how to confirm PCOS diagnosis - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Message Board

seemamohsin · 01-21-2008, 06:29 AM

I was having problem of premensturation spotting for the past two months. I consulted a gynecologist and Ultrasound she said that my ovaries are normal in size however have multi cysts. She prescribed me Diane 35. I don’t have any symptom of PCOS except premenstrual spotting. I have normal periods, never missed any. No acne, no weight gain, no extra hair (do have fine hair all over my body but not men like). For the second opinion, I consulted another gynecologists she said that I might be having problem of spotting due to frequent travel (which I am doing for the past one year) and after ultrasound she saw no cysts in my ovaries, she says everything is normal and I shouldn’t use Diane 35. What should I do? I am worried what if the first gynecologist is right and the second one can’t see the cysts in ovaries. I am planning to have a baby soon, the first baby. I am worried. Please suggest how to confirm that I don’t have cysts in ovaries and I am not PCOS. Thanks

amy1967 · 01-22-2008, 09:00 AM

hello,

we get cysts on our ovaries every month naturally, from what i've been told but do your own research for sure! the difference in people with pcos is that they never go away, then you stop ovulating properly and loose the periods all together. in the meantime, getting all the lovely side effects of pms but only you NEVER get the relief of having a period! i'm not a doctor or anything, but sounds like you are doing alot in your life which will definately effect your bodies natural processes. i bet if your life slowed down, then your body would go back to it's usual self. also, if you are not getting results from your doctors, keep shopping for one then! i went through about 6 before i found the one that would listen to me and then act on what my symptoms were. maybe you should keep a log of your spotting and what not, it can only help the doc in the end.

good luck. i will be hoping you dont have this very frustrating and complicated syndrome!

a.

beangoddess3 · 01-24-2008, 12:40 PM

seema, it is true that tiny cysts on the ovaries appear each month, but some months may not be as severe as others...it also depends on what day of your cycle that you are on, since most of those cysts are really follicles, and somtimes are extremely small and hard to see.

I think Amy is right that you have to keep looking for the right doctor who will be able to make a decision on whether or not you do have PCOS and who will help you TTC.

And so you know, not all PCOS women have severe forms of hirutism (hair growth). Some women have a few stray hairs and more like fine hair in the rest of the places. Also, everyone's bodies react to PCOS differently, so one person may have a mild case and another may have a severe case and have totally different symptoms.

Good luck to you and hang in there!

seemamohsin · 01-26-2008, 05:10 AM

Thank you both for your support. My second gynacologist did a couple more ultrasounds to see if everything is normal including ovulation. She has come up with normal report she says that everything is normal, the follicle is ruptured on time. But I am scared she has given me progestrone support to deal with premenstural spotting for the last 10 days of my cycle. She says no need for Diane 35. In my ultrasound there was just one dominant follicle which ruptured on time. What to do? Should I just forget about firt doctor's opinion? you guys are right, my life has been very busy latley with frequent travel (every 3 months) between Europe and Asia. Do you guys know about any online diagnosis where I can upload my ultrasound scan to get another opinion?

Thanks

beangoddess3 · 01-26-2008, 09:26 AM

I would go with what the second doctor says. If you end up having trouble TTC then seek more help from yours or another doctor, and seriously consider slowing your life down. Remove the things of stress...you don't realize how much it affects your body.

Good luck to you!