cystic ovary

[casablancas]

This morning I went for a pelvic u/sound as I've been having pain when I ovulate, the doctor said one of my ovarys had lots of small follicles on it, there was evidence that I had ovulated though. Does this sound like PCOS to any of you? I had a miscarriage last year at 11 weeks so I know I can get pregnant just don't know if I can maintain it. My other ovary didn't have any cysts on it. I don't have any other symptoms of PCOS but I am hypothyroid.
Thanks for your advice

[mlb1234]

a couple more things to note is that I think PCOS and hypothyroidism are linked (but I don't know exactly how) so it wouldn't be a bad idea to get it checked out.  Miscarriage risk is also increased in PCOS.  I think getting a diagnosis from a reproductive endocrinologist is best in these situations.  Even my OB never mentioned PCOS even with the irregular periods I've had since a teen and trouble getting pregnant.  I think an OB sees cysts and just assumes they are OK.

[casablancas]

Thanks so much for your advice, sorry to hear you have PCOS and wish you luck for future pregnancies x

[YvetteY]

it's my understanding that if you have PCOS than your periods are irregular.  otherwise, it's normal for your ovary to produce multiple cysts and then eventually one pops & you o.  

Sorry...this doesn't sound hopeful

[mlb1234]

to be diagnosed you must have 2 of the following three:   u/s evidence of cysts on ovaries, history of irregular periods or hirsutism (hairiness).  I have PCOS and I had cysts on both ovaries along with irregular periods.  Every woman will get 4-5 follicles (cysts) on their ovaries every month which contain the eggs.  In PCOS you will have like 15, not 4-5.