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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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TTC with suspected PCOS

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NLO94x · 15/03/2023 16:34

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Hey! 💛
I'm in UK and been TTC for over a year, it is hell!!! I've had doctors appointments, scans and blood tests and everything seems to be coming back to PCOS, I have most of the symptoms so it wasn't a surprise! I'm currently on the waiting list for a gynaecologist but have no idea how long I'm going to be waiting, is anyone in a similar position and if so how long did you have to wait? 💛

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NLO94x · 22/03/2023 15:30

@MK85 I'm so sorry to hear this 😢it is totally unfair.

I have never actually been told I have PCOS but it was mentioned as a possibility, perhaps this will be confirmed once I've been referred?

Have you tried any supplements to help regulate your cycle? I also have irregular periods, some months as long as 45 days+ I have found since using pregnacare conception my cycles have been better, most months usually long still but I have had a few good months within the last 15 months. AF arrived yesterday and after reading the replies from these lovely ladies I have ordered inositol and I'm going to start taking them in a couple of days 🙏💛

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MK85 · 22/03/2023 15:18

@NLO94x yeah I have pcos. Took alot of faffing about with doctor to finally get a diagnosis and request a referral and that was back in summer 19. March 23 and still haven't started any treatment 😪
Although I did manage to ovulate for the first time ever and conceive naturally in dec but lost it in January. Cycles are starting to mess up again. Currently on cycle day 37

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NLO94x · 22/03/2023 14:46

@MK85 I'm sorry you have had to wait so long :(

Do you have PCOS as well? 💙

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NLO94x · 20/03/2023 20:08

@sl7uk it really is! But we've got this 💪🏼

No I wasn't really told very much from my doctors to be honest, just that they will put the referral in for me. My boyfriend got a letter today putting his appointment back a week so hopefully that doesn't happen again!

I received my MyOva tablets yesterday, I'm going to start them at the beginning of my next cycle 🤞🏼🤍

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NLO94x · 20/03/2023 20:05

@YorkshireTeaCup good luck at your appointment in April 🤞🏼🤍

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sl7uk · 18/03/2023 11:46

@NLO94xall my friends are pregnant or have newborns too. It's hard to avoid the constant chat about babies isn't it. It makes me feel very alone, so it's reassuring to know there are others who are feeling the same.

Assume the doctor didn't prescribe you with anything i.e. Metformin? Perhaps that will happen when you get your gyni appointment - hope that happens for you soon!

The amount of recommendations out there is over-whelming, but maybe I'll give inositol a go, thank you! Please keep me posted on your journey and wishing you all the best 💕

YorkshireTeaCup · 17/03/2023 19:46

👋🏻 i have PCOS. Conceived DD1 with a combination of metformin and letrozole (3 cycles) in 2020, she was born 2021. I was diagnosed 10yrs ago, we were trying for a year, our referral was delayed due to the first covid lockdown but from first appt at the Assisted Conception Unit to conception was around 4 months? So things moved quickly once in the system.

Have an appt at the fertility clinic in April to hopefully get a new letrozole prescription for DC2 🤞🏻 Hoping the process moves quickly again as im 38 this year so starting to feel a bit of time pressure.

SnowSnow · 17/03/2023 19:30

NLO94x · 16/03/2023 20:02

@SnowSnow I'm so happy you got your pregnancy ✨
What brand did you use? I've just ordered the MyOva tablets 🤍

Sorry I have only just seen this. I used Free Soul which I got off Amazon. I'm sure they are all very similar. Hope the MyOva works for you

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NLO94x · 17/03/2023 15:00

@sl7uk you most definitely aren't alone 💗I've felt the exact same, especially with my friends around me getting pregnant so easily, I can't help but feel like this is so unfair. I'm happy for them but sad for me!
It's just a waiting game for me at the moment, my boyfriend has his sample appointment booked for April so fingers crossed there are no issues there!
Yes my first time trying to conceive and honestly, I never want to go through it again. We are now 14 months TTC.
Some of the comments in this tread have recommended inositol so I've done my research and order from a company called MyOva, it may be worth taking a look into this for yourself!
Wishing you all the luck 💙

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sl7uk · 17/03/2023 12:00

@NLO94x thank you for starting this thread, I feel like I'm not alone! Today I had a scan and finally been diagnosed with PCOS. Been ttc for 5 months but period has gone MIA, so I'm not ovulating and therefore can't ttc. But I agree, it's hell/stressful/anxiety inducing!

Also been referred to gyna but they said waiting list at the moment is about 8 months!! What are your next steps? Is this your first time ttc?

(I'm based just outside London)

MK85 · 17/03/2023 01:52

@NLO94x I waited 3 years for a gynae referral, although I'm in n.i and waiting times are a joke

Chipmunk09 · 16/03/2023 21:18

Hi OP!

I have PCOS too and have an 18 month old son! I was diagnosed at 15 years old and the GP basically told me I’d be infertile and stuck me on birth control for 5 years until I had enough!

It took me years to learn about my body and what worked best for me.

Like other posters, I truly believe taking inositol supplements was one of the biggest reasons I managed to conceive. I also have a cup or two of spearmint tea which is great for balancing hormones and reducing acne/hair growth.

Also, lifestyle and diet changes are so important when you have PCOS. I had to lose a few pounds and became more active too. Lots of long walks and weighted work outs.

I have so many friends/colleagues who have PCOS and have multiple children. It is 100% possible and I have my fingers crossed for you OP xxx

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NLO94x · 16/03/2023 20:02

@SnowSnow I'm so happy you got your pregnancy ✨
What brand did you use? I've just ordered the MyOva tablets 🤍

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SnowSnow · 16/03/2023 19:57

I have PCOS ttc for over 7 years and got pregnant within 4 weeks of starting to take myo inositol so wanted to agree with the others it's definitely worth trying

lottieb92 · 16/03/2023 19:48

@Changemynamechangemyname23 i had to pay for it - but they told me about it!
fingers crossed ✨🤞🏻

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NLO94x · 16/03/2023 19:43

@Changemynamechangemyname23 I have read up on some reviews and I've ordered a brand called MyOva so everything crossed this helps 🤞🏼 🤍

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Changemynamechangemyname23 · 16/03/2023 19:15

Fingers crossed for you @lottieb92 ! I didn't know they give it out at gynecologist.
Yes even with things like weight, hair management it balances hormones.
It worked for me, really hope it does for you too!

lottieb92 · 16/03/2023 18:57

@Changemynamechangemyname23 i have been taking Inofolic alpha given by the gynaecologist also this has made me so so hopeful 🤍
i had about a stone to lose when I last went in but not in the obese BMI category. I just wanted to get lean and healthier before I throw everything at it … with ivf in the back of my mind if it doesn’t work. They said even 5% loss can help with pregnancy.

they said try Inofolic for 3 months and see how it goes. My skin has cleared up, I have lost 7lbs without drastic effort and I feel much much better. Next step positive pregnancy test. I highly recommend so far even just for regulating pcos symptoms I didn’t know I had!

I also wasn’t offered any meds to help pcos either as I have regular periods and ovulate regularly proven by blood tests x
Hopefully I get the same result as you!

BritishDesiGirl · 16/03/2023 18:56

NLO94x · 16/03/2023 13:06

@minipie I've never come across hypothyroidism before so that's really interesting to hear! Can I ask how that was diagnosed? Was that part of your initial doctors appointment?

I will definitely look into Inositol

Thank you for sharing 🤍

Another for inositol. I used watchers combined with folic acid. I got mine from abroad, they are very expensive here but definitely recommend.

Changemynamechangemyname23 · 16/03/2023 18:47

Before that I had tried Agnus cactus, evening primrose, BBT charting, can't remember half of the things.
But I just continued with the inofolic throughout my first pregnancy and for 12 weeks with the second as it contained the folic acid I needed.

I wasn't offered any fertility help from doctors as my BMI was too low, I have lean PCOS which not many doctors know about and so I don't tend to put on weight.

Changemynamechangemyname23 · 16/03/2023 18:44

I had tests and partner had tests, everything was fine other than the PCOS. took us 4.5 years to conceive first time, supplements took 2 months and I was pregnant. I also greatly reduced my sugar intake where I could, I wasn't strict about it but definitely tried.
The supplement I took was called inofolic, I highly recommend.
They have reformulated since my day and have added other things.
Google inofolic and it should come up x

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NLO94x · 16/03/2023 13:10

@Changemynamechangemyname23 also did you take anything else along side this? Any other vitamins/supplements? Is there a particular brand you'd recommend? 🤍

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NLO94x · 16/03/2023 13:08

@Changemynamechangemyname23 thank you so much I'll definitely look into this! Did you have any other fertility help from the doctors? 🤍

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NLO94x · 16/03/2023 13:06

@minipie I've never come across hypothyroidism before so that's really interesting to hear! Can I ask how that was diagnosed? Was that part of your initial doctors appointment?

I will definitely look into Inositol

Thank you for sharing 🤍

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JussathoB · 16/03/2023 09:26

Thank you for the tips re supplements/diet