PCOS

[Guessinggame123]

I have recently been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) I am a little worried and wanting to find out more about it and how it can affect you in relation to infertility etc. Can anyone please shed some light on this for me??

[Tryingforababy]

Hi I have also recently been diagnosed with PCOS. I have been trying to conceive for 18 months, After 1 year I went to my GP and they sent me to have blood tests to check my hormones. My prolactin levels came back high, so I have had repeated tests since and a referral was made to endocrinology. They also told me my progesterone levels were low. At my consultation I was asked questions about symptoms, I told the doctor about irregular periods, weight struggles, facial hair, and feeling low. They were all signs on PCOS, but I went for a check on my ovaries where they found cysts on both ovaries and they are enlarged. This confirmed I have PCOS. I am struggling to come to terms with this. I have since been sent for MRI scan to check pituitary gland, as they may find why the prolactin levels are so high. I am awaiting results. I am unsure as to whether the high prolactin levels are relating to PCOS or not. I have been told I will need to go back to my GP to be referred to a fertility clinic, but my partner will need to have sperm check first. The only thing I can say is be aware at how long these things take. I went to my GP last November and I can’t go to fertility clinic until after July when my husband has had his tests (he has had to wait 8 weeks). Hope this helps somewhat.