PCOS Club!

[Lisa1]

Can I ask what tests tge doctors do to confirm pcos?

 

[lolageorgia]

depends what symptoms you have, ie I had so many of the symptoms the doc knew almost certain before he did my blood test but if you only have a few symptoms then I'm guessing you would need more test.
I had blood test to confirm testosterone/estrogen levels and that pretty much confirmed, then I had an ultrasound which you could see my ovaries and lots of cysts
xx

 

[MrS. MaBrEy]

i had a transvaginal ultrasound and bloodwork, but i had 6 months of anovulatory/inconclusive charts, weird hair growth and weight issues alone with extremely long cycles and lots of ammenoria during the last 3 years...

 

[Clobo]

Hiya

My sister had it and Id had really long irregular cycles plus bad skin and a bit of weight gain ... i had the same blood tests and then an internal scan where you could see all the little cysts.

Whats your story??

xxx

 

[wantanerd]

I was 17 couldn't lose weight and had very irregular periods. My doctor did bloodwork to confirm I had insulin resistant PCOS. This summer marks 10 years I have had PCOS and I have been on/off glucophage/ metformin the entire time.

 

[sunnysun]

I was 18 and had very irregular and heavy cycles, would skip months and was dignosed with PCOS with an ultrascan.

 

[pinkishgirl]

I've just been told, after transvig scan and normal scan that I have pcos. I've got to wait to see specialist in sept again for more info and bloods results but just wondered what I should expect and what this might now mean. I've not had a period since I came off pill (except my withdrawal bleed) back in october so when I read that people take clomid on certain days of cycle I've no idea how I would know for me. Any advice? What may be done to try and get me pregnant. Anything I should be aware of.
Had semi expected this after bit of reading around but still in shock after having it confirmed so any help / advice / reassurance would be greatly appeciated.

Thanks

 

[Clobo]

Hi there Pink

First of all dont worry, there are loads of things that the doctors can do to help you. Are you in the UK?? If so then GPs cant really do a lot so ask to be referred to a fertility specialist/gynecologist as they are better able to help.

I dont know your particular circumstances but they will possibly ask your busband/bf to do a sperm analysis just to make sure there are no problems there. The first step is usually to give something like Provera which will bring on a period and then give you something like clomid or femara which helps you to ovulate. This is the stage im at and it has really worked for me, after having up to 84 day cycles clomid makes me ovulate cd 18 and give me 32 ish day cycles!!

Quite a lot of ladies with PCOS also do things to help themselves .... a Low GI diet (google it!) can really help along with exercise, even if you arent overweight the diet can regulate sugars/insulin/hormones and help you produce the right hormones to ovulate.

How long have you been trying?? Good luck chick xxx

 

[TurboTurtle80]

Hi Ladies! Its been a while since I've checked in, but now I have a question only PCOS gals may know about. I believe I missed my surge CD18 at night (I had successive opks up to then), cramping/twinges on my left side, increased libido, good EWCM - the works. But now I have started spotting and I'm wondering if its common for ladies with pcos. Anyone have experience with this? I'm really confused that it may just be hormone related and I did ovulate or a combo of things. All advice appreciated!

 

[Clobo]

Hiya

I think lots of ladies have ovulation spotting, expecially with PCOS our follicles can get really big and then when one is released and all the others die off it can cause spotting ... there is always the possibility of implantation spotting?? What cd are you on now?? Try not to worry though, spotting can be caused by all sorts of things (rough , implantation etc).

 

[TurboTurtle80]

Thanks for the info Clobo. Today is CD20 (2dpo?), so I wouldn't think its implantation. I took a round of Provera starting the 29th. I suppose this may be my cycle just figuring itself out. I don't have an appt till 7/29 so I'm trying to learn as much as possible so I have good questions for my fs. I was supposed to get clomid, but my bloods showed hypothryoidism. It would be amazing if just the weight loss, Synthroid, and Provera jump started my cycles. I'd love the chance for normal conception without clomid. How are ya btw??

 

[Clobo]

Hiya

Yes i think after something like that is bound to shock your body a bit, hopefully all those things will work out for you.

Im ok thanks, getting impatient now!!

xxx

 

[MariaF]

Turtle - spotting is very common. Just keep an eye on it and as long as it's just spotting and disappears in a couple of days it should be fine.

I haven't posted on here for ages... Well, my FS confirmed that we can start IUI in September. We could have started earlier but we are away for 2 weeks in august so september it is.

I still have 2 months to try and conceive naturally and secretly Im hoping it will happen before september. But if not, at least we have a clear plan of action

 

[Amandajvv]

I still have 2 months to try and conceive naturally and secretly Im hoping it will happen before september. But if not, at least we have a clear plan of action

Maria that's good - plan of action. I always find it easier to deal with the current waiting if I have back up plans! Good luck for a BFP before September!

 

[court.]

Anyone have PCOS here and normal blood work?
I'm somewhat confused... I thought PCOS threw your hormone levels off :s

 

[MariaF]

Yeah, I have a couple of friends with PCOS (cysts and lots of symptoms like acne and excess hair) but their bloods was normal and they fell pg withing a few months of trying. PCOS is just so unpredictable!

 

[court.]

You are right, so very confusing!
Were they able to get pregnant naturally or with meds? I'm hoping this first cycle on Metformin with be a lucky one for me. Is it better to have PCOS with normal hormone levels or harder to figure out?

 

[SweetJennie]

Well gals I am joining you again. I found out today that I lost my baby and had a MMC. Waiting for my D&C tomorrow and then right back at TTC. Feeling kinda destroyed right now.

 

[Kubb]

Aww, SweetJennie. Really sorry to hear about your loss. I know times like these are completely heart breaking & destroying but somehow you have to think of the positives. At least you know you can fall pregnant which is a good sign. Fingers crossed you'll recover fully soon and be back at TTC.

Big hugs

 

[Clobo]

Hi jennie, aw mate I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, I promise you things will get easier and I think getting back to TTC is s really good way of helping yourself get through things. Dont be scared to have off days and be really upset but youust dust yourself off and keep trying, you are a strong lady and things will turn out right for you

Hope everyone else is ok?? We are just every other day still, hope I ovulate soon!!!

Xxx