I've been trying to conceive for what seems like a life time. I am 22 years old, my partner is 31, his sperm has come back normal. (60 million) I have a 31-32 day cycle. My periods are quite heavy, but no more than 12-16 pads for the entire period. The majority of my bleeds are for 4 days, then no bleeding for 1-2 days, then bleed for one or two more days. I am ovulating, well the OPK tells me I am having the LH rise. (does that mean the hormones are going up but not necessarily an egg is being released?)
I have been for a transvaginal ultra sound. Basically I have been diagnosed with PCOS. Feeling good (ish) about having a diagnosis, but up and down about it as well. I am desperate for a child after loosing a baby boy last year. I am starting to feel like he was my wonder baby, and maybe it wont happen again!
Can anyone tell me the next cause of action after diagnosing? Whats the prognosis? Am I going to be able to get pregnant naturally? Is IVF an option for PCOS? Drs are rubbish and tell you very little, and leave me wondering everytime I see them, its almost like they want to get you out the door asap.
I also have PCOS. My weight wasn't an issue however I would go for months on end & not get a period. After being diagnosed I tried Metformin & Clomid but neither worked for me, saw a different fertility specialist & we decided to try IUI. All was going well with that until too many follicles enlarged so we went straight onto IVF. Second time around & we were blessed with a daughter. We are hoping that by some miracle we will fall pregnant again naturally but we have given ourselves a shorter time-line & if it doesn't happen we won't hesitate in doing IVF again.
PCOS doesn't make it impossible to fall pregnant you might just need a little help. Good luck
Hi Beth,
I to am new to here and have also been diagnosed with PCOS in Feb 09, I was also becoming frustrated with the doctors as for awhile I knew something was wrong with my body and they sent me away and told me to keep trying for another 6 months. I demanded a referal in the end to an Endocrinologist I had chosen. The Doctor ended up doing as I asked and I ended up see Endocrinologist Dr Doug Lording at the Cabrini Hopspital in Melbourne.
He was fantastic and wanted to help me without making me jump through hoops first (I hear some doctors ask you to do the diet and exercise for awhile first).
I saw Dr Lording in March and he put me on Provera to induce my period as I hadnt had one since early Dec 08 and also gave me the drug Clomid to induce ovulation. I have since finished my first cycle on Clomid and am expecting to ovulate any day now.
It is hard to try to come to terms with it all however once you read alot about PCOS and see that with both knowledge, diet and medication it is still a good posibilty to fall pregnant. The lifestyle change that helps the effects of PCOS is to follow a Low GI Diet and do some exercise. I have lost weight doing this and feel so much better.
I will keep you posted if this first cycle on Clomid is successful or not.
However remember its your body and tell the Doctor what you want them to do, I did !
I too have PCOS, I have seen several GPs only to be told.... keep trying. I went to a family planning clinic, saw a lovely GP who understood what I was saying (I get 3-4 periods a yr if I am lucky) and my point was how do I fall preg when I get 3-4 chances a year, providing I am actually ovulating. I have been taking metformin on and off for 3yrs. I was referred to a fertility specialist, he told me he mainly treats PCOS people and said he sees no problem in me becoming pregnant (and soon). I had about 5litres lol of blood taken today, go back for results and ultrasounds next Monday, and he said providing all is ok with results (I had same tests done when I was diagnosed, few yrs back) that I can start on clomid. No mucking around it seems. I would suggest trying family planning or womens health GP's because they seem to have more time and understanding than your average family GP. Well that is in my case. Good luck.
I have PCOS and as you can see from my ticker, I've just found out that I'm pregnant. We tried for three years and then out of the blue I got pregnant in Oct last year. That one ended in early miscarriage but this one is going strong so far.
A few things that I did that helped:
1. Vitex - a herbal treatment that helps regulate your cycles, although it seems you are reasonably regular with your periods. I would go for months and months without a period.
2. Low GI diet - this helps regulate the insulin in your body which then affects the hormones (I know, not a very technical explanation!)
3. Regular exercise - You don't mention your weight, but common to PCOS is being overweight. I worked out like a trojan and never lost a thing, but it still made me feel good and healthy.
4. Metformin / Clomid - I never tried these, but I know they have worked for other women.
5. IVF
I know it can seem overwhelming when you are first diagnosed. I have always found the internet (especially belly belly!) a better source of information than any doctor I've seen which is sad. However don't despair - you will get there.
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