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Quick Poll Please... do you have PCOS & gone on to concieve?

58 replies

pussycatmomma · 26/07/2006 23:23

Thats it really ladies, I am having problems and gyny is suggesting pcos is the culprit. TTC and just wondered how feasible this is all going to be.
Thanks guys xxx

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reliantrobin · 27/07/2006 15:08

Oohps sorry about poor spelling

reliantrobin · 27/07/2006 15:06

Pusstcantmomma please don't despair. There are many ladies who have PCOS (one in ten estimated) and many successfully go on to have children.

I now have two - the first was conceived after a failed attempt with chlomid, the second without any intervention (not counting dh ).

I also had very irregular cycles and, although it may not be your cup of tea, I found that weekly reflexology shortened my cycles to a regular 5 weeks.

Hope this helps.

hunkermunker · 27/07/2006 09:41

I have PCOS - conceived DS1 on Clomid (first cycle) and DS2 was conceived naturally - fell pregnant immediately.

alexh · 27/07/2006 09:35

I have PCOS and had appalling symptoms in my mid 20's (acne, weight gain etc etc). The went on Dianette for 10 years, came off it and 3 months later conceived DS. My consultant told me that after such a lonmg time on Dianette it might be that my body would "forget" its hormonal probs for a few months so stright after coming off Dianette would be mu best chance. However now TTC again and not going so well - not ovulating and am about to start Clomid and poss Metformin.

bubbaloo · 27/07/2006 07:25

I also have PCOS but didn't find out until we had problems TTC.I don't have any "typical" pcos symptoms and my AF is always regular.Ds took 7 years to get here and we're now trying for #2.
Best of luck.

wannaBe1974 · 27/07/2006 06:32

pussycat I personally don't have pcos but I do have a friend who does have it and did conceive a child naturally. however following the birth of her dd her hormone levels have risen to the extent that her body has gone into premature menopause. she's been told that she likely won't have any more children, she's 27.

I do have another friend who conceived on chlomid and she had twins. apparently she could have more children if she wanted but has no desire to

I think that it's important to remember that every case is different. you will always encounter the people who conceived naturally despite doctors saying they never would, but by the same token there will also be the ones who have to have medical intervention to help them conceive.

Imo you should stay positive but be realistic. Try to relax about ttc, don't time intercourse, make love when you want to, if you are ovulating you could still conceive naturally but in the meantime the medical profession are looking after you and if you don't conceive naturally you're on the first steps to conceiving with some assistance. Relaxing is paramount though, the more you relax about it, the more likely you will conceive naturally, the more you stress, the more ttc will take over your life, and remember that stress can actually delay/prevent ovulation so if there's a chance you might ovulate, it's important to be relaxed to maximize that opportunity.

you know where i am any time if you need to talk, good luck xx

pussycatmomma · 26/07/2006 23:34

Thats interesting NAO. I had no idea this is what the prob is, but have had irregular periods in the past, but thought this was "just me". Fab that you have managed so many bambinos Thankyou for sharing.
Anyone else please??? just a "yeah me " will suffice if you dont want to go into it!

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NotAnOtter · 26/07/2006 23:26

i have 5 children and although not pcos i do have policystic ovaries - i just have none of the symptoms. I did conceive easily first time for 4 pregnancies although had assisted conception for no 4 thats how i found out about pc ovaries! good luck