PCOS Question

[mum24]

Hi.... I'm a newbie here. I am not actually trying to conceive at the moment but I thought this might be a good place to post my question. I think I might have PCOS. In the last 13 months I have only gotten my period once. I went for my physical two days ago and the dr sent me for blood tests and an ultrasound to get to the bottom of it. I went yesterday and the ultrasound tech asked me if I have polycystic ovaries. She said I have a whole bunch of little eggs, none large enough to cause ovulation. I didn't think I did because I have children so obviously I have ovulated on my own. However, she said that doesn't matter... I could still have it. I also suffer from severe depression, acne, and in recent months I've gained weight but I attributed that to antidepressants. Now I'm wondering if I could have PCOS. I have always been irregular... skipping months at a time between periods. I went on clomid to help me conceive one of my children. For those of you who have PCOS or who know about it, does it sound like I might have it? I've had my hormones tested for irregular periods before and they always came back normal... does that mean I don't have it, or can the androgen production come and go? I'm confused about what this means for me.

Thanks!!!

 

[Nobility]

Hey, generally PCOS is diagnosed as being problems with hormones and/or poly cystic ovaries. The symptoms you describe certainly do sound PCOSish, but you doc should be able to let you know more once you have had test results back. My mum has PCOS and had 4 children without help. Doesn't always mean you'll have issues, but does mean you'll have hormone issues most of hte time.

 

[nashvillechick0913]

Nobility, thats very inspiring about your mother!

 

[Nobility]

Yup, it is However I'm sure there are millions with PCOS and children. It doesn't stop you from having them, but can sometimes make it harder.