KushkaJen

I have always had irregular periods, and have trouble with acne, weight fluctuation, food intolerances and fatigue. When I came across descriptions of PCOS it felt like a revelation.
I went to the local Gyno and she suggested PCOS as the likely culprit, so sent me for blood test. I just got the results back over the phone from her secretary and am confused. She said my test results were normal, and that i definitely didn't have PCOS because the test showed that I had ovulated.
As far as I understand PCOS can be irregular ovulation, not necessarily complete absence? I can't go to another gyn, as she is the only one in town. I'm not particularly interested in getting a diagnosis in terms of a prescription for drugs, because I'm more in favour of trying natural steps first, I'm just wondering whether anyone had any comments or similiar experiences.

Jane8660

My gyno said the same. My bloodwork was in the normal range but my LH & adrogen levels were elevated, I had ovulated (after 150 plus days) so shes not sure what to diagnosis me with. She has sent me for further blood tests on 28 December to get more of an idea. I'm not fluffy but I do have polycystic ovaries (confirmed by internal ultrasound).
I'm just as confused as you, sorry I'm not much help!!

nicole123

Hi,

It's possible to ovulate even though you have PCOS, although often it's irregular ovulation -- long and irregular cycles are common around here! A lot of PCOS guidelines say that if your cycles are usually more than 35 days apart, then you probably have some sort of ovulation problem, and the most likely cause of ovulation problems is PCOS. Doesn't mean you don't ovulate at all. Just not as often and not as well as most women.

Elevated LH & adrogen levels are classic PCOS and only ovulating once in 150 days definitely signifies an ovulation problem! ( How on earth would you ever get pregnant if you only ovulate twice a year!!??)

Anyway, if you can't find an OB/GYN who knows very much about PCOS (and a lot of ob's are not very knowledgable about it) then try an reproductive endrocrinologist ( a fertility doctor) or, if you are not trying to get pregnant, you might try and endocrinologist.

Taking 150+ days to ovulate is definitely cause for getting advice from a specialist and an ob/gyn is NOT a specialist.

I am sooooooo happy with my RE....she is so much better than my ob/gyn when it comes to this stuff.

(Jane, I just noticed you are from Melbourne!! Melbourne is my home town I'm living in the USA at the moment, but I've heard good things about the Reproductive Services group at Royal Women's Hospital. http://www.rwh.org.au/repro/endo.cfm?doc_id=5523 )

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Jane8660

Thanks Nicole, sorry KushkaJen I've hijacked your thread! But I've just seen your also an Aussie. If you go onto the Aussie Board here they have a list of recommended specialists in your area, maybe check it out & get a second opinion like I'm going to !

CathyWood

Hi Welcome to SC. So I hope you got some good information here. I am sorry they didn't give you much help on the phone.

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