Possible PCOSer to have ultasound

Greta · 11-30-2005, 09:07 PM

Hello-
5 years ago I went to an endochronologist about the hair that seemed to be taking over.
After very expensive bloodwork nothing was confirmed. He said it looks like PCOS, but that can be confirmed with an ultrasound (which after my insurance company refused to pay for bloodwork I didn't proceed any further)

Now that I am married I'd like to try to get pregnant and have scheduled an ultrasound with my new gyno. to check for cysts (and hopefully overall apperance of the reproductiv regions

My question is: Is it expected that I will be given a vaginal ultasound initially?
Do I need to request a vaginal ultrasound to be 100% sure of PCOS.
(I am living outside the US on tiny island and not sure the doctor's here are equipped for
vaginal.)

TIA
Greta

KatCarney · 11-30-2005, 09:28 PM

An ultrasound will not 'confirm' PCOS. There are many cysters who don't have cysts.

You can request a vaginal, but again, the presence of cysts doesn't necessarily mean PCOS.

The diagnosis is made from a combination of the bloodwork results, your symptoms and by EXCLUDING other Dx's like Cushing's.

Be sure to see the resources here:
http://www.soulcysters.com/do_have_pcos.html

Good luck with your tests

CathyWood · 11-30-2005, 10:46 PM

Hi Greta..Welcome to SC. Glad you are here. Contact me if you wish.