[jaykay]

I also have PCOS (no blood tests were done, just an ultrasound of my ovaries) and have read several other posts about bio identical hormones but how do you get them? They all seem to be prescription at least here in the US and i don't know that asking for them because i want larger boobs will be enough reason for my doctor to prescribe them as she won't even give me a referral to get my hormones tested because "there is no need."

not to hijack the thread but i think if anyone has any knowledge it will be good for everyone with PCOS reading this thread with a less than helpful doctor like the OP seems to have as well.

I really hate how doctors are dismissive about PCOS. Women with PCOS are more statistically likely to have diabetes, develop gestational diabetes, and ovarian cancer. Also if you suffer from amenorrhea (not from bcp) because of PCOS, it increases your chances of developing endometrial cancer. I haven't had my period since November ever since I stopped bcp and it's freaking me out. I've learned a lot about PCOS from this subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PCOS/ I urge you to be firm with your doctor about getting at least a testosterone test (since people with PCOS are more likely to have elevated testosterone). Also, I don't know if you ever want to conceive but most women with PCOS are infertile because the cysts affect their ovulation. I feel like the only time doctors are even remotely interested with treating women with PCOS is when they want to conceive, which is ridiculous but if you can't see another doctor for some reason and absolutely need to stick with this one tell them you want to have a child soon. I bet you're probably not overweight/health weight, my doctors are also not taking my symptoms seriously because I'm not overweight and think I'm not high risk for diabetes/insulin resistance. Frustrating aaghgh!!!