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TTC with PCOS

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lakejupiter · 19/01/2022 12:22

Hi all

Is anyone TTC with PCOS? I'm hoping to get some advice. I'm 36 and recently diagnosed. My GP couldn't really explain my blood test results to me or how they affect my fertility and I guess I'm a bit confused because I can't seem to find any information about why exactly PCOS affects your fertility. I understand that it can cause irregular periods and anovulatory cycles but for people with regular cycles who are ovulating (according to OPK tests, bbt and progesterone) is fertility still affected? Are the actual eggs being released not mature enough? Any insight welcome!

(PS I have been referred to an endocrinologist but there's a very long waiting list)

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PurplePizzaCake · 19/01/2022 13:25

I have PCOS and now pregnant with baby no.2. I just found it useful to track ovulation and make sure there's lots of sex around those days! Pcos doesn't mean infertility it might just take a little longer than the average person. For me it took about a year first time and then 6 months second time to fall pregnant

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lakejupiter · 19/01/2022 13:12

Thanks @TeaSoakedDisasterMagnet - I don't have Facebook but will check out Verity, never heard of them!

I've been referred to endocrinology via my GP but there are no appointments anywhere so I'm on a waiting list. Average time is 24 weeks so should get seen eventually and carrying on TTC in the meantime. How's your TTC journey so far?

I did read that there's increased risk of miscarriage. That plus my age makes me want to stay in bed for the first four months if I do manage to get pregnant, but not sure how the old mortgage would feel about that 😂

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JurgensCakeBabyJesus · 19/01/2022 13:12

My GP told me the same, I found low carbing and lots of exercise helped me lose weight which reduced some of my symptoms (mine are significant). Came off the pill and fell pregnant after one cycle. I did develop gestational diabetes which apparently is common with PCOS sufferers but no one told me until after I had it. My sugars have gone back to normal since having the baby

TeaSoakedDisasterMagnet · 19/01/2022 13:09

I’m TTC with PCOS. I find the Verity Facebook group really helpful.

Definitely see if you can be referred to endocrinology.

PCOS doesn’t = infertility at all. It just might take longer, there’s also a higher risk of miscarriage and some other complications though. Definitely look at the Verity PCOS website for more info. It’s really helpful.

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lakejupiter · 19/01/2022 13:05

TY @Mushrooms0up - I just started taking Inositol too (last week so hoping to see benefits down the line). Yeah my GP was pretty vague and quite pessimistic but I'm hoping I eventually see an endocrinologist who can shed a bit more light on what's actually happening. Thank you for the insights and good luck on your TTC journey!

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Mushrooms0up · 19/01/2022 12:33

I’ve found my GP to be fairly useless but I’m not TTC yet so don’t have any firsthand advice!

It’s definitely possible though from what I’ve seen, and regular cycles is a good start!

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lakejupiter · 19/01/2022 12:30

Thanks for this @Mushrooms0up - I do follow a few PCOS instas and will give those ones a follow too. My GP was very "PCOS = infertility" but I have regular cycles and seem to ovulate so I'm confused about whether or not it's affecting my chances I guess. Good to hear success stories!

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Mushrooms0up · 19/01/2022 12:28

Heya, there’s loads of really great accounts on instagram I highly recommend (healthy pcos, pcos protocol).

Generally, if you’re cycles are regular you should be ok and typically that would indicate you are ovulating. I’d also really recommend inositol which has cleared up my skin and shortened my cycle.

One of the accounts I follow the woman running it fell pregnant no problem at 35 so PCOS doesn’t always mean infertility.

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