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Pcos - trying now rather than later?

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Purplehair22 · 07/07/2023 12:04

This might sound weird but I was recently diagnosed with PCOS and my head is all scrambled. Is there such thing as “trying for a baby while I can”???
I’m 23, I have 2 kids with my husband. We always wanted 3 kids. That was the “set” amount since day one and I never changed my mind. My husband is a little more flexible saying “whatever you want”. With my recent diagnosis and my current ovulation tracking (form of contraception because anything hormonal triggers my hypertension) I know I ovulate once every 3-4 months. We were originally thinking to wait about 5yrs before going for a 3rd baby. Now I’m thinking what if in 5yrs time my symptoms worsen and I’m “too far gone”??? Is trying for a baby now while I still have a window every 3 months a valid point? Am I looking at this wrong? Do things worsen with time? Am I likely to have the same chance of conceiving now as I would in 5yrs time? Would appreciate some insight and wisdom.

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longingtobe23 · 08/07/2023 21:31

@Purplehair22 knowing what I know now, I’d have squeezed them out closer
i have one DS waited 5 years … then got diagnosed with pcos and no luck yet for 18 months

think first about financially and emotionally could you cope with a 3rd baby right now if yes then go for it!!!
I understand (as I did the same) I wasn’t ready and waited.. I don’t regret that either! But I think if I was told I had pcos back then and knew it could be hard.. I’d have started sooner
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PinkMandalorian · 08/07/2023 22:30

The fact that your asking for other peoples opinions gives me the impression your clearly unsure, which speaks volumes. Is this something you want right now ? Because it seems like your feeling pressure as your uncertain of the future and your fertility. I don't think bringing a child into the world under those circumstances is the right choice, personally . You shouldn't feel pressured to have another child. 3 children at 23 would be alot to handle. Could you financially and physically cope with a third right now? Your chances of getting pregnant at 28 will really be no different to now. Your fertility isn't going to drop off a cliff in 5 years time just because you have pcos. I don't know where you got this information. Fertility starts to decline throughout a womans life indeed, even for women without pcos but more rapidly once a woman hits over 35, but even then its gradual. If your not ovulating there's help available, like ovulation induction medication that you take for a few days during the month ( 5 days) and it tricks your body into ovulating. Metformin can also help relieve pcos and aid in regulation aswell. Pcos is associated with high amh ( egg reserve) your not going to run out of eggs in a few years and as you'll be 28 your quality will still be high. There will be help available If you need it .
Take your time and don't rush into the decision until you feel ready.
Good luck

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