I do! I do! I have it! It stinks (I agree with previous poster).
These are my symptoms:
-larger middle section
-adult onset acne
-painful ovaries
-dark ring of skin patches around neck
-insulin level elevated, but sugar level normal
-a raise in hormone levels
-Infertility
-Cysts on ovaries
-no ovulation
Many doctors overlook this, so if you are not getting the attention you feel is needed, please please go to another doctor and have him/her listen to you. Go to a PCOS website and print out the info. Take it with you. If they don't know a lot about it, you show them. A lot of them are starting to come around to it, but still....my gp knows very little whereas my OB and my Reproductive endocrinologist knows tons, so it is really a different case from doctor to doctor. Even my OB did some blood tests, but didn't know really much else to do. My Reproductive Endocrinologist knew all the right tests to do and did them right away. The biggest red flag done with tests so far has been the high level of insulin. If your insurance does not require pre certification for things (or referals) I would suggest finding an endocrinologist and go to them. That is who can order the proper tests. (unless you are interested in having children and therefore you would want to go to a reproductive endocrinologist) If you don't know of a good one, call your insurance company. They can suggest one. If you need a referral, go to your OB and he or she can send you to one. Good luck to you. Take care of yourself and make sure to get this checked out. If you do not get treatment, you can end up with Diabetes. You REALLY do not want that. The good thing is...a lot of women react well to the meds they can prescribe and they lose weight immediately. So, that is a great initiative! Please keep us updated because I will be thinking about you! Do a search for PCOS on the net. You will find lots of support and good info.
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