How is PCOS dx'ed?
Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 6:01 pm
What constellation of symptoms leads to a PCOS dx? My USes (at Reproductive Partners) have shown that my ovaries have a polycystic appearance, my unmedicated cycles are 40+ days long, and since coming off oral contraceptives, I've developed acne along my jawline. But at this time, no PCOS dx has been made. Is there a quantitative lab value that we'd be looking for such as testosterone?
I lack some of the common signs of PCOS, so I'm curious. I'm of normal weight and physicals have shown normal A1c over the years, though I've always been on oral contraceptives. The 8 dpo progesterones I've had show ovulation with and without Clomid.
We are about to start our 4th round of Clomid and plan on scheduling a trigger shot. Would the addition of metformin be appropriate?
All my questions in one place:
1. What constellation of symptoms leads to a PCOS dx?
2. Is there a quantitative lab value that we'd be looking for such as testosterone?
3. Would the addition of metformin be appropriate?
Thank you!
I lack some of the common signs of PCOS, so I'm curious. I'm of normal weight and physicals have shown normal A1c over the years, though I've always been on oral contraceptives. The 8 dpo progesterones I've had show ovulation with and without Clomid.
We are about to start our 4th round of Clomid and plan on scheduling a trigger shot. Would the addition of metformin be appropriate?
All my questions in one place:
1. What constellation of symptoms leads to a PCOS dx?
2. Is there a quantitative lab value that we'd be looking for such as testosterone?
3. Would the addition of metformin be appropriate?
Thank you!