TTC with PCOS

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Are there any other ladies out there trying to conceive with PCOS? Or any success stories of conceiving with PCOS?

We've been ttc and off of bc since August. Since then I've been diagnosed with PCOS and put on Metformin. I am overweight, especially for my height as I'm only short - but am trying to lose the weight. I'm almost at a 10% weight loss since getting the PCOS diagnosis in November 14. I haven't had any periods since coming off of bc in August 14, apart from what I'm guessing was a withdrawal bleed (that happened pretty much straight away - end of August) and a couple of very light bleeds that lasted no longer than a day.

I'm just feeling all a bit fed up now and think I need to hear from others that are either in a similar boat or have been able to have healthy normal pregnancies despite the PCOS.

Amazing, congratulations rosie

Just popping on to say a huge congratulations to Rosie Our first BFP. So happy for you!

Hi everyone thank you so much for the messages, I really appreciate it ??
I've got an app called 'clue' and it estimates you fertility window based on you cycle but they're quiet generous with the fertility window just in case any days have been missed, I've been taking the pregnacare conception they're a bit expensive but they're brilliant! We DTD not last Thursday the Thursday before and nothing after that, AF was due on the 9th but never came! I really did not think I was, I had to do three pregnancy test to make sure I'm right haha good luck girlies ?xx

Oh my god I go away for a couple of days and return to a BFP!!!! CONGRATULATIONS rosie!!!!!
So the clomid worked?? I'm literally giddy for you! I will update the table!

Sorry I've been AWOL for a few days. Mad busy at work but weekend soon.

Rosebud well done for arguing for the appointment! It's a shame it has to be done, but it's definitely worth being persistent. Is it today? Best of luck. Report back!

Ponty sorry AF is on her holidays still. Cow. It's very encouraging you had a temp shift though. Has nobody invented an at-home ultrasound machine yet so we can see what the hell is going on inside?! There should totally be an app for that..

Eskimo I can't understand your ultrasound results either! When is your follow up appointment? It is possible to have PCOS without the cysts/immature follicles, but if you had enlarged ovaries too that would suggest an issue there? The temping is a bit soul destroying I've found. I haven't had a temperature shift yet since I started doing it (January) so it seems to be a fairly pointless exercise. Useful if you have a slightly more regular cycle though (as in, more regular than 120 days..)

Gin sorry to hear the scales are being an arsehole. It's so depressing doing everything you can to lose weight and not seeing the results you deserve. It's just one of those things (along with every sodding thing else!) that is more difficult with PCOS.

I've been in touch with my doctor and I'm having a short appointment with her on Sunday hopefully (getting back to me today to confirm) to talk about clomid and to book in for the day 21 test for this cycle. Day 21 is Monday for me, so I'll go for the blood test and expect a result that shows I haven't ovulated (day 17 today and no temp shift or +ve OPK). Hopefully she'll have prescribed both progesterone and clomid, so I can start taking the progesterone immediately for 10 days, have AF when I come off it, then start the clomid on day 2 I think she said. I'll have to go for a scan/scans around days 7-11 but like someone said (sorry, forgotten who!) I'd probably be better going later.

I do hope she does prescribe the clomid now. I'm going to make sure I'm under a specific obstetrician if/when I do get pregnant so maybe she'll be happier prescribing clomid if she knows she won't be responsible for the actual pregnancy! Haha we'll see

getting over myself today - going for a nice long walk and just getting on with things! making the most of my day off. it's annoying that my period is still AWOL, but it's not exactly a new development so just going to up my inositol dose to 1tsp 2x a day and just keep low carbing as much as possible. and DTD I suppose...

Thanks for the stats Rosie! Had you actually started your Clomid or were you waiting for AF? There seem to be a few people I've read about that were about to start and then fell pregnant. Maybe the weight off of your shoulders, knowing that you were getting help, helped?

Ab I hope your doctors appointment goes well this weekend! Your doctor works on Sundays That's dedication!!! Have you had your blood test results yet? What did they show?

Ponty Sorry to hear AF is still AWOL- I hope the inositol starts to do something for you soon!

My update is that I had my first fertility consultation today and it went really well! She looked at my medical history and confirmed that my blood tests (I had 10 of them on file!) confirm that I am not ov'ing. She said that my scan confirms that I still have severe PCOS (which was originally diagnosed at 15 years old) and need medical intervention to conceive.
She also said my DH had 8 million sperm in his sample instead of the expected 15 million! So he has to do another sample to confirm that this was just a "one off problem". (He has 2 children from a previous relationship so she suspects this will come back as fine!- fingers crossed!)
She gave me a blood test pack and wants me to go for tests to confirm that I have never had chlamydia in the past. And sent us on our way, asking us to make an appointment for 3 weeks time once she had the results of these 2 additional tests.

Well....... we tried to make another appointment at the front desk and were told the earliest appointment was OCTOBER!!!! The shock on my face obviously said it all because the receptionist went off to find the consultant who told her to bring us back through to her in her office. She said she didn't want us to wait that long..........

SO PRESCRIBED US CLOMID ON THE SPOT!!!! On our first appointment! I was so shocked and happy, I just cried! I still cannot believe how amazing she was to us!

She has also prescribe me the norethistrone....... stuff to bring on my bleed in the next week or so.

We feel so so lucky to have met such a helpful and kind NHS consultant!

Rosebud that's amazing!!! How utterly wonderful Will you be our next clomid baby?? Exciting!

My doctor works Sundays yes...but then I live in the Middle East so Sundays are like Mondays (weekend is Friday Saturday)

rosebud that's fantastic! she sounds wonderful, which is exactly what ladies with fertility problems need.

ab ooh the middle east! how long have you been over there? what's the healthcare like?

Hi.
I'm late to this thread but can I please join?

My stats - I'm 29, been ttc #1 for almost 2 years. Diagnosed with pcos last year, been on merformin since August 2014. Just started cycle 3 of clomid (cycle 1 was 50mg which didn't work, cycle 2 was 100mg, it made me ovulate but no BFP)

Currently CD3, started clomid yesterday and having the most horrendous AF

I'm optimistic this cycle but trying not to get carried away because I can't handle the crashing disappointment if it doesn't work. Also, have had 4 friends have babies in the last few months which is so hard!

Wishing everyone on the thread good luck

Well how good is that rosebud? You must be over the moon.! What a relief for you!!! Can't wait to see how you get on.

My consultants have received my referral and are contacting me next week for an appointment

Ab- fingers crossed for Sunday! I hope you have a positive experience!

Ponty Any sign of AF? Or ov?

Welcome IsIt! Good luck with the clomid Have you had any side effects? I've heard mixed things about how it affects women. Obviously everyone is different, but I would be interested to hear your experiences so far!

Gin I know! Still can't quite believe it. I don't think I will be completely happy until DH 2nd sample has been given the ok, and I have the meds in my hand! I'm handing in the prescription today! Fingers crossed that you get a consultation quickly and things can start to move along for you too!

Hellooooo All.

New to this thread, please can I jump in?

We're TTC#1, starting in earnest this month to try and hit the beginning of 2016 onwards.

i'm 26, PCOS diagnosed jan 2013 but had no treatment for it, MH problems too, TTC#1. Married to husband for nearly 3 years. Trying to do more exercise/eat better. Weight going nowhere but trying anyway as my cycles have really shortened to almost normal recently so giving it a go whilst the going is good.

Currently CD7.

congrats rosebud on your BFP!

welcome isit and sus!

no sign of AF or ov, just constantly loads of ewcm! I have an appointment with my GP Monday so we'll see what she has to say!

Aww, newbies Hi isit and sus

Abfab It's confusing isn't it. The sonographer said that my slightly enlarged ovaries could be a result of the Pill still. I have a HSG next Friday. I think I'll be seeing the consultant next in June. Good luck with getting your clomid! Will keep FX for you.

Ponty Hope you have some news soon. Good to hear that you're feeling more positive.

Rose Glad your consultation went well. So pleased for you that you got the clomid.

DH has got the results of his SA today. They are all within normal ranges, TG. The only one that we think is on the slightly worrying side is morphology.

Here's a breakdown, with the normal ranges in brackets:

Morphology: 9.0% (4-100)
Motility: 52% (32-100)
Motility: 57% (40-100) (Not sure why there are two results for motility?
Density: 55.0 10*6/ml (15-200)
Volume: 6.0ml (1.5-15.0)

I asked DH is there was anything he could do to increase the morphology and he said he'd been doing his research, and Omega Oils 3, 6 and 9 can improve it, so he's going to get some of that. Apart from that, these look ok don't they? Thoughts please ladies

Eskimo those SA results do look good! I don't think you have anything to worry about there. I think the omega oils are a great idea regardless! I think it's really cool to both be contributing to the effort in some way, rather than just the obvious way!

Hey

rosebud - first, Congratulations!

Clomid is a bit of a whirlwind drug. I've had hot flushes, minimal appetite and some lovely mood swings (sobbing for a solid hour after watching Greys Anatomy and a spectacular outburst at DH where I thought I would explode with fury before crying like a mad person and apologising an hour later are a taster)!

It's a very hard medication to manage, especially as the side effects seem to last 2-3 weeks and I have to go to work, but it's worth it if it's working. And the consultant said I could try 2 months and if it didn't work, they would likely push for an IVF clinic referal. As the 100mg dose worked last month, she's prescribed me another 3 months worth. It was so stressful getting it I can't explain how happy it's made me that she's making sure I can have more tries that a lot of people in my NHS trust.

Abfab if you're taking clomid, I was advised to take the tablets as you go to bed so you sleep through a lot of the physical side effects.

Congrats Rosie

Welcome newbies

Good luck to all the ladies that have been given clomid. I had a very upset tummy on a Clomid. A few days after my last dose I got very sore boobs, weeing a lot, nausea and had very painful ovaries. My ovaries are both still twinging a week after my LH surge. Got loads of spots and they have started appearing on my shoulders.

In my TWW, another week to go. DH and I are arguing about him going and having SA, he wants to wait to see if I get a BFP and I say he is wasting time because if he also has a prob we need to start IVF! I don't want to take Clomid again if there are no swimmers!

Has anyone found since coming off the pill that their body hair is getting worse? I've started to get a tash, not good! All the areas I had lasered off 15 years ago has started to grow back! I had really bad body hair as a teenager and was called gorilla at school. I had lily white skin with thick black hair on my arms.

Just for confirmation, I got clomid NOT pregnant! Haha!

Hopefully that will be next though .

Thanks for the details on side effects IsIt and Rufus I'm pretty much a hormonal mess as it is so I can't even begin to imagine what a nightmare I am going to be when I start taking it!

I should get my prescription on Tues so will need to take the progesterone then, if AF hasnt reared her pretty little face by then.

I have a bit of a dilemma though... if I start taking the progesterone on Tues it works out that I'll be taking clomid slap band in the middle of a 3 day hen do. Do you think I should just do it and keep my fingers crossed that my side effects are minimal? I know it sounds silly but I find it so hard being away from home as it is when I'm still emotional so its only likely to get worse!

Eskimo your SA results look really good! Density of 55 is amazing! Ours was 8 (hence the second sample). Once you've had your HSG do you think you have any other tests to do before your next appointment?
IsIt sorry to hear your clomid journey has been so tough so far! But now you are ov'ing!!!!!! Woop! You must be soooo pleased! Do you temp? Are you now getting a noticeable temp shift?
Rufus I'm keeping fingers firmly crossed for you! How are feeling about this cycle? Positive thoughts? Do you plan to wait until AF is due before POAS? Are you taking any other meds? Oh and in answer to your question....YES! I swear hair on my face has become more noticeable, faster growing and thicker! Although I wax each week so I'm hoping its not too noticeable to other people! Has anyone noticed their body changing shape since being off the pill??.... my boobs and hips have definitely shrunk! Maybe its the lack of ov????

I haven't been temping - I did but it was all over the place so I would get my hopes up, feel optimistic then get a blood result that would say no ovulation. It made me so upset so I stopped. I plan to start again though for the next few months with the clomid.

With clomid I haven't had any stomach upsets and the hormone side effects started on about the third day. My boobs did become so sore that I didnt dare take my bra off, but it was the mood swings that were the worst. I would def just take them asap (your cycle allowing) because if you need an increased dose, the sooner you know that the better.

I sat my DH down and explained how out of sorts I felt and he just followed my lead. I would definately speak to yours before you take the tablets. You're really going to need for him to support you and not take anything personally.

Does anyone else just feel so frustrated with their body, that it won't just do the most simple things? I feel so annoyed that I was so strict about contraception, but I've been putting up with the lovely facial hair and random periods for years and years, and now I just need it to produce and release some eggs and it won't. I don't know how to explain what I'm feeling, just irritated that it's so hard (I may have been crying on and off today due to clomid and am avoiding my phone because several friends have had babies recently and I don't want to see )

Good afternoon everyone, hope you're all having a good weekend. Welcome Isit and Sus
Congratulations rosebud that's really great news. So glad it got sorted out for you, waiting until October is ridiculous!

It's been a quiet week for me, dtd plan hasn't worked out quite so well. CD15 today so will try and do it tonight. Had intended to do it Thursday (CD13) but ended up going out with work for a few

Isit I feel your frustration. It really is hard to explain to other people quite how you feel without becoming hysterical. Definitely allow yourself a good, good cry.

To those ladies on weight loss regimes at the mo, how's it going?

Has anybody tried soy iso? Keep looking in tesco but never have them!

Apologies for the delay (again) in replying. Went out for brunch on Friday and it was a messy one. Just about feeling human again.

Ponty yep I've been living here on and off since 1998. Had my teenage years here then went back to the UK for uni and work, before returning here in September with new DH. The healthcare is absolutely fantastic, but it's all private. Luckily, the vast majority of expat contracts come with healthcare, so it's all fine and dandy. I'm also extremely lucky that my employer has a good insurance package so it covers fertility, because otherwise there'd be no hope for us at all! Just looking at your temp chart....could that massive dip at 7dpo be an implantation dip??

Isit - Welcome! I will add you to the table when I'm on my computer rather than my iPad. Best of luck on your clomid journey. I'll be following it closely and hoping for the best for you. I'm not looking forward to the side effects at all! Not sure it's advisable to take when you're in charge of other people's children! Hah

Gin hope you hear about your appointment soon! I haven't tried soy but presume you can get it on amazon.

Sus Hello! I will add you on to the table too. That's great news your cycles have shortened. Definitely a good sign.

Eskimo I have no idea what to look for in sperm (hah!) but they all look like they're within the normal boundaries, so that's a great sign.

Rosebud I'd go for it and take it now. If you take them at night then the side effects of the previous one will be at their weakest when you go out for the night out (hopefully!!)

Well I had my appointment today. Was really odd. I sat in the waiting room, the nurse came out with a piece of paper and basically I didn't need to see the doctor, I just need to go tomorrow for my day 21 test and then start my prescription, which was for progesterone and clomid!!! Eeek!

There's a minor stumbling block in terms of me starting it though. I obviously have to be at home for the blood tests and scans etc in the first couple of weeks. Unfortunately my grandad died on Friday (at the ripe old age of 93!) and I will be going back to the UK for his funeral in a week or so. I don't want to start the progesterone now in case AF arrives when I'm in the UK and the side effects add to the rubbishness of the funeral etc, or if I end up on day 11 or whatever and I'm not at home. Does that make sense? Hah oh to have a normal life eh?! I'll sort out my days anyway so I can start it efficiently

Hi ladies. So sorry I've not been keeping up. I've had a really hectic couple of weeks. Just dropping in to say hi for now, but I will catch up on the thread in the next couple days!

Hope you lovely ladies are doing okay. X