28yr old with PCOS - Help!

[GemStar]

Hi!

I am 28 and my husband and I are trying to get pregnant. I am overweight (not hugely) and have PCOS. Period comes every month but between 28-40 day cycle. Making more time for trying (stressful job!) but any other tips would be useful! Thankyou in advance...

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi GemStar

If you have been trying to get pregnant for a while, it might be an idea to ask your GP to refer you to a fertility specialist for advice and possible treatment. Having such an irregular menstrual cycle will probably mean that your ovulation times are very irregular too, which possibly could be regulated with the use of certain medications. Meanwhile, just make sure you are having regular intercourse to ensure that your tubes are “primed” with a regular supply of sperm, in order to “catch” an egg when you do ovulate. This of course would also depend upon your tubes being clear, if you are ovulating and that your husband/partner’s sperm is OK.

I am certain that you are doing everything that you can to lose weight, but whatever you are doing, whether at a slimming club or on your own, make sure that you are keeping a record of your losses, however small, so that you can prove you are trying. A practice nurse at your GP practice would weigh you and keep a record too, if you don’t want to join a slimming club. Swimming, if possible, is good too. If you can afford to attend one of these fitness centres, then speak to one of the advisors. He/she will be able to help you with your diet requirements and also the correct exercising that you require.

Why not have a look at our website infertilitynetworkuk.com to see how we can support you further at this time.

Diane Arnold

[kmellor]

hi there i can help you with this? i have a page on facebook with info on controlling p.c.o.s and some info of tablets ive tried etc im going out there and looking for answers its not curable but it can be slow downed.. i am on tablets which conrtol my p.c.o.s they shrink the cyst down they clean my tubes and help to get me pregnant but also i have to change my life style eating habbits have changed and so has my exercise it all helps to control it so please feel free to like this page im not a doctor or a specailist im just testing things out so i can help others with what i know. you may also add anything on there of how its been for yourself and dealing with it all here is the link hope this helps

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