Diagnosed Today

[31Soph1992]

Today I have been diagnosed with PCOS. I have been trying to conceive for just under a year with no luck.Prior to this I was on the pill for 15 years from the age of 15 to 30. My biggest regret so far to date! I had a huge outbreak of server cystic acne on my face at 25 and didn't realise but I do now that this was my wake up call and my body screaming at me that things weren't right then!

The sonographer has said she will measure the cysts and send the report to my GP. I have already asked the question if I can get clomid from my GP and not have to be referred to a fertility specialist as I know the waiting lists are anything from 6 months to 24 months just for a consultation. Also my hormone levels were all normal a month ago so they have said due to only being picked up on ultrasound is good that it is not insulin PCOS and is inflammatory. Feel very much like the world is against me right now ans everything in my life is just a struggle.

Any tips and advice is welcomed!

[CardiGrey]

Hi Soph,

I know that feeling as it’s completely natural to feel that after a diagnosis.

The positive thing here is that something has been picked up and you will now get the right treatment for it. We have the opposite- my bloods picked up mine but scan was clear. I was seen by a hospital consultant following trying for a year. She then prescribed me metformin (which it doesn’t sound like you will need) and chlomid. I haven’t started taking chlomid yet as I’ve been very anxious about the whole thing. Once your scan has been sent to GP, they should call you to discuss it. Explain that you’ve been trying and they should refer you to a consultant at your hospital and they should then start you with fertility treatment. The wait wasn’t that long considering where I live. My GP was against prescribing me chlomid and wanted me to see the specialist first, but you may have a different experience.

I would also join Fertility Network on here as it’s a much more active forum (a lot more members) and you will get a lot of advice and support there.

Take care.

[Platy]

Good luck.

I have PCOS and conceived my first child (now at Uni) with the help of FSH. Pills I was originally given did not work. With the FSH, you give yourself injections and they monitor one of the many follicles slowly developing.

Be patient and kind to yourself and no reason things will not work out. Thinking of you both and wishing you the very best.