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byebyepie

Updated 11mo ago

Need advice on getting tested for PCOS without ruling out other possibilities

How do I get a new doctor to test me for PCOS without ruling out anything that they could consider as well? So stressed just thinking about seeing a gp tomorrow. I'm not going on birth control, so I don't even know what they'll suggest

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One of the replies suggests calling the office ahead of time and asking them if they work with hormone imbalances. After a quick conversation, it's usually pretty easy to tell if an appointment there ...See More

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Koda34

1y

Ask your doctor for a referral to a women's health office
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depressedandconfused

1y

They can figure it out from a simple blood test. They just need to be looking. Thats how my doctor picked mine up. Id been complaining of pain for a while but my pregnancy a couple of years ago "flushed me out" so it only just showed up recently. Definitely say "hey im worried i have pcos could we do a blood test to see if i have any indicators?" Then go from there
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GamerSandy

1y

My gynecologist diagnosed me

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