PCOS Messages for March, 2001: Re: What is used as a concrete diagnosis?

Re: What is used as a concrete diagnosis?

From: Sonnet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 31 Mar 2001 14:54:31 -0600 (CST)

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But not everyone has the cysts.

I don't think there is really anything, any one symptom, that can be used as a concrete definite diagnosis 100% of the time. Being that this is a syndrome, it presents itself differently in almost every woman. Having symptoms of PCOS like the original author should be enough to at least make a tenative daignosis. Many of us who are undoubtedly PCOS have what are considered "normal" hormone levels. Cysts would of course be one more thing to look for that would probably confirm your diagnosis if you have them, but don't rule PCOS out if you don't. Same goes for an IGTT to test insulin resistance.

It's a crazy disease, isn't it?

At Fri, 30 Mar 2001, Dona wrote: >
>Hi, Did they do a transvaginal ultrasound to see if you have cysts on
>your overies.That would definately be a concrete diagnosis along with
>your other PCOS type symptoms.
>The cysts appear like a strand of pearls on the ultra sound and are what
>keep you from ovulating and can cause the excess androgens.It does sound
>to me like PCOS. Did he discuss Metformin with you for the insulin
>resistance? He should have if he did not. I would bring it up at your
>next visit.
>Good luck to you,Dona
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