PCOS Club!

[xmyturnplzx]

Hi Ladies,

I'm new here and i have posted this before sorry but just wanted more advice...

Been ttc 2 yrs with no luck I have had an ectopic on 2003 which resulted in my right tube and also a mc in 2005. In the last couple of years i have had irregular cycles ranging from 28 to 76 days !! I had an internal scan after having abdominal pain which shown i have cysts on my left ovary but 21 day bloods taken on day 23 of a 39 day cycle suggested i was ovulating. I am currently suffering with hair loss,occasional midcycle bleeding and have always struggled with my weight. I am have my first app with specialist at Jessops Sheffield and wondered what will happen and what if any treatment will i be offered? Forgot to mention my oh has had SA and its perfect! Thanks in advance fro any advice.. Katie xx

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[SA JennyPenny]

Hi ladies!

Iv got PCOS and have been TTC for 5 years. I have had two losses within the last two years. (@ 10 weeks and 6 weeks ) Would love to ask a question if I may?

Am on prenat vits and clomid runs..usually use provera to kick start AF. Now iv read that PCOS can create low progesterone,leading to pregnancy losses. Now both times I was PG the gyni said oh no ur body will do what it needs to. NOW my question is how many ladies have taken progesterone and it has helped with holding onto a baby and they have gone full term? As much as I'm so excited to test next week I'm petrified as I'm already thinking I'm gonna go straight to labs and have hcg and progesterone levels and then if they r low...force my gyni to put me on prog'. What do u girls think?

 

[mommy2be1003]

Just wanna show you girlies the motivational bracelet i made today! its a teal beaded bracelet with a charm that says believe and a charm of a ribbon that says hope took me awhile to put it together but its a constant reminder not to give up!

 

[SA JennyPenny]

Just wanna show you girlies the motivational bracelet i made today! its a teal beaded bracelet with a charm that says believe and a charm of a ribbon that says hope took me awhile to put it together but its a constant reminder not to give up!

That's stunning hun! U r very talented!

 

[sunnysun]

Hi all,

Katie- did you have you fs appointment? PCOS is a bit complex and depends how bad or mild you have it it's differnet with everyone. Are you O regulary now?

SA PJ- I'm in the same boat! 2 mc and been told the same thing by the docts, arghhhh. I do believe progesterones can be quite low for us PCOS, I'm having a progesterone test it next time, have you tried to ask you doc?

I've just started taking agnus castus which they says it helps balancing hormones, will see if it works!

 

[dodgercpkl]

Hi ladies! I've made a couple of other posts on this site, but haven't introduced myself on here yet. I was diagnosed with PCOS a few months ago after a long frustrating year+ of no period. My husband and I have been TTC for a year and a 1/2 with no luck because no period means no ovulating and that means no baby chance.

I've been working with my OB and an Endo to get my weight down, manage my insulin resistance, and get my hormones back in balance. I've lost 33 pounds so far, have considerably changed up my diet, and finally had a tiny breakthrough with a bit of spotting a couple of weeks ago. Still no natural period, but the spotting is a great sign and I'm very encouraged by it!

I'm currently on Metformin, Prometrium (as needed to kickstart my period), and a bunch of supplements (D3, B12, prenatal, fish oil). My husband is set up to have an SA done in the next week, and I'll be doing a pelvic U/S during the next week as well. If in 4 months my period hasn't started on it's own, or I haven't ovulated at all, then we'll be taking it to the next level with Clomid.

 

[tiika17]

Hi All

I have posted this before but i cant seem to find the thread anymore so not sure whats happened there

Calling out to all women who have pcos and have conceived or are currently trying.


Just looking to vent/rant & communicate with people in a similiar situation.

I have been self diagnosing for about a year & got the news i was not looking forward to about 2 months ago, My ovaries are not polycystic but my hormones are and i am also insulin resistant, Overweight & barely get a period every month. My unterine lining is less then 6mm every month.

I have now seen a gyno who specialises in pcos and am in the process of getting tested for diabeties, STDS, etc before she will even talk about putting me on meds.

Anyone got any insight into what meds would be good? what to try and stay away from?

Me and my partner have wanted a little bundle of joy for so long and it just doesnt seem to be happening, its so hard watching all my friends around me getting pregnant just by accident and then me who cant get pregnant no matter how much i try. Its so disappointing and starting to take its toll.

Sorry about the long rant and life story, just really needed to vent

 

[johnson4]

Hi All

I have posted this before but i cant seem to find the thread anymore so not sure whats happened there

Calling out to all women who have pcos and have conceived or are currently trying.


Just looking to vent/rant & communicate with people in a similiar situation.

I have been self diagnosing for about a year & got the news i was not looking forward to about 2 months ago, My ovaries are not polycystic but my hormones are and i am also insulin resistant, Overweight & barely get a period every month. My unterine lining is less then 6mm every month.

I have now seen a gyno who specialises in pcos and am in the process of getting tested for diabeties, STDS, etc before she will even talk about putting me on meds.

Anyone got any insight into what meds would be good? what to try and stay away from?

Me and my partner have wanted a little bundle of joy for so long and it just doesnt seem to be happening, its so hard watching all my friends around me getting pregnant just by accident and then me who cant get pregnant no matter how much i try. Its so disappointing and starting to take its toll.

Sorry about the long rant and life story, just really needed to vent

What I've noticed from this thread and my personal experience they start you off on Metformin (ask for low dose than work your way up, side effects can suck) after few months of Metformin they can add Clomid or Femura, or start with Clomid if it doesn't work then Femura, I had 2 cycles of Clomid (don't know if 2nd cycle work yet) but if it doesn't work I will go on Femura + a HCG shot......good luck

 

[johnson4]

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy and safe Halloween

 

[mommy2be1003]

Just wanted to pass this on to you girls.. My mother in law gave me all the ingrediants for chia muffins but I ended up using it in smoothies.. The kinda I have is organic chia powder. It's great for insulin resistance.

Chia seeds are South American natural fertility enhancers. These tiny seeds are packed with omega 3 fatty acids, protein and fiber. This seed is another tool for stabilizing blood sugar to use against PCOS. Chia seeds are also very high in zinc, a mineral critical for men’s fertility.*Chia seeds are high in protein and fiber, making them very filling. Chia seeds are traditionally rehydrated in liquid and served as a drink called agua fresca. Blended into a smoothie, their mild flavor vanishes. They can be soaked in sweetened milk to make a pudding similar to tapioca pudding. Chia seeds are tasteless cooked with hot cereal. If they are rehydrated before cooking, they can be blended into moist foods without being noticed.

 

[wantanerd]

Femara and the HCG shot worked for me. It took till the fourth cycle and I was closely monitored to pinpoint the best day to give me the trigger shot. I liked Femara much better than I liked clomid. It was easier to take and there were no side effects for me. The HCG shot got more painful each month but it was just a slight discomfort and I needed a nap after I got the shot.

 

[johnson4]

Femara and the HCG shot worked for me. It took till the fourth cycle and I was closely monitored to pinpoint the best day to give me the trigger shot. I liked Femara much better than I liked clomid. It was easier to take and there were no side effects for me. The HCG shot got more painful each month but it was just a slight discomfort and I needed a nap after I got the shot.

I'm hoping this round of Clomid worked, but I'm starting to doubt it did, but I will try 1 round of Femura and HCG shot and if doesn't work I decided I will stop trying with meds, we are lucky enough to have 3 healthy boys and my oldest turns 14 tomorrow so that's making me feel a little old right now lol...but just maybe we will get luck enough to conceive w/o any help if these attempts fail.

 

[R9ch]

Hiya guys


I have PCOS and my partner and I have been ttc for 2 years. At the moment my gyne is testing me to see if anything else is wrong. I normally have a 40-45 day cycle. I bleed for 10-14 days. This has always been normal for me due to PCOS! Well, I started taking metformin in August. My gyne took some swabs yesterday cycle day 26. All went OK. I'm now cycle day 27 and I have come on my period. Heavy! I'm clotting and in pain too.

I don't know of its just me getting my first ever normal period due to the metformin or due to the swabs being taken?

Is this normal?


I would be gratful for any replys. Many thanks xxxx

 

[april201fun]

Hey girls i hope you all can see this !
Im 14 years old and i suffer with ovarian cysts
it never stopped me from having my period until i missed last months.
im really scared and i dont know what to do ! i never had sex so i cant be
pregnant !
please help! :/

 

[court.]

I haven't written on here in a very long time but wanted to get back into the group, as you are a wonderful bunch of ladies !

Just wanted to say that I have been on Metformin since July and although I have not gotten pregnant yet I actually have 28 day cycles !!!!!!!! WOOOHOOOOO I go to see the doctor Dec 5 and hope he will give me clomid !

 

[wantanerd]

Hey girls i hope you all can see this !
Im 14 years old and i suffer with ovarian cysts
it never stopped me from having my period until i missed last months.
im really scared and i dont know what to do ! i never had sex so i cant be
pregnant !
please help! :/

PCOS can cause you to skip periods. Your cysts can flare up and cause you not to have one. When I was 15, I started my period, got them regularly for about 6 months and then went 10 months without one. That's when I was diagnosed with PCOS.

 

[megeddy]

Hi i was diagnosed with PCOS (im 24) in april and have been actively TTC for 18 months would love to hear from some ppl going through the same thing, i have a beautiful 2yr old boy and i know i should count my blessings for that but im finding my self struggling with the whole thing....a buddy would be nice! (also i have never used a forum before i hope im doing this right)

 

[dodgercpkl]

Hi i was diagnosed with PCOS (im 24) in april and have been actively TTC for 18 months would love to hear from some ppl going through the same thing, i have a beautiful 2yr old boy and i know i should count my blessings for that but im finding my self struggling with the whole thing....a buddy would be nice! (also i have never used a forum before i hope im doing this right)

You definitely have come to the right place! I'm 36 and was diagnosed with PCOS in August. My husband and I have been ttc for our first for 17 months now. I think it's hard not to get sucked into the 'why me?'s and the 'what if?'s game. I struggle with that a lot. I'm trying to keep my focus on working on things that I know I can make a difference in - like losing weight, and getting my body happy in general. I'm always here to listen and commiserate with you!

 

[whigfield]

I was diagnosed with PCOS on Friday but I have always suspected - it's only when I paid to have a private ultrasound that we found out! We have been TTC for 14 months so far and have no children.

Currently sitting at CD 106 and praying for AF to come so I can restart! Any tips for bringing on AF anyone???

 

[wantanerd]

ask your dr for provera or prometrium they help start your cycle. Also Metformin helped regulate my periods