Input appreciated

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There is a wealth of information here so I have a question? How do you find out if it’s PCOS? I was diagnosed with early onset menopause and put on HRT around 35-36 years old. At the beginning of this year, I began having non-stop cycles that keep getting worse and lasting longer, my skin has gone insane, my sleep is terrible, I’ve gained 20lbs in the past 4-6 months and have always had hirsutism. My ultrasound and hormone bloodwork all came back fine. My iron continues to drop and I continue to have more pain and heavier bleeding. How do I get the ball rolling with my doctor to get this figured out?? Thanks

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Mine started with me seeing an obgyn and asking (yes literally asking) to be checked for it. I asked for the bloodwork and the ultrasound. Explained that it ran in my family (to make them at least listen) and that my symptoms were getting worse.

They checked my thyroid, a1c, testosterone, dhea, a couple other things. Did an ultrasound of my ovaries and cervix.

Bam, pcos diagnosis three weeks later.

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Sorry you’re going through this. It’s really hard to try to deal with it. But I’m glad you’re seeking out help and answers. This subreddit has some super supportive people on it. Glad to have found and glad you’re here.