8 yrs, 6 mths ago

Being tested for PCOS tomorrow

I was very regular during high school, my body was like clockwork.
Then I got depressed and gained abit of weight and now I never know whether I’m going to get my periods or not. I’m almost always late, if they even come at all. My dream is to one day have a family of my own and now It seems as if Its never going to happen. I’m 2 weeks late, and day by day I’m getting more and more anxious and depressed and I know me stressing isn’t helping and is probably delaying them even more.

Tomorrow I’m getting tested for PCOS, which is something I had never even heard of until yesterday.

I feel as if nobody know’s how I feel, even though I know I’m not the only one out there.

anyone got any advice or words of wisdom?

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  • 8 yrs, 4 mths ago

    I have replied on one of your other threads about BCP. Who diagnosed you as not having PCOS? I am hoping it wasn’t a GP – please go see a specialist, you really need to take your test results and describe all your problems like you have done here to an ob/gyn. Wish we were able to PM on this site, I would get my husband to give you some advice but I won’t do that on a website as it is not a good idea (he’s an ob.gyn). Please don’t let a GP experiment on you, you had already mentioned mood disorders/depression/anxiety, you need a specialist hun xx

  • 8 yrs, 4 mths ago

    Hey everyone!

    Today I finally got the courage to go back to the doctors and see what she had to say, and she concluded that I do not have PCOS and that for the most part my blood tests came back good, good thyroid, vitamin levels, except for my cholesterol, which was really high, too high actually. I’ve submitted another forum post all about it called ‘Social Anxiety and Exercise’, if any of you would like to read that and give me your input i’d be so grateful but if you don’t then that’s fine as you have all already helped me so, so much and given me your words of wisdom, thank you all and I hope you are all well!

  • 8 yrs, 5 mths ago

    I hope your results are ok. I have PCOS and it’s not fun. I was diagnosed after I gained a pile of weight in a short amount of time 5 years ago. It was weird because I’d always been small but the weight just piled on and I have struggled to shift it since. Luckily I haven’t had hair loss/growth or acne.

    My partner and I would like to conceive but my body isn’t playing ball right now. My close friend just fell pregnant and whilst I’m super happy for her, it always makes me a little sad. It helps by reading other people’s success stories online. And like the ladies said above, PCOS is very different for every woman.

    Good luck!

  • 8 yrs, 5 mths ago

    Hey everyone!
    So I have a new update to share with everyone who was interested in y post.
    I received my ultrasound results but have yet to return to my doctor for my blood test results (she’s on holiday atm). anyway’s here’s what it said:

    Findings: Uterus measures 78mm x 32mm x 39mm in size and is of normal appearance containing normal endometrium of 2mm thickness on transabdominal images ( TV scanning was declined)

    The ovaries could only be visualized as the transabdominal study allowed. No convincing feature of PCO was identified and the ovaries are of normal volume (11ml on the right, 5ml on the left). Physiologic volume of fluid is noted in the pouch of Douglas.

    Conclusion: the appearances are within normal limits given that this was a transabdominal examination.

  • 8 yrs, 6 mths ago

    Hey everyone!
    So I went for my doctors appointment on Friday. The doctor was kind of nice but I don’t really like doctors anyway. She felt around my stomach to see if I felt any pain, which of course I didn’t at the time, then sent me for a blood test and gave me a prescription for the pill and a referral for an ultrasound.

    The very next day I got my period and my ovaries really hurt to the point where sometimes I can barely stand, i get no other period pain other than that which is weird because I know that all through high school (I’m 19 now) I had really bad cramps and now i have none.

    I don’t really have many symptoms of PCOS (or so I think). I don’t have excessive hair growth, nor do I have any un-normal hair loss, I’m just not hairy, I shave my legs every 3 months and thats because I want to not have to, I get a pimple like, 3 times a year, I don’t have oily skin, I am abit overweight though and I do have high blood pressure and the fact that my ovaries hurt and a messed up cycle leads me to think that I may have a minor condition, could I?

    Tuesday came and I went for my ultrasound and now I’m just waiting for my results so I can go back and finally have the weight of not knowing lifted off my shoulders and finally help myself.

    Reading everyone’s comments has made me feel 1000 times better and my anxiety and depression have depleted, I no longer feel alone or like I should shy away and I’ve learnt that PCOS is more common than I first thought it was and I feel very thankful to be able to hear your stories and aspects and to be abl to take them and broaden my knowledge!

  • 8 yrs, 6 mths ago

    Hi beautydiva. I’ve had PCOS for about 7 yrs now I believe. Unlike other women, I was pretty asymptomatic. I didn’t have issues with weight gain or hirsutism (excessive hair growth) etc. although my periods were quite messed up and had mild acne.

    Try not to stress about it too much. PCOS has become pretty common over the years so you’re definitely not alone. There is no treatment for it (although I was put on metformin and BCP) but some women are still able to conceive. If the results come out positive, have a chat with your doctor to work out something for you.

  • 8 yrs, 6 mths ago

    It might be a while until you get your results. I wish you well. I know someone with PCOS too, it seems to be really common. Good luck!

  • 8 yrs, 6 mths ago

    Hi BeautyDiva, I just wanted to wish you the best of luck, how did the testing go? I don’t know if you would the results today, but I I do hope that all went well.

    I have a friend that I used to work with a long time ago and she was diagnosed with PCOS. She has gone on to have two beautiful chlidlren. I know that everyone personal health and circumstances are different, but sounds like your Dr is being very thorough and you are in good hands.

    Best of luck, I hope you get some answers soon and then appropriate treatment. Take care xx

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