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Old 05-24-2007, 10:41 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hi.

Maybe I have pcos...I don't know. problem is...I don't have any insurance, so I can't spend a lot of money just to get a diagnosis.

Do you know if they can do the test at the health department? I normally go there for my annual pelvic exam and pay only $40.
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Old 05-24-2007, 10:48 PM   #2 (permalink)
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There is no one test for PCOS. It is a syndrome of elimination. Please check this link:

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Old 05-24-2007, 11:23 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I guess I'm referring to a hormone evaluation...Can the health department do that or would I have to go to an endocrinologist?
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Any doc should be able to do a blood draw and send the blood off to a lab for results. My gyn did my blood work. The link I sent you has a list of blood tests you should get done including:

Cushings (can share symptoms of PCOS)
Insulin Resistance (can be controled with Metformin and can cause PCOS symptoms)
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Cholesterol (women with PCOS are at high risk for cholesterol problems)
Liver levels (women with PCOS are at high risk for liver problems)
Hormone levels including testosterone
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I hope they're able to help you! Another thought I had is that it won't hurt to act as though you DO have PCOS until you know for sure. You could make the lifestyle changes and possibly take herbs/supplements in the meantime. That's what's helped my PCOS, even more than Metformin (I do still take my Met, though).
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