I am 24 and a year and a half ago I was 304.5lbs and diagnosed with PCOS. Hadn't had my period in two years, hair on the chest/chin, small cysts on the ovaries and levels were high.
Today... I am 188lbs with the help of my LapBand... have my period monthly like clockwork. I went in to the doctor and got my levels checks (right now I am zoning out as to which level was tested). The level went from 23 (she said above 20 was a sign of PCOS). Now it's 9.
I asked her, "So do I no longer have PCOS?" She said, "Yes, especially considering that you still have about 20lbs to lose you should be fine."
Thoughts at all from vets? PCOS hasn't been a huge bother for me... I am not looking to get pregnant. I DIDN'T like not having a period and body hair... the period is here, the body hair hasn't gone away but I don't mind it too much. I'd like to see if the cysts still exist... as long as they don't lead to any type of cancer, I don't think it's a bother either.
You will always have PCOS, fat or skinny it doesnt matter, something is wrong with you even if you get periods.
the periods your getting could be false periods, you could not even be Oing.
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I agree with the above post. Sometimes because of weight loss, medications, etc. PCOS gets under control, which is seems like yours has but it never completely goes away. If your hormone levels have stabilzied that is great but I think it's a good idea that you continue to be monitored for issues of PCOS such as insulin, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc. Since I have lost 60 lbs, my hormone levels have gotten better as well but I still definitely have PCOS and have not returned to "normal".
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I am not sure what to think. There are many different definitions of PCOS- for some people the origin of their PCOS maybe different. In your case, it may have been obesity causing PCOS like symptoms and thus creating a PCOS diagnosis. I don't know ur medical history. However, I have classic PCOS and I did not have regular cycles when I was 168 and 5'5- overweight but not obese and I have always have facial hair since puberty which I started at 9 years of age.
The first response also brings up good points about your actual ovulation or not even with regular cycles.
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Well done losing that weight Kiba - I hope I can find the same motivation!
I'm very new to PCOS and still reading about it, but from what I have read PCOS is generally confirmed when you have at least two of these symptoms:
Increased Androgens
Disrupted/absent periods
Polycystic ovaries
If one is diagnosed, but then manages to restore normal periods and hormone levels, shouldn't that mean they are 'cured' by definition?
If you hadn't been to the doctor 18 months ago and been diagnosed - then decided to lead a healthy lifestyle all this time, your doctor would not diagnose you with PCOS today.
I could be wrong of course. A similar comparison might be with an insulin-dependent diabetic. If a diabetic can perfectly regulate their blood-sugar levels by following a very strict and careful diet, they would not need any extra insulin. This would give the appearance that they are not diabetic, when in reality they are.
It could be irresponsible to assume one is cured, if it meant that that person would no longer monitor their health. But I also think it's quite negative to assume it's absolutely impossible for PCOS to completely go away. There really isn't that much reliable data out there for such an assumption.
Mollysgirl- It took be about 5-6 months. I wasn't keeping that close of track, it was just kinda falling off. I watched what I ate and exercised of course, but I think it was the increased dose of metformin that really did it for me.
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Here are my thoughts on this. I do not think PCOS ever goes away. However I think that for some being a healthy weight sort of puts it into remission for lack of a better word.
I always had minor underlying symptoms but had regular periods with ovulation prior to my symptoms going nuts. When did they go nuts? After I started the BC pill and gained 40lbs in one year!
My RE says that its a combo of my genes and large amounts of insulin. You know how the insulin stimulates the ovaries to make androgen's etc. I am a type 1 insulin dependent diabetic and being over weight and not on a low carb diet I take in extra insulin which compounds my problems.
I was told that If I lost weight and reduced my insulin ( goes hand in hand for me) that my symptoms will get much better. So for what its worth I think you are doing awesome and the fact you lost weight may not change your genetics but it sure as heck will help you with your PCOS.
Doctor says I'm cured - thoughts? 
