I have had symptoms for a while now but I was diagnosed in December after not having a cycle for three months. They first checked for a pituitary tumor as my prolactin levels were high. So I had an MRI done and it came back clear. GP drew blood to test all the things gyno would and referred me to him, the MRI and a transvaginal ultrasound. Ultrasound revealed 36 cysts on one ovary and 38 on the other, thus I was diagnosed with PCOS.

He suggested weight loss (said that 20/25 pounds should do the trick) and tested me for prediabetes and thyroid issues, etc. All of my tests came out perfect which was good but was also bad he said because he didn't know how to help me because there was nothing to fix. Even my prolactin levels returned to high normal. *shrug*

He suggests birth control for more regulated cycles, of which I decline because he said there was no negative effect so long as I had one within six months (or the cramps would be unbearable). He said that when I was ready to have kids he would help me, so until then I feel no need to 'worry' about it and just kind of let it do its thing.

I've always had pelvic pain so it's hard for me to know when i'm in 'pain'. When the spasms come I just hold my breath until they pass and normally forget about it immediately after - they have become normal for me.