Unfortunately it doesn’t seem to have. I was diagnosed about 12, 13 years ago now and reached out to my GP start of this year after seeing on here and Reddit forums people discussing treatment/medication- I was told that they weren’t able to refer me unless I was actively trying to conceive. Pure rage inducing that I’m not considered to be worth treatment unless I’m thinking about doing something I have been told would not be a possibility by doctors at diagnosis.Has knowledge of PCOS improved on the NHS? I'd love to find a proper doctor who specialises in the area so I can have some proper advice and consultation.
I have no will power and constantly crave sugar and carbs, but I'm mindful that I'm not a spring chicken anymore and need to think about the future.
I’ve been on the progesterone only pill for about 7 or 8 years, but I don’t get any side effects from it that im aware of. I don’t have periods being on it so it’s really convenient in many ways, apart from the waves of anxiety about what my body is going to do as or when I come off it and have periods againMy first time posting on hereI was wondering if anyone has been on a mini pill and it hasn't caused any awful side effects for them?
This was my experience after being diagnosed just over 6 years ago, so I guess not much has changed. It’s very disheartening to know that I’m not worthy of any help or treatment because I’ve chosen not to conceive. I’m trying to make my peace with it and find holistic ways to ease my symptoms. I do realise that some of my symptoms are not as severe as others with PCOS and for some, medication is very necessary.I was told that they weren’t able to refer me unless I was actively trying to conceive. Pure rage inducing that I’m not considered to be worth treatment unless I’m thinking about doing something I have been told would not be a possibility by doctors at diagnosis.
I’ve had peppermint tea daily for years, I love it and it definitely aids with digestion and bloating as you say. However spearmint tea has been said to have anti androgenic effects and anecdotally some people have experienced a reduction in hirsutism after drinking two cups of spearmint tea a day or taking spearmint capsules. HERE is the abstract of a trial from 2010. I haven’t done further research though.i usually drink peppermint tea after lunch and dinner, i've been doing this on/off for years really (long before i knew i had pcos) as i have always found it helps with my digestion and bloating.
Oh ok thanksI didn’t have a laparoscopy to diagnose my PCOS.
I only had blood tests and they actually didn’t show anything irregular but they put it down as PCOSHello, I'm hoping for some advice. I suspect I have PCOS as I match a lot of symptoms and after a long wait I've an appointment but it's just for an ultrasound. Can you request a labroscopy or do you have to wait?
Thanks in advance
When I was going through the pre-diagnosis journey, I had an external ultrasound as well as a transvaginal one and an ‘assessment of symptoms’. I can’t recall if I had blood tests, possibly. That was through the NHS in England. Not sure if the process within other healthcare systems. I know you’ve already had some answers from people but just providing another experience. Hope everything goes well at your scan.Okay, thanks a mill. It's so hard to get answers and very distressing.
I'll go for ultrasound and see what happens
Diagnosis is usually based on three things but you can have Pcos and just be showing 2 - it’s called the Rotterdam criteria. However all other options have to be ruled out as wellOkay, thanks a mill. It's so hard to get answers and very distressing.
I'll go for ultrasound and see what happens
Thank you that helps. Can I ask if you don't mind, how uncomfortable is the transvaginal scan? Should I ask for a xanax or is that dramatics.When I was going through the pre-diagnosis journey, I had an external ultrasound as well as a transvaginal one and an ‘assessment of symptoms’. I can’t recall if I had blood tests, possibly. That was through the NHS in England. Not sure if the process within other healthcare systems. I know you’ve already had some answers from people but just providing another experience. Hope everything goes well at your scan.
Thank you, that really helps. Much appreciatedDiagnosis is usually based on three things but you can have Pcos and just be showing 2 - it’s called the Rotterdam criteria. However all other options have to be ruled out as well
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Thank you, it's the transvaginal I'm getting done so will see.Laparoscopy is surgery, it’s not needed to diagnose PCOS. I had 3/3 typical symptoms (no/few periods, excess facial hair and cysts on ovaries). A blood test confirmed hormonal issues and a transvaginal ultrasound confirmed cysts on ovaries.
I didn’t find it too bad. Obviously it’s not a nice experience but I didn’t find it extremely uncomfortable or traumatic. I have a very difficult time getting a smear done and I experience a lot of pain when having a speculum inserted, but having the scan didn’t cause me any large amount of pain. I didn’t need any kind of sedative, I have no idea if they even offer them here. I think I was a little bit crampy for the rest of the day. However everyone has different experiences with these things. I hope it goes okay for you.Thank you that helps. Can I ask if you don't mind, how uncomfortable is the transvaginal scan? Should I ask for a xanax or is that dramatics.
Thank you that helps as I've had some bad experiences with smears which was making me anxious.I didn’t find it too bad. Obviously it’s not a nice experience but I didn’t find it extremely uncomfortable or traumatic. I have a very difficult time getting a smear done and I experience a lot of pain when having a speculum inserted, but having the scan didn’t cause me any large amount of pain. I didn’t need any kind of sedative, I have no idea if they even offer them here. I think I was a little bit crampy for the rest of the day. However everyone has different experiences with these things. I hope it goes okay for you.
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