i went to GP for lack of a cycle just before DH and I got married - some BT's, an u.s and within a week i had a referral to a gyne for PCOS management. i wasnt' referred direct to a FS and i appreciate that - we made every effort to manage the PCOS with minimal intervention first - when that wasn't working (i have super stubborn ovaries) i was sent to a FS - the turn around was about 6months from first gyne appt to first fs appt and in that time i had a lap to check ovaries, ovarian drilling (to make them more receptive to the meds) and three cycles of clomid (to which i didn't respond) as well as being on metformin

it is wrong of a doctor to dismiss you based on the 12 month theory when you have no cycle so to speak - PCOS is a medical condition and, whether TTC or not, you have a right to receive treatment to try to manage it.

good luck with the family planning GP

BG