Repost:Women with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome)?

Question

What were your symptoms ir what are your symptoms and when did they start? I'm a little concern because my period has been regular up until May...I need some information. When did you go to the doctor and how do you cope? How does it make you feel to know that you may not be able to get pregnant naturally? I'm so stressed out right now and scared. Thanks in Advance!!!

I know the best thing to do is to go to the doctor but I just wanted to hear from women who is going through the same thing. I'm just worried because I really want children. Now and naturally. I don't know if it pcos yet..But I'm guessing it is.I'm so sad right now and so sleepy but I can't sleep.

Answer 1

PCOS is basically a hormone inbalance. I just recently found out that I had this. My gyn told me 3 1/2 years ago that non-normal periods are common and acceptable. Recently, I began having severe pain in my ovarian area. I had a pelvic ultrasound and found out that I have a super large amount of cysts all over my ovaries. My symptoms were hard to lose weight around my waist, no period for 3-4 months at a time, acne. I was fortunate enough to have a daughter already who is almost 4. My DH and I are working on a second one.

I was told taking pre-natal vitamins, and no processed foods will help. Also, trying to lose even 10% of my weight could trigger my ovulation. I am only 175 pounds, which I didn't think was that bad, but I was 120 before my daughter. Since I am looking for a lifestyle change, I have gradually implemented drinking more water and taking my vitamins everyday.

While having PCOS can make it more difficult to get pregnant, this is nothing to truly stress over. Compared to some other syndromes and diseases out there, I will gladly take this one.

The best advice I can give you is to watch your sugar. PCOS patients have an increased chance of developing Type #2 Diabetes. Also, begin a healthy lifestyle now! Go see your Doctor as well, you could be freaking out over nothing!

Answer 2

my little sisters name is erica j! :)

anyways i thought i had it. pretty sure. im overweight, didnt have periods often, extra hair growth... i think thats it.

I took ovulex and lost weight i think just a few pounds, started eating healthier and got pregnant on my own :)

Good luck. I heard losing weight lessons symptoms.  

Answer 3

I'm a guy by my ex, my lying, cheating, w***e who slept around and claimed to have gotten herself pregnant had PCOS.

PCOS causes hormonak imbalance. One of the most obvious signs should be hirutism, pimples, and irregular cycles.

You should get yourself a doctor for an ultrasound of your ovaries (w/c my ex dragged me to go to). Also you will find the testosterone may be excessive libido.

Preganncy may still be possible naturally, but at significantly lower rates. Fetrility pills such as CLOMID may be used, but make sure you check with you OB-GYNE.

Answer 4

PCOS is difficult to decipher (without a work-up) simply because for everyone it's different, that's why it's a syndrome. The symptoms can differ from person to person. Symptoms associated include hirutism, alopecia, obesity (though some women are of normal weight), acne, dandruff, lack of or irregular cycles. It's really all over the spectrum, the only way to really get a grasp on whether you have it or not is to have blood work and an ultrasound. I was diagnosed in 2003 and have since conceived two pregnancies (via fertility treatment) and a third naturally. The stress is something that will come into play in terms of wanting to have children, as to conceiving naturally it didn't really bother me. I wanted to experience pregnancy and didn't really care how I conceived (I saw a reproductive endocrinologist and used gonadatropin therapy). I was just as happy with medically conceived pregnancies as I have been with my current (which was natural). I love my children regardless. If you do have it, just educate yourself on the long term effects of PCOS (diabetes, uterine cancer, etc) and try to find yourself a good PCP to monitor your health beyond your reproductive issues. You might just simply experiencing missed cycles due to physical conditions (not related to PCOS) or stress, no reason to get too worked up until you know for sure. Check out soulcysters.com for a good forum/information on PCOS. good luck.

Answer 5

A friend of mine has PCOS and because of it, cannot ovulate on her own. Her doctor ended up putting her on progesterone to help her menstruate, and once that started, put her on Clomid to help her ovulate. She was pregnant within the first cycle. She now has a healthy 6 year old girl.

So, don't give up! But you do NEED to get to the doctor and have them do an ultrasound of your ovaries. This will determine whether or not you really have PCOS. If it turns out you do, talk to them about progesterone and Clomid.

Don't give up.... it will happen for you... I just KNOW it!

Answer 6

pcos is something that you were born with but my symptoms started when i first got my period but they were subtle they worsened significanty when i about 20.  The symptoms that i have are skin tags, excessive facial hair, thinning hair on my head, weight gain, insulin/blood sugar issues and i do not get a regular period.  

while i had stopped getting a period altogether i did miraculously become pregnant on my own after the doctor told me it was not possible.  The main cuase of the symptoms are caused by having way to much testosterone in your system.     having pcos is very hard but with help from your doctor there are meds and treatments that can help, i am currently working with a nutritionist and an herbalist and that seems to be helping, the modern meds made my stomach very upset.  there is a great website to support women with PCOS its www.soulcysters.com.  ask your doctor to run tests if you really think you have it.  there may be another reason your period is irregular.  best of luck.  

Answer 7

I was diagnosed with PCOS in '05. But as long as I can remember I've always had problems with my cycle being irregular and very heavy and painful. The problems that caused me to go to the doctor was that I had multiple cysts grow and rupture on my ovaries. My ob/gyn told me they were so bad and my fibroids were so bad that I would never have children. I was only 24 and I just couldn't imagine hearing that. So I sought the help of a reproductive specialist. He discovered I had PCOS and begin treating me with Metformin. I was so relieved to know that I wasn't imagining all these symptoms and that they could be controlled. I conceived unexpectedly and naturally the following year, but my son was born premature and he died. It was not due to PCOS. I did however conceive again naturally this year and everything is going Great. Don't give up in your pursuit to find answers and don't assume that this is what you have. Stay positive...

Answer 8

Hey I have PCOS I have known for over 5 years now. Amonorhea (no period) for 18 months rapid weight gain with difficulty loosing even a pound, jaw line Acne (sometimes allot sometimes barely any) Excessive hair growth etc... I am the poster child for PCOS :-)

With all that said I conceived my son 3 1/2 years ago but had to go on Metformin which is a insulin drug with Provera to help me get a period then a triple dose of Clomid. I know natural is always better but my son is in wonderful health and we have been trying to conceive #2 for 2 1/2 years now with no luck. I have recently just gotten back on Metformin, Provera and clomid so hopefully it works out soon :-) As my Specialist told me out of all the infertility problems you can have this is one of the best to have because you have a high chance to get pregnant with some form or treatment.

Good luck to you and try not to stress to much cause it will only make it worst and believe me I know it's always easier said then done :-)