I was hospitalized for a nosebleed that accompanied a bp of 223/118 2 years ago. My Dr. told me that my high bp was due to my being overweight. She also found out I was insulin resistant. She sent me to an Endocrinologist who said if I lost weight I would be normal, and hinted that I might be overdramatic. I lost 40 pounds and my sugar went sky high. I suggested pcos to my Dr. but she told me to let her do her job. I went for a second opinion and was diagnosed in 2 weeks. I also had to have an echocardiogram because she suspected heart damage. I have heart damage now and she said it was a result of not being diagnosed soon enough. I have an mri and no chance of having children because of this. PLEASE don't wait as long as I did to have a second opinion, my old dr. took my choice to have children away from me, and I realize I am also to blame. I am on 2000mg of metformin per day and an array of bp meds, I'm 32 years old.

Dori