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

[Hopemummi]

Hi all 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!

What is that isitosl and what does it do?

I was TTC for 2 years, had 2 miscarriages, irregular cycles and poly cystic ovaries. I saw a nutritionist who gave me a low GL diet to follow, included lots of brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, onions, garlic etc) because apparently they help with the implantation process or something, and cut out sugar. Also took supplements. I was pregnant within 3 months!

Goodness knows if it was the diet but I found that having something to focus on and to be able to 'do' something made a massive difference to my state of mind. I felt much more relaxed and I'm sure that helped things. I also lost weight and got so many compliments on my glowing appearance.

Now 29 weeks pregnant, but sadly I no longer glow!!!!

Here's what I had a look at for Inositol -
www.pcosdietsupport.com/supplements/inositol-and-pcos/
www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com/myo-inositol.html

Hope that helps... If you google Inositol for PCOS you get loads of forum post's of ladies using it successfully

Yer I'm going to request bloods on cd 21 and see doc about being checked on. Gonna look up that holland and Barrett one now tho as well

Been reading the thread and surprised no one has mentioned ovarian drilling as an option.
I had a scan last Feb to confirm I had pcos, DH had his SA (normal) and then I had an HSG to check my tubes (also normal). Before I was due to be started on clomid, my consultant sent me for a laparoscopy with ovarian drilling to effectively burst the cysts. I had this done in June 13, we conceived the next month which sadly ended in an early miscarriage but conceived again the next month and I'm now 29 weeks pregnant. This was after 2 years of not a single period.

Sorry for the essay but just wanted to say in case it was an option for anyone.

I've been on a shopping trip to Holland and Barratt so here goes! Fingers x

Do you need to take the indosil from a set time in cycle?

Not heard of the drilling either. So much to learn!

Been reading about low carb/GI diet being good for PCOS, anyone tried that with positive results?

I took progesterone for three months and then angus castus. Combined with ovulation sticks I managed to conceive without anything else . Since I had DD I'm now in a regular cycle which is the first time ever. I do have other side effects with tummy weight , hair etc though

I have heard that pcos can get better after a pg but its getting to that is the hard part!!

I bought a book on the GI diet but im a fussy eater and it looked boring so I borrowed a friends slimming world book for a read and it sounded easy! 2 weeks later and im half a stone down already!

I vaguely remember my consultant mentioned ovarian drilling now you mention it. I think that was going to be between clomid and icsi? We did all this back in 2005 so its a little foggy in places after two children!

Thanks mrs chocolate!

You are more then welcome, I am hoping it helps you like it's helped me and the other forum user I know.

Go woodwaj! Half a stone I'm jealous! Started my Inositol & Folic acid combo on Sat. Don't know if it's a placebo but I do feel more upbeat and positive. Switched to decaf tea- tastes the same so all good as need tea on a morning! Doing my best to cut out sugar although I did have chocolate bomb pudding this weekend

I have PCOS too and am currently almost 38 weeks pregnant after 3 years of TTC.

The first thing to say is that symptoms of PCOS vary from woman to woman. I have what my consultant refers to as "skinny PCOS" in that I have a normal BMI but do have other classic symptoms such as very bad acne.

Atilla is right that Clomid should only be taken under strict supervision as it is a very powerful drug. I can't believe the number of women I see on MN talking about buying it over the internet to self-medicate.

Clomid did not work for me (5 cycles), in the end I had Ovulation Induction treatment which is like low dose IVF. You inject low dose FSH from Day 4 of your cycle and in conjunction with scans every 5-7 days the Drs monitor your follicle growth. Once you have one or two dominant follicles of a good size they tell you to take a trigger injection of HCG to force ovulation, and instructions to go away and have lots of sex! It took 4 cycles (1 failed due to insufficient follicle growth and 1 chemical pregnancy) but we got there in the end.

I'm all for trying things like acupuncture, reflexology, etc but please be very careful of taking supplements, particularly those that are not suggested by a qualified medical practitioner. I've heard lots of stories about women taking Agnus Castus to try to regulate their cycles (without talking to a herbal specialist) and finding that it made things worse.

Thanks hopemummi Another weigh in tomorrow!

Congrats on your pregnancy Frankel I hope all has been well!