PCOS symptoms - awaiting confirmation

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PCOS symptoms - awaiting confirmation.

I came off the pill in Jan to start trying for a baby and I haven’t had a period since. This is unusual as I used to be regular when I was on the pill. I have also since developed cystic acne on the jawline, hair on top lip and had feelings of anxiety. I had blood tests that showed my testosterone levels were higher than normal, so I was referred to a gynaecologist. After waiting 3 months I finally had my appointment today to be told I am showing all the symptoms of pcos but need further bloods taken and a scan booked in. I’ve now left the appointment wishing I had asked more questions as I’m now going to have to wait 8 weeks for my next appointment to discuss my results.

I’m convinced I have pcos. If this is the case, what is the treatment for this and what will the next steps be if I am diagnosed?

Also, other than trying to conceive, what can be done to balance my hormones to treat my other symptoms? I am currently using a prescribed cream to treat acne, however this hasn’t cleared it. I’ve always suffered with acne (I’m now 30) and the only thing to clear it in the past has been being on contraceptive. Are there any other solutions? I feel like I’m going to be left battling acne for the rest of my life.

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Hi. Coming off the pill especially one used for acne can put you into a post pill PCOS. It actually makes you produce more androgens but this is temporary but maybe not the case for you I also have suffered acne and pill only thing that helped. I also was sent for tests after stopping pill but my bloods were normal but still had acne and oily skin no excess hair and ultrasound scan normal . I went back on pill after having baby and 4 years later I’m off it again but not trying for baby. I was on yasmin. Skin oily but no acne. I’m taking zinc and also using retinol products. Check out post pill acne and post pill PCOS. I got an amazing book called period repair manual it’s fantastic Good luck

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I stopped taking my pill to become pregnant. After not having a period for 5 months, I paid for a private health care appointment where he confirmed I had pcos over the phone. I was prescribed Metformin, I took this for 2 months before conceiving. I did suffer side effects from Metformin and was not comfortable while taking them.

I don’t suffer with acne but I do excess hair.

Good luck, take care