PCOS diagnosis, insulin resistance symptoms but blood test results normal

[CrazyCatMazza]

Hello,

I am new to this and this is my first post.

I have PCOS (diagnosed 3 years ago) I have recently stopped taking my contraceptive pill due to side effects.

I have been prescribed lymecyline for my acne. I have been showing symptoms of insulin resistance such as darkened skin around groin, skin tags, weight loss issues especially around my middle. I have had a fasted blood test but the results have come back normal. Has anyone else experienced this?

Also I haven't had a period since stopping my pill in March 19

[Hols969]

Did you have blood test then sugary drink and another blood test as the Hb ones don’t show how your body reacts to sugar

[CrazyCatMazza in reply to Hols969]

No I just had one where I hadn't eaten for 12 hours. I will suggest that at my appointment Tuesday if the Dr doesn't. Thank you so much

[Hols969 in reply to CrazyCatMazza]

They will say they don’t do glucose tolerance tests as the Hb one will show the spikes but they do still do it but it’s more expensive so ask for a glucose tolerance test - good luck

As long as you have 4 periods a year it’s fine so ask for provera to force a period if you get to the three month mark - don’t let them fob you off that you are lucky not having periods!