Polycystic Syndrome--Really need help!!
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| Wed, 03-19-2008 - 4:00am |
Ok, so I have been trying about 2 years now to get pregnant and have been through kind of a lot! Around the time I started trying I started gaining a lot of weight (like and average of 12lbs a week) and I had a lot of sharp pain in my lower stomach. To make a very long story short, the conclusion was that I had plycystic cyndrome. I do not know a whole lot about it quite yet, but basically "my ovaries are big knots" to quote one of the many unpleasant doctors I have seen.
Since the weight gain (about 120lbs in a year and a half -- which I know is not all the cysts to blame, it's myself as well), I went a year almost with no period. Then before the year was up, I started getting my period again regularly. Then however I went again for 4 mos no period. After that, I went to having it every other month for but currently have had it three months pretty much the same time now...so I know I am starting to get regular again and have very high hopes for this year.
It is so emotional for me to talk about infertility. Since I can remember, I have wanted a baby. Everyone in my family have all been unwedded and very very young when they have conceived. I however am married and in a good position to start having children and have been waiting for the moment when I see those 2 lines!! I think about it 24/7 -- and please do not tell me that once I stop thinking about it I will get pregnant -- I'm tired of hearing that, and it is not always true!!
I will be starting as of tomorrow, logging my temperature and really monitoring my signs of ovulation. I have me fingers crossed!! :) It would be nice to hear from someone who has the same issue or a similar story...
I really am tired and beginning to become depressed which is not a place I want to be.
Sincerely, A Hopeful Mom to Be Sarah

Sarah,
I don't have the same exact story but I understand your struggles.
I thought I had PCOS for 1 year and a half and was misdiagnosed by two doctors.
Hi (vking),
I am so sorry you got the same diagnosis as me, it was the most devastating news I have receive with our IF.
Hi Sarah,
I am new to the boards. But I thought I might could help. I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I am not sure if that is what you are talking about. I having been ttc for 7 years. I was just diagnoised two years ago. I was put on Metformin 1000mg and it has just now started helping my body ovulate. I am having to wait until Aug to start Clomid with it because my doc says to try the ovul test a few months. It has been a hard road to here. i was told I was too overweight and that I wasn't serious enough, by one doc. It was a relief in one way to know that I had POS, but sad in another. The Metformin has made it where I have a better chance, because my body was not working with me at all until that. Hopefully, It will help me with a baby soon.
I hope this helps some. I have been checking into POS, so if I find out anything new, I will try and let you know.
I know what you mean about forgetting about, your right, that doesn't help. But thinking positive helps me. Every month, I think to myself, this might be it. As crazy as it might sound, it helps me some. I have sad days, but not as many as i use to.
Good Luck to you..
Kim
Kim you may want to check out this website.
http://www.soulcysters.net/
Everyone one this site has PCOS. They may have info.