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How does a blood test diagnose pcos?

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There is no ONE: Specific blood test for pcos, but rather a number of tests, combined with a good history/physical and clinical evaluation by your physician.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/19/2013

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Told in july13 that don't have pcos. Mar came on 29th for 6 days and since 27th apr having spot of light blood on tissue, test 30th neg.Could i be preg?

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Do women with pcos usually need a blood pregnancy test to confirm pregnancy?

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I took Plan B about 3 months ago. I did a blood test today to see if I have hormonal imbalance/PCOS. My results (some of them) came back and for TSN, BLD, QN it was 5.18 Is it possible that the Plan B can effect blood tests 3 months later?

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I got a clear report of my pelvic ultrasound for the status of my pcos, the disease has gone. Please suggest some blood tests so I am affirmative!

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Bloods normal 2013 despite being diagnosed with pcos in 2012. 12 months regular period, nw 13 days late, 3 -tive hpt, 1 -tive blood test. Worried?

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