Because of PCOS my periods are always late, so missed period does not clearly tell me anything. I waste so many kits and then feel sad. How do PCOS girls decide when to test?
I know PCOS makes all this guessing so stressful. The simplest path is to see your doctor and get a blood test, it cuts through all the confusion of irregular dates. Try not to spiral on home strips, get the proper test and breathe.
I have PCOS too and went through fertility treatment, so I know the testing wait is so hard on the heart. With irregular cycles, the safest is a blood test through your doctor rather than guessing with strips. Be gentle with yourself during the wait, sending you love.
With PCOS dont rely on the late period clue, it can be misleading. Use a good quality urine test first, and if its negative but you still have symptoms, go straight for a blood test. Quick and clear answer that way.
With PCOS the tricky part is irregular periods so you cant always count on a missed date. What helped me was tracking ovulation and then testing about 2 weeks after, and if unsure I got a blood beta hCG which is more reliable. Dont go by one home test only, repeat or do bloodwork.
My doctor told me because PCOS cycles are unpredictable, home tests can confuse you if you test too early. She suggested a blood hCG test if I had any doubt since it picks up earlier and is accurate. Best to discuss with your gynac, they may also do a scan.
