Inconsistent periods after BC, overweight, some signs of PCOS but no PCOS?

[rabbitheart]

Hello... I'm having a hard time finding a thread like this... please direct me if I'm just bad at using this website. lol

Here's my situation:

I've been to the doctor recently and he ran some blood tests. We were worried about PCOS, primarily. I carry my weight in my stomach primarily... have hirsutism, irregular periods but only after stopping BC in 2014 and thought I had signs of insulin resistance. My gyno mentioned probably having more androgens the first time she saw me. I have another appointment with her in the next couple of weeks.

However, my thyroid is fine, my blood sugar is actually a little low (so I am unlikely to have PCOS) and the only issue he could see is that I have low b12 and Vitamin D. I'm now on D pills and b12 shots.

However, I am overweight. Technically obese. I've always been chunky but after losing 25 pounds in 2010, I gained it all back plus 30 pounds.

I'm currently trying to lose weight. I've lost 6 or 7 pounds so far and I am trying to eat better, in general. I'm trying to go without caffeine for the most part and I never really drink alcohol regularly anyway. I will start exercising once I'm over my current cold/allergy flare up/bird flu.

It's just a little confusing. We've been NTNP this whole time and I really thought PCOS was the reason this wasn't happening and that my periods were becoming so irregular. While I'm glad I don't have it, it makes me confused and concerned. Can this really just happen because you're overweight?

Anyone else in this boat, or a similar one?

 

[LatinGirl]

Hello Rabbitheart. I think you are experienced from High Estrogen or estrogen dominance symptoms.
Symptoms of high levels of estrogen may include:
• PMS
• Migraines
• Mood swings, feeling easily angered
• Cramps
• Uterine fibroids
• Depression
• Unexplained weight gain
• Feeling fatigued or lethargic
• Osteoporosis
• Insomnia
• Allergies
• Memory loss
• Skin problems such as acne, psoriasis, or a red flushed appearance
• Breast sore, tender, and/or enlarged
• Miscarriage
• Low sex drive
• High blood pressure
• Facial hair – excessive growth
• Inflammation
• Hot flashes
• Thinning hair or excessive loss
• Irregular periods

Does your obgyn check your hormone levels? Have you had a pelvic scan to check for PCOS or cysts?

 

[LatinGirl]

I was on depo shot from Oct 214 until April 2015. I have hypothyroid, high blood pressure and I am obese too. I haven't had my period since I stopped the shot. My doctor checked and my hormones are within normal levels. The pelvic scan was normal. In addition I was on provera to induce my period twice and it didn't work. So far I am frustrated too because I wanna get pregnant and my body seems to keep in the BC stage. My next step is to loose weight to see if being obese is making me infertile. So I will let you know how it ends. Also I gained 20 pounds due to the provera. So I am more frustrated about that fact. No more BC for me.

 

[Blue eyes 81]

I was not diagnosed via blood work. I was diagnosed via ultra sound I have the typical pearl necklace around my ovaries which is a huge pcos indicator. Have you had an ultra sound of the ovaries?