How did you find out you have PCOS?

Question

I recently found out I might have PCOS and was interested to know other peoples stories.

Answer

I never had regular periods, that never bothered me until I was married. I got off nexplanon implant and had one period and then maybe 4 periods over the next 5 years. Some of which were induced with provera. After bloodwork and a weight problem plus cysts confirmed on my ovaries I had PCOS. Lost 97lbs so far and have regulated my cycles and am now ovulating on my own. No BFP yet

Answer

I just recently found out that I have PCOS. I have 2 healthy boys. Trying to have baby number 3. I am 34 and I am overweight. My doctor did labs on me and everything came back fine. So he referred me to a woman’s clinic and there she told me that I have PCOS because of my symptoms I do have a lot of facial hair and my periods have been irregular since coming off mirena 2 years ago. And she put me on a medication called spirolacotone to help with the facial hair but she did say that I would have to take it for a long period of time before I would see any results.

Answer

I found out when I was 14/15 - irregular periods, unexplained weight gain and hair. I finally found a PCOS specialist at around 22 which completely saved me and helped me to lose 80 lbs and control my systems!

Answer

Found out about two weeks ago. All my life my cycle has been regular. I’ve been always active, no symptoms. Had no reason to believe anything was wrong until my husband and I started ttc. It’s been 14 months and still nothing. Finally was able to see my doctor and she ran bloodwork and says I have PCOS. Waiting to see her again to talk about options.  I’m also 26 years old.

Answer

Irregular cycles but confirmed by an ultrasound.

Answer

I had no idea until I was 35 years old! I’d always had a slightly irregular cycle, but I don’t have the usual PCOS symptoms like being overweight, excess hair growth etc. My fertility doctor did an ultrasound and blood test and told me I have PCOS.

Answer

My cycles have always been irregular but I didn’t find out I had pcos until I was 16. We did a ultrasound which showed a great deal of cysts. I didn’t have blood work done until 2018 all of my levels were normal but my testosterone was high.

Answer

Went to my midwife, explained my frustration with irregular cycles. She asked me a few questions about things like facial and body hair and other common symptoms. Then she had me do a couple of blood tests, which showed high testosterone. Finally, I had an ultrasound to check my ovaries. That was the nail in the coffin for me and she diagnosed me officially with PCOS.
A few years later when I moved to a new state, I went to a new midwife who confirmed my PCOS by having me do another ultrasound to check my ovaries again.

How did you find out you have PCOS?

Let's Glow!

The Top Baby Tracker App: Embrace New Beginnings with Tender Care

The Top Fertility Tracker App: Your Path to Achieving Pregnancy

The Top Pregnancy App: Nurturing Your Journey to Motherhood

The Top Period Tracker for Empowering Your Menstrual Health Journey