I have PCOS

I cried like a baby when I found out.

I know it's not a so-called "death sentence" when it comes to getting pregnant, but talk about making your chances that much harder. Not only do I have this to contend with, I also have an underactive thyroid that throws things off.

Even though we haven't really jumped in head-first with TTC just yet, I'm really bummed out. I guess this explains why, after 4 months of using the CBEFM, I haven't gotten one peak reading--I'm not o'ing. Just needed to vent to someone.

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Sorry to hear you are going through this but both of your issues are treatable. Don't give up hope yet.

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Ok you are allowed to be sad and let this process for a while. It is natural. I dont have PCOS but I too felt like a deer in headlights once I found out that conception wasn't going to happen without assistance. Quite a few women here are being treated for PCOS and many before then have gone on to have wonderful, healthy children. You will be there too. We are here for you!

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I'm very sorry to hear about your diagnosis. At least now you have some answers and can move forward.

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I also have both PCOS and Hypothyroidism.
Have they put you on Metformin? That helped me to O. Good Luck to you.

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Vent away. You have every right to be sad and upset. I know I was when I thought that I may have PCOS.
Sorry that you have to go through this but at least know you know what your up against and know that there way to deal with this.

We are here for you with open hearts and lots of hugs. Good luck with everything.

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So sorry to hear this!

I wish you lots of luck!!

We are all here for you!

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I too have PCOS - Doctors for years told me I'd never have kids - well, they were wrong.

My heart goes out to you b/c I do know what its like to have it and suffer the symptoms of it but stay positive!!!!!

So many of us have PCOS so if you ever need anything we'll all be MORE than happy to help and support you!!!!

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I know how devastating the diagnosis is. I was diagnosed with that, and then over a year later they found a tumor on my pituitary gland. I was a hormonal mess. But I am proof there is hope! Listen to your doctors and always tell them about every little symptom. I happened to mention one stupid little thing and the doctor suddenly changed course on how to treat me. Now I'm ready to welcome my baby boy any day now.

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Vent away, what better place. good luck with everything.

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If you haven't already found it SoulCysters.com is a really great resource for information on PCOS.

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Please vent away. When I found out I had PCOS I was so upset. First I found out I had clotting disorders, then auto immune and the icing on the cake was the PCOS. Please don't give up hope. I was put on Metformin last November and got my bfp in April. Met is not an easy drug but it worked for me. Good luck

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I too have PCOS and hypothyroidism. I really started watching my carb intake, and was supposed to start clomid this summer. Well I ovulated in Feb. for probobly the first time since I've been married. We got preggers in Feb. and I'm now 23 weeks. We say it was a miracle for us. You never know what is going to happen.

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Well as you know I have it too, and I was really devastated when I was diagnosed. I'm glad you have answers though and trust me there are so many things they can do these days to help us get pg. I'm happy that I found out when I did and that and I'm getting the help I need...and there are SO MANY success stories. But believe me I know the feeling and if you need to talk feel free to FM me. I'm sure your doctor will put you on the right path and you will get your BFP! Baby dust to all of us!

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You know I'm here for you if you need to talk.

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I have PCOS too- so please don't feel alone! I found out when I was 19 or 20 and ignored it for years b/c it was just easier than dealing with it. I'm so sorry I did- maybe I'd be a mom already if I had just taken the bull by the horns and dealt with it.
Please let us know if you need us! We're all here for yOU!

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Thanks to all of you for all of your help and advice. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one going through this. Thank God for LIF...if I hadn't posted what was going on, I would have NEVER suspected PCOS. So for that, I have so many people to thank!

PCOS was officially confirmed today through bloodwork and sonogram. I won't lie, I'm really bummed about it. But now I have to get to the business of managing this.

I'm glad to know I have ladies to talk to who are going through this. I'm lucky to have all of you.

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Posted by lorimarie

I too have PCOS - Doctors for years told me I'd never have kids - well, they were wrong.

My heart goes out to you b/c I do know what its like to have it and suffer the symptoms of it but stay positive!!!!!

So many of us have PCOS so if you ever need anything we'll all be MORE than happy to help and support you!!!!

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Posted by imyself

Please vent away. When I found out I had PCOS I was so upset. First I found out I had clotting disorders, then auto immune and the icing on the cake was the PCOS. Please don't give up hope. I was put on Metformin last November and got my bfp in April. Met is not an easy drug but it worked for me. Good luck

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I also have PCOS. I was diagnosed in June and have been on Metformin for about 6 weeks now. No ovulation yet, but the Met has also not been terrible for me. I was expecting the worse because I also have IBS... I have had my days, but all in all it is ok.
My doctor wants me to have 3 months on the Met to see if it makes me ovulate. I go back in early Sept. to reevaluate the situation.
I have not gone to see a RE yet, but for now my OB seems to be handling it well. We'll see what happens.

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I know it must be hard, but many women here and all over are going through the same thing! Do everything your Dr. tells you and try to stay positive!!! We are all here for each other! Good things happen to good poeple!
XOXOXO
Kitty

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Sorry to hear that. I know having an under active thyroid doesn't help, but did it really give you problems? I was diagnosed with it also about two years ago, I was just wondering?