Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Support Group

Polycythemia is a condition in which there is a net increase in the total circulating erythrocyte (red blood cell) mass of the body. Primary polycythemia occurs when excess erythrocytes are produced as a result of a proliferative abnormality of the bone marrow. Secondary polycythemia is caused by increases of erythropoietin that result in an increased production of...

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I was just wondering how eveyone was diagnosed with PCOS?

My gyno and my primary doc ran tons of tests and NOTHING came back abnormal. It just kind of makes me wonder how my gyno could diagnose me with somthing that when all tests were normal. Also, he never did any baseline testing.

My PCOS symptoms seem to have gotten worse since being put on the meds. I had little to no syptoms before.

Any thoughts?
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My OB/GYN ran blood tests first. I know he tested my FSH, LH, TSH and Prolactone levels. He also did a fasting insulin test to determine whether or not I am insulin resistant. Here is a website which helped me to understand the differences between the hormone levels.

http://www.fertilityplus.org/faq/hormonelevels.html

He also sent me for an internal/external ultrasound. I think these are the more popular tests to start off with.

I saw an Endocrinologist who told me everything was in my head. Obviously the tests did not lie and I never went back to him. I recently had a CT for other issues which referred be to have an ultrasound.
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Well, I know that I had all the blood work done and the insulin test...it all cam back normal. he has not dun an internal ultra sound. Do you think i should ask for one?
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I would. It will give him a clear picture and if there are cysts, the ultrasound will givee him a clear picture. I' having another one very soon. I can tell you it is quick easy and painless. The doctor will lube this probe and ask you to insert it. Once you insert it, he/she will take it and look for cysts or abnormalitits. Its actually very interesting because you can see it on the moniter.
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I think I will call them in the morning. Thank you!
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i have borderline pco n scan found this out everything was normal
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My Endocrinologist diagnosed me butm I knew I already had the problem because I've had the symptoms for years. He didn't run any tests except for my blood sugar which was high normal and besides the fact that I have graves disease. And I recently had confirmation when I had a ct scan for a kidney infection and the Dr was like yea you have cysts on your ovaries... duh.
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