Polycystic Ovaries

[Gabi]

I'm looking for some advice.

I've had some abdominal pain and my GP sent me for an ultrasound and an x-ray. Thank God the x-ray came back normal, but my ultrasound report says I have polycystic ovaries. I'm going back to the GP next week (yes I was naughty and read the report before my doctor hahaha), what sorts of things should I ask him?

I have always had irregular cycles, what sorts of things can I do to get my cycle on track?

Thanks in advance!

[Razzberry]

Hi Gabi,
I have PCOS too. Diet and exercise can help control it. Although Im in the healthy weight range and exercising hasn't helped me. Since coming off the pill in march, I had a 76 day cycle, then 60 days which the doc doesnt think I ovulated in either, then fell preg but was a blighted ovum and miscarried at 10 weeks. Ask the Doc about clomid. I was just about to start on it when I fell. It makes you ovulate (or thats the idea).
Good luck with your journey

[briggsy's girl]

most likely, given you have PCO, the docs will get you to have some BT's to check if you have PCOS - having polycystic appearing ovaries doesn't necessarily mean you have the full syndrome. you might find you're also sent for testing of your blood sugar levels and insulin levels through a 2 hour glucose tolerance test.

i personally wouldn't suggest any meds myself until you've had full investigation of what the problem is - GP's can't routinely prescribe clomid, and it may be that, if your hormones are hinky, you'll get referred to a gyno for help with meds to help you ovulate and regulate your cycles

FWIW - clomid doesn't work for everyone, so it migth involve further invasive procedures - but for some people, simply getting insulin resistance under control is enough for them to regulate the cycles themselves without further medical intervention. i would suggest that you look into low GI diet NOW - if you HAVE insulin resistance, it's a huge help

[Gabi]

Thank you both for your advice.

I had wondered whether having PCO would mean I had PCOS, it's nice to know that it doesn't necessarily mean that I do. I have wondered, because I am in the ideal weight range for my height and I think I have a pretty good diet. But then when they report said my ovaries had many follicles, I immediately thought of my super weird cycles. Perhaps this is some explanation?