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Don't quote me on this, but I think so. I actually have PCOS without the cysts part...or at least, none have ever shown up on an ultrasound. I may have them and they rupture every month, the doc isn't sure. Pcos is a weird thing. It may be worthwhile to head to the doctor to get checked out before TTC if you're worried.

Good luck, and baby dust!

Yes, you can have PCOS even if you've never had weight issues. I think you should mention your history to your doctor. Going off bc earlier to see how your cycles are isn't a bad idea either, just so that you're better prepared.

I've never had major weight struggles, but I have PCOS. Actually, my sisters and I all do and we are sizes 0/2, 6/8 and 12.

Yes I have "thin pcos". When I went off the pill I had two normal periods and then nothing for months. Had to take provera multiple times and got diagnosed by blood work and u/s. I'm not sure what advice to give you in regards to coming off the pill. Sometimes birth control kicks your body into gear and you could have the most luck 1-2 cycles after coming off of it. In other cases it may take a while to get your period back. Good luck with whatever you decide to do, and try not to worry. There are many options for PCOSers if you do have trouble conceiving.

PCOS is a syndrome, meaning you can have some of the symptoms and be still be diagnosed.

So yes, you can be thin and have PCOS.

Well, the answer to your question is yes (I think there is actually something called thin pcos).

But I just wanted to give you my story because it sounds pretty similar to yours. I had been on BC for over a decade, but I went on and off a few times. Both before I went on and each time I went off, I never got my period (usually over a year between periods and sometimes 6 months). I have never been diagnosed with pcos and have always been thin. I went off the pill in January and my doc said there was pretty much no way I'd get pregnant without clomid because I dont ovulate. Well, it is April and I'm already pregnant!

So, it may take you a while to regulate but you never know, it may not. I recommend going off bcp earlier only if you are comfortable with using another method or getting pregnant immediately.

Good luck!

@LovelyPlum: wow, I'm not a Dr or anything, but I've never heard of that before. It's so crazy how many different ways women can have pcos.

@Mrs. Polish: I know, right? The first time I heard it, I thought I was going crazy. The first RE I went to actually was sort of a jerk about it, like, NOPE, you've got to be making this up. But the blood work came back, and lo and behold... I'm quite glad that we moved soon after that, and my new doc basically said right off the bat, OF COURSE you have this. Just goes to show...

@mrs. 64: OK, now that I have never heard of. Guess you learn something new everyday