Just diagnosed w/PCOS -if you can offer up some advice

terraskye

I know there are numerous threads for those with PCOS but I have a maybe different kind of question.

I was just diagnosed this morning after getting my blood work back and have a pelvic ultrasound for the end of June.

However I come to you all for some advice...basically if you could offer up one piece of advice that you feel is the most important to know or remember I would really appreciate. Maybe something you didn't know the beginning that you know now or just whatever.

My hopes are to eventually have one more baby though I'm in my mid-40's so my door wont last forever, so even some advice about that, diet and nutrition. I'm kinda lost though I've known for awhile it was most likely PCOS

Anyways, thank you in advance:)

terraskye

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anyone?:)

Cgavigan

I don't really have any advice per se but I can feel for you. I've been dealing with PCOS for about 12 years or so and it took years of fertility meds and a little weight loss to get things going for me. I was on clomid alone for about 2 or 3 years, then the first time I had an IUI with clomid I got pregnant. I was lucky to have that work for me for both of my kids. I guess just make sure you have a doctor that is well versed in PCOS and the side effects/symptoms. Not everyone has the exact same symptoms or signs of it that others do, for example, I never got the cysts, I just didn't ovulate at all. Thankfully the fertility specialist that I saw was an expert on PCOS. Good luck!

Cheryl

brneydgrlie

WATCH YOUR CARB/SUGAR intake! Having PCOS means that hormonally you are basically the same as being pre-diabetic. You are insulin resistant, so eating as if you were a diabetic will make keeping your hormones in check a whole lot easier.

Also, exercise is essential! It will make you feel better, and make your body less insulin resistant.

Women with uncontrolled PCOS have a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, as well as a higher chance of miscarriage (75%) if they do get pregnant. So it is important to monitor your health carefully before conception, as well as throughout pregnancy.

Lastly, make sure your doctor regularly checks your vitamin D levels. Approximately 80% of women with PCOS are D deficient.

I have been dealing with PCOS myself for about 5 years now. Luckily, by exercising and watching my diet, I have not needed to go on any medications. I feel great, and the weight is slowly coming off. Unfortunately, however, the way I found out I had it in the first place was when I needed to have surgery to remove one of my ovaries.

angelina2585

The best thing I ever did was to take an Ayurvedic supplement - M2-Tone. I started to take it this time last year and took it for about 8 months. It helped to regulate my cycle. I'm not looking to increase my family but I was getting frustrated with not knowing when my TOM would be!

I don't know if it's ok to mention the website I bought it from? anytimeherbal.com They are really good at replying to any questions that you have.

BriskisGrl

since your still trying to conceive all I can tell you is to be patient and do NOT give up hope..

It took me almost 5 years to conceive my son. I was just about to the point of stopping medically as far as trying b/c i wasn't going to go as far as IVF. Take each month as it comes and continue to work with your OB.. It's not impossible. It can STILL happen. It's apparently a genetic thing in my family since my sister has it as well before she conceived any of her children..

Remember to take your medication as your prescribed it.. It will help balance out your weight and can at some point help with weight loss, but it will always be a battle. I've been on metformin now 8 years.

terraskye

Thank you everyone!!! :flowerforyou:

I've been trying to do low carb for the last 10 days...I have my good and bad days on it but I"m trying my hardest. I picked up a few books on my Kindle to read on PCOS and Insulin resistant diets and hopefully i can glean some good information there.


I also ask the doctor about checking my Vitamin D levels...I hadn't even thought of other areas this could affect other than the obvious ones.


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