I went to the dr. last month. He told me I don't ovulate & that is why I am so irregular. I skip periods & he had to give me prometrium to force start me. He told me it was ok to not have a period just to come back if I wanted to start on fertility drugs. I want to know if anyone else thinks I should get a second opinion. If I have an underlying problem I want to know about it rather than just getting on chlomid. I have read some on PCOS. Can someone tell me how they found out they had this & what kind of tests they will run. Thanks for all your help!!!!

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Anyone any advice at all. I would really appreciate it. I am 22. My mom just passed away this year & I don't know who else to ask this question to. I would have normally asked her opinion. She also had some problems, but my dad can't remember medical terms.

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I have PCOS and they use ultrasound to see if you have polycystic appearing ovaries, they can draw testosterone levels, fasting insulin levels, and glucose levels. You are right to want to get o the bottom of the problem. A lot of folks put the cart before the horse that way. For me the clomid didn't work for a year until I lowered my total fasting insulin level by taking glucophage and losing at least 10% of my body weight. You will find that you know and learn more about your problem than your docs. I am constantly researching and trying to find new options. I took me quite a few docs before I even got a diagnosis. I was 22 also when I got the dx (diagnosis) for the longest time my ob's office said no period was normal on the pill but I knew there was more to it and I was right!!! Bottom line you are the only one who is being effected by your problem so don't be intimidated by docs after all they are only practicing medicine and they look up what they don't know you have as many resources at your disposal as they do. I had a physician tell me that medicine is a consumer business and if you don't like what your doc is selling find another. Make sure you keep your own record of labs, records, etc. You put the peices together. As for having a period you do really need to have one before you start taking drugs... since the first day of your period is cycle day one... but i would try my hardest to get to the bottom of the problem good luck you are in for an emotional time! Just be persistent and stick up for yourself. They are working for you not the other way around.

Hi Angel, I was diagnosed with PCOS with blood tests, fasting glucose test, etc. I would not get my period for months. My doc put be on a combination of Glucophage XR 1500 mg and Clomid. After six cycles we finally found the right dose of Clomid that would work to make me ovulate and I did this month. I am testing on Friday and can't wait. As far as a second opinion, that is up to you, but I personally would not be happy if they told me it was okay not to get your period. Especially if you are trying to get pregnant. Good Luck http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Jody


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Thanks for the help!! Jody, I hope your test comes out postitive!!! I will be praying for you. Let us know what you find out.

Andrea