For those with PCOS...TMI warning

I went to a new gynocologist today. While we were talking in her office, I told her about my dad having Type 2 diabetes, and how I have been on the pill since 19 b/c of irregular period. She then tells me about the link between Type 2 diabetes and irregular periods and PCOS, and starts telling me that I am more likely to have trouble conceiving and am at higher risk for miscarriages. I asked her, "are you saying that I have PCOS?" She very off-handedly says something like "yes, most likely." I asked her if there was anything else I should be doing, and she said no..i'm already on the pill, not overweight, no excessive hair growth, etc... She was very casual about it, like it was no big deal.

So, my question for you girls with PCOS is: How were you diagnosed? What symptoms did you have? What should I be doing? I'm floored right now, and I'm not sure whether to believe that I have it or not.

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MIne was diagnosed through a blood test.

Def get a second opinion.
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Message edited 5/9/2006 6:41:17 AM.

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after suffering from Infertility I was getting tested by my new RE and thats how I got diagnosed.
If you are worried about it, you can ask for blood tests to find out.

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i'm going to call her tomorrow and ask about blood tests. It just bothered me that she said it so off-handedly, like it was no big deal. I'd rather know for sure one way or another.

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I dont know much about it but from what you explained happened I think you should get a second opinion.

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I don't know too much about but definately get a blood test or 2nd opinion.
My sil has this...irregular periods, unable to conceive the last couple of years. She just had IVF and is finally pregnant . Her mom is also diabetic.
try not to worry yourself too much

Message edited 5/8/2006 9:19:51 PM.

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I would defintely get a 2nd opinion. I never got my period and it was confirmed through a blood test.

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My doctor didn't seem to concern either. Which is bothersome because everyone on the board is on meds. Unless, of course she didn't want to address it until after my myomectomy?? Still doesn't make sense. I am most likely switching RE.

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there is a blood test that is how i was diagnosed - definately talk to someone else - it isnt something to be brushed off so casually
your gyn was really unprofessional

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I have PCOS - This is a great site for information:
www.soulcysters.com
Some people gave it to me - I have had problems with cysts -

I will tell you - yes it can make you more likely to end up with other problems but it doesn't mean that you WILL.

BTW yes it can make it harder with pregnancy- the miscarriage deal is that many have insulin resistance and don't know it -

BUT I know a number of people who got pregnant without RE help, and had healthy full term babies.

It is not something that I would be scared of having - but maybe something to just be aware of.

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Mine was diagnosed with many ultrasounds over many years, irregular periods when not using birth control.

Message edited 5/9/2006 9:56:15 AM.

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Definitely get a second opinion. It seems that diagnosing women with PCOS has become the "diagnosis de jour". I have a specialist that I can recommend to you for a second opinion. A friend was misdiagnosed with PCOS and went to this doctor for a second opinion.

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I was diagnosed by blood work and a sonogram. My gyn had suspected that this is what I had and sent me to an endocronologist for the testing. Sure enough I had a pretty severe case of it. my symptoms were no periods for months, trouble with weight, and a small amount of excess hair

But, to maybe help you feel better. I did need some medication to help me get pregnant. I was given metformin. I got pregnant after 3 months on the medication. Now, after being pregnant I had to go for another sonogram to see if it was coming back at all. The PCOS is totally gone!! My gyn said most of the times the "cure" for the PCOS is pregnancy because of the surge of hormones, and usually it does not return.

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Message edited 8/4/2007 8:53:57 AM.