Recently diagnosed

[millygoat92]

Hi all,

I was recently diagnosed with PCOS after TTC for 2.5 years. Was diagnosed with Idiopathic inter cranial hypertension in 2015 & never really believed that what’s I had as I have had previous history of menstrual migraines and periods being irregular. Previous to this from going on birth control my I gained about 4 stone in weight which Iv only been about to shift about 1 stone off with great difficulty of a healthy diet and exercising twice a day 4 times a week. It’s been a constant battle - weight 17.5stone & height of 5’10 my bmi shows I’m obese and always put off going to the doctors as I felt my fertility problems would be down to my weight and being already frustrated with my weight I didn’t want to listen to it so battled on ttc.

Cut a long story short after visiting a skin clinic about acne the girl thought with my history of irregular periods etc she thought I may have PCOS - immediately went to doctor who sent me & my husband for all sorts of tests and finally I have been diagnosed. Any advice & support would be very helpful.

Thank you

[Hols969]

Are they referring you to fertility ? What is your BMI now? Look at the fertilityfriends website as it gives you suggestions on what to look for body wise for when you are ovulating etc (as a period doesnt mean you are ovulating and you can ovulate without one - nice and straight forward). I had relatively regular periods but rarely ovulated.

Did your husband have a sperm test done ?

[millygoat92]

Hi - yes Iv been referred to fertility just had a scan done that’s when they picked up PCOS. My cycle is between 30-42 cycle very irregular. My BMI is 36 which I’m on the understanding that I won’t be offered fertility treatment until that drops! Yes my husbands sperm count is low although he has a daughter from a previous relationship! As Iv been ttc for quite sometime I have got to know my body quiet well!

Just a very frustrating process.

Thank you for taking the time to reply

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