mstill

My iron levels are out of wack so i saw a dr. who asked me a few questions then stated he thinks i have pcos but that he will do an ultrasound in a few weeks to make sure.

From what I read I don't have many symptoms so why does he think this?
I am very overweight but it has been a gradual thing and a lot of my family is so I didn't think much of that. My periods may be a normal for a few months then I'll skip a month or two. Sometimes I have heavy bleeding for a week, month or just a day. I'm 27 now, and my periods use to be painful but rarely do I have any cramping now. I have never had any problems with abnormal hair growth and have probably had 10 pimples my whole life. I've never been sexually active so I don't know about infertility. So why does he think I have it - is it normal to have very few symptoms? If he tells me after the ultrasound that I do have it do i go with that diagnosis or ask to have other test performed?

thanks

KatCarney

If he Dx's you with PCOS, ask for a detailed explanation regarding the basis for his Dx.

He should be able to clearly and concisely tell you this information.

If the Dx is JUST from the ultra-sound, I'd get another doctor.

__________________

Eva37

welcome to sc from what ive learnt here, we dont have to have all the symptomns to have pcos - each ladies symptoms are different.

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

Me - 42, hubby 37 son 12. Married 15 years

She is buffeted by the wind, but she does not sink.



To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.



To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

aer87

I Would Say From What U've Described That You Do Have PCOS
I Mean Ur Periods Are Same As Me!!!!

But Look At Me ? ? ?
I Am Thin, & No Abnormal Hair Growth!! I Still Have PCOS
If I Was You, Then You Should Go For Ultrasound . . . . Least Then You Know!! Piece Of Mind Init?

KatCarney

Keep in mind that an ultrasound does not 'confirm' PCOS. It might confirm PCO...but not PCOS.

Get the scan...and take it from there. But get a clear, concise explanation from the doctor.

If they 'ramble', ask them to stop...gather their thoughts, and start over with a clear, concise, explanation.

__________________

mstill

What is the difference between pco and pcos?

thanks for the info everyone! This is a great site and wether I am diagnoed or not it has been a ton of help! The waiting is hard so I decided to do research in the meantime so I will know what to ask and what decisions to go with.

I'm also being tested for a cancer gene so the dr. said treatment would have to be based around that as well. I have read in a few things that it can increse the chances or ovarian and breast cancer as well as endometrian. Is that true?

Thanks again!

pinkybots

I think pco is having cystic ovaries but not necessarily any of the other symptoms. I know I read it somewhere, but I can't say for sure.