Hi Tegan,

Um I'm pretty sure that any doctor worth his/her salt won't/can't diagnose PCOS on the basis of one bloodtest. PCOS by definition also has to have other symptoms, whether they be the appearance of polycystic ovaries (the norm), hirsuteness, irregular periods etc.

So your diagnosis in 2003 sounds very dodgy. However, PCOS whilst it can often result in fertility issues (again, the norm) does not always apply so some women can conceive fine regardless.

Your cycles are almost regular, but still vary a bit more than would be considered normal. The two m/c you've experienced may well also be the result of PCOS, but you could also be extremely unlucky to have had two m/c and not have PCOS.

Sounds like you need to see a proper doc, a GP won't cut it unless they have a real interest in PCOS and will arrange for you to have your ovaries ultrasounded and also more extensive bloodtests. As for Metformin, if you see a proper doc (a reproductive endocrinologist would be best) and you get a diagnosis of PCOS, you'll probably have no trouble getting Metformin prescribed. You may be required to do tests for insulin resistance first, but beware that results can come back as normal even though you do have it.

I speak from some experience, being diagnosed with PCOS on the basis of one bloodtest. I needed to get a second and third opinion before I was satisfied that I was in good hands, medically speaking. I was prescribed Metformin without doing the insulin resistance tests and fell pregnant after a few months on it. I am a PCOS woman who had severe fertility problems, so it worked like magic on me.

Hope this helps, and good luck.