How can one tell if they have Polycystic ovarian ...

Both your questions can be easily resolved by a visit to your gynecologist. He/she can give you an expert opinion and suggest a course of treatment. Diagnosis via reading articles or speaking to friends is not accurate and very often misleading.

My daughter was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome at the age of 18. She didn't have a menstrual cycle for months. I took her to a gynecologist and had an ultra sound done..Her ovaries looked like chocolate chip cookies. The doctor had put her on birth control pills and said that we would just have to keep an eye on her. Her doctor said it would be hard for her to have children. They tried her on some medication, but she was unable to take it due to making her sick all the time. I had read a lot of articles about and found out she could get cancer,become a diabetic,weight gain and other issues. It would be a good idea to have it checked out..

Huge weight gain is primary. addicted to carb? moodiness or acne? failure to lose weight when dieting.  sporatic menstrual cycles. insulin resistance . Many people with PCOS do not get cysts. LIke me i have PCOS and don't get Cysts but have all the symptoms above.