PCOS - Ladies

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Ashykins
Ashykins Posts: 233
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I know this may seem weird, but I have symptoms of PCOS any ladies that do have it and have overcome it? I know it isn't a disease and I've heard plenty of people say, "You're not that big, so you should be able to have kids." My reasoning is that everyone's body is different. My husband wants kids and I'd love to provide them, but we have been unsuccessful, I am going to schedule a doctor's appointment soon, I'm just concerned that I won't be able to have kids at all.

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  • melatwork
    melatwork Posts: 7
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    I have PCOS and have two children, but have had six miscarriages. You need to talk to your doctor about how to stay pregnant once you become pregnant. My doc put me on progesterone (sp?) so that I would stay pregnant. It made me sick, but I was able to carry to term, and now I have two healthy daughers, ages (almost) 6 and 15 months! Good muck and friend me if you want to talk more about this! I was diagnosed at 18 and am now 37.
  • kerriBB37
    kerriBB37 Posts: 967 Member
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    Are you speaking of Polycystic Ovary disease?
  • melodyg
    melodyg Posts: 1,423 Member
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    I haven't been diagnosed with PCOS (I'm not ruling out having it either) but I was diagnosed with insulin resistance while trying to get pregnant with my now 5 year old. Insulin resistance is the part of PCOS that makes it difficult to get pregnant (that and having long, unpredictable cycles). If I were you, I'd talk with your doctor next time you are in about testing for PCOS and then options for giving you the best chances of getting pg if you do have PCOS. I got on metformin and was pg within a few months after almost 2 years of no luck (including one miscarriage) beforehand.

    There are a lot of women on here with PCOS. My understanding is that, as you lose weight, the symptoms usually get less noticeable. Of course, the insulin resistance part of PCOS can make it more difficult (or at least slower) to lose weight as well... but it is definitely possible!
  • ♥_Ellybean_♥
    ♥_Ellybean_♥ Posts: 1,646 Member
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    "You're not that big, so you should be able to have kids."

    LOL :laugh: this makes me laugh, silly person . lol

    Anyway, PCOS has nothing to do with how big you are... its a genetic disorder in which we really have NO CONTROL over.. and it's the #1 Cause of Infertility.... with that said 50% of women with PCOS are Skinny Cysters.... (amazing I know)

    Many Many Many women go on and have children... and PCOS varies from person to person.. most of them with PCOS wil need some kind of fertility treatment, weather that be something as simple as Metformin or Clomid, or as extensive as IVF...

    if you have specific questions, i would love to try and answer them for you... I have had PCOS for many years and am pretty knowledgable.

    Also check out www.pcoscommunity.com there are MANY women here who have had successful pregnancies.
  • Vanishing_Gordies
    Vanishing_Gordies Posts: 174
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    While I was enlisted, the PCM thought I might have poly cystic ovarian syndrome because of the multitude of symptoms, but the blood panel came back negative. Same thing goes for the thyroid panel they did. I'm just a mess and they don't know what the problem is! :)
  • mizzdivat
    mizzdivat Posts: 67 Member
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    I have PCOS. I have been to hell and back trying to have kids. I have been successful getting pregnant, but not carrying to full term. I came close to carrying full term this last time, but it was only because I had lost weight. My OBGYN is convinced that the more weight I lose the better chance I have of carry this next one to full term. Don't give up. There is hope. My husband and I are currently trying again and very hopeful that this time we'll be successful. Make sure you work with an OBGYN about a plan. A doctor is great, but I think a specialist is better. Believe me i'll be posting as soon as we are successful with a baby! All the best and blessings to you.

    SW: 210
    CW: 193
    GW: 180
  • ♥_Ellybean_♥
    ♥_Ellybean_♥ Posts: 1,646 Member
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    While I was enlisted, the PCM thought I might have poly cystic ovarian syndrome because of the multitude of symptoms, but the blood panel came back negative. Same thing goes for the thyroid panel they did. I'm just a mess and they don't know what the problem is! :)

    This is odd... there is no blood panel to determine PCOS, if your speaking of elevated hormone levels, you could have normal hormone levels and still have PCOS... wht symptoms do you have that would make you believe your have PCOS? ...
  • HungryMom
    HungryMom Posts: 280
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    I have PCOS and two healthy little boys. I would schedule an appointment with your OB/GYN for blood work. My levels came back indicating PCOS, and an ultrasound confirmed numerous cysts. PCOS can lead to weight gain, but it can be diagnosed in women of all sizes. Like you said, everyone's body is different. For me it took several months to regulate my hormones and for my ovaries to ovulate. Dropping weight helped my reproductive system also. As a previous poster mentioned I would talk to your doctor early on about preventing miscarriages also: Progesterone, Heparin, aspirin, etc. Wishing you the best of luck.
  • lauraashley09
    lauraashley09 Posts: 182 Member
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    All of the women in my family have PCOS. I'm pretty sure I have it as well, but my symptoms are FAR less severe than anyone else who I have talked to.
  • ifiwasurvampire
    ifiwasurvampire Posts: 181 Member
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    I have pcos and have 1 child. all research I've done states pcos is a hormonal disease. Kate from tlc has pcos that's why she was not able to concieve. Just remember everyone with pcos is different and each case varies. Also not everyone with pcos has to have cysts. As I do not have any nor have I ever. Your chance of developing preeclampsia is higher when someone has pcos. I wish you the best hun!
  • Ashykins
    Ashykins Posts: 233
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    I know some years I would go with just 1 period or 2 a year. The more weight I lose the more regular I am becoming, I'm just scared that I won't be able to have kids with my hubby.
  • ♥_Ellybean_♥
    ♥_Ellybean_♥ Posts: 1,646 Member
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    I know some years I would go with just 1 period or 2 a year. The more weight I lose the more regular I am becoming, I'm just scared that I won't be able to have kids with my hubby.

    That's common in women who are overweight in general... but fixable and more weight you lose the more regular it will become.
  • ifiwasurvampire
    ifiwasurvampire Posts: 181 Member
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    I currently take provera montly to induce a cycle otherwise I do not have one. I've had irregular cycles since startn 9. At first they were sparse, then turned into prolonged( up to 9 months bleeding) to now I don't have one. My gyno told me its not healthy to not ovulate and not to have a cycle. If you go too long without one the rish for uterine cancer increases.my symptoms are sevre enough that in june at almost 24 I will be having a partial hysterectomy.I also had normal lab work come back for pcos. I was on metformin in the past to help with symptoms but the side effects suck. i wish everyone the best that is dealing with this horrible disease! Hopefully one day we find a cure.
  • Frappuzzino
    Frappuzzino Posts: 342 Member
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    First off, PCOS IS a disease. It's believed that a woman with PCOS has had it since birth, but the symptoms and complications start showing during reproductive years (ages 12-45). You cannot cure PCOS, but you can treat it with proper diet and exercise. :)

    And I agree with itsbigjoesgal, what a silly person to say "you're not that big, you should be able to have kids" LOL. Have you gone to the doctor and had blood work and/or an ultrasound done? That is the only way you will find out for sure.

    I had normal periods up until 2 years ago. First they were REALLY delayed, and then I didn't have one for 6 months so I finally went to the doc. I did my research beforehand and PCOS sounded likely, so I mentioned it to the doc and she did blood work to confirm it. I was prescribed Metformin and BC, but I refused to take either. Last year I didn't have a period until December. I've lost 9 lbs so far since Feb 1st and my periods are becoming more regular. :)
  • ♥_Ellybean_♥
    ♥_Ellybean_♥ Posts: 1,646 Member
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    I currently take provera montly to induce a cycle otherwise I do not have one. I've had irregular cycles since startn 9. At first they were sparse, then turned into prolonged( up to 9 months bleeding) to now I don't have one. My gyno told me its not healthy to not ovulate and not to have a cycle. If you go too long without one the rish for uterine cancer increases.my symptoms are sevre enough that in june at almost 24 I will be having a partial hysterectomy.I also had normal lab work come back for pcos. I was on metformin in the past to help with symptoms but the side effects suck. i wish everyone the best that is dealing with this horrible disease! Hopefully one day we find a cure.

    90 days is the max anyone should go without menstration.. the thicker the lining the more chance of polyp growth and the bigger chance for uterine diseases.. you want to shed that lining....

    Have you tried Metformin XR? I found that it is MUCH easier on the stomach and other side effects... I was able to take 2000mg of Metformin XR, where before I could only take about 1000mg of regular Metformin. The problem with XR is most dr's don't preseribe it , because it does not come in 1000mg pills.. 500mg & 750mg are your only options..
  • kelika71
    kelika71 Posts: 778 Member
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    I've suffered with PCOS for many years. The best advice I can give you or anyone else...stop with your ob/gyn unless they are specifically educated in the syndrome/disease AND Diabetes. I assure you, the two go hand-in-hand.

    As someone who's gone through multiple surgeries, including an ablation that sealed my fate for ever having kids, your best best is to find an Endocrinologist who specializes in both. Luckily, I have that and he works along with my ob/gyn.

    Don't wait until it's too late. I'm on my last option to avoid having a Hysterectomy. I'd strongly advise AGAINST trying to get pregnant until you can get things under control, first. My mistake was being too impatient.

    Good luck and hope things go better for you!!
  • ifiwasurvampire
    ifiwasurvampire Posts: 181 Member
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    Yes joesgal I was on 1000mg of the xr. The med made me sick to my stomach
  • megsta21
    megsta21 Posts: 506 Member
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    While I was enlisted, the PCM thought I might have poly cystic ovarian syndrome because of the multitude of symptoms, but the blood panel came back negative. Same thing goes for the thyroid panel they did. I'm just a mess and they don't know what the problem is! :)

    This is odd... there is no blood panel to determine PCOS, if your speaking of elevated hormone levels, you could have normal hormone levels and still have PCOS... wht symptoms do you have that would make you believe your have PCOS? ...

    My sister is a naturopath and she was the one who told me about PCOS... She thought i had it as I have a few symptoms... Acne, overweight, excess hair, very minimal period (regular tho as im on the pill, it didnt come on time most of the time before hand), depression (i think this is weight / man related)....

    However i went to see my doctor who did a blood test and he said i was in the clear because my hormones were all fine and so was my thyroid and cholesterol....

    My Question is.... should i go and get ultrasound to check my ovaries?
  • LeLe2929
    LeLe2929 Posts: 10
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    I had an ob/gyn diagnose me with PCOS based on symptoms only (i.e. no hormone/thyroid panel). Tried birth control pills for awhile, but they gave me migraines. Saw an endocrinologist who ran every test under the sun, the results were all normal so he said no PCOS. But of course that doesn't mean the symptoms went away.

    All that being said, I have two children, my symptoms started in between my pregnancies. The goal was to space the kids 2 years apart but they ended up being 4 years apart b/c I had difficulty getting pregnant. I was very close to scheduling exploratory surgery to see if I had endometriosis when I finally got pregnant. I was done being pregnant after that so I didn't look into it.

    Starting with a new primary doc in April, and I know he's the type to dig into things (he's my partner's doctor, it's a long story), so hoping to figure out once and for all if I have it or if I don't. Either way I know losing weight will help :)

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