PCOS and infertility - should we TTC now?

[emji13]

Hi All,

I am going through a bit of a rough patch and came across this forum and thought I might post to see if anyone out there has gone through something similar. I have been married for 5 years this year and never really been sure whether children was something I wanted, DH is the same. I am 25 now and DH 27, we discussed that we would discuss children seriously at 30, however both really not sure.

I recently went to the Dr due to issues with my cycle and there is a possibility I have PCOS. I have had bloods, and there is hormonal imbalance. Only went for my ultra sound today so won't get the results until Wednesday to confirm. I have been reading up alot and am getting quite concerned as to what this means for potential TTC? Can anyone confirm for me whether if I have PCOS whether age makes a difference with efforts to TTC? I am trying to establish really whether if I get confirmed diagnosis I should really start thinking about whether I want a baby or not? I don't want to leave it and be told 5 years from that because I've waited too long its no longer possible. On the same hand I don't want to rush into something just because I feel like this might be my only chance. I feel like I'm facing an ultimatum, that if I don't take action now I might not have another opportunity.

I'm just very confused and feel at a loss, just looking for any thoughts or feedback anyone out there may have been through this with their initial PCOS diagnosis?

Hope there is someone out there like me???

[*LittleMissSummer*]

I joined BB after my diagnosis of PCOS. I was a mess, looking back at my first posts i was very depressed about it.

The issue with PCOS is not ovulating, so with very irregular cycles its hard to pinpoint ovulation. I have an insulin resistance attached to mine so i was put on diabex XR (also known as metformin) to reduce the levels. It is also used as a fertility drug so my doctor warned me to be careful as it would make me VERY fertile. I was only on it for 12 weeks but only months later i fell pregnant!

I have since gone on to concieve naturally twice (one angel baby).

Don't fret until you have your diagnoses and see what management plan your doctor puts you on, if you feel more comfortable seeking advice from a fertility specialist you can. But i was managed through my GP.

Hope that helps. Others will be able to tell you more or similar to what i have said.

[emji13]

Thanks Littlemisssummer. I know I might be getting a little over anxious about something I don't even know for sure yet. Right now I just feel like Im not in control and am a little scared to be honest. Thanks again for your post, its nice to know I'm not the alone one

[Keta]

emji13 you are certainly not the only one.
I was diagnosed with PCOS after having my period just disappear. I was on the pill and would have been happy to wait another five years (I'm 26 at the moment) before kids but when my period went MIA decided to come off the pill and see what happened. The answer was nothing. Unfortunately I was met with some unhelpful gp's and after 12 months of ttc I realised how much I really wanted to get pregnant. We went to a fs and after five cycles of ovulation induction using injections (and metformin on this last cycle) I got pregnant. My fs feels falling pregnant naturally for us would be a one in a million chance.

I was always reassured that age was on my side and my guess would be that since egg quality naturally decreases with age having PCOS just adds another challenge. With that said a baby is a huge commitment. Once you get the results take the time to think about what you want. You may be prepared to wait and see and if it doesn't happen it doesn't happen. You may realise you actually really want a baby. Only you and your dh will know. Some women fall pg with pcos, some don't. Its a crazy ride to take but this forum has definitely helped me with the process.