Any advice /help please.

[Firefly86]

Hello,

I am new to this group, I haven't met or communicated with anyone who has PCOS, so it's nice to not feel so alone.

I am 27 but was diagnosed when I was 15/16 since, I had lack of/ irregular periods, cysts and excess facial hair. And was just told I may be infertile and have issues concieving and just to contact a doctor when I am ready to.

Since then, I have been on and off the pill, i found the last time I came off, my period came every month.

I recently came off in February 2021 and started FAM charting. Since then, I had a period every month but I have noticed the length of my cycles getting longer each time. I am now on day 49 of my current cycle and I haven't ovulated yet.

I don't really know what to do, I have spoken to a doctor and they just told me to go on the pill till I'm ready to have children.

I have tried taking inositol but it makes me feel a bit ill and I don't know if I am insulin resistant. I have a healthy BMI at 5'5" & 65kg, I had a blood test that showed normal blood sugar levels but high testosterone.

I feel both frustrated and overwhelmed, Id like to have children one day but I just don't know what to do or where to start and everyday I chart feels like a constant reminder of what I'm lacking and my body just can't do right.

Im sorry this turned into a bit of a rant but if anyone could provide some advice, that would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

[Starlight1234]

Hello, Welcome to the group its a great way to communicate with others who are going through similar things. The best suggestion i would say is carry on with the pill or speak to your doctors about any other pills that can help?

I have got my periods from having almost a 6 months gap to around a 2-3 month gap by cutting out gluten wheat and dairy its a hard thing to do but the doctors advised me it would help me in the long run. If you could ask for a referral to a dietitian they will be able to help you find what foods are best for you!

Its hard as the doctors don't really have many solutions to help people with PCOS my journey has been long and hard with them. But there is a lot of great information on YouTube and peoples blogs if your not wanting to go back to the doctors.

[Firefly86 in reply to Starlight1234]

Hello,Thank you so much for your response.

I think I'd rather not go onto the pill but I am looking into getting advice from a dietitian. It feels like quite a change in diet and a bit daunting, so hopefully they can help and not be too expensive.

Just feels a bit more difficult since I'm not overweight and most advice I've found online is focused on people who are. Anyway I just have to remain calm and take my time.

Thank you