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.

Rufus I think you're right about the scan being too early. I was surprised she didn't offer to scan a few days later. With regards to the grumpiness, completely with you on this one! I'm CD11 today and for the last 2 days I've had such a short temper. Poor DH. I haven't had any proper LH surges yet, not since my near-positive a few days ago.

Isit I'm sorry your day 21 tests didn't shed any light on what's happening. It's so frustrating isn't it? Even moreso than being told something bad in some cases. Have you POAS yet? I think it must be difficult for our DHs/DPs. They must feel pretty helpless. What is the next step for you?

I went and met my new gynaecologist this morning. Very efficient! He was nice. He was very black and white. He said he didn't do scans after clomid, he just does day 21 tests (which I questioned because I wasn't sure if it'd be late enough to allow me to have ovulated, but he assured me it'd be ok). He questioned why I was on clomid if we hadn't already had other tests done. He's said I need to have a HSG and DH has to have semen analysis done. Fair enough! He says to have the 21 day test this cycle then go for a HSG between days 1 and 10 of the next cycle. If the HSG and SA come back ok then we should do 3 cycles of clomid. If no luck from that, we will be sent for IUI. See what I mean about efficient?

Although I'm really glad we have a 'plan', I was gutted to come back out into the waiting room full of pregnant women and families with babies. I have absolutely no idea whether those people had trouble conceiving, but I immediately just thought 'why the hell do all these people get it easy and we're just lining up more tests?!'. I'm feeling more positive now though. Also thinking all this may not be necessary and we might actually conceive on cycle 1 of clomid! Doesn't hurt to stay optimistic.

I think the clomid must be doing something. I'm crying at the soap awards whilst wanting to rip my neighbours' faces off for playing shite music too loudly. They're in their 50s for christ's sake. Oh god now some pillock I went to school with (and hated) has been nominated for an award. Hulk time!!!

Oh and forgot to say, in response to Isit's comment about how nice it is to have this thread, I totally agree

It's been so lovely to be able to talk to people in the same situation, rather than just being told to 'wait a bit and it will happen'. Oh will it? How exactly? Immaculate conception? It has definitely given me a lot of hope and, as much as I wouldn't wish this on anyone, it's comforting to know there are other people out there going through the same thing. And we get on!! Granted we're not on here 10 times a day like people on some other threads, but I like to think we're all working towards the same goal and nobody would resent any one of us getting a BFP like it seems on those other threads. I was giddy with excitement when Rosie got hers. We need some more!

Hi all. I am glad I found this thread. I am hoping some one can help me out:

I am on my first cycle of clomid. Cd 15 (but first three days of AF spotting only which was unusual). I need to go for a cd21 blood test but it falls on a Saturday. So I don't know if I should go on the Friday before or the Monday after

Secondly since last two days I've been getting a constant mild cramp.. not in the sides but in the middle like a very mild period cramp I don't know what it is. Has anyone experienced anything similar after clomid? I haven't used opks as my doc told me not to because with pcos they can be unreliable.

Wishing all of you the very best on this journey..

Hi Cobblestone and welcome it is normal for AF to stop on Clomid. I think that you have a few days after day 21 that you can still have the test done, so I would do Monday. I have been having the exact same mid cramp for last 2 days and also did on my last Clomid cycle.

AbFab sound like you have a very on the ball Dr, fingers crossed that this cycle works for you anyway and then you don't have to bother with the plan.

Thanks for the response Rufus.

Thank you for your kind words ladies- it is much appreciated! I honestly don't know what I would do without this thread and all of your support! Thanks for being such stars

Isit Hi! Sorry to hear about your progesterone levels- what did they say is next for you? Have you POAS yet this weekend or has AF shown her face? If your progesterone is low, you may find your AF is delayed because of that!

Rufus Sorry to hear you have been feeling grumpy, how are you feeling today? You've ov'ed this cycle, right? So you are in the 2ww? Do you think the stress of the 2ww is adding to your mood?

I'm on cd13. I had my first follicle scan on cd10 so like you say, maybe it was too early! Especially as, like Ab, I'm used to around 100 day cycles! My second scan is on Tuesday, so cd15...... but I'm not holding out much hope.

Ab I know exactly what you mean with the waiting room being full of pregnant women!!! When DH and I were waiting for our first consultation at the fertility clinic I commented to DH about how insensitive it is to have pregnant women and "infertile" women in the same waiting room!!! It felt like such a stab in the heart! But if I was in a different frame of mind, I might also think that is gives hope!
Glad to hear you had a much more positive experience at your new clinic! He sounds very clued up and on the ball! I LOVE a plan! Makes you feel much more in control.

And Ab spot on with the feeling grateful about the kindness on this thread when other threads seem to be full on anger and turmoil. It's shocking to me that women can become so nasty and resentful when we are all going through the same thing! You ladies are great!

Welcome Cobblestone!! I have the mild cramping that never goes away too, and have had it since starting the clomid. I assume it is just a sign that clomid is "doing something" although what exactly it is.... I have no idea! Do you know if you ov'ed or have any enlarged follicles from taking it? What is your ttc story?

Oh and no LH surges for me so far Rufus..... nothing even remotely close! How about you Ab?

No nothing yet in terms of proper LH surges. My temperature did drop quite significantly yesterday though (lower than it ever has been when temping) and some people say there's such thing as an ovulation dip, so I'm hopeful that means something (and not just that we had the air conditioning on too high overnight ). The doctor told me to stop POAS. I laughed. I can't commit to that I'm afraid, buddy

Hi!

Hope you don't mind me joining... I was at the fertility clinic about 2 weeks ago and the nurse said it looks as though I may have PCO from the ultrasound she done... I'm in limbo as waiting to see the consultant! OH to hand his sample in on Friday!! I'm on day 82 of my cycle and feel yuck without it coming and was told by the nurse I need to lose weight if just seem to put it on!! Help as I'm kinda stuck!!

It's good to see that people with this have had luck and gives me hope ?? thank you!! Glad to have found this thread
Xx

Hi Rosebud - my story: I've had PCOS since I was a teenager. Started trying two years ago and fell pregnant within a few months but had a missed miscarriage.. haven't been able to get pregnant since..

Started clomid this month. Had to see a private doctor as NHS refused to help me. I haven't tracked ovulation as doc said not to but maybe i will from the next cycle. I don't feel too different apart from the cramp and the bloating. Doc didn't say anything about scans to check for follicles. Thanks for bringing it up I'll ask her the next time I see her.

Welcome Shellbell

Rufus - hope you're in better spirits today

Shellbell have you had PCO symptoms? Irregular periods etc?

I'm sure most of us here will know of success stories i.e. having babies with PCO.. I personally know quite a few as it runs in my family

hang in there

Thank you ??

Iv had irregular periods since came off the pill in August.. Day 32, 35, 42, 47, 75 and now no show... Only other symptom is not losing weight even though cutting down and exercising!

Xx

I finally got my referral letter. Sort of...

What I've actually got is a letter asking me to go online, put in my details and I can choose an appointment - kinda good - means I can pick a time that suits. Only... I have a choice of 4 different hospitals. I have NO IDEA on which one to choose.

Looking on the NHS website isn't really helping me either. My closest one has 3.5 stars (out of 183 ratings) the next one has 4.5 stars (out of 28 ratings).

Should I book the closest? The first available appointment is at the worst rated of the 4, but all hospitals have an appointment within a few days...

This thread moves so fast!

ab Im sorry your doctor was so rubbish but also very happy that you managed to get a new one so quickly who is very good. I like the ones that are straight to the point. Is it looking like ovulation is pending?

cobble welcome to the thread. I have had the silly middle pain too but I don't know what it is either.

ain that is good news, would you be happy to say what the hospital are in case anyone can offer any opinions for you.

Welcome shell

What day is everyone on now?

I'm on cd12 and no sign of anything going on. Although I have done an OPK yet today so i'll try in a bit and see whether theres any movement from a very faded line. This is the first month of using them so if anyone has any advice feel free to throw it this way

I have told DP we need to dtd every other day from now on, I'm really hoping the 100mg will do the trick so I'm not risking missing ovulation.

Well today's OPK is definitely darker than yesterday's although nowhere near positive so I seem to be on the right track.

Welcome shell and cobblestones! Sorry you're here, but hopefully you'll like it :)

Ain that's good you have a choice! Like you though, I'd be worried I'd pick the wrong one. Can you do a post on here to see if anyone knows of the hospitals and can recommend one? Perhaps put it on the infertility board too.

Mistletoe I'm on the same day as you and haven't noticed any signs of ovulation yet either :( My OPKs are showing up as nothing and I don't think I have the right kind of cm (although no idea when I last ovulated, so no idea what I'm looking for really).

I had a very vivid dream last night that I got a BFP. DH was outside the bathroom in the dream so I was disappointed I didn't have time to put together some big surprise to break the news to him. Was gutted when I woke up! Hoping that's a sign. Dreams are definitely predictors of the future right?! Haha

AbFab I hope so - I dream about babies quite regularly! Fingers crossed for you're ov.
Also, your new Dr sounds much better, like he's viewing the issue as something to be tackled rather than just the grind of his everyday job.

Rosebud Definately let us know how the scan goes.

Ain can you find out how hard it would be to swap hospitals if you're unhappy before you choose one? It's so hard to know how things are going to be until you're being treated isn't it? Good that you've got a choice though!

mistletoe Glad the OPKs are showing things going in the right direction. Is your DH ok with dtd every other day? I know mine struggled!

Rufus I hope you're feeling better. I found Clomid made me absolutely exhausted everyday by about 5pm. And the temper is really something isn't it? It took me by surprise and I'm naturally quite feisty.

Welcome cobble & Shellbell

cobble I think it depends on which Dr you're under. I'm being treated in the NHS but my area doesn't offer scans, just day 21 bloods.
shellbell there is Definately always hope! PCO(S) is so frustrating because there's no straight forward test to get your diagnosis, but please educate yourself and go to the dr prepared with questions. Knowledge is power and all that

So, I'm on cd34. No AF, not really any symptoms either. I suddenly feel back to my normal self, happy, relaxed, capable. It's strange.
I POAS yesterday - BFN I convinced myself that's what would happen though so I'm ok I think. DH was disappointed though.
We're taking next cycle off - DH has an unavoidable 6 day trip in mid June and then we're away so it seems silly to waste the Clomid. Also, a month/cycle off is needed I think. It's only now I'm out of it that I can realise how tense, stressed and preoccupied it's made me.

Cd28 for me today and no AF. Feeling so miserable, who was I kidding thinking I'd ever get a normal cycle

Been taking 500mg met for a week so due to increase to 1000mg. Did anybody find Metformin good for our condition? I keep reading articles saying it's useless for us pcosers

Thanks for being so kind everyone and making me feel welcome ??

Think I shall look it up tomorrow! I don't know whether I should go to my own doctor for tabs to bring on my cycle or wait to see the consultant? Xx

Ab I remember reading that clomid can have an affect on cm. TMI-I've never had a lot so I'm not really paying to much attention to it.

Isithe has volunteered his services daily, he is so worried about missing ovulation. This is hopefully our first chance in 8 months though.
Sometimes a cycle off it for the best, we had the last two cycles off because I was having a stressful time in other parts of my life. I came back into this month feeling very positive but also less obsessive.

Gin I had met before clomid and it just gave me tummy ache all the time so gave it up after about 4 months. I just couldn't continue with it anymore.

Shell your gp should be able to prescribe you something to bring on af. Have you had any bloods to look at your hormone levels? I don't know if you've seen my previous posts but I have a dd who was a surprise natural conception.

CD13 here today so Im hoping to see that line on the OPKs darken more today

Gosh Ladies so much going on here! Hopefully lots going on in people's ovaries to! Hoping for lots of +ve OPKs for you all.

CD 23 today, either 6 or 8 DPO, decided to POAS this morning but nothing yet. Have very sore boobs and mild uterine cramps but this is the same as last few cycles, the only diff was last cycle (1st Clomid) I got nips so sensitive I couldn't stand in the shower for 2 days after LH surge and I haven't had that this time. Not sure what that means, progesterone not high enough or didn't actually ovulate? Still a stroppy mare with DH but then it never rains but pours in my life and I've never been good with coping with stress. EVERYTHING I do is always an uphill struggle, including my fertility, it is like I am challenged to see if I really want something badly enough and need to prove it to get the result I want! DH keeps telling me that I need to calm down and that it won't help me get pregnant stressing but how can I when I'm dealing with idiots who just don't care that their screw ups cause me so much hassle!

Oh my god Rufus I could've written that myself! Why the hell does everything have to be so complicated?! When other people seem to breeze through life with everything falling into place. Does my head in. I suppose it's character building. Pfft.

On the positive side though, 6 dpo is far too early to show a BFP so no need to be worried about that yet. Has anyone got any suggestions for destressing? I used to go for a blast on my lovely horse but I'm 3700 miles away from her now (another source of stress!) so I'm stuck. I can't go for a walk (it's 42degC today) and the gym is leaving me uninspired. I'm really wishing more than anything that we had half terms over here! Exhausted.

Rufus hun while I don't know the details of your story and can't understand the bit about others screw ups causing you hassle, I DO GET what you mean about everything being a constant struggle. My fertility has been an uphill battle for me one which seems never ending. Everyone around me seems to be popping babies and sometimes I feel I just can't come to terms with why it isn't like that for me..

I don't want to give any unwanted advice (everyone in my physical world is so full of that) but I just want to say I know how you feel and I really really hope that things change for us soon. It's still early this cycle. Try not to POAS till 28th day (there I go with the advice).. fingers and toes crossed for you

Gin I've been on metformin 12 years and it does help quite significantly with insulin resistance, which is one of the main culprits for all the gorgeous side-effects of PCOS. I've been on 2000mg up until recently. My doctor has now put my on 3000mg. I have a strong stomach!!