To think that this just wasn't on! But maybe I should let go.

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This may be looong.

I am 34+2 with DC2. I have what was up until a few weeks ago medically listed as "query PCO" in that my GP is a cock... Bold statement Inknow but bare with....
Basically I have all the PCOS symptoms hairy, problems with conception (with DS1 and this pregnancy), very irregular cycles (12-65 days!), and problems with weight to name the most widely known. I had a scan of my ovaries and this clearly showed a cystic ovary (Left). However as my bloods "didn't match the profile of PCOS entirely" my GP refused to put anything more than query PCO on my notes.
This made it hard to get help with any of my issues.

Anyway I am now under a consultant for gestational diabetes, and miraculously he listens to me! In this pregnancy my insulin resistance has been awful, and he said i definitely should of had treatment for PCOS.

In this pregnancy i have (so far) gone from 18st 2 to 16st 9, i attribute this to my body getting extra insulin and working harder to make and maintain the baby. My consultant agrees to the extent that he has said he will be writing to my surgery to insist that they continue with some treatment post birth (to help me to continue this weight loss, which will also hopefully help with cycles) he suggested metformin.

Anyway...
AIBU to be pissed off that the GP didn't treat me despite what seems to me to be clear indications of a condition? In real terms it has meant I've struggled with my weight for years, struggled to conceive and generally been left wondering, if both ovaries were poly cystic would I ever have gotten the help to conceive?

I suppose I should let this go, but somehow its still bothering me.

YANBU to be annoyed that your GP didn't address the symptoms he knew you had.

I'd let it go now,as you're receiving treatment and doing really well with it but I would suggest asking to see a different Gp in future.

My ex GP's lack of interest meant I had 4 years of secondary infertility instead of just 2 years. The fertility issue was very easily resolved with some tablets - but it took me changing surgery's in the end. Maybe you would do better to change your GP too.

YANBU - push for the treatment you need. Do you have a copy of the consultant's letter?

Thanks all, glad of your understanding my surgery has several GPs so I think I will avoid the arsehole GP and eventually move if necessary. Consultant had yet to write the letter he is going to do so at next appointment, but in myself I now fell very buoyed to the point that I feel
Confident to challenge the GP even without this letter.

I suppose its a case of what's done is done, but i do feel very resentful as It took 16 months to concieve DS1 an 28 for this pg. I also have a lot of emotional issues surrounding my weight, which I could of been spared. I suppose all I can do now is fight my own corner, with my consultants help.
Thanks for your support

Yanbu.

I have a very similar situation to yours, except gp said "no need" to treat as I wasn't ttc.... Nitwit

Its shocking how common place this issue is, how many seemingly uncaring GPs there are in practice!

I do think it's shocking how commonplace this sort of thing is, which is why I think you should change GPs but also complain to the practice manager. Its only when enough people complain that GPs like this will be told to change their ways. Sorry - I know in a lot of ways it would be easier to just let it go. But I don't think you should.

Thanks wilson, this GP has caused issues during my PG so i am complaining but will include this too! I will definitely be making waves until I get what I need!

I have PCOS - and could only get Metformin prescribed by a consultant. The GP couldn't do it.

I have all the PCOS symptom except my hormones in my bloods are fine - which is why it took me a LOT of pestering to get a diagnosis. GPs are still very uninformed about this syndrome unfortunately.

Metformin didn't really do much for me in relation to my weight or regulating my cycles. I had to have 7 cycles of Clomid over two years to concieve with daily scans for a week in the last two cycles. It did help my GD though which was a bonus.

YANBU - but metformin is not a wonder drug, it helps SOME people, but there is no definite, will work, treatment for PCOS - I found that a low GI diet was a LOT more effective for weight loss. I was on Metformin for four years and lost nothing, then I ate a low GI diet for 2.5 years and lost 4.5 stone....which I am POSITIVE helped me concieve as it was the only thing that changed.

Incidentally since having DD a year ago my periods have been regular - pregnancy can actually reduce PCOS significantly.

Definitely complain though - he should have referred you.

Thanks coola, i am the same all symptoms, visible cystic ovary on the left. Pregnancy is the only time i have been able to successfully loose weight and the only chemical change is the insulin, my diet is no better or worse, which has led my consultant to the decision that metformin will help, as I haven't tried it, I at least want to give it a go. From what you have said perhaps I should ask him if he can directly refer me? Bypass the GP entirely?

I would - because it's still such a relatively "new" syndrome you're always going to be better speaking to a specialist.

The only time Metformin made a visible difference for me was whilst pregnant - I didn't change my diet either - that happened after DD was born and I was just grabbing whatever when I could hehehe!

I really hope it works for you afterwards too. I've recently moved, and haven't done anything about mine since DD was born, so your thread has made me decide to go ask for a referral for myself as well. We would like another child if possible, and so I know I need to get some weight off again to have the best chance. I didn't put much on whilst pregnant but it is refusing to leave dammit!

Thanks coola its great to hear from someone who has experienced treatment and particular with the blood not matching part being the same for both of us.

I will talk to my consultant and hope he is happy to bypass the GP. I lost with DS but total loss was only just a stone, this time it 22lb so far, and hoping to get another 8lb from birth maybe more. The only difference between the two pregnancies is the insulin levels (significantly higher this time) which again strengthens the consultants view on how its affecting me, i only put 4lb of the previous loss back on after DS, (with great effort) and hoping this time that with help I will continue to loose, I suppose its just finding that fight!