Polycystic Syndrome--Really need help!!

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Registered: 03-19-2008
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

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Registered: 11-03-2007
Sun, 03-23-2008 - 7:00am

Sarah,


I don't have the same exact story but I understand your struggles.

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Registered: 02-22-2007
Thu, 03-27-2008 - 1:44am

I thought I had PCOS for 1 year and a half and was misdiagnosed by two doctors.

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Registered: 03-28-2008
Fri, 03-28-2008 - 12:45am
I am new to using message boards. However, I need a forum to discuss the infertility issues my husband and I are facing. I too have been diagnosed with premature ovarian failure and told by RE that egg donation is the option before us. I have tried clomid and follistin for 2 cycles each. I would like to ask you questions about the the diet changes you did and about acupuncture. Also, is anyone looking into egg donation or have actually utilized this offering? Thank you for anything you can share.
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Registered: 11-03-2007
Fri, 03-28-2008 - 10:45am

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.

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Registered: 04-09-2008
Mon, 04-14-2008 - 4:23pm

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

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Registered: 03-13-2008
Sat, 04-19-2008 - 5:07pm

Kim you may want to check out this website.
http://www.soulcysters.net/

Everyone one this site has PCOS. They may have info.




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