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PCOS and TTC! Anyone want to join with me?

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AnnieBeansMum · 14/10/2010 15:29

I ladies. I have DD1 (almost 3) and DH and I have begun talking about TTC #2. It took nearly 4 years to conceive DD1 and we finally had success with a course of clomid.

I am now in Canada and have just been referred to a new gynecologist who is apparently the leading expert in PCOS in Canada. So hopefully he will be able to help speed things along. I don't think I could take another 4 year wait.

Does anyone else want to join??

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Fairygodmother1 · 14/10/2010 21:26

Miffles I currently have bmi 32 but been like that for a year now even with low GI which is why I'm giving Met a go.

I'm starting to get bored of the low GI diet. Anyone got any new recipe ideas?

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AnnieBeansMum · 14/10/2010 20:46

Hello everyone!

I'm so glad you came along, I was beginning to wonder whether I was the only one on here with pcos and ttc.

I know exactly how heartbreaking it can be month after month waiting for the positive test result. Hopefully this new doc will be able to speed things along.

I don't know what sort of diets you all have, but my doctor has suggested a low GI diet for managing PCOS which in turn should boost fertility. Oh my precious carbs, but it'll be worth it if it helps us conceive dc2.

AnnieBeansMum TTC #2 Cycle 1 UCL 32 CD 29
Fairygodmother1 TTC #1 Cycle ? UCL ? CD ?
Highheelsandequations TTC #1 Cycle ? UCL ? CD ?
Miffles TTC #1 Cycle 10 UCL ? CD ?
reallygrumpy TTC #2 Cycle ? UCL ? CD ?

Best of luck everyone. Here's hoping for lots of success for all of us.

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reallygrumpy · 14/10/2010 20:37

Hello all, I've also got pcos and am ttc dc#2, dd is nearly 3 and it took 18 months to conceive her. So far we've been trying for nearly 2 years, I did get pg earlier this year on my 3rd cycle of clomid but then I had a mc Sad. I'm currently taking metformin and having a little break from clomid but I'll start it again in about a month's time but I can only have 2 more cycles. Then the options are ovarian drilling or injectables....

Oh, and I struggle with keeping my weight down (I can gain weight just by looking at a donut!) and I'm trying to lose some weight to see if that helps... Right, will stop waffling on now....

Miffles · 14/10/2010 20:07

Hey Fairy - thanks again for your support on the other thread as well. How are you doing on the metformin? Lost any yet? If you don't mind me asking, how much have you got to lose to get to 29 BMI?

I think I'm going to try clomid for the 6 cycles. Since I'm 29 I have time on my side, so will do that first. As DH keeps saying, it only takes one!! So we'll do that, go at it like rabbits at the right time, and hope something happens.

Fairy and Highheels - although clomid didn't work for you, do you know if you ovulated?

Fairygodmother1 · 14/10/2010 19:55

I'm glad to find people still TTC #1 - felt like the only one!

Clomid isn't too bad TBH - I took it at night to help with any symptoms. The metformin hasn't been too bad but has turned me off dairy!

x

Miffles · 14/10/2010 19:50

Hello! I'll come along for the ride. We're TTC #1 - for 10 months. I have PCOS, and we've just been told DH hasn't the best swimmers in the world. Will be seeing the consultant again in a few weeks, when we decide if we'll give clomid a go or go straight for assisted fertilisation (which scares the willies off me, if I'm honest!)

Fairygodmother1 · 14/10/2010 19:49

Hi ya Highheels!!!!! I've had HYCOSY wich I think is similar. My only problem seems to be when do I ovulate? Hoping the Metformin helps!

x

highheelsandequations · 14/10/2010 19:32

I'll join you too, roughly 18 months (or more, I lose track) ttc no 1 with PCOS. Had clomid for 3 cycles and no joy. Now waiting for a ridiculously long cycle to end so I can book my HSG and move things forwards.

Fairygodmother1 · 14/10/2010 19:14

I'll join ya - almost 3 years trying to conceive #1. I have PCOS too. Clomid didn't work so now on Metformin untill I get my BMI down to 29.

x

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AnnieBeansMum · 14/10/2010 17:27

Anyone????

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