PCOS - what is your story?

Hi, glad to know there is many out there who are the same. I was diagnosed with PCOS last year, even though I think i've had this for many years. I even asked my GP to test me for it a few years ago, - he told me I was just overweight and needed to lose weight" (for some reason i've never been back to him):rolleyes: I've got two sons, now 15 and 10, the eldest was conceived on the pill, the other after 3 cycles with clomid. We have been TTC ever since 10yo was born with no luck, my cycle has always been regular, i've been on clomid a few times and started on metformin in jan 07. I finally conceived in Oct 07, with no clomid, i hadn't taken any for about 2 months, but mc at 8w, wonder how long it will take to conceive again?

Hi Belinda,

I too suffer with the symptoms of PCOS. I went off the pill in May 2006 and had did not get AF for almost a year. Went to one Dr who told me "let?s just wait and see if AF does arrive":angry: I then was recommended by a friend to another GP who was convinced I had PCOS. Then referred to F/S who is fantastic!! Had the U/S and confirmed that I have a large amount of cysts around my ovaries, plus the symptoms including no AF. Went on my honeymoon in September and had my AF for two and 1/2 weeks!!!

Did my first round of Clomid with being on Provera first to get AF. Had all the side effects of Clomid: hot flushes, insomnia, and abdominal pain without the big O. Only a 3% rise, so I am to go up to 100mg next cycle after taking Provera to get AF. Having a hy-co-si scan this week to check for any surprises, and my DH still needs to get himself tested as he responds with yeah yeah Darl!!!

So this is a long road with hopefully a small little surprise is coming to us soon!!:pray:

Hiya
Just thought I should add that I too have PCOS and my story is basically I came off the pill November 2005 and had 2 periods between then and falling pregnant in August 2006. I unfortunately lost my baby at 24wks (NOT related to PCOS) but fell pregnant again within 3mths (1st period) and I am due to have my baby in January 2008.

What I am trying to say is that even though your periods may be very irregular that does not necessarily mean you have to wait years nor take clomid/metformin etc - I fell pregnant both times without any assistance.

Wishing all you ladies out there loads of 'sticky vibes' and 'baby dust' - don't get despondent when it does not happen IT WILL!!
T.