I had a blood test for poly cystic ovary syndrome a couple of years ago and it came back negative. Now I've got a really bad and embarrassing problem with hair growing on my chin and stuff and I'm only 19 is it possible that I could have developed pcos since the last time I was tested?

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Originally Posted by cherry cola

I had a blood test for poly cystic ovary syndrome a couple of years ago and it came back negative. Now i've got a really bad and embarrassing problem with hair growing on my chin and stuff and i'm only 19 is it possible that I could have developed pcos since the last time I was tested?

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I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 12 I am 19 now, and yes, I believe it is possible. I know what you mean about embarrassing I have been getting made fun of and had people I have cared about leave me over it. It was the worst thing in the world to happen to me. I believe you should get tested again it could never hurt! GO to a new doctor if you think that is best I have changed my doctors 3 times over this. Everyone kept telling me something different! But like I said, it would never hurt you to get it checked and you probably should before it gets to late and more symptoms start happening! If you need anything, please get ahold of me I have gone through what your about it and a little support never hurts! With care, amanda =)

It is definitely possible that you could have developed pcos since the last time you were tested.

What kind of blood tests did they do? I didn't even know they had a blood test for pcos. We suspected I had it but my doctor didn't know for sure until he discovered over 20 cysts on my ovaries while performing a c-section.

Check out SoulCysters.com: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment & Resources for more info about pcos. And consider seeing an endocrinologist.

They did a blood test to check my hormone levels but I've now just had another one so just waiting for the results. That must have been a bit of a shock. I know this might sound silly but is a c- section a caesarean? The website was really useful too thanks.

Yes, dear, a C-Section is a Cesarean Section.

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Originally Posted by cherry cola

They did a blood test to check my hormone levels but i've now just had another one so just waiting for the results. That must have been a bit of a shock. I know this might sound silly but is a c- section a caesarean? The website was really useful too thanks.

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It wasn't a shock, it was a relief to finally know exactly what was causing my infertility problems and other symptoms. The doctor had suspected I had pcos but wasn't positive until he saw the cysts. Afterwards I discovered that website and found a lot of info and tips that helped me to deal with it.

Good luck!

What probably happened was one of several things

- the first go around they missed it which is quite common even today as many doctors are uneducated
- the PCOS might have been in it's young stages - PCOS gets worse over time when not treated with a diabetic lifestyle
- your hormone levels may be "within normal ranges" but may not be normal for your body thus the doctor missed it (mine have always been wonderful - most better then dead center ranges - but for my body, they are not normal and changes can be seen over several hormone panels - this is why it is so important to have hormone panels done often)

PCOS just does not spring into action, it is a progressive disease and there are often many sudtle signs that doctors blow off. This is why it is so important to educate all doctors in depth about PCOS.

Angi Ingalls
PCOS in ConnecTion
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