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i think i may have a problem!

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eandz · 03/02/2012 09:48

Hello Ladies,

 already have one ds who is 3. We are desperate for another child and I took out my coil in August. 

 Trouble is, I don't seem to be getting pregnant. What now? Please explain all of this to me, I am completely a novice. I thought you just had sex like crazy and miss a period and your done. 

 I've missed a period, a few actually, but all my pregnancy tests are coming out as negative.
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eandz · 03/02/2012 21:34

So my thyroid is bad, but it's not bad enough to be medicated...it is in America though. (Where I'm from).

My GP is useless and I'm just not sure where else to turn. I guess I'll have another go with him and see what happens.

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PopcornMouse · 03/02/2012 17:27

Have you had your thyroid checked? That can make your metabolism sluggish - though I think weight gain is also symtomatic of PCOS and it might be worth speaking to GP?

Ttc since August isn't long, really - it's the absence of cycles I'd go to my GP about imho.

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eandz · 03/02/2012 17:18

I just can't seem to lose any weight at all. I used to starve and be able to starve and exercise. Now that I'm getting older (28 soon) it's too difficult. I can exercise and exercise, the weight only comes off if I stick to just clear liquids. It's not normal.

Literally, I could have a glass of milk and work out for 4 hours and still not lose a single ounce. It's ridiculously hard for me.

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Fluffycloudland77 · 03/02/2012 16:00

I have PCOS and a BMI of 18, clinically underweight, but my cycle is very regular when my BMI was 22 (which is in the healthy range) it took 3 months and ovulation wasnt happening.

I think weight does affect PCOS, my DH's auntie had it in the 1950's and even then the Doctors told her it was her weight that was holding her back. She lost it and went on to have 3.

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eandz · 03/02/2012 15:34

it was not a hormonal coil.

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eurochick · 03/02/2012 13:39

It could be the weight. I know from posting on Verity that people do get their cycles back when they lose weight. But maybe it is something else. Go and see your dr if you are worried.

FriendofDorothy · 03/02/2012 13:38

It may be that your body hasn't kicked into the regular cycles yet. Was it a hormonal coil?

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eandz · 03/02/2012 13:31

but why have I stopped ovulating? this hasn't happened before. Why now?

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eurochick · 03/02/2012 12:07

PCOS shouldn't stop you getting pregnant if you are ovulating, but as you are completely missing periods, it sounds like you might not be at the moment. Losing weight probably will help. I remember seeing some research that showed losing even a small amount increased your chances of conception. Have a look over on verity-pcos if you want more info.

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eandz · 03/02/2012 12:04

Also, I've been told I have PCOS (however, I've never had a problem with getting pregnant before) (I've been pregnant a few times before)

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eandz · 03/02/2012 12:03

sorry eurochick

I had normal periods until November. Missed December and January and now looks like I may be missing February but I've tested and I'm definitely NOT pregnant. :(

Could I possibly be too fat? I am overweight--most likely obese at this point.

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eurochick · 03/02/2012 10:32

Sorry, skip most of that! I missed the second line of your post.

eurochick · 03/02/2012 10:31

How long have you been trying? What contraception are you using? What are your cycles like? By missing a period, do you mean not getting it at all or it coming later than expected?

MooleyWooleyShamaLamaDingDong · 03/02/2012 10:21

It can take a while for your body to get back to normal following the use of contraception. It took a year for my periods to come back and since then I've only had 3 real periods and several anovultory cycles! I have also been diagnosed with PCOS.

You could try charting you temps and cervical fluid to pinpoint if you are ovulating.

I would assume that you have not been ovulating hence the missed periods and negative results. I would see your GP to discuss.

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