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Ultrasound results and need advice

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Marigold091
Marigold091

Hi guys,

First time poster here. Quick background: I am 26 (almost 27) with severe period pain and periods which used to be every 24 days but now cycle is about 31-33 days. A few years ago had an ultrasound which showed some cysts so was put on the mini pill which i stopped taking in September. I am in a long term relationship and we have not used any contraception since September but no pregnancies in sight.

Recently everything has been going a little haywire so went back to gp to speak to them and had an ultrasounds. The results:

right ovary 12.2mls, left 8.8mls

7mm anechoic nabothian cyst at the cervical area

both ovaries with small peripheral cysts (averaging 3-6mm) with right ovary demonstrating features of PCO.

Now I spoke to the GP over the phone, who said to google it, decide what I want to do and come back to him. Not very helpful because I don't really know what my options are? He also told me to lose weight but I'm 45kg at 5'3" with BMI of 17.5

I've been googling but not sure what to be looking for really. Is PCO different than PCOS? and why, if both ovaries have the cysts, is only the right one demonstrating features of PCO? Also - what are my options? If anyone is able to advise, I'd be very grateful.

 

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  • eliana28933
    eliana28933 Marigold091

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    Sounds to me like you need a new doctor. I’m not sure specifically what is going on for you, but I will say that from what I understand, PCOS is a misnomer in that there aren’t actual “cysts”. Someone can correct me if I am wrong about that but my endocrinologist described to me that what the term cyst is referring to (for pcos) is actually ovarian follicles. Every woman has ovarian follicles (about 12 per ovary) but woman with pcos have MANY more. So if I had to guess I’d say that what you are describing is not PCOS, especially if you do not have any of the other symptoms. I’m sorry if that isn’t very helpful but I would highly recommend finding a doctor that will actually diagnose you and treat you properly.
  • masha17
    masha17 Marigold091

    Posted

    PCO is when your ovaries appear to be polycystic meaning that your US has shown many cysts on your ovaries.

    PCOS is a metabolic syndrome. Some women have been diagnosed with PCOS without actually having the cysts that you have.

    Cysts that are mentioned here are not functional (normal ovarian) cysts. I don't know if that's the case with you, and I don't understand how your doctor could have left you with no answers! That is irresponsible and dangerous.

    How can he be sure that you don't have PCOS without any other tests and inquires? 

    You being of normal weight does not mean that you cannot have PCOS. Most sufferers tend to have weight issues and invest a lot of energy and be disciplined to avoid them, but there are exceptions.

    You have been on a pill for a very long time and the pill is usually used to help with the symptoms of the PCOS.

    You definitely need to be further evaluated by specialists like gynecologist and and endocrinologist. better be safe than sorry. 

    Hang in there and good luck!

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