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PCOS...I'm really struggling with it...

Ok I know that I've had PCOS for years now but every physician I see, makes it seem as if it all in my head. I've always struggled with weight and the more I put on the more hairier and acanthosis areas I get, and it's embarrassing. So anyways I got my testosterone tested and it's extremely high 147 for total and 16 for free I think. So I was worried about my test results but my endocrinologist makes me feel as if it's nothing. Can any females experiencing PCOS give me some much needed advice [emoji5]

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Hi! I've struggled with PCOS for years. It took several doctors to find one that took me (and PCOS) seriously. I would try a reproductive endocrinologist instead of a general endocrinologist. They seem to know more about things we struggle with. Best of luck, and feel free to ask me anything!


I have it, and hypothyroidism, too. I agree that a reproductive endo would be better, or even a gynecologist. There are PCOS groups out there that can direct you to PCOS-educated docs. Where do you live? I'm happy to answer your questions, too.


Ok I know that I've had PCOS for years now but every physician I see, makes it seem as if it all in my head. I've always struggled with weight and the more I put on the more hairier and acanthosis areas I get, and it's embarrassing. So anyways I got my testosterone tested and it's extremely high 147 for total and 16 for free I think. So I was worried about my test results but my endocrinologist makes me feel as if it's nothing. Can any females experiencing PCOS give me some much needed advice [emoji5]


Get a new Endo. My Endo told me to eat less and workout more even though I was working out 2x a day. I was out in BC and metformin to help symptoms and the BC got rid of all the excess hair and he metformin curbed the appetite a little but not enough to really help-probably because I needed a higher dose.

Hang in there, but definitely see a new Endo.


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