PCOS and fertility

PrincessShay135
PrincessShay135 Posts: 40
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Anyone else out there battling PCOS, diabetes, and infertility like me? I am new to this and could use some friends.
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  • TyFit08
    TyFit08 Posts: 799 Member
    I have PCOS. I am TTC, but wanting to lose weight first. I want to lose about 50lbs total
  • Califor127
    Califor127 Posts: 4 Member
    Hi Princess, there's a couple groups for PCOS on here that a really great for information and support :)
    I have PCOS too and am pre-diabetic. Feel free to add me if you need a friend!
    I'd also recommend checking out the keto groups and seeing if the keto diet might work for you - it's been a great help for me.
    Cheers!
  • kathrynangelabaird
    kathrynangelabaird Posts: 53
    I suffer from PCOS and know exactly what you ladies are going through.

    We can get through it all together though :) x
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    pcos, insulin resistant and infertile. pcos caused me to go through menopause at the age of 27 (called premature ovarian failure). making sure to reduce your carbs and increase your protein is super important in managing symptoms. good luck!
  • adriawesomepants
    adriawesomepants Posts: 2
    I'm right there with you ladies! I am trying to lose weight to one day conceive, but also be healthy all over. The PCOS symptoms getting better as I am healthier is the biggest motivation!
  • twinteensmom
    twinteensmom Posts: 371 Member
    I was diagnosed with PCOS about 25 years ago but didn't really start to get treatment specific to it until about 8 or 9 years ago. With a lot of luck, plus surgery and good doctors, I was able to conceive and give birth to twins, now almost 19. I was started on metformin and continue it to this day. I know what all ladies who suffer through this go through.
  • josephrleik
    josephrleik Posts: 12 Member
    My wife (karamleik) has PCOS and we struggled with infertility as well. I'm sure she wouild probably accept a friend request if you want a "friend." (She's listed as one of my friends) Take a look at taking a Chromium supplement. When added to the Metformin my wife was able to conceive within 2 months for each of our (almost) 3 kids. #3 is still on the way. Our Doc said he never heard of using Chromium, but it worked for us 3 times in a row.
  • elifmemis
    elifmemis Posts: 31 Member
    I didn't have PCOS but my husband and I struggled for four years! We now have a daughter 17 months old, it happened naturally. All the treatment didn't help me. You may have better luck than me:) Stay strong! I know it's tough, i still get teary eyed thinking about it.
  • MtnKat
    MtnKat Posts: 714
    I have PCOS and had a dr tell me that I was never going to have children ever again. We even went to a fertility specialist and got no results. My husband and I cried about it quite a bit.

    That was two kids ago.....

    I actually was able to conceive once I lost some weight and got pretty healthy (from walking). Next thing I knew, I was pregnant after TTC'ing for about 10 years. Then had another one right after that :-) (Yea, we thought the first one was a fluke lol).

    So, I know from experience that things aren't always as they seem....that we have things happen for a reason.

    Good luck to you. Feel free to add me :-)
  • MrzBlessedLady
    MrzBlessedLady Posts: 164 Member
    I am battling infertility, me and my husband have been trying to conceive for two years now and now we really want a baby so BAD, hopefully me losing weight will solve the problem
  • BriskisGrl
    BriskisGrl Posts: 461
    Anyone else out there battling PCOS, diabetes, and infertility like me? I am new to this and could use some friends.

    I have the first.. second one I caught it before it turned into diabetes but still insulin resistant and take metformin for that.. I also have a couple more fertility issues from having kids.
  • Snow__White
    Snow__White Posts: 1,650 Member
    PCOS CYSTER here
    I lost 61lbs just from Metformin alone
  • CharisSunny
    CharisSunny Posts: 276 Member
    Anyone else out there battling PCOS, diabetes, and infertility like me? I am new to this and could use some friends.
    PCOS and insulin resistance here

    I'm not TTC yet but I do worry a lot about the future :(
  • thenewkarisa
    thenewkarisa Posts: 207
    When I found out I have PCOS, my cycle was 5 months late and by then I was in stage 3. No diabetes, been tested twice a year since I was 19 or 20. I left MFP for the last year because nothing was coming off. I tried a diet when I was younger that helped me lose very quickly and my cycle was regular (why I stopped is a good question). Been doing research and talking to others for the last week and found out the diet they are on is very similar to what I was doing and I didn't even know it. So here I am tonight, I would be glad to have a few friends with the same issue.
  • thenewkarisa
    thenewkarisa Posts: 207
    I would also love to know about any natural supplements that could help insulin levels because I don't have health insurance (thanks, Arizona)
  • PrincessShay135
    PrincessShay135 Posts: 40
    TTC? does that mean trying to concieve?
  • Snow__White
    Snow__White Posts: 1,650 Member
    TTC? does that mean trying to concieve?
    YES
  • ajoy1332
    ajoy1332 Posts: 55 Member
    I have PCOS and have been TTC for almost 3 years now. I am hoping losing weight will help though.
  • chippy83
    chippy83 Posts: 92 Member
    There are 2 PCOS groups on MFP that I know of, and am a part of:

    TTC, Pregnancy, & Postpartum Fitness

    PCOS Cysters Losing Together
  • angel79202
    angel79202 Posts: 1,012 Member
    feel free to join my infertility/TTC group all:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/41-ttc-for-future-mommies-to-be
  • Snow__White
    Snow__White Posts: 1,650 Member
    Fabulous site
    http://www.soulcysters.com/
  • MMAthewolf
    MMAthewolf Posts: 1
    ;)
  • meggawatt
    meggawatt Posts: 145 Member
    I have the first, had my son before finding out that I had it. No surprise he's a "lonely only" but I cant do much to change it. After taking out the goalie for 5 years we gave up, had I known we would've tried sooner for more :-( Good luck to you, I wish you all the joys of parenthood one day. Today I'm feeling good and have my symptoms under control, I had a lot of pain with my issues, wishing the best for you!!
  • crystalangel
    crystalangel Posts: 37 Member
    Did anyone catch the episode of extreme makeover weight loss edition, the woman on there has pcos and she improved her chances to have a baby over a years time. I don't suffer from this disease but if it was me she would inspire me. She already has. If you dont know what channel it comes on its on abc on sundays at 9 pm. good luck everyone
  • Snow__White
    Snow__White Posts: 1,650 Member
    Did anyone catch the episode of extreme makeover weight loss edition, the woman on there has pcos and she improved her chances to have a baby over a years time. I don't suffer from this disease but if it was me she would inspire me. She already has. If you dont know what channel it comes on its on abc on sundays at 9 pm. good luck everyone
    Cool what kind of PCOS did she have? IR or non IR ?
    did she have non exsistant periods or non stop bleeds?
  • speechsteff
    speechsteff Posts: 21 Member
    I started taking Metformin about 12 years ago and was able to conceive twice without too much difficulty. However, getting weight off is still really hard! The combo of metformin and the pill seems to work for me.
  • BringingSherriBack
    BringingSherriBack Posts: 607 Member
    I have PCOS too. I have an 8 year old daughter but have been ttc again since 2007 with no luck. Have not taken extreme measures and hope the weight loss helps. Currently I am not on metformin or anything else to treat the PCOS. I can't use BC to control the symptoms either as I had a blood clot in 2006 and had to stop taking BC.
  • PrincessShay135
    PrincessShay135 Posts: 40
    I was recently put on Chromium, but my doctor said it was for the diabetes. What was the dosage your wife was on? Congrats to you both on baby number 3 :)
  • PrincessShay135
    PrincessShay135 Posts: 40
    What kind of surgery did you have?
  • PrincessShay135
    PrincessShay135 Posts: 40
    Good luck to you and your husband. We have been trying since we got married last August. Like you I am hoping that loosing weight helps.

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