tiredpoet
05-04-2009, 03:34 PM
Can PCOS be diagnosed through a regular old pelvic ultrasound, or does it have to be a transvaginal ultrasound?
I have acne (previously extremely bad, now mild after 2 courses of accutane), mild hirsutism, and over the past few years I've missed a few periods a year and developed a small amount extra weight around my middle. I think it could be mild PCOS. I have a pelvic ultrasound scheduled next week that was ordered by a urogynecologist to check for interstitial cystitis (having cytoscopy week after next) and am wondering if this ultrasound might also show PCOS if I have it?
Thanks!!
I have acne (previously extremely bad, now mild after 2 courses of accutane), mild hirsutism, and over the past few years I've missed a few periods a year and developed a small amount extra weight around my middle. I think it could be mild PCOS. I have a pelvic ultrasound scheduled next week that was ordered by a urogynecologist to check for interstitial cystitis (having cytoscopy week after next) and am wondering if this ultrasound might also show PCOS if I have it?
Thanks!!
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tiredpoet
05-06-2009, 12:20 PM
I'm bumping this in hopes someone might have an answer for me :confused:
dream catcher
05-06-2009, 10:42 PM
I was diagnosed twice (once in the sixties when it was called hormone imbalance and that was all I was told PCOS wasn't recognized as a condition) and again in 2002, I recall that one of the tests in both cases was a 24 hour urine test and blood work. Ask the Dr. share your concern that you think you may have it and learn more about PCOS- don't be in the dark like I was and spend 35 years thinking less of yourself , blaming yourself thinking you are a weak person because you can't control weight etc. Since I have learned about PCOS I have been able to realise alot of physical things in my life were out of my control-(diabetes, high blood pressure) so learn what you can and ask questions. Best of luck.
tiredpoet
05-08-2009, 12:12 PM
Thanks for responding and for the advice!
tiredpoet
05-11-2009, 03:10 PM
So i had a pelvic and transvaginal ultrasound. Granted I have no idea what to look at and I couldn't see very well while laying down with my feet in stirrups, but there did not appear to be any cysts in my ovaries, or at least not any I could see. I'm sure I'll hear from the doctor shortly, but would I have been able to tell?
Also, just curious, my right ovary appeared as a large black mass on the screen, nearly perfectly round, while my left ovary looked like an oblong shape, much thinner and longer than the right. Does this sound right?
Also, just curious, my right ovary appeared as a large black mass on the screen, nearly perfectly round, while my left ovary looked like an oblong shape, much thinner and longer than the right. Does this sound right?
catheryn
05-15-2009, 09:07 PM
Just a note: my doctor told me you can have PCOS and not have any cysts. Kind of ironic, but last ultrasound I had back in 2004 showed no cysts and I was sent on my merry way...5 years later after i FINALLY did my own research and brought it to a new doctor I had my testosterone levels tested for the very first time (I couldn't BELIEVE no one had tested it before given my symptoms since I started my period at age 12!) and they were sky high, and I had other symptoms. I was put on metformin and yasmin and as of last week my testosterone levels are NORMAL and I feel 100% BETTER! I've even lost 17 inches (and most is coming off of my mid section!)
So even if they say you have no cysts, don't discount PCOS and insist on further testing!
Good luck!
So even if they say you have no cysts, don't discount PCOS and insist on further testing!
Good luck!