TTC w/ PCOS

[SweetBella]

I just thought we could start a thread for those of us with PCOS....

So.. anything you want to ask/share/talk about.... please do!

 

[felinity]

There are a lot of us, I think!

I have PCOS and am currently anovulatory.

 

[SweetBella]

It seems like there are a lot of us on CF that have PSOC, I tried to get a subforum for it but they didn't think it was important I guess....

I have had PCOS for about 15 years ...

 

[FaithLoveHope9]

May I ask... How were you diagnosed with PCOS? I have heard a lot about it recently... What were your signs/symptoms, and how did you get diagnosed?

 

[felinity]

I went to the doctor with crazy wonky irregular menstrual cycles, and she ran blood tests on me. In my case, my testosterone was rather high, which is a common symptom of PCOS.

 

[SweetBella]

It took me 4 doctors and almost 12 years until they would even consider me having PCOS. I have always knew it was PCOS but because I am not overweight (I am petite and think) they wouldn't even consider it. Finally, my last doctor.. said, okay.. we'll test you! We did some blood tests and did both kinds of ultra sounds... it was confirmed after that! It only took me about 12 years to get disagnosed but finally was...

Now I'm just waiting for my time to conceive.

 

[fridayangel]

Hi,
I was diag with pcos in 2003.. When i got married..
Been trying since.April 08 i had a miscarriage.. im 35. .so times really ticking..
I just keep praying.....

 

[SweetBella]

hi friday... prayer is powerful! at least you know you *can* get pregnant, thats great news! hope you are blessed with a healthy baby soon.

 

[Catholic Wife]

hi friday... prayer is powerful! at least you know you *can* get pregnant, thats great news! hope you are blessed with a healthy baby soon.

Getting pregnant is all well and good, BUT . . .
women with PCOS are also more likely to miscarry because of the same hormone problems that cause them to be anovulatory. From what I've read, women with PCOS are 45% more likely to miscarry than women without PCOS. And women with PCOS have about a 50% chance of miscarrying compared to women without PCOS, who have a 15% chance of miscarrying.

Here are a couple of links:
LINK #1
LINK #2

 

[tigercub]

I have PCOS. It's not the only issue I have though, so it kind of gets lost in the fray, if that makes sense.

PM me if you want to chat.

 

[lovesdolphins]

My Dr actually said 'PCOS' when I went the last time. He hadn't actually said that to me prior.

He is not putting me on clomid until I get my insulin levels under control. He said that he could give it to me, but the miscarriage rate is really high, so my hubby and I don't want to suffer thru a miscarriage if we could at least cut back the risks. I am getting my blood tested in just over a week. I pray that my insulin is at a good level so that I can take the Clomid.

 

[felinity]

I pray that, too, lovesdolphins.

 

[HisLittleHazelnut]

I have PCOS, and I just miscarried.

 

[TaterFaith]

I have PCOS, and I just miscarried.

I am so sorry

 

[Aibrean]

I will be trying this year. I am working on getting the weight down as well as my cholesterol and evening out the insulin. I've drastically changed the way I eat and the result is losing 12 lbs in just under 2 months. The doctor said since I'm on the BC pill that when I get off I should be fertile for at least 2-3 months and if that doesn't work she's going to put me on Metformin to see if that helps. I'm optimistic but realistic.

 

[lovesdolphins]

Weight loss is great... for some women that's all they need. Good luck


Jennyfer - I am soo sorry for your loss.

 

[mum24]

I think I may have PCOS.... I have 4 kids... no miscarriages. Hope that is an encouragement. My cousin has it too. We both used clomid and it worked for us. Prayers for all of you.

 

[nashvillechick0913]

I have pcos too but i am a high normal, I have about 2 cycles a year and I am just relying on natural herbs and the power of prayer! and an exercise and diet change as well!