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Can pcos present with high estrogen/very high fsh, but mostly normal periods (occasional missed cycle)?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Polycystic ovaries: PCOS is associated with high androgen levels derived from ovary or adrenal cortex. Serum LH is elevated but FSH is normal. Ovarian production of androgens due to ovarian insulin resistance. High circulating androgens/insulin resistance impairs normal ovulatory cycle.

Answered 10/21/2019

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Can PCOS cause elevated fsh levels? I have mostly regular P's but occasional skipped cycle, and abnormal hair growth on neck. Also elevated estrogen. Got preg with no problem and have a 7-yr old, tho. PCOS?

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Why would my fsh levels be sky-high but I still get fairly reg periods? My estrogen is normal-to-high, too, and testosterone normal. If fsh is so high, why am I still menstruating?

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