Hi, I have PCOS and have been taking birth control pills since my 20's. A few times I have tried not taking bcp and my emotions were all over the place, my periods were heavy and had cramps. The last time I stopped taking bcp I was mainly bothered by how emotional I became so I started taking them again.

I am thinking about stopping again but mostly because I am premenopausal. Well at least I think I am because I have a lot of symptoms that started last summer and I am 44. So I want to take an FSH test and I need to be off bcp for at least two months before taking the test. I want peace of mind that my symptoms are premenopause and this test will determine that.

I do take spironolactone in addition to bcp and have for many years. I sure would appreciate any advice. Thank you.