https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:16:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-question#post-1576249 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 19:37:02 +0000 BSB 1576249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just got diagnosed with PCOS and I have a BMI of 21. </p> <p>I am at a risk of getting diabetes but my RE says that maintaining my current weight will help reduce the risk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-question#post-738241 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:11:44 +0000 LovelyPlum 738241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@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...</p> <p>@mrs. 64: OK, now that I have never heard of. Guess you learn something new everyday :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-question#post-738166 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:38:24 +0000 mrs. 64 738166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes and you can also have polycystic ovaries without having the syndrome. I have polycystic ovaries and was initially diagnosed with PCOS years ago, but the doctors I see now do not think I have the syndrome because I don't have any of the other symptoms. I also have a pituitary tumor and apparently PCOS can only be diagnosed in the absence of a pituitary tumor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-question#post-738150 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:33:17 +0000 Mrs. Polish 738150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-question#post-738101 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:06:47 +0000 LovelyPlum 738101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Polish: the ultrasounds have been inconclusive, but the bloodwork and physical characteristics are there (facial hair, irregular cycles, trouble losing weight) as is the chronic right side pain. I also have a family history of diabetes, so they think this is my particular manifestation of insulin resistance. I am on metformin, and I do ovulate. My doctor seems to think that they may be small and burst during my cycle. Does that make sense? Sorry if my description is a little unclear. Crazy, no?</p> <p>Edit: I did a quick google search, and apparently it is more common than I thought! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-question#post-737967 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:07:53 +0000 Pirouette 737967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, the answer to your question is yes (I think there is actually something called thin pcos).</p> <p>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!</p> <p>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. </p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-question#post-737964 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:05:02 +0000 LaughLines 737964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SKIPPER2010 and @LADYBEE thanks for the term thin pcos, I googled that and got a lot more information. </p> <p>I'm going to talk to DH tonight about going off BC earlier (and using other protection), my next annual doctor appt isn't until Dec, but if i go off soon i may have some more data for him to do the blood work to see if i actually have it before TTC next year </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-question#post-737938 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:52:24 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 737938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>PCOS is a syndrome, meaning you can have some of the symptoms and be still be diagnosed.</p> <p>So yes, you can be thin and have PCOS. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-question#post-737910 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:34:40 +0000 ladybee 737910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm like Skipper. Thin PCOS diagnosed by long cycles and blood work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-question#post-737896 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:21:38 +0000 skipper2010 737896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-question#post-737729 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:14:08 +0000 Mrs. Polish 737729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: you don't have the strand of pearl look on the inside? I don't get the painful cysts because my cysts only occur on the inside of my ovaries. The painful ones are on the outside. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-question#post-737687 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:51:04 +0000 rattles 737687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-question#post-737684 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:50:07 +0000 Boheme 737684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. I would definitely track your cycles and present your history to your doctor. Two of my friends have PCOS and are very thin, and it never occurred to their OBGYNs to check for it due to their size. It was discovered because they advocated for themselves on the issue! Wishing you luck and baby dust in advance :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-question#post-737669 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:45:46 +0000 emg86 737669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-question#post-737666 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:45:17 +0000 Mrs. Train 737666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. It's still common even without being overweight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-question#post-737665 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:44:43 +0000 LovelyPlum 737665@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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.</p> <p>Good luck, and baby dust! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-question#post-737662 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:43:59 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 737662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, it's more common than you may think! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pcos-question#post-737586 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:10:29 +0000 LaughLines 737586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can you have PCOS and not be overweight? I see this listed as a symptom when I've googled it, but I'm wondering if it's possible without that symptom. </p> <p>I am not overweight, actually very skinny and have never had weight issues (not bragging, just trying to talk about symptoms here). Before I went on birth control when i was about 17 i had VERY sporadic periods, once every 6 to 12 months from age 13-17. I have never been off BC since then (now 26). </p> <p>We are hoping to start trying early next year, so I have plenty of time, but I had originally planned on going off BC about 3 months in advance. Should I go off earlier to test to see if I still have sporadic periods and perhaps PCOS? </p>