DO I really have PCOS? - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Message Board

Jade1 · 01-24-2004, 09:33 AM

I was just diagnosed with PCOS, but I knew something was wrong ever since I was 15 and never had a normal period. My sister has PCOS and has been trying to get pregnant for 3.5 years now.
My glucose test came back normal and all the other hormonal tests came back normal also. I read something about insulin tests. Is a glucose test and an insulin test the same thing? I know a major sign of PCOS is high blood sugar.
I got off BCPs in April and I have yet to get a period. My dr gave me progesterone to start my period and on day 3 I will start Clomid.
I just wonder if I really have PCOS!! Annovulation and no period are the only two major signs I have. Oh yah, I do have a little more hair on my lower belly but no where else.
Should I ask for an insulin test or something else? I had an ultrasound on my ovaries, but they didn't come back polycysitic. I'm confused and nervous about tryng to get pregnant.
Thanks!

StrwbrryShrtcke · 01-24-2004, 08:29 PM

Hi Jade,
I to have PCOS. Some of the classic signs are no period, excess hair, acne in the pubic region as well as on the jaw line and neck, and overweight. I have most of those symptoms. Also, blood sugar levels and insulin are to different tests. You can have PCOS or PCOS insulin resistance. That is when your body creates too much insulin which in turn causes problems with your hormones and anything you eat, your body will grab all the carbs and store them even if you dont need them. That is what causes the weight gain. I have that one....yeah me. Oh and PCOS is hereditary so all us PCOS ladies can thank our parents. Males and females can be carriers. I hope this helps, but get tested and good luck.

Sherry
TTC #1 4yrs

Jade1 · 01-25-2004, 10:53 AM

Thanks Sherry. I am 5'5 and 125 pounds so I know that I am not overweight.
My dr ordered some test on me so I will call her and ask if she can add an inulin test also.
Thanks for the advice.
Too weird about PCOS being inherited. My mom doesn't have it, neither does anyone on her side of the family. My dad had a low sperm count, but they ended up with 3 girls so it coulnd't have been that low. Like I mentioned, I have it and my older sister has it. My younger sister is worried now that she will get it too, but she has no symptoms so I tell her not to worry. My older sister is very regular, but has high sugar and is overweight. At the moment, I have nonexistant periods because I do not ovulate.
I did pick up a book called Sugar Busters. I read that being on a diet like this call help those of us with PCOS. I would definetly like to have that insulin test now. Why try and fix something, if we don't know all the culprits yet?
Nice to be able to talk to someone. All my friends got pregnant on their first try so no one really understands how it feels to have to really work for a child.
Thanks. Hope to her from you again.=)
Try and stay warm in MA.

StrwbrryShrtcke · 01-25-2004, 06:46 PM

Thanks we are trying to stay warm. We keep telling our selves 8 weeks to March. But I can relate to having everyone else around you pg and on there first try no less. My friend of 28 yrs has two daughters, decided to get pg and boom she is pg. When I told her that I was pg and everything was looking good, she asked me if it was for real this time, like I would lye or something. So I told her via email that I miscarried at 5wks and didnt want to talk to her about it. I dont think that she ment to be so insensitive but she was. People just dont understand and they never will.

Jade1 · 01-25-2004, 08:05 PM

Unfortunely no. I try and talk to my sister, but she has been trying for 3.5 years and she doesn't know to hear my woes of trying. I don't blame her. She is trying to concentrate on herself and doesn't need to be trying to console me.
I try not to talk to too many people about trying to get pregnant, because they just don't want to talk about that all the time. Neither do I. I don't want people asking me, so are you pregnant yet? It is stressful enough trying to get pregnant, much yet having people know and ask you all the time. I talk about it when I want to talk about it. My family knows and my best friend and that's it. I even asked them to not talk about it unless I bring it up first.
I wish you all the best. I see you insurance helps pay for infertitily treatments. Mine does too and I am very grateful for that. Many people are stuck footing the bill for infertility treatments.
Try and stay positive, but I know it's very hard. My heart goes out to you and DH and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs!!!

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