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Is spotting on and off without a full blown period normally associated with PCOS?

Hello, I was told last year due to hormone tests of elevated testosterone, an elevated cholesterol, and an ultrasound of cysts on my ovaries that most likely I have pcos. I could remember that at the beginning of last year I had went almost 3 months without a period when I was diagnosed. Fast forward to this year my period has been wacky since March. I had random bleedings in March which eventually stopped and then I went on to have a regular period in April but it seems like for almost the entire month of May and even up until now I have been having on and off spotting. Now it’s becoming daily spotting randomly up to twice a day. I have been hoping that it will stop like it did last time but now I’m getting worried. I forgot to mention that in March while I still had my jobs insurance I went to urgent care and was tested for all stds and vaginal infections to rule those out. They all came back negative. I’m just wondering if this is a normal part of having PCOS. I don’t have any children and I’m pretty sure that this means that I’m not ovulating. I’m becoming worried about my fertility in the future. I’m 27 years old if that helps. Thanks for reading.
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973741 tn?1342342773
Hope you come back to update us.  So helpful to talk to others about these things.  
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Hello. Actually I have not been to the doctor. I have started working out about 3 times a week and intermittent fasting. Mine consists of eating within an 8 hour window and fasting for 16 hours (only consuming water and plain tea). Since I have been doing these things my cycle has become regular. I have not spotted in a while and I no longer have pelvic twinges and dull pain. These past two cycles have been completely normal and like I remember them being prior to the irregularities. I just got a new job and insurance so I am working on still seeing the doctor soon to get an ultrasound. Although I feel so much better, I would still like to know what’s going on inside of me now.  Thanks for expressing your concern. I will try to update.

973741 tn?1342342773
HI there.  Found your post and would love to chat.  Is this still going on?  What did your doctor say?  Spotting is often due to hormonal issues and I've read that too much progesterone can be the cause.  
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Hello. Actually I have not been to the doctor. I have started working out about 3 times a week and intermittent fasting. Mine consists of eating within an 8 hour window and fasting for 16 hours (only consuming water and plain tea). Since I have been doing these things my cycle has become regular. I have not spotted in a while and I no longer have pelvic twinges and dull pain. These past two cycles have been completely normal and like I remember them being prior to the irregularities. I just got a new job and insurance so I am working on still seeing the doctor soon to get an ultrasound. Although I feel so much better, I would still like to know what’s going on inside of me now.  Thanks for expressing your concern. I will try to update.
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