Who treats you for PCOS?

Does your PCP/primary doc treat your PCOS? Or do you see the GYN for it?

I've been seeing my PCP for it because it just makes more sense since it's related to so many completely non-GYN issues.

Is there a reason I should consider having my GYN oversee my PCOS treatment?

My old PCP used to treat me for my PCOS and it was fine. My new PCP wants me to go to the GYN for that treatment but I think her reasons for it is because of the infertility involved.

Honestly, I don't see any reason my PCP couldn't do the same things my GYN is doing. I'm not trying to have kids right now anyway! lol

I began seeing an endrocronologist ( I have NO idea if that is spelled right, I hope you get the idea though) only because of the PCOS having SOOO many effects on the body, the endo seemed to be able to come up w/ a better game plan.  Previous to seeing the endo. I had seen a regulary ob/gyn, and my pcp, however, they both only wanted to put me on the pill and did not prescribe anything else, such as the metformin for me.  The endo was a good choice for me

Have always seen an Endocrinologist for the PCOS.  My PCP won't even touch the issue (maybe because they work in the same office, i dunno).  Never been to a GYN. 
Unless you are worried about having children soon, I don't think you really need to see a GYN, unless you find one who specializes in PCOS.  The insulin resistance and other hormone issues are problems more suited for an endo, but if you feel you are getting adequate treatment from your PCP, stick with that. 

At first I was seen by my OB/GYN due to the fertility part of it but then later when it was determined that I was IR I was seen by an Endocrinologist who had experience with PCOS & IR.

I started with a Gyn when diagnosed and then went to an Endo and then back to a GYN. Then I got a PCP her put me on Metoform.  Then when I had my Hysterectomy for endometiral cancer, I was taken of that medication.  However, my ovaries are still hangin around, and I have had a lot of cysts even after surgery.  But for now my Gyn is taking care of things, by using a new protocol for endometrious and cysts, I am on Femara and Progesterone.  And my ovaries have tamed down alot and have shrunk to the point that she cannot even feel them any more!  Which is awesome to me!  Because I don't feel those darn cysts anymore either!  And I am off bad carbs now and I have noticed a big difference in my overall mood and blood sugar spikes.

I have a funny story about my ovaries:)  During my lap band they were going to go and take pictures of my ovaries to see what they were up to, well, the doctor could not find them.  So I wake up after surgery and was told you do not have any ovaries!!!LOL I am like, uhm where did they go.  My gyn said that they have become streaks and thinned out and are part of the body's tissue so they are not as obvious.  But they are still there. 
Also, the doctor went to tell my husband I was okay, waking up and oh by the way, she does not have ovaries and he was yes she does and she said no she does not!LOL  Talking about this in the waiting room!lol  Hope you enjoyed my little ovary story.

Your best bet because I read this in a book that had a few sections about PCOS is to find a doctor who either A. knows alot about PCOS or B. one who specializes in it. So just ask.

A Reproductive Endocrinoligist is your best bet. That is who I have been seeing since being diagnosed by my OB/GYN. 

Yes, me, too.  After 2 years of going undiagnosed and misdiagnosed by primary care physicians and at least 2 gynecologists, a reproductive endrocrinolgist diagnosed me during the first appointment. This was back in 1995. God bless you, Dr. Zinaman!  You're the best.

Reproductive Endo. Genvieve Neal Perry. She's the utter **** I love her. Brilliant woman and functions on all levels, OB-GYN, Endocrinology and Infertility issues.