PCOS and Conception

[Yassmina]

Before I start asking my question, I should probably explain my situation a bit. I have been diagnosed with PCOS at 19. My periods were always irregular-sometimes I would get only 2 per year. I used to be a bit overweight back then, and I am sure that being heavier made my condition worse.
Fast forward 13 years, my weight is under control (I am 5'4 and 139 pounds) and I am healthy otherwise .My periods are regular and there is even evidence of ovulation.
Dare I hope that I will be able to get pregnant naturally? Does anyone have a similar experience to share with me?
DH and I don't live in the same country yet ( I am planning my move to UK in 2014), so we are definitely not trying for a baby!

Also, I want to tell you how much mumsnet means to me...It is like a little piece of UK I get to keep with me even when I'm far away. Thank you all!

Hi Yass

I was diagnosed with PCOS in my early 20s, same thing as you, averaged around 2-3 periods a year. I've always a bit squidy round the edges, but not quite fat. I was warned that it wouldn't be easy to conceive, but also not impossible. I hadn't really thought about having children anyway, so it wasn't a big deal.

I did go to the Dr again after about 3 years of trying, but she kindly pointed out that 3 years, with only 2 periods a year, was the equivalent of trying for 6 months! She said that I still had plenty of time (I was 30 at the time), so to give it another year or so, then she'd start me on drugs to make me more regular.

Anyhoo, we decided to just keep trying and whatever will be will be, and all that, and just as I was giving up hope, I got pregnant! It took 5 years in all, and I was 32 when I conceived, but DS was well worth the wait.

I'd say it's certainly worth trying as it's not impossible, but if you're in a hurry (when you've reached UK), then drugs to kick start your cycle would probably help.

Good luck

Hi yass and Jeez!

just looking for a bit of advice here please:)

Im 23, been with my sweetheart since we were 15 and had always been very careful ( alot of my friend were teen mums) I had the IUD fitted in '09 but did not get on with it at all. It was removed the following year due to no end of problems which i thought was caused by the device but was infact PCOS.

I never used to have periods, 2x a year tops, none when on contraception. Since being diagnosed my mind is on overdrive with the fact that this could be an easy road:( the same week we were told of my PCOS we had two baby announcements from my boyfriends side, one twins! which of course was lovley news but still put me under a dark cloud for some time. Our families are very supportive and are probably more anxious than us lol.
We have an appointment in Sept to begin Clomid and explore any other options to help me ovulate. I am very broody and adore all the little people in my life. Boyfriend will be a wonderful dad but I cant help but think "would i be a mum at this age if i didnt know it may/may not be difficult??" I always thought id be atleast 25 with my own home? I know you cant 100% plan these things though.
We have been unprotected since june 2011 btw with nothing to report.

I guess my question is do you think i should hop aboard the baby train now whilst im still young or wait untill im more financially secure and perhaps risk further fertility issues??

Thankyou for reading, id appreciate anyyyyy feedback! ( this is my first forum and post! ) xxx