TTC with PCOS AND THYROID ISSUES- IS IT POSSIBLE

[chasinglove]

Hello everyone.

This is my first time I am using mumsnet. The forums here seem really helpful so I thought i'd ask my own questions too.

So have been TTC for almost 2 years now. Ive had irregular periods since the beginning but didnt think much of it then. Had a few scans as a teen and was on the pill for a while too. I also have hypothryoidism for the last 5 odd years which is always low/ borderline and have been bumped up to 100mg levothyroxine as of yesterdays. PCOS was ruled out 5 years ago as my ultrasound was clear (But after researching this, it could have come back clear as I was on the pill and that can potentially cover the symptoms!!!) Have not had a period since over a year so doctor has diagnosed me with PCOS and given me norethisterone to start a period.

Doctors also told me I am prediabetic as tests as my hbA1c test came back at 42 mmol.

Current weight is 215 pounds and I've decided to start excising and go on diet to lose a lot of weight. I have gained about 3 stones in the last 2 years.

Typing this all makes me really upset. I feel like I have so many issues at a young age which I shouldn't have. I've been trying to lose weight for such a long time but its been so difficult which all these issues. I feel stuck in cycle which I can't break through. Now that we are trying for a baby it just seems pointless because I feel like it will never happen. There is no pressure from the partner but I still feel absolutely rubbish as I feel like I will never be able to get pregnant.

Would like some advise as to what I should do. I'm not really sure what I should be asking the doctor for and what the next step would be. I'm not even sure if its worth trying as I think PCOS and Thyroid problems are big factors in infertility.

Doctors said they might put me on Metformin for PCOS as this could be the reason for my pre-diabetes.

Just really frustrated and annoyed. Any advise / or own experiences would be very much appreciated. I just want to know if this is a step in the right direction or am I missing something.

Thank you all

CL

Whereabouts are you (this will help inform answers)?

** I live in the UK

It’s definitely possible, I would say once thyroid levels are right for fertility and you know you’re ovulating then it’s possible. Have you been tracking your cycles/ovulation, and had blood tests at the GP? Partner should also get a semen analysis which can be requested through GP. PCOS was causing me to not ovulate which led to our difficulties.

We ultimately had luck with IVF rather than natural conception but it is possible to get pregnant naturally with PCOS and an underactive thyroid.

Wishing you lots of luck

@Snorlax83

Thank you for your reply. I was using the app to track ovulation but since my periods stopped I just gave up. I started my higher dose of levo today and then the norethisterone tomorrow so I am hoping that helps.

Ive had blood tests in June which showed I was still borderline with my thyroid and also that my testosterone levels were a bit high. Had some bloods done last week for my diabetes test to see where that is at. I'm really hoping it doesnt full blow into diabetes :( !

Also just for reference- my fasting blood test has been 4.8 on the 2 occasions I've had it checked since last year. It is my hbA1c which was 42. Not really sure what that means as I thought it was the fasting blood test which determined it.