Quote Originally Posted by Grog
Ok, sorry for the technical info, but BF happened to be studying PCOD this week so here are the three criteria. To be diagnosed with the disease, you need to fill two of these:

1/ ovarian cysts
2/ high male-hormone levels (eventually associated with masculine features like high pilosity, low, tick voice, etc.)
3/ anovulation (no ovulation -> but of course you can have no ovulations and still have periods, just like anyone on the pill can experience)

Insulin resistance is one of the consequences, not sure it's a cause...

I am not sure whether having a diagnosis makes a real difference in treatment. Moreover, I DO NOT ADVOCATE self-diagnosis. See your doctor, and get a second opinion if you feel it is necessary.

Good luck to all of you...
Another thing you see with the high male hormones is excess body hair, particularly on the face and and abdomen. This can definately be treated, and try to get your physician to measure various hormones including TSH, FSH, LH, prolactin, and if you have hypertension consider a cortisol measurement.

I hope you gals can get this figured out. I'm thinking of you (female problems suck)