I have PCOS apparently :-S
hey ladies,
just starting the process of ivf. had my initial meeting and beem sent away to do all blood tests ready for next appoint. i had to do a scan (day 6-10) and they told me i have mild PCOS. never been informed of this before. knew i had endometreosis and had it treated but had no idea i had this. huge shock to the system! also i massive relief. all these years (3 years and 4 months off ttc) i've been wondering what the hell is going on and finally i have my answer. my mums friend had the exact same thing happen to her. nothing came up until she started ivf and her first round she got her long awaited bfp so my fingers and toes are crossed
i've read that i need to change my diet. i've already cut out alcohol, caffeine, fizzy pop, white carbs and sweets . i don't smoke! i'm taking vitamins for mother to be but what else can i do to help my chances???/ oh and i'm out jogging 3 times a week (that part i hate !!!!!!)
any feedback would be great
thanks ladies xxxxx
just starting the process of ivf. had my initial meeting and beem sent away to do all blood tests ready for next appoint. i had to do a scan (day 6-10) and they told me i have mild PCOS. never been informed of this before. knew i had endometreosis and had it treated but had no idea i had this. huge shock to the system! also i massive relief. all these years (3 years and 4 months off ttc) i've been wondering what the hell is going on and finally i have my answer. my mums friend had the exact same thing happen to her. nothing came up until she started ivf and her first round she got her long awaited bfp so my fingers and toes are crossed
i've read that i need to change my diet. i've already cut out alcohol, caffeine, fizzy pop, white carbs and sweets . i don't smoke! i'm taking vitamins for mother to be but what else can i do to help my chances???/ oh and i'm out jogging 3 times a week (that part i hate !!!!!!)
any feedback would be great
thanks ladies xxxxx
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How annoying to find out you have PCOS but on the other hand its nice to have some answers sometimes isn't it. I can't offer any advice I'm afriad but just wanted to wish you luck on your journey x
I was told when i had my first scan that I had slight polycystic ovaries but not the syndrome, and they said it shouldnt hinder my chances of conceiving. But now im wondering whether I have pcos too as I dont think I ovulate every month either. They havent put me on clomid they have just referred me straight for IUI which I start in a couple of months.
Good luck with the IVF, I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you x
Thats great about changing your diet and exercise - I am trying to as well! I am taking metformin, but hasnt worked last 2 months. going back on 24th to hopefully start clomid!
So will they carry on with the IVF now they know what it is? xxx
Well, after 3 years! But I have to say, you don't seem a typical pcos-er. But it does seem to affect people in different ways. I know people who have virtually no symptoms, can concieve easily, but cannot maintain a pregnancy. I just couldn't concieve. It seems to be very random!
The "verity pcos" is a good website for support and information on pcos. IVF has that great relief of taking control of your initial pregnancy hormones, so you won't have to worry about early miscarriage. Sounds like you're doing all the right things! xxx
they found it on an internal scan. i have no idea how but thats what she told me. i had 14 follies in my left ovary and apparently thats a sign????? i really don't know?? but if you look at google images at PCOS you can see it and thats what mine looked like.
yeah i don't think i'm a typical PCOS person as i do have very regular cycles and get ov pains etc. just reckon the egg is never been released. seriously i have no idea. i'm just guessing???
just in process of doing all blood tests at min and waiting for next appoint to come through. feel so much more relaxed now tho. not even ttc any more which is a wonderful feeling. just concentrating on eating well and looking after myself
you never know all this chilling out may actually help me
anyways hope your all well and enjoying the easter break xxxxxx
just got appoint through for 7th june. done all tests now so just waiting for appoint. my poor hubby tho has been sent up to a n e today. thinking he had a strangulated hernia but after lots of examinations, scans and tests they think it might just be a twisted muscle which spasms. all we need at the min!!!! i book us a week off work to relax and he ends up in bloody hospital. arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. hopefully he'll be back home 2mw xx
Oh how exciting the 7th June really isnt long away is it... exciting times.. Im hoping to start IUI around the 21st June.
Hows hubby today?? Hope all is well... xx
hey cupcake yeah not long now. i think cos its taking so long i've gone past getting excited about it all. still 4 and 1/2 weeks to go and thats just for the consultants appoint. still need the nurses appoint after that then we can start. prob not gonna be til july that we actually start any of it. feel like i'm just wishing this year away!
yeah my hubby home and doing well. it turns out that the fat surrounding the bowel had tied itself in a knot. which was causing so much pain. it will in time unravel itself so lots of rest, a low fat diet and me carrying out my nurse duties in the mean time.
good luck for your iui to start hunny.. xxxxxxx