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Conception

When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

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Tapping into any info/knowledge about Polycystic ovaries ...

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Hopemummi · 14/02/2014 18:19

Hi all Smile I've been for a scan today as part of infertility investigation and been told I have pcos. Understand it can't be cured but any advice appreciated!

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JanePurdy · 15/02/2014 09:09

Yes, what quietlysuggests says. I had poly cystic ovaries on a scan but when tested I didn't have any other markers - so I didn't have pcos. That was 10 years ago but I had a scan recently & I didn't have poly cystic ovaries anymore either.

woodwaj · 15/02/2014 09:08

And by ji I meam hi!!

woodwaj · 15/02/2014 09:07

Ji skylar have you considered taking clomid at night? It can mean minimising the side effects as you will sleep through them

quietlysuggests · 15/02/2014 08:53

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SkylerRose · 15/02/2014 08:49

Hi I have pcos. Confirmed by blood tests and scan but no tube test thing. I've been given 4 months of clomid and I start taking it today so fingers crossed. Don't think my dh could survive every other day for a month lol

Cheerfulcharlie · 15/02/2014 04:06

Acupuncture really helped me - it regulated my irregular cycles from 45 days plus to a steady 31/32 days within a couple of months, which means hormones had been regulated and much more healthy for TTC. Have to have it weekly though...

stoopstofolly · 14/02/2014 20:35

Apologies- part of my message seems to have vanished and the bit that remains seems a bit odd in the context of the post....

After coming off Spiralactone I was TTC for a while- success with clomid (twice). I also found maintaining a healthy bmi and cutting out as much sugar and booze as possible helped.

It is possible!

woodwaj · 14/02/2014 20:03

I have had 3 rounds of clomid and no bfp yet it has kicked off natural periods and im ttc without it now but I have a prescription if they stop before my next hospital appointment in april. Im not overweight but im very conscious of it now I know what is wrong with me!

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Hopemummi · 14/02/2014 19:48

Wow that sounds promising. Didn't realise you only get quick go at it. I've one more blood test then seeing consultant so I'll cut out sugar - choc and ice cream til then. Confused

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stoopstofolly · 14/02/2014 19:45

Spiralactone worked miracles for my skin. Only problem is that it can cause horrible birth defects because it's an anti androgen, so most doctors insist on you having the coil or another permanent / semi permanent contraceptive.

My skin was awful and it sorted in right out. Things improved after giving birth and I can now mange it with antibiotics and azalaic acid.

VelmaD · 14/02/2014 19:44

That's great that you have a good bmi. The thing with clomid is make sure you have investigations such as hsg (to check tube blockages) first. Clomid can only work for a few cycles and no point wasting it. My levels on cd21 were 2.3 without vlomid, no sign of ovulation at all. With it i went up to 60 i think? And with sex every other day from end of my period until cd 28 i fell pregnant first time on 50mg.

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Hopemummi · 14/02/2014 19:40

I read about clomid, happy to try it. I have a normal bmi but could lose my Christmas lunch curves. Not really big suger eater- except for chocolate obviously! Smile

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VelmaD · 14/02/2014 18:29

I have pcos. Best thing is to cut sugar from your diet, as its insulin linked. So low carb food. For conception I had clomid, which got me pregnant :-) I was very lucky - losing weight and clomid worked very well for me.

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Hopemummi · 14/02/2014 18:25

No I was just being cheeky asked the scanner and she said that's what she thought but blood tests will confirm. Makes sense though my cycles are all over the place and I still get acne at 30. Did they put you on medication?

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woodwaj · 14/02/2014 18:22

I have it too and it sucks! Thats not the medical term though apparently! Have you seen your doc have they spoke about a plan of action for you?