I have just been told I have PCOS

[Enchanted]

Thanks heaps everyone. I just really wish that I had already seen my Gyno and had a plan worked out to manage it..

My Specialist seems to think that the PCOS and my liver aren't related So I have been referred to a Gastroenterologist. So it is still a matter of waiting around

[Enchanted]

Ok, I am really starting to freak out now

I have just had a look at what my "supposed cycles" have been doing since January.

AF starts Jan 29 and finishes Feb 2 (5 days of AF) pretty normal.

AF starts Feb 15 and finishes Feb 22 (8 days of AF) There was only 13 days between AF's and this one lasted 3 days longer then normal.

AF starts March 5 and finishes March 7 (2 days of AF) Only 12 days between AF's and was very short!

AF starts March 31 and finishes April 2 (3 days) Only spotting and brownish discharge!

WHAT ON EARTH!!!!!!! I only started tracking my cycles as DH and I were meant to start TTC #2 this month

I hope I get in to see this Gyno soon

[Enchanted]

I'm baaaaack!!

I FINALLY had my appointment yesterday with the Gyno (only took 3 months to get it ) Anyway... he has "confirmed" that yes, I do have PCOS and he has ordered a WHOLE array of BT's for me. I have a follow up appt in 5 weeks time to get the results and discuss them with him. He thinks that I should be able to manage it with a low GI diet but is concerned that I may have trouble when TTC next time. I am feeling ok about it all at the moment and just want these BT results! I won't have them done until next week though as I am having a gastroscopy and colonoscopy on Tuesday to check out my other problems! Oh drama drama!!

[briggsy's girl]

Danni - at least you're on top of the diagnosis now, before you start to TTC - so you can be proactive early with changing to a low GI diet and getting yourself in the best place you can before you start.

good luck with the other tests on thursday

[Macca79]

Great to hear that things are under way for you Danni. I hope all goes well for you from here on in.

It took DH and I 4 years and assisted reproduction (due to PCOS) but we did get our little man. It really is amazing what they can do to help you. Good luck ttc.

[Footsteps]

huni,
iam so glad you got a answer i have pcos and have been told il need fertility treatment due to damage to my tubes from adhesions.
i your ttc journey is a short one and btw the way your cycles look similar to mine even taking the pill.
my gynae wont treat me as there is to much damage so looks like a fs for me when the time comes..
good luck
take care
rach xxxx

[Nicole Tracy]

Hey Danielle - I had a quick look at your charting history, and it looks like the shorter AF's are possibly intermenstrual bleeds or ovulation bleeds - both very common in PCOS. I'm not sure where you live, but if you would like some help with getting your hormones and cycle into balance through diet and herbal medicines, I'd be really happy to help. I'm at BellyBelly on Thursdays. If you don't live near Canterbury, Vic. you are welcome to send me a quick msg and I'll do my best to hook you up with a Naturopath near you.

PCOS cycles can be confusing to look at, but still very fertile!

All the best xxx