant with it, as you see. Think about how estrogen production and distribution changes in a person with extra weight.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
My sugar is affected by my pcos. I'm insulin resistant, and insulin takes care of your sugar, which since I'm resistant my sugar is higher than normal. I read in a book that 98% of women who have pcos have at least one other family member who does. My obgyn ran a bunch of tests on me, including an ultrasound where he showed me all the cysts that I had. Its always possible that you have been misdiagnosed, and you should get a second opinion. Just to make sure. :)
- babyj248Lv 41 decade ago
First let me tell you that your sugar is not usually affected by PCOS, it is normally insulin. Have you ever had an insulin resistance test? Maybe that is what you need.
I was diagnosed when my periods stopped coming due to my extermely high insulin levels. I do have some excessive facial hair. If you are overweight,this may have been another reason your doctor was quick to diagnose you with PCOS. I am overweight and my doc explained to me that being overweight causes undue pressure on some of your hormone glands and makes your body secrete excess hormones leading to PCOS.
Good luck i hope this helps.
- 1 decade ago
I was diagnosed by a OBGYN back in '99. I actually read about PCOS in Good Housekeeping & took the magazine in & talked to him about it. He did a bunch of blood work & a ultrasound & diagnosed me that way.
I now see a fertility specialist who specializes in those with PCOS & she is alot better than any OBGYN I have ever seen.
