Hi Glomingone!

I have had PCOS since my 20's and my condition was actually not picked up by my primary care doctor, but my dermatologist!!! All the things you describe do align with PCOS. I really believe there is a link to PCOS and diabetes. I was pre-dibatic for years then I was over the blood glucose tipping point at age 35.

Losing weight has been a big struggle, even with regular exercise. However, getting my blood sugar down seems to help with all symptoms. If my sugar levels are normal, so is my period.

The one frustrating thing I have found is that dr.'s, including endocrinologists, don't really help you manage it unless you are trying to get pregnant. What if I just want to be healthy? Dr's like prescribing the pill but I can't take it due to severe reactions to progestins (bruising etc)

I hope you find a great dr. It makes a difference. Makes me mad to think that a dr doesn't "deal with women's issues".