I was diagnosed last Friday after a fairly short 4 months of some strange symptoms.
In December I noticed that my normal periods (generally 5 day cycle every 27 days) were becoming odd. Since December, I have noticed an increase in intensity and pain each month. Not to mention the fact that they have been off by anywhere from 2 days to just over a week (I know, some of you might be chuckling to yourself that this doesn't sound like a very significant problem, to me...this was very disturbing!).
Last month, I was just over a week late. I took a pregnancy test and worried and panicked. I had my annual well-woman exam scheduled for February so I took the opportunity to write out some of my symptoms and took them in during my exam.
Based on my reactions to the in-office tests my doctor performed, she scheduled me for a pelvic ultra-sound and a blood test. I received the results of the tests (including my pap) last Monday. Pap was clear, sonogram looked clear (apparently, it was a little hard to see my ovaries) but the nurse who called said due to the blood results, they needed me to come in to discuss some things on Friday - as well as have an endrometrail biopsy.
I'm still not really sure WHY I needed the biopsy, but the doctor gave me my numbers:
LH = 13.1
FSH = 44.5
(forgive me if I got those backwards!)
She said that they look for a 3-fold increase when they measure these numbers, and that NOTHING else other than PCOS could cause these numbers to look like they do. She proceeded with obtaining the cervyx sample (extremely painful, fyi) and the doctor looked sad when she told me that I should be very glad that I have a beautiful daughter that I was blessed with over 4 years ago. She said we would wait for the screening results to come back before proceeding with any additional tests or medication. I did request a glucose screening, which I will probably do tomorrow (she gave me lab forms).
I guess that's my story. Still unbelieving that I could have PCOS based on my (lack of?) symptoms.
Welcome! I know that for me getting diagnosed was a long process. I hope that you get some answers soon. If your doctor thinks that you have pcos you might want to ask to be referred to an endocrinologist. They really do have the most up to date knowledge of treatments and diagnostic tools.
Amber
__________________ Unofficially TTC for 7 years.
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Disgnosed - March 17th, 2006 
