I was able to get pregnant after losing approx 20 lbs last year. I was walking during my lunch hour, making sure I ate pretty healthy (lots of salads and more natural foods- no microwave meals and very limited processed foods) and started doing a spin class a couple of times a week. For the first time in my life I lost the fat in my belly, I had worked out before and even though I may have lost more weight this time you could really tell in my belly. Anyhow, I started tracking my periods on my phone using a free app (MyDays X) which IF you have "regular" cycles gives you your best days. I think those ovulation kits are a great idea too.
Unfortunately I lost my son after 16 weeks but am on the road to try again. Best of luck to you!
PS. I had been prescribed Metphormin and am currently on it. Last year I had to stop taking it in December due to some blood pressure issues not connected with the workouts or PCOS so I doubt that really had any effect on my ability to conceive in January. I do hear it does help get you more regular though, but don't blame you for wanted to try all natural! Rooting for you and hope you keep us posted Feel free to friend me. :flowerforyou:

I did one round of clomid hitch helped me ovulate but not get pregnant. Decided to lose weight and see if that helped lost 15 lbs and sure enough cycles came back also bc I was eating healthier I got off my diabetic meds I did have to stay on low dose metformin bc of the side effects of pcos but after losing 30 lbs I got my little surprise I'm now 17 weeks pregnant and although I was metformin i consider it natural bc i was on metformin for a long time at higher doses and nothing happened until i lost weight Good luck on your journey

I've been diagnosed with PCOS recently , and my husband and I would really like to try for a baby, but honestly the odds are stacked against me I feel, especially since I want to do this naturally and not take metamorphin. I have adapted a new Vegan Diet with a cardio and strength routine...I am losing weight, but i still have 70 lbs to lose....

My question is...has anyone conceived that has PCOS that hasn't used any drugs to get pregnant? and if so...what steps did you take ?

I understand how you're feeling like the odds are stacked against you. I still remember the day I was diagnosed with PCOS and I was absolutely devastated. But my husband and I sat down, researched it together and decided how we would proceed with trying to get pregnant (I truly only wanted to conceive naturally - I always try to avoid medications whenever possible). We decided on a plan for TTC and six weeks later we conceived our son who is 3. The only thing we did was the Ovulation Test Kit - I believe it was First Response brand (the month supply) and I logged EVERYTHING.

*I am a diabetic and am on oral medication during pregnancy, but when I'm not pregnant I am able to manage it with diet and exercise (no meds).

Last year I got pregnant a second time with twins (we weren't really trying so we were doubly shocked), but that resulted in a miscarriage.

We are currently 32 weeks pregnant and everything is going fine - we are being monitored extremely closely. This one was achieved without medical intervention as well. I honestly feel that my miscarry of the twins had something to do with my overall health (regardless of what anyone has tried to tell me) and signed up for 6 months of fitness boot camp - we conceived my 5th months into boot camp. I just have to say that this baby was conceived the day that I was due to have the twins (I LOG EVERYTHING)

**Some interesting information: My pregnancy with my 3 year old, I was on a low carb diet & I had lost 12 pounds by the time I reached 24 weeks in the pregnancy and my total weight gain was 12 pounds - he weighed 9lbs 10oz. With this pregnancy, I am on the Low Glycemic Index Diet (much better than the low carb diet) & was down 14 pounds by 20 weeks and am just now weighing in at where I began this pregnancy. I'm not sure if it's from the PCOS, but I suspect that it is.

***IMPORTANT: Try not to get too stressed out about or focused on TTC. I know several women without PCOS that were so stressed/focused on TTC that they weren't successful until they decided to take a break from trying. Stress messes with our hormones and those of us with PCOS already have enough of that going on. Also, PCOS doesn't affect everyone the same way.

You are doing great with your journey! I wish you all the luck with TTC!

I was trying not trying but not preventing for 7 years before I decided to go to the doctor. After i was diagnosed, the docotr wouldn't even give me medicine until I lost weight. So I was in the midst of my weight loss journey adn also incorporated the use of ovulation strips and the period tracker app and about 30 lbs and 7 months later, I was able to concieve. My second took more weight loss and about a year and a half of consistent tracking. Best of luck to you.

I conceived naturally surprising back in Feb 2013. We're closing in on our due date, 12 weeks to go. In 2012, I dropped 50 lbs. I exercised about 3-4 times a week for 30-45 minutes per session. Most of the weight loss was not due to exercise, but due to diet. I dramatically increased my raw foods intake by doing weekly fasts from meat and dairy from Jan to Apr 2012. In April, I quit my stressful job, we moved, and I started a much less stressful job. In the summer, I did a Raw Vegan 50 Day Challenge through the Garden Diet (great support group by the way) . I maintained about 80% raw after the program and I walked for exercise. Over the winter by November, I took a break; my goal was just to maintain my weight loss, and in the Spring, I would tackle my next 50 lbs. Well, in March in the middle of an 8 minute HIIT workout, I found myself cheating through the last four minutes because I was exhausted and I had been feeling exhausted over the last couple of weeks. My husband and I were both baffled on "what in the world is wrong with me?" and in the middle of this 8 minute workout I thought, "I wonder if I'm pregnant." My husband went to the pharmacy to get a test and oh yes...we're pregnant.

My advice is you must 1) Identify and actively reduce stress especially distractions to a healthy you 2) Get your diet in order - Fresh is best - figure out what foods really energize your body and make you feel healthy 3) Exercise moderately; stay active and this will help your body naturally detox