Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Support Group

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Could it be something else?

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Hi girls! I have a question for all of you, but first let me tell you my story. When I was told that I had PCOS, I had not had an ultrasound done. I went in because I hadn't had a period in several months and we were trying to get preggers. The doc, who is just an OB-GYN, did a normal exam. That's it...Nothing more. After that he took me into his office and told me that I had Oglimenorhea (sp?) and PCOS. He put me on Met, Provera, and Clomid. My question is: When you were diagnosed, how did they come to that conclusion? Could it be something else? Should I get a second opinion? I'm feeling a little lost. I didn't really have any symptoms BEFORE starting the meds, but now have several. Any info would be great. I know you all are a wealth of information and wanted to get your opinions first. Thanks!
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I would get a second opinion. Just because they looked at you does not mean anything. You need an ultra sound and blood work. They found out from me because I had high testosterone levels and cysts were on my internal ultrasounds. So get another opinion thats my two cents :)
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Thank you for your response. I think I will get a second opinion after the holidays. Thanks again!
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Yep, u need an ultrasound of your ovaries- they will be able to zero in on the follicles and then get blood work done. I'd did a 2nd opinion if I were u.
Good luck!
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I think I would probably get a second opinion. When I was diagnosed with PCOS they did an internal ultrasound and found it. My doctor told me before hand he thought I had it because of the symptoms but didn't want to say so until he was certain and had proof. You cannot tell if someone has PCOS from a regular exam otherwise all the years I went to the health dept they would have told me then when I asked if I could potentially have it. They told me to go to a specialist OBGYN. I hope this helps.
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i would go and get a second opinion i had a internal scan and that is how they found out plus other things that i had pcos
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I was diagnosed with PCOS based on my blood tests. They showed borderline. When they did an internal exam he said my ovaries looked great! He said I diffanatly have PCOS, but said had he only done the internal exam he would not have diagnosed me PCOS! The reason we started looking at PCOS was because of the symptoms unexplained weight gain in the middle section, facial hair ect. So he was able to tell by looking at me, but the blood work confirmed it. He put me on clomid and it worked immediatly, im 11 weeks pregnant
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