Young PCOS'ers! ~ 35 BFPs down!! ~

[LilMrs224]

I am 22 and found out I have PCOS in June of 2011 after a 2nd trimester loss. We are TTC for our first lil miracle.

 

[ghinspire22]

I'm feeling a little frustrated. Nothing seems to be happening. I have a few more months left before I head back to the doctor to see what the next step is going to be.

I've been trying to be hopeful and thinking maybe the Metformin would do something more...

Not feeling positive about this cycle.

I keep wondering if it is ever going to happen.

Everyone else around me seems to be getting their positives or having their babies and my uterus hasn't gotten the memo.

Hope everyone is doing well.

 

[Mrs.B.]

Try not to give up hope I know it feels like it but in the grand scheme of things 9 months isn't a long time. People without any medical problems can take just as long.

If you make it to your doctors in a couple of months time with still no baby in your tummy, I hope they can help you quick

 

[nlk]

thanks guys!! i have my scan next week, to see whether its done anything. fingers crossed!!

welcome, lilmrs! sorry to hear about your loss good luck with ttc xx

ghinspire, keep your head up. it WILL happen, soon. i know how you feel. its an awful thing to go through, but things will get better. as mrs.b. said, 9 months might feel long, but its normal to take up to a year. and just because you dont feel as though its getting better, the fact that youre progressing through treatment is a massive thing! youre doing everything you can. and even if this one doesnt work, it means youre one step closer to finding one that does. i know its frustrating. i know it feels like its never going to happen. just keep looking forward, and make sure you remember how far youve come!!

 

[misskaileigh]

Hey I'm new on here, I have pcos and am ttc #1. How is everyone doing?

 

[gflady]

Hello and welcome to our new ladies!

We're back to TTC after a brief break, but I'm pretty sure we're out this cycle. Who knows when the next cycle will be! Plugging on with the metformin. How's everyone else x

 

[StayHopeful]

Starting round 2 of Clomid today.

 

[hopefulfor1st]

im def bookmarking this thread!
can i ask is there anyone on here with pcos like me whos not ovulating at all? no ov and no period. 5 days til i see fert spec, so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[nlk]

im def bookmarking this thread!
can i ask is there anyone on here with pcos like me whos not ovulating at all? no ov and no period. 5 days til i see fert spec, so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!

*puts hand up* me!!

i dont ovulate AT ALL. i only get AF when its a result of provera...but when i get put on the pill (doctors seemed to prefer to do that than actually find out what was wrong with me 3 separate times!) i bled constantly...weird!

i had my first FS appointment about 2 weeks ago now, and because of my complete lack of ovulation/AF, he just gave me clomid straight away! ive just finished taking it now, and have a scan booked in for tuesday to see whether it made me O! im thinking we both have our appointments on the same day?! thats awsome...i hope yours goes well! make sure you keep us updated on what happens!

 

[nlk]

also, good luck and welcome to the new guys!! its so nice to see new people!

 

[ghinspire22]

im def bookmarking this thread!
can i ask is there anyone on here with pcos like me whos not ovulating at all? no ov and no period. 5 days til i see fert spec, so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!

That was me too. I supposedly ovulated last cycle for the first time but so far this one has been a no go. Metformin has been helping me but if nothing happens by July it's time to see a specialist.

 

[Pookiefairy84]

Hey girls!

I am here because I want to vent a little and be able to talk to people in my similar situation.

I am 27 years old. I have never had a regular cycle, sometimes I can go up to 7 months with no period. I recently went to my obgyn to try to figure out the problem and her answer to me about regulating my period was loose 10 pounds and everything will be solved. She offered no other help. I became very frustrated and broke down crying because I had been trying to loose weight with no success.

I decided to go to my sisters OBGYN for a second opnion, after telling him about my history, irregular cycle ( since I began my period at 13), weight gain, and much more he sent me for bloodwork and hysterosalpingogram. He tells me that he is almost positive I have PCOS. Which was hard to hear. He says once the tests come back he will probably put me on Metformin and Provera.

I am currently waiting to be able to get my tests done because I have to get my perios in order to get them done, I dont know when my period is going to come.... it can take 6 months before I even get any testing done .

I also started going to an Acupunctuist to help me with my cycle to see if that works.

I am frustrated, sad, angry, and so many more emotions rolled into one. I feel like everyone says I am just overreacting and its no big deal but I dont feel that way, I try to hide how I am feeling but find myself crying ALOT. I hope being here and talking through this will help me.

 

[MrsC1003]

Hi everyone,

I'm 24 and got married on 19th August 2011. In November 2011 I was diagnosed with PCOS and we started TTC on the 23rd January 2012. We got a on 8th April 2012 but unfortunately suffered an early loss on 10th April 2012. Prior to TTC we fell pregnant 3 times but suffered losses each time . Looking to connect with others TTC with PCOS as although we haven't been trying long I am finding it difficult to come to terms with the diagnosis etc. I've had one appointment with a gynaecologist who said I needed to get my BMI down from 28 to 24 so am currently on a healthy eating and exercise plan. My GP prescribed me OrliStat to help because I've been trying for quite some time to lose weight without success (one of the main symptoms for me was very sudden weight gain and an inability to shift it despite doing a lot of exercise and eating healthy) but unfortunately there is a supply issue in the UK atm. I have a follow up appointment with my gynae in May and hoping to be prescribed Metformin as I've heard it can be very useful in the treatment of PCOS. I'm starting BBT charting this month for the first time.

Really hoping for a sticky bean soon.

 

[misskaileigh]

I've been on fertilaid for a little over a week now. I also just order a few other different vitamins that are supposed to help. Fingers crossed that I'll at least see my AF. Even that would be nice, as it's been 44 days since the last one. I've had some light spotting twice but that's about it. Anyone else trying the more herbal route?

 

[hopefulfor1st]

im so happy to find people like me! weve been trying for about 4 months.... but i dont know if it even counts as "trying" when your anovulatory!
my fs appointment is in.... 67 hours!.... i have a counter on my phone lol. i will just be devastated if he cant offer me a solution on the day, if he says to lose weight n come back, or wait for further tests etc. i know theres alot of controversy on pro or against clomid but at this stage i feel its my only option. im not an irregular ovulator, im a non ovulator! all the people on this forum getting depressed when they get AF on day 28...im so jealous of them! to even have that chance to tr and routine!!

so can someone explain to me... some of u are on clomid.... some metformin/ clomid. why? what do they do together?

 

[hopefulfor1st]

im def bookmarking this thread!
can i ask is there anyone on here with pcos like me whos not ovulating at all? no ov and no period. 5 days til i see fert spec, so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!

*puts hand up* me!!

i dont ovulate AT ALL. i only get AF when its a result of provera...but when i get put on the pill (doctors seemed to prefer to do that than actually find out what was wrong with me 3 separate times!) i bled constantly...weird!

i had my first FS appointment about 2 weeks ago now, and because of my complete lack of ovulation/AF, he just gave me clomid straight away! ive just finished taking it now, and have a scan booked in for tuesday to see whether it made me O! im thinking we both have our appointments on the same day?! thats awsome...i hope yours goes well! make sure you keep us updated on what happens!

i also see weve been trying for about the same time too!!!!

 

[Montana]

Pookiefairy: I was diagnosed with PCOS almost 2 years ago and it was devastating at the time. You are not alone. And things will get better. There are so many things that you can do to help your PCOS, it's just a matter of finding what works for you. When you say that you are going to get testing done, what kind of testing do you mean? I don't understand why they won't just give you provera to start a period and then do the testing? There are lots of natural herbs you can try to regulate your period. Fertiliaid, fertility blend (which is what I used), vitex, etc. There's even a tea, fertili-tea (spelling might be wrong). You can research those and find what you think would be best. I really hope that you go to a few more obgyn's to get some more opinions. it sounds like you may have problems with your insulin (caused by PCOS) which makes it difficult to lose weight. Some women are insulin resistant and some are not.
I cut out caffeine, took a prenatal vitamin, took fertility blend, used soft cups after intercourse (look that one up), walked daily, made better food choices, and decided to let go and let God. After that, I got my bfp a couple days before I was going to start clomid.
You will get pregnant! PCOS is tricky and everyone requres a different "formula", and it's just a matter of time before you find yours.

MrsC1003: I'm so sorry for your losses. Were all of them early in pregnancy? Did you ever take progesterone during your pregnancy? A ton of women who suffer a miscarriage and it the next time they get pregnant because it reduces the risk of it happening again.

Misskaileigh: I went the natural route. Just make sure you aren't taking too much folic acid. It can lead to a Vitamin b12 deficiency. Good luck!

Hopefulfor1st: I bet you're excited for your appointment! Usually they will start you on just clomid and see how that works. If after a few months you still are not ovulating, they will either up your dose, give you metformin to take with the clomid, or both. Let us know how it goes!

Nlk: excited for you appointment. Keep me updated!!!

 

[gsdowner1]

Hi nlk! I am 23 years old and was diagnosed with PCOS in 08. Dh and I are currently TTC baby #1. We have been trying for 13 months and are really hoping that 2012 is our year! Are you on any meds to help with your PCOS?

I am the same age as you with PCOS and I have to take provera to induce cycles right now...we have been ttc for 2 plus years now and i've tried metformin all the way up to 1000 mg per day and it didnt help me a bit and made me really sick. I have a doc. appt tomorrow to discuss my options and I feel confident about starting clomid with my provera....Good luck!!!!

 

[gsdowner1]

im so happy to find people like me! weve been trying for about 4 months.... but i dont know if it even counts as "trying" when your anovulatory!
my fs appointment is in.... 67 hours!.... i have a counter on my phone lol. i will just be devastated if he cant offer me a solution on the day, if he says to lose weight n come back, or wait for further tests etc. i know theres alot of controversy on pro or against clomid but at this stage i feel its my only option. im not an irregular ovulator, im a non ovulator! all the people on this forum getting depressed when they get AF on day 28...im so jealous of them! to even have that chance to tr and routine!!

so can someone explain to me... some of u are on clomid.... some metformin/ clomid. why? what do they do together?

some people take metformin to reduce insulin levels if you have PCOS... i have PCOS and it did not work for me while taking it.. getting ready to possibly start clomid and provera. good luck!

 

[hopefulfor1st]

fertility spec tomorrow.....eek!!!!