Pcos

[Chlo23]

Finding out I've got Pcos has been so difficult all I've done is cry, I keep asking my self is this normal? Should I even be crying, all people keep saying is your 23 you don't want children now anyways, and that's sad, they really isn't enough understanding about this condition. Maybe I am young but I still want children I've been with my partner 6 years and we have our own house, he is dealing with this very differently to me. I just need someone to talk to that understands the hurt and pain you feel when your told you have pcos

[Saladgirl86]

I agree with you this condition has no awareness what so ever! People dont even know what it is half the time - I felt the same I'm even telling people now I don't want children to avoid questions etc I feel a bit forgotten to be honest in society xx hope that helps xx

[LisaEB]

1 and 3 peoples have it, so you are not infertile, you just may have fertility issues, that means harder to get pregnant. My recommendation would be to try as soon as you can with your partner. You are still young but when you guys are ready just start. The sooner you start the sooner you can tell with any issues you may have.

[ACHH]

I always feel like I am living in a body that lets me down, the pain of not having simple straight forward answers or having a clear path feels like torture. I was diagnosed earlier this year and my husband and I have been TTC for over a year. Wow over a year, that's crap to write! This all sounds negative and scary but we all have these feelings, worries and bad days.

You will never escape people asking when your having babies, the worry about "when" you will have a baby, the false information out there or the uncertainty of PCOS. You just have to find the right life style balance and try not to dwell on things.

You have age on your side and there are so many different things that the doctors can do for you its amazing! The thing I have learnt most of all in the past few months in particular is that, you need to focus on you and your health. Take time out to go to the gym or walk or run or do yoga, have pamper nights and go and see your girlfriends for wine. Stop obsessing over PCOS and what it could mean, everyone is different and although some stories are similar no one story is the same. I always feel like things happen for a reason and your path is already chosen for you? Sounds odd but I do believe it. I do PT, lead a healthy life style and have lost 11lb in the last 6 weeks, but I still eat crap and drink what I want to drink. I am desperate to be a mum but life is to short, so dont regret anything! Enjoy life.

You have achieved so much at the age of 23 so be proud of yourself. Think about starting a family when you want one, don't rush it. When you want a family just speak to your doctor and ensure you have a healthy weight, they will then be able to support you with medication if needed. Yep IF needed, most people will have a baby naturally. Hells, my friend has serious PCOS and just had her second baby lasts week … she conceived him naturally too. It can happen and it will be ok.

PCOS isnt a death sentence, it will be ok and there are some epic strong people out there dealing with it who can pick you up when needed. Talk to your friends, talk on here. It will help.

You aren't alone, ever xx