Possible New Diagnosis

[sunincapricorn]

Hi,

I’ve been struggling with my periods, extreme hirsutism and what I think are symptoms stemming from insulin resistance for about 10/11 years now. I’m 22 and first went to the GP about this when I was 12. Was dismissed time and time again for a multitude of reasons from simply being middle eastern as an explanation for my hirsutism to it all being part of being a woman. After a while, I just gave up. This summer it all got too much and I went back to see what we could do now that I’m older. After a heated discussion with a duty doctor and months of waiting for a follow up appointment regarding my bloods that showed clear evidence of something wrong, I finally got referred for an ultrasound which has led to an almost definite diagnosis of PCOS according to the lady who did my internal ultrasound. I’m just waiting for a follow up with my GP. All together with my symptoms, the scan and my blood work - will this lead to my long awaited diagnosis?

I also wonder what treatment plans are available and am looking for some fellow ✨cysters✨ to discuss living life with PCOS, especially since I’m at the age now where I’m looking at how this could affect my fertility in the (hopefully) near future.

I’ve had issues with different deficiencies as well that have meant I suffer quite badly with fatigue and wanted to know if anybody else has experienced this and if it is possibly linked to PCOS.

Thank you for reading my rantings!