Does anyone have PCOS (Polly Cystic Ovary Syndrome)?

Question

I kept going to the Doc for about a year complaining to them that something wasn't right with my body cause I keep missing my periods! They asked me finally a different series of Q's and told that they are pretty sure I have PCOS cause I checked off to every symptom that goes along with that dissorder! Well this was about 7 months ago and around that time I also had a PAP done which came back as abnormal..to make a long story short I have CIN2 and had to have part of my cervix removed and the Docs told me that they weren't going to do any further testing or anything like that on PCOS until I was clear of all my precancerous cell!...
My Q is...What kind of testing do most Doctors do to diagnos PCOS? And How is it treated? I was also put on Lexapro and I feel that if the docs would just help me in treating my disorder than I wouldn't have to be on Lexapro!

Answer 1

I was diagnosed with PCOS at 20 years old, and I am now 21. My husband and I have been trying to conceive for over a year, so after not being successful, I went to the Dr. There are few ways that PCOS is diagnosed, but they do not have a clear-cut way of knowing if someone has it. They piece together symptoms of the patient. A vaginal ultrasound is needed. If you have PCOS, like me, you will have little cysts on your overies. Your periods are usually infrequent or irregular. Most women with PCOS are overweight. The Dr. should also give you a blood test on CD 3 to test for your LH, and FSH. This will also give the Dr. a better idea of your condition.

If you are not trying to conceive then your Dr will most likely put you on birth control to ease the symptoms of PCOS. Also, Metformin may be prescribed depending on your sugar levels and insulin and so fourth. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me! [e-mail]

Answer 2

I am 20 and was diagnois with pcos Aril 2007 when I was 19 after trying to conceive for years, I was diagnois with pcos threw A VIRGINA ULTRASOUND, I've notice that I had cycts covered over both of my ovaries just like you I have every single signs of pcos I aslo use to go to the Dr. complaining about my missed periods and they nevered did saw anything wrong, pcos is a diease that can not be cure only treated, most dr perscribe metformin to help with the high levels of androgens its a male hormone, most ladies with pcos is insulin resistance and aren't taking sugar the way it suppose to, you can always suff the net for more info on pcos just remeber your not alone in this there are alot of woman out there fighting pcos.

It is a stressfull diease but it can be treated

Answer 3

I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (pcos) in 2006 after suffering major irregularities with my period. I am now taking the birth control pill Yasmin, and it has worked wonders for me; I have also lost a significant amount of weight (always a plus!).
Different doctors base their decision on whether or not you have pcos on different things, because there is relatively little known about the disorder. Gynocologists and endocrinologists are the two main types of doctors that deal with pcos. Gyno's generally test your glucose tolerance (through a simple blood test), and most often advise either diet and exercise changes, or birth control pills as treatment.
Endo's are more likely to test glucose homeostasis, and they are also more likely use insulin sensitizers, such as the drug metformin (which is also used for treating diabetes), to treat the disorder.
The difference between the two diagnosis and treatment approaches is because of a lack of available knowledge about the disorder. As it is, there is a wide variety of symptoms that women with pcos may or may not have; contrary to popular belief, you do not necessarily have to have ovarian cysts to have pcos. As far as I understand it, however, some doctors feel that hormonal imbalances cause insulin resistance among other things, while others feel that the insulin resistance causes the hormonal imbalances that go with pcos.
I also have friends with pcos who were diagnosed through ultrasounds done to inspect the cause of their infertility issues, so you may hear about this as well. As far as infertility goes, I would caution you not to get nervous unnecessarily; while it is undeniable that some women with pcos have horrid struggles with infertility, others have children with no problems. For those who do struggle with infertility, there are a wide variety of medications around to help you have kids. There is also always the adoption option!
I really recommend the website soulcysters.net to you; this website, which contains a smorgasboard of articles and resources relating to pcos, along with message boards and a chat room for women with pcos to connect with one another, is extremely helpful in understanding pcos! You can go directly to a section of the site dealing with questions and concerns that 'newbies' often have by going to http://www.soulcysters.net/newbie-road-map-196682/ . I am a member of the site, and my name there is graceking; feel free to drop me a line. Good luck!