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[suki84]

after I got married last year I was so naïve to think I would fall pregnant instantly. since then and after spending lots of money on ovulation tests I realised something wasn't right. I've since been diagnosed with PCOS and my husband has a just below avg count. we are still having tests but after our first consultation at the hospital the doctor has already said our best option will be ivf.

this has made it real and made everything I had suspected suddenly fact.

reading all the posts has helped give me an idea of what lies ahead, but it's scary. feeling v emotional as feel like a failure.

hoping there is a silver lining somewhere. x

[Hidden]

aw bless you, it is an emotional roller coaster, but know that you are not on your own and also definitely not a failure, if anything I think you are brave as you have acknowledged your situation and you are doing something about your situation which is the biggest hurdle to overcome! may the force of silver linings be with you throughout your journey!! Keep smiling and crying; they are both great releases xx

[suki84 in reply to Hidden]

vgood advice, thanks

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi suki84. Just to wish you both well with whatever treatment is decided for you. Regarding your anxieties – which are only natural – make sure you get to have a counselling session at the clinic. This will give you both an opportunity to talk over how you are feeling and what will be involved with your treatment. Obviously, the others here will support you all the way through too, so it’s good that you have joined the “site”. Thinking of you. Diane

[Hidden]

Hello. Hope your ok. I just wanted To say. It's not naive to think that. I did. So please done beat yourself up about that. And you are not a failure. Please don't think that. As you really are not sweetie. I used to think that and it does no good. It's not our fault this has happened. Take care. Here if you need to chat. X x

[Kernishp]

Exactly the same thing happened to me and my husband. Married just over 12 months when the diagnosis of PCOS and low motility came through. We start ICSI any day now, it's a massive shock and hard to take but the anger and disbelief do subside and you'll realise that you can do this. Good luck! X

[suki84]

thanks all, I'm just waiting to come on my period so I can book the next appointments and have the final tests done (hsg and mid cycle ultrasound). then hopefully we will be referred and can get the show on the road x