prolactini

...do I need to check for PCOS?

I have most of the PCOS symptoms - cystic acne that wont respond to any OTC creams, etc; tons of facial & body hair that wont stop growing even with spironolactone; body/facial flashes; irregular periods; rapid weight gain; & skin pigments.

But after checking for diabetes (which I don't have) and my male hormones (within normal range, but I take birth control & don't know if it influenced my results) my doctor concluded that he is not sure whether I have PCOS or not. My question is exactly what tests should I have to evaluate PCOS? I heard that ultrasound of ovaries are taken? Is this true?

In any case, my doc. prescribed spirnolactone (spelling?) for the male pattern facial hair and after several months on it, I can say it has not helped with the hair or acne. I still have to shave everyday & use OTC acne products. Also I am sweating profusely with this medication. IS this normal?

I stubmled across this forum just now and am really glad I did Thank you

KatCarney

see here: http://www.soulcysters.net/guide-und...ts-pcos-63885/

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PCOS, LOCAH, Lichen Planus, IBS, HS,alopecia - raised bp/ cholesteral. Wheat and dairy intollerance Meds: Spiro, Bendrofluazide, Amlodopine, Simvastatin, Met, Prednisolone, Colefac, multi vits,

Me - 41, hubby 36 son 11. Married 14 years

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