PCOS Club

[Tinkerbell28]

Thanks for this - yes, my husband has just been asked to do a sample.
One thing I am keen to find out is whether just because I got a positive ovulation surge result (with the sticks) whether that actually means that I ovulated an egg or not. My GP confused me about this.
So are you about to take clomid now then?

 

[Kiki2007]

Thanks for this - yes, my husband has just been asked to do a sample.
One thing I am keen to find out is whether just because I got a positive ovulation surge result (with the sticks) whether that actually means that I ovulated an egg or not. My GP confused me about this.
So are you about to take clomid now then?

unfortunately, a positive OPK doesn't guarentee ovulation. your better off charting your temps as well as using the OPK's so you can see from both if ovulation happened. from what i have heard and read, some women with pcos have no success with opk's but their bbt charts show ovulation and sometimes sticks may show surge but chart says otherwise.
and no, unfortunately, neither of my drs are starting me on clomid for atleast a couple months.

 

[Tinkerbell28]

Why wont they start you on clomid for a couple of months?
My temp rose from 36.3 (normal waking body temp) to 36.6 the day after the ovulation stick tested positive, i then got very sore breasts 2 days later, does this sound like I ovulated?

 

[Kiki2007]

Why wont they start you on clomid for a couple of months?
My temp rose from 36.3 (normal waking body temp) to 36.6 the day after the ovulation stick tested positive, i then got very sore breasts 2 days later, does this sound like I ovulated?

sounds possible. are you charting online or just writing temps down?

 

[Tinkerbell28]

Well I have just been writing temperatures down. I dont know how to chart online???
Also, my cycle is 70 days long, so I'm not sure if that means I can still chart like 'normal' people x

 

[Kiki2007]

Well I have just been writing temperatures down. I dont know how to chart online???
Also, my cycle is 70 days long, so I'm not sure if that means I can still chart like 'normal' people x

check out fertilityfriend.com and regardless ur length of cycle you can still chart your temps.... FF will determine your coverlines and pinpoint ovulation when it happens also... its a really awesome site... you can use it for free or pay for it... either way works really good

 

[greydawn]

hi there . my doctor has put me on met 850mg . how long should i stay at this dose . i never get my period without assistance. wonder if this small dose will work.
i was on anti depressants but stopped them as i thought that it would not be good if i am ttc. but i am in a deep depression now . not sure what to do.

 

[emilyjean]

hi there . my doctor has put me on met 850mg . how long should i stay at this dose . i never get my period without assistance. wonder if this small dose will work.
i was on anti depressants but stopped them as i thought that it would not be good if i am ttc. but i am in a deep depression now . not sure what to do.

My doctor said if the benefits of psychotherapy drugs outweigh the risks, that it's best to stay on them. I'm on Lamictal for bipolar, and the doctor said that since it's the safest mood stabilizer for pregnant women, I should be ok, and that depression during pregnancy isn't good for you OR the baby, especially with all the hormone changes. You might want to talk to your doctor about which anti-depressant would work the best for a pregnant women, with the least possible side effects on your baby.

 

[fuzzylu]

Well im on CD5 today and feeling really down. Been taking the metformin for 6 weeks now and have just finished my longest cycle yet which was 50 days. i have no idea when/if i even ovulated. how long do you have to take metformin for it to have an effect? i really hope this next cycle is shorter. all i want is a sorry for the rant, just having an off day.

xXXx

 

[Becci_Boo86]

hi ladies! i have PCOS i was told last thursday i had it from the scan i had. Me and OH are on a break from TTC cos we thought we would chill and enjoy eachother since we have had alot of stress this past year with 2 mc (1 was a MMC at 11weeks) I justed wanted to know weather any of you ladies are taking any vitamins for your pcos? i have started taking evening primrose oil tablets got told they are very good! xx

 

[Dancingkaty1]

hi yes i satrted with the epo this mth too...heard it was good 4 if taking clomid hense why i started taking it....hoping i get my BFP this mth, will make the last 16 mths of ttc all worth it! x

 

[Dancingkaty1]

hi yes i started with the epo this mth too...heard it was good 4 if taking clomid hense why i started taking it....hoping i get my BFP this mth, will make the last 16 mths of ttc all worth it! x

 

[My bump]

Hi everyone xx

I havent posted since the beginning of this thread, but fancied giving an update.

I have been to the docs today as I have now being trying for 7 months with no luck and only 2 light periods in that time. I thought I must be ovulating every 3 months to have periods but the doctor thinks I may be having annovulutary cycles!!!

She has suggested we try some blood tests and an ultrasound scan as I was diagnosed 9 years ago and kind of need an update. I do have one child who is 2/12 and it took me 8 months to concieve her. I was about 3stone lighter then so my chances don't look too good. Im so grateful for her though, I must add, especially when I see how long some people are trying for!

Anyway she said that we will get those results and take it from there......maybe start something to kick start ovulation as that may be what I need.

Does this mean she would want me to try clomid? If I have some help and get pregnant will that mean I have had fertility treatment, even if I only take it for one month and get pregnant after I stop taking it? Is it recorded on your maternity notes as having fertility treatment and are you a high risk pregnancy due to this?

I dont want to go down the route of fertility treatment just yet as I want to concieve naturally but if im not ovulating what choice do I have???

Sorry to waffle, I do that a lot, just wish I at least ovulated lol!!!

Hope everyone else is having some success, lot of luck and love

xxx

 

[My bump]

I know this may seem insensitive but I mean it in an inquisitve way. Does anyone feel like they are a failure as a women because they can't concieve? I do, even though I have one child! I think that is why I don't want to try fertility drugs but I know if I dont try them I won't be able to have anymore children.

Does clomid or any of the other drugs have any effect on the fetus? Do they test it etc whilst you are pregnant?

Also do they give you drugs for 1 month and then see if you ovulate that month and then stop the drugs and let you try and concieve naturally? I am so confused and upset!?!?!?!

Im sorry if I have offended anyone I don't mean to xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[Becci_Boo86]

Well today was the results of the blood tests and the scan. Well i defo have PCOS. i have now asked the GP 2 tests be for diabetes as i think i could have that to.
He also said i should be 9 stone that is the weight i should be for my height. i really do think i would look silly!
What sort of diet you ladies on? cos this is a big thing for me i need to lose weight.
i have got an appointment with a dietitian so i hope i get somewhere with that 1.
xx

 

[beauty]

What is your weight now Becci (or BMI if you dont want to disclose) are you over weight??

I am over weight for my height im only 5ft 2inc but i have been on one strict diet for about 5 months now and started exercising and lost about a stone nearly (13 lbs to be accruate) and that hasnt been easy!!

Since stoppin BC i find it so hard to loose the weight as i seemed to put on about a stone and half since stopping bc last yr however im not giving in just yet, as today i fitted in my work pants and i am soooooooooooo pleased!!

I havent really stuck to a diet, more like eating healthy and cutting out the junk, i think i needed to do a life change rather than some fad diet..

I am just short of 11stone now my target is 10.7lbs so i got just over 7lbs to go, hoping to be around 10.10lbs by xmas!!

I have got a pcos diet book which to be honest didnt find that good, to me i think its more common sense like eating your fruit and veg cutting out fizzy drinks, crisps, chocolate etc i think all that simple things make a difference..

My gyno said i am at a healthy weight that was when i was at 12.4lbs but i was prob about 2 stone over weight then so i am happy that i am loosing weight slowly..

I know i am not heavy but i swear that has why i have had odd cycles due to the extra stone and half i put on as when i stopped bc a while bak on a break my cycles were fine and when i stopped this time round my cycles for first few months were fine but then the weight creep on and thats when i noticed long cycles!!

I see it as if i shift the weight, gyno cant moan at me blaming weight for being an issue, and if i get to the weight i was when i first stopped bc and my periods are still irregular then i cant blame it on being over weight it will just be the pcos!!
xxxx

 

[ACLIO]

Hi Ladies, I got my bloods back today PCOS has defo been confirmed. The blood test showed I've not ovulated. I've got an appointment with the specialist on the 16th December. The doctor has given me a print out of the results but I don't understand them.

 

[Becci_Boo86]

Well i'm 5ft 6 and i weigh 196 pounds (14 stone) i found i put the weight on aswell after coming off the pill to. i want to cut out the fat and fizzy drinks to. but i want something to help me with it! like what people eat etc.. and success stories like yours xx

 

[beauty]

My isnt really a success huni and i tried all diets etc and while on bc these diets worked so well but once stopping bc only diet that has worked is really cutting down on portion size as when OH cooks he gives me a massive plate full so i have stopped him doing that, not snacking on naughty treats, and bascially eating more fruit..

It might be worth reading that pcos diet book, i got mine off ebay for about £2, like i said it only read the simple things i knew but it did give you some ideas on eating plans and meals, only problem i am a veggie and its harder for me due to the meals were alot of meats and stuff!!

Good luck huni
xx

 

[greydawn]

hi there. i just started metformin 850mg at night a mth ago and glad to report that i got my period today. i did not believe it would work as i have never had period without taking meds first. now i must just c if i ovulate. what is the best method to do this . is temperature checking the best. i have no idea how long my cycle will be as have never had 2 in a row . so how wil i know what day i should expect to ovulate. all the best to all . happy today. where do i find the abbreviations. thanks