Question about my teen - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Message Board

CaringMom · 03-08-2007, 12:49 PM

New to this board. Hoping someone might relate.
I have a 15 year old daughter with many of the symptons of PCOS. I first learned of this watching a segment on a medical show. She is overweight, hair growth, may skip period for months on end, acne problems (though is a teen!), dark skin under arms, has been hospitilized; possible ovarian cyst. We noticed her body growth around age 3. Have been to a pediatric endocrinologist when she was in 3rd grade. Has had tests run, cannot really remember all of them. Is now going to a gyno, on Yasmin to help regulate her periods. Seems to be helping, but still not regular.
My question, is she too young to be diagnosed? Her gyno (female) said it's really difficult to diagnose. I know that, but what tests could we start with?
Has no pituitary problems, diabetes, high bp. Basically healthy. Cannot find an answer for her weight. They say it's genetic. Possibly, grandfather and great grand mother with weight issues. I've noticed readers mentioning testosterone tests. Should I bring that up?
Did anyone have signs in their teens, but not diagnosed until they tried to conceive? Also is dealing with depression/anxiety. I think it has to do with her weight and self esteem. Meds and counseling for that. Thanks for any replys.

duzford · 03-08-2007, 01:45 PM

They can do an internal ultrasound to see if there is a buildup of eggs in her system but this may be emotionally traumatic for someone her age. Blood work can reveal hormonal problems - especially cortisal levels - which you may want to try before you put her through the ultrasounds.

Good luck.

Since I was daignosed at 36 I can't remember if there were any red flags during earlier years. I do know I was not regular and I was chunky despite eating less then everyone around me.

barbwest · 03-23-2007, 10:33 AM

HI, I am new as well, just wanted to tell you that my niece is 18, and has been diagnosed with PCOS, I am not sure when she found out, I think she has known for awhile, I just found out this last weekend. But she found out, and she definately was not trying to concieve. She has some other health problems going on, mass on thyroid, she is getting help though. Good luck to you and your daughter, I hope she feels well soon.

barton93 · 03-24-2007, 06:18 PM

If I were you, I'd defintely take her back to see an Endo because a regular GYN does not specialize in this area and an Endo does. If you didn't get any results from the first Endo that she saw, take her to another one.

wendy2468 · 03-28-2007, 02:44 PM

Hi,

I have had pcos all my life, I say all my life even though I wasn't diagnosed until I was 19. I have never had regular periods only 2 a year approx. 15 is still young and so it can still be trying to regulate itself. I'm afraid she may have to wait a couple of years still to see if she becomes more regular. I was very skinny as a teen and was told to put on weight before any test would be done. I managed to put on a stone after about a year and still my periods wouldn't come on so they did hormone tests, scans, etc etc and after 3 years they finaly said yes you are pcos. Thats the NHS for you. I'v always been on the hairy side but it has got much worse after the age of around 23. I don't get spotty but I am now having problems keeping the weight off, I'm now 34 and about a stone over weight!

even though I only ovulate about twice a year at most I have 3 children conceived naturally. Would like more but I have to see if mother nature lets me.