BassetHounds

Hi Everyone!

I just found out I'm about 2 months pregnant. We were TTC for over 2 years. I have PCOS. Here's what worked for me:

1- I joined Weight Watchers in Sept. '08 and lost 30 pounds by Feb. '09.
Losing weight was very difficult for me, but I set my mind to it. You too can do it! Even if it's 10 pounds...tell yourself YOU CAN DO IT!

2- I switched from regular milk to Soy milk (get the original one it tastes great!) this helps to regulate insulin levels which is a problem for certain PCOS women even if, like me, they don't have diabetes. Also (so I was told) it helps people with low progesterone levels...like me!

3-In Feb. '09 my OB/GYN inserted the tip of a long swab in my cervix to open it up. He calls this an "Egg Test". He said my cervix opening was really small & tight. This procedure really hurt but thankfully only lasted 30 seconds. I couldn't see the relation with my PCOS ovaries and this test but my DR. said to trust him and 2 months later I got pregnant!

4-After the Egg Test I started taking 1 capsule of Red Clover Each day after 2 weeks I took 2/day. Stop taking Red Clover when you discover you're pregnant though...

--Before you take anything consult your Dr. to make sure it's safe for you

--My ob/gyn said that not all doctors believe in the "egg test" but he does and it works 80% of the time. It has to be done 21 days after your last period and you must have protected sex between these 21 days.

Good luck / I know what you're going through