ChickadeeFromOz
03-29-2006, 10:16 AM
I've left a couple of messages on this board asking for information about PCOS as I have just been diagnosed a few weeks ago, after almost 8 months of trying to conceive.
I just wanted to say thanks so much for your support! It means the world to me. Every internet site I go on about PCOS says that it can cause infertillity, and since my husband and I have been trying to conceive for so long, I felt like I would never be able to have kids.
It's so nice to read positive messages. It gives me hope.
My doctor told me to lose weight and everything would return to normal, but I have heard that it's not true, and I should be going on medication. I've decided to give the weight loss a try, and see if anything changes. If nothing gets better within a month or two, I will go with option number two (the drugs).
I started the weight watchers diet 2 and a half weeks ago, aswell as using my stepper or walking every day, and so far, I have lost 2kg!
I've still got a long way to go (I have to lose another 13kg at least), but at least it's a start!
I'll no doubt be back here almost every day just to feel I'm not alone, and to keep reminding myself that people have had positive outcomes, so if anyone has overcome infertillity, or gotten over PCOS altogether, it would be great to read a message from you!
Thanks again guys, just knowing you're there is making this awful time in my life a lot more manageable.
I just wanted to say thanks so much for your support! It means the world to me. Every internet site I go on about PCOS says that it can cause infertillity, and since my husband and I have been trying to conceive for so long, I felt like I would never be able to have kids.
It's so nice to read positive messages. It gives me hope.
My doctor told me to lose weight and everything would return to normal, but I have heard that it's not true, and I should be going on medication. I've decided to give the weight loss a try, and see if anything changes. If nothing gets better within a month or two, I will go with option number two (the drugs).
I started the weight watchers diet 2 and a half weeks ago, aswell as using my stepper or walking every day, and so far, I have lost 2kg!
I've still got a long way to go (I have to lose another 13kg at least), but at least it's a start!
I'll no doubt be back here almost every day just to feel I'm not alone, and to keep reminding myself that people have had positive outcomes, so if anyone has overcome infertillity, or gotten over PCOS altogether, it would be great to read a message from you!
Thanks again guys, just knowing you're there is making this awful time in my life a lot more manageable.
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shinetype2
04-02-2006, 06:55 PM
Try Metformin I took It 500mg 3x aday for 10 months and my baby is due begginning of oct good luk
Celestial_Kel
04-05-2006, 12:57 AM
Hang in there sweetie! I had ovarian cysts in my teenage years and my sister suffers from PCOS as well. I have kids now and my sister is trying to get pregnant now and the doctor told her that she thinks she will conceive eventually....it just may take some time. If it makes you feel any better, my best friend tried for 2 years to get pregnant. And she has no female problems at all, it just took a while. She now has 3 kids. You'll get there.....just don't ever give up hope! We're all here to support you :angel:
Bemm4
04-08-2006, 03:01 AM
I usually don't post here but I do read the boards. I have had PCOS for 25 years now. I am 41 now. I had a hard time getting pregnant because of it. It took me 5 years to have my son. I had to have surgery on the ovaries to get pregnant with him. I had tried all of the meds with no help. He is now 12 years old. Then it took me another 5 years to have my daughter who is now 6 years old. (same surgery I had with my son) I have had 5 pregnancy total. Hang in there. I did not think I would ever have children. It was a rough road to be on but I would not trade it for the world. I ended up having my kids later but, hey I took them when I could. I also had a great doctor who I trusted. I still see him because I have insulin resistance. I was told I would never have kids. Even the doctor I went to did not give much hope after my pathology reports from surgery came back. That same month of surgery I was pregnant with my son. Don't give up hope yet! best of luck to you.
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hope5756
04-09-2006, 07:24 PM
I too had PCOS and my husband and I were off the pill for 5 years... then i went to a fertility doctor in june of 2005 and i got pregnate december of 2005... so i know it can and will more then likely happen for you... i am now half way through my pregnancy and i feel wonderful... we are expecting our first child the middle of september 2006... hope all goes well with you... i just took clomid and metformin along with folic acid of course... take care.
Carla W.
04-10-2006, 11:16 PM
Hi! I had trouble getting pregnant, too...took 2 yrs w/ my first, and almost as long w/ my second! We were trying to avoid doctors w/ the first, and I still don't know why we conceived that time...the only thing we did differently was get rid of our heated water bed!
The second time, I was older and wasn't willing to wait that long...had just had a couple of tests, and we became pregnant! I had no idea about cysts at that time and had been on the pill except for the time I was trying to conceive. I have since be diagnosed with functional cysts that are an annoyance but are not bursting or causing me great pain. My doctor says I probably had them all along, but the birth control pills were suppressing it.
My point is that even though I was not aware I had cysts while trying to conceive, I did have a test called a hystercalpenogram (spelling?) in which dye is injected into the fallopian tubes and a picture is displayed on a monitor. The dye will show any blockages of the tubes. My Dr. told me that often, women conceive right after having this procedure. We said maybe it "blasts the ovaries open" and allows proper ovulation. Well, that very month I became pregnant! I still think it was the procedure that kick-started my ovaries.
Now, of course I am no expert, and I don't want to suggest you ask for that test...but the test may be ordered as part of your infertility testing. If that's the case, who knows? maybe it could work for you!
Good luck and I'll say a prayer for you....
Carla
The second time, I was older and wasn't willing to wait that long...had just had a couple of tests, and we became pregnant! I had no idea about cysts at that time and had been on the pill except for the time I was trying to conceive. I have since be diagnosed with functional cysts that are an annoyance but are not bursting or causing me great pain. My doctor says I probably had them all along, but the birth control pills were suppressing it.
My point is that even though I was not aware I had cysts while trying to conceive, I did have a test called a hystercalpenogram (spelling?) in which dye is injected into the fallopian tubes and a picture is displayed on a monitor. The dye will show any blockages of the tubes. My Dr. told me that often, women conceive right after having this procedure. We said maybe it "blasts the ovaries open" and allows proper ovulation. Well, that very month I became pregnant! I still think it was the procedure that kick-started my ovaries.
Now, of course I am no expert, and I don't want to suggest you ask for that test...but the test may be ordered as part of your infertility testing. If that's the case, who knows? maybe it could work for you!
Good luck and I'll say a prayer for you....
Carla
cookie216
04-22-2006, 11:36 PM
HI everyone~! I'm here to offer hope to those that have PCOS and are worried about TTC. I was officially diagnosed in 2003 - but I've known I had it since in HS when my periods were never regular.
I was placed on Metformin ER (1,000mg) in Feb. 2004 and have been on it ever since. My husband and I weren't using birth control during the past 2 years - but also not actively trying - by which I mean - we weren't timing my ovulation day, etc.
In January, I got really serious about tracking my ovulation. I have 32 day cycles and found that I ovulate on day 21 almost every month. I used the OPKs and they worked great.
I got pregnant in March after only 2 full cycles of actively trying. I must say I was very, very shocked. I thought it would take years.
So - please don't worry and be positive. Metformin ER is a wonder drug. It allowed me to have monthly regular cycles for the first time in my life and allowed me to get pregnant. I am now 8 weeks and due in November!
I was placed on Metformin ER (1,000mg) in Feb. 2004 and have been on it ever since. My husband and I weren't using birth control during the past 2 years - but also not actively trying - by which I mean - we weren't timing my ovulation day, etc.
In January, I got really serious about tracking my ovulation. I have 32 day cycles and found that I ovulate on day 21 almost every month. I used the OPKs and they worked great.
I got pregnant in March after only 2 full cycles of actively trying. I must say I was very, very shocked. I thought it would take years.
So - please don't worry and be positive. Metformin ER is a wonder drug. It allowed me to have monthly regular cycles for the first time in my life and allowed me to get pregnant. I am now 8 weeks and due in November!
sophielynne
04-23-2006, 07:04 PM
i was diagnosed w/pcos @ 18 am now 42 and have 4 children; with the help of drugs; my docs always said lose weight and i too would be "normal"... lol didnt happen; they cant figure out if the weight gain is b/c of the pcos or the pcos is because of the weight gain. i know this... i had it when i was skinny, and the facial hair and gained the weight in early 20's with 1-2 periods a year.... go figure. anyway... hang in there there is definitely hope of conceiving. good luck & God bless.
njae
05-01-2006, 06:58 PM
hi i have had PCOS all my life but i was only diagnosed a few montha ago as i hadnt had a period in a year and was experiencing pain. i was laughing when i found out it can stop fertility as i have a 1 year old son. it just seems to me that when your not thinking about it its much easier as my son wasnt planned but now i want a second one its taking forever. have you thought about taking CLOMID?
sani
05-12-2006, 09:42 PM
Same here, I was put on Metformin with no effect. I was scheduled to see a fertility doctor but I got pregnant before I could see the doctor.
It took me a 1.5 years to conceive but I did. All the time I was worried that I will not be able to conceive. Amazingly!!!!
I lost the twins at 24 weeks, got a period once and found out that I was pregnant again. I am 11 weeks.
Try not to worry about PCOS. From all the stories I have heard.....conceiving will not be an issue.
Good Luck
It took me a 1.5 years to conceive but I did. All the time I was worried that I will not be able to conceive. Amazingly!!!!
I lost the twins at 24 weeks, got a period once and found out that I was pregnant again. I am 11 weeks.
Try not to worry about PCOS. From all the stories I have heard.....conceiving will not be an issue.
Good Luck
brooke_82
06-02-2006, 10:39 AM
dont be disheartened. I was diagnosed with PCOS a couple of years ago, and without having lost weight or going on any medication i fell pregnant (not trying to though) after my first period in 2 years, although i have only had one period since my baby was born a year ago. Everyone is different and when you are supposed to get pregnant you will. I suggest you stop trying though... that is usually when you DO fall pregnant!
kiran
06-13-2006, 12:25 PM
hi chickadee,
dont worry itz very commomn nowadays .ie.....,pcos.i was also diagnosed with pcos 6 months back and i am also trying to concieve since 1 year :( i am also on metformin 1000 mg and clomid 100 mg.dont lose hope and i know itz very difficult to go through this even i get depressed many times but my dh always supports me......my many frenz have pcos and also have many childrens.....it was also difficult for them initially too.As for ur weight,dont strench urself too much try to enjoy walkin or exercising with some music...and diet.all the best for trying and plz pray for me also....itz nice to hear from people in the board....bye :bouncing:
dont worry itz very commomn nowadays .ie.....,pcos.i was also diagnosed with pcos 6 months back and i am also trying to concieve since 1 year :( i am also on metformin 1000 mg and clomid 100 mg.dont lose hope and i know itz very difficult to go through this even i get depressed many times but my dh always supports me......my many frenz have pcos and also have many childrens.....it was also difficult for them initially too.As for ur weight,dont strench urself too much try to enjoy walkin or exercising with some music...and diet.all the best for trying and plz pray for me also....itz nice to hear from people in the board....bye :bouncing: