PCOS. 30 YRS OLD. TTC FOR 2 YEARS

[greengreen]

Hi ladies

This is my first post. Came here through countless online searching for some advice and someone I can relate to. Finding common ground on a subject that I've not talked much about.

I've been told that I have PCOS a few weeks ago.

I knew that I had something that was not quite right with my periods from a young age and all my doctors have brushed it off. I wish I had pushed more for answers whilst I was younger. I would not have waited so long to start to TTC.

Anyways I have to look forward to the future and be happy in the present. So I am thoroughly trying.

Now my blood tests have come back and they clearly display the hormone imbalance my GP is refereeing me and my husband to a fertility clinic.

I'm anxiously awaiting to hear from them. I have no idea what the next chapter involves.

Anyone shed any light on what the tests will be or the timescale?

Any knowledge will help.

Thanks and good luck to you all xx

[MEG07]

Hi. I had the same journey at around age 27/28. I saw a specialist and they will do some blood tests (day 2-3 FSH I think) and day 21 to check progesterone to see if ovulation has occurred. Usually with PCOS the LH can be higher than the FSH. I tried Clomid for a few months as the first step, but it did nothing. I followed a low GI vegetarian diet (as ready the 98% of vegetarian women ovulate and that was my issue) and then tried Metformin (which was the winning drug I think) as I became pregnant 4 months later. It took 18 months the whole journey to get my daughter but it happened and my results were pretty bad. I remember on the day 2-3 test (I think from memory) that I was aiming for a score around 20-30 and anything under 10 was undesirable and I kept getting 2’s! I didn’t give up though and had no periods the whole time and got my daughter in 2010. Healthy and perfect. I would start on a Low GI diet, cut down on sugar, lose 5% of your weight (if not overweight but consult with your doctor if you are overweight to lose more) and try to not fret as stress is bad. PCOS can be upsetting as you worry about not getting pregnant but it does and can happen. Best wishes

[greengreen in reply to MEG07]

Hi!

Thank you so much for sharing your journey. That really does help. I will research those treatments in more depth.

I hold some weight around my stomach but I feel that this is due to PCOS. I have extreme bloating. My last period was in December. I will cut down on all of the white carbs and sugar and have gradually been reducing them so hopefully it helps.

It's great to hear a happy ending!

Thank you

[MEG07 in reply to greengreen]

No worries at all :). Yes, going whole grain and low GI plus reducing sugar makes a big difference. I also carry weight around my belly which I think can also be cortisol (stress) related. I didn’t have a period at all for nearly two years and still ovulated and got pregnant, so it really is a bizarre condition! There’s plenty of hope for happy endings as so many of us do go on to have children. Best wishes!

[Hols969]

Usually blood tests and sperm counts first, it does vary what happens next but in my opinion you should have your tubes checked next and then be given clomid (there is a time limit you can use clomid for so tubes need to be done first which isn't always the case but if your tubes are blocked the clomid is a waste).

I would start charting your temperature (fertilityfriends website as its the only accurate way with pcos) and take this to your appointment as it will help them (and wont dismiss you so easily).

It is extremely rare not to conceive due to pcos - 1/3 of fertility issues are now men so make sure your partner's diet etc is good.

[greengreen in reply to Hols969]

Hi!

Thank you for your message. It does all sound promising. I will ask for my tubes to be checked as I have read about there possibly being a blockage.

I have just started charting my temperature a week ago so I am trying to cover all angles. Glad to hear I'm doing the right things.

Yes my husband had been for sperm check so results should be back next week.

Thank you for your advice

[Hols969 in reply to greengreen]

My hubbie had dodgy sperm and it increased by over 100% in a year by taking the Boots VIt C and Zinc tablets so may be worth popping him on them just to boost them

[greengreen in reply to Hols969]

Yes he's on zinc but not in vitamin c so will get those 😊

[Lozaimee]

Hey, I was diagnosed with severe pcos 2 years ago after ttc for over a year and having no period or success. They will do blood tests and I had to go for a scan also, I was heartbroken when getting the diagnosis and all I could think about was having a baby! I was prscribed metformin and clomid. The metformin got me to have more regular periods and then the clomid makes you produce more eggs for a bigger chance. (Bigger chance of multiples also)I got pregnant on the first go but unfortunatey this ended in a missed miscarriage at 13 weeks. After a few months we tried again and got pregnant on the second try with twins! Safe to say our babies are now 13 weeks old a boy and girl and it's an amazing feeling. Don't give up. If you ever need to talk. Best wishes and baby dust x

[greengreen]

Hey,Thanks for your message!

That's the same as how u I have been feeling.

I will see what the fertility specialists recommend for me once running further tests. I'm always apprehensive about taking medicines but by hearing about the chance and possibility of having a child it really does encourage me.

Congratulations on your twins rants such a beautiful blessing.