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Tomasina

02-03-2005, 04:02 PM

Boston's Mum

02-03-2005, 04:13 PM

Tomasima,
I have been trying for my second baby for 8 months now. I have a 20 month old son Boston (who is so adorable). I am seeing a fertility specialist this week!!! Hope all goes well. I don't think there is anything wrong (Dr said I am only young (27) so all should be fine) but I just don't know why it is not happening. With our first we fell in 2 mins!!!! I don't know much about Polycystic Ovaries and what difficulties that brings with it but stay positive. Easier said than done I know. Everyone keeps telling me to just relax and it will happen. But I want it so much that it is taking over my life!! I am sure you understand.

I sympathise!!!

Rhiannon
Boston's Mum

Taylor & Lachlans Mummy

03-03-2005, 07:29 AM

Hi,
I have seen the positive side to this condition, my sil has it where she was told she would never have children & went on fertility drugs for 2years before she had her first child, to concive him she was on the higest does & going to the dr every couple of days to monitor her. She concived her seconcd whilst not on the drugs & her third after just going back on them. She has now been told she must have a historectomy in the next few years as her cysts are no longer just cysts but beginning to for pollups. A friend of mine who also has PCOS has recently found out she is pregnant with her second child after being rushed to hospital whilst on holiday & told she would never be able to have another child.

So it is possible & I hope all goes well for you.

RuthK

04-03-2005, 12:18 PM

One of my close friends has polycystic ovaries. I don't know the full details, but she saw a fertility specialist and 2 years ago had a little boy. She saw him again last year and is expecting twins in 3 months. So there is hope!

Tomasina

04-03-2005, 06:11 PM

Tomasina

04-03-2005, 06:18 PM

mamafelix

04-03-2005, 06:39 PM

Hi

I haven't got PCOS myself but I've heard pretty strong evidence that diet can be really important in achieving pregnancy, I think it's a low GI diet in particular that's recommended.

Check out this disccusion on PCOS it has some good information links;

http://www.forums.naturalparenting.com.au/showthread.php?t=3243&highlight=PCOS

willsmum

05-03-2005, 10:23 AM

My friend has this problem. She was advised to lose as much weight as she could to get to her optimum healthy weight as even a couple of kilos could affect her fertility. Then she went onto Clomid for a couple of cycles and conceived straight away after trying for nearly 2 years. Get a referral to an ob who specialises in PCOS and get some advice and/or treatment.

cath

09-03-2005, 04:49 PM

Hi Tomasina,
I am in a similar situation to you -I have recently been diagnosed with PCOS and have been trying to get pregnant for a year with our first child. I did get pregnant after 5 months of trying but had a miscarriage at 8 weeks in August last year. My Obst. recently started invesigating my irregular cycles and I found out a few weeks ago I have PCOS. I was given a script for a drug called Clomid which was going to regulate my cycle and ensure I ovulated to give us a better chance on getting pregnant but I never had to get the script filled. I had already fallen pregnant again when my Obst. was organising the script for the drug which I only discovered after doing a test when my period wsn't appearing "just in case". I am now 8.5 weeks and think this one is going to last because I am feeling much sicker this time. Do not give up hope!! You will get pregnant again and I'm sure your Dr will discuss Clomid with you which should help your situation (there are different degrees of severity of PCOS and I think you will be fine -especially because you have already been pregnant and had a child - you have done it once - it can be done again!!) Best of luck - I know what it's like to think about it all the time and to feel frustrated. I look forward to hearing you are pregnant again in the next few months.

Catherine

leroysmummy

03-04-2005, 05:34 PM

Hi Tomasina,

I have PCOS as well. I have a 10 months old, Leroy. I found out about the PCOS when after 6 months of trying, nothing and I was having mid-cycle pain. Because I was overweight, my endocrinologist (sp?) wanted me to lose about 15 kilos before I fell pregnant. I was put on Metformin, and I fell pregnant a lot quicker than I thought I would. I'd lost about 7 kgs, and I think this made a difference in the conception. (went off the metformin when I found out) The low-GI diet is important as is exercise. But, oh my god, it drives me mad when doctors tell me 'just lose some weight and your symtoms will improve' If it was that easy I wouldn't be so fat, now would I?! I've been working very hard with low-gi and exercise for months and have only lost a kilo or so. Going back to doc next week and suspect he'll put me back on medication. Let you know what happens.

It's been nearly a month since your last post, how is it going? Everything ok? What has happened with your doctor? Just remember, that PCOS is treatable, and according to my doctors it's relatively easy to get you ovulating again. Keep your chin up and stay positive. :)

Tomasina

04-04-2005, 11:43 AM

Just been through my first cycle of Clomid and now waiting to do a pregancy test, keeping all fingers & toes crossed. I will let you know of outcome.

Tomasina

cath

04-04-2005, 01:56 PM

Best of luck for this month. My cousin took Clomid and was pregnant in the second month of taking it so hopefully it will work for you. Have you noticed any side effects from it? I'm interested because I think I will have to go on it for my next pregnancy seeing as my cycles are so crazy (unless they miraculously go back to being regular after this baby but I am not all that hopeful). Let us know how you go.

Cath

Tomasina

06-04-2005, 11:38 AM

Hi Cath

Preg test came out postive but then got my period a couple of days later (Not happy!), advised doctor who sent me for a blood test and will know result today. Side affects I got from Clomid are headaches, hot flushes and a bit nausea.

Tomasina

PJO27

06-04-2005, 02:50 PM

Hi there

I've just been reading your post, my friend has the same condition as you and was considering IVF after a long time of trying. When she had basically given up hope and decided IVF wasn't for her, she fell pregnant!

As for your positive test, something similar happened to me about 9 weeks ago, I got a period that only lasted a day or two, then a pregnancy test showed positive 5 days later. Sadly I lost our baby last week, but I just wanted to let you know that bleeding can certainly occur even when you're pregnant, and it doesn't always mean the worst either.

Good Luck!!

draught

06-04-2005, 03:09 PM

Hi
Just to add to the encouragement from everyone else - I have PCOS too, and was told by my GP that I was infertile and that it was because I was overweight (I was less than 10 kgs over my optimum weight). It turns out that this is an oversimplification of the problem. In some forms of PCOS it either slows down your metabolism, or a slow metabolism contributes to PCOS - either way it is very hard to lose weight. On the other hand I have two friends with PCOS who are in fact underweight - so go figure!
Anyway - I took clomid for 6 months, was told that it wasn't working and that we needed to try something else. The stress on our marriage was not good, so we decided to take a break for three months. 8 weeks later we found out that the clomid had indeed been working and I was 8 weeks pregnant. I was also the heaviest I have ever been, thanks to comfort eating because of stress. That baby is now my very beautiful 2 year old, DD1. After she was born I had great success with breastfeeding, and realised that I was losing weight without doing anything - the pregnancy had sorted out my hormone levels, at least temporarily, and with it my metabolism kicked into gear. When DD1 was 11 months old I was the lightest I have been since my teenage years. I started to wean her, and fell pregnant without having a period - another sign that the pregnancy had been good for my hormones! So we have one clomid baby and one accidental (but very wanted) baby, DD2, who is now 6 months old. I am still breastfeeding and am losing weight without trying to again (which I have to say, after years of dieting and gyms etc, is a delight in itself). I am a little scared of what will happen when I stop breastfeeding - whether the PCOS will return, and with it the weight - but having gone from being told I was infertile to having two beautiful girls, I don't really mind what happens now!
So - good luck! I hope that you have a positive end to your journey too!
Theresa :)

wombat woman

07-04-2005, 07:25 AM

Hi from a newbie here!

I found this great site a while ago, just registered today.

I have PCOS (this is my first post, will update sig later)

I tried 3 rounds of clomid none of which led to ovulation. I am now on my sixth round of ovulation induction using hcg injections and am currently in the 2ww.

I was diagnosed in 2003 (I am 36 this month) and highly recommend to anyone diagnosed with PCOS:

1. Read, research and gather everything and anything you can about this condition. Knowledge is power and PCOS whilst cannot be cured, can be managed. It's a *****, but you do the best you can.

2. Find a good endocrinologist or reproductive endocrinologist to deal with hormone imbalances.

3. Consider taking Metformin or a similar treatment even if not suffering from insulin resistance or diabetes.

4. Diet and exercise are essential with this condition. Low GI I believe is the way to go. It's hard to hear but losing weight if you are overweight is essential. Probably 10 times harder than your average Jane Doe to do, but worth working on. Be sure to have a Glucose Tolerance Test which also tests Insulin Levels.

I would like to invite all women with PCOS to visit soulcysters.net (http://www.soulcysters.net) It has been a Godsend to me. It has a wealth of information and without it I don't know where I would be. I highly recommend it!!

Finally if you have any questions or just want to talk, feel free to PM me or give us a shout here on the boards I will try to visit frequently. PCOS is an emotional enough disorder to have to bear on it's own and when you add TTC to the mix ... Ugh! :eek:

Take care,

Karen

wombat woman

07-04-2005, 07:38 AM

Oh and good luck with the results, it's not over yet :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/wombatwoman/TTCWithPCOS1.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/wombatwoman/PCOS.gif

Karen

Tomasina

07-04-2005, 01:38 PM

Hi All

Got my blood test results back was pregnant....I have now started my second round of clomid and hubby & I will also be having a blood test to check that our Chromosomes are OK as this is the second time of miscarrying at the early stages of pregnancy.

I will keep you informed.

Tomasina

leroysmummy

09-04-2005, 10:04 PM

Hi Tomasina,

Hope you are hanging in there. If you have not already done so, I would recommend checking out the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association of Australia website: www.posaa.asn.au They have a great forum and lots of useful info. There is a great endo in Sydney who specialises in PCOS, Dr Warren Kidson. I know you're in Qld but even if you just search his name on Google, you'll find lots of useful info. He recently recognised how severe my insulin resistance is just by looking at me after going to other endo's who told me nothing was wrong (without testing) Needless to say I'll now be making the 2 hour trip to see him.

cath

10-04-2005, 05:12 PM

Hi Tomasina,
you poor thing. How upsetting to get the excitement of being pregnant (the Clomid obviously worked for you) but then to lose it a few days later. Best of luck for this round and if it doesn't happen this time surely it will happen in the next few times (and surely the next pregnancy will be okay). Just focus on the fact that you have had one successful pregnancy so you definitely can do it and on the fact that you definitely can get pregnant. Hope the next experience of being pregnant is a positive one for you.Look forward to hearing good news.

Cath

BlueGin

13-04-2005, 12:25 AM

Hi all, new member here putting in her 2 cents! :D
I would definately consider speaking to Warren Kidson in Sydney, or Dr Mackenzie Talbot in Melbourne if you keep having troubles. These two are both absolute mines of information on PCOS and are always conferring with their colleagues and attending conferences on the topic so are right up to date!
I have seen both, and Dr Mac is currently helping us conceive. The only drug I should require is to continue with Metformin (an absolute Godsend in helping your body stay "normal") and you should keep on the drug for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy (make sure your doc agrees) as this can lower the risk of both miscarriage and gestational diabetes. Hope this all helps and that I will be posting in the "expecting" pages soon! :p

Jaysmum

20-04-2005, 02:05 PM

Like leroysmummy said, www.posaa.asn.au is a great website with lots of support, amd another good one is www.pcosupport.org

:)

Milly

27-04-2005, 07:39 PM

Hi there!

I have some positive stories for you if that is any help. Hopefully they will be encouarging. I know two women with PCOS and both have concieved successfully. The first friend I knew went straight on a drug to help her cycles (I don't know if it was Clomid or one of the others mentioned, but someting to help with ovulation) after going off the Pill as her condition was known prior to trying. She concieved quite quickly actually and has a healthy baby boy. My other friend was unaware she had PCOS, but she has two sons born within about 18 months of each other.

So, I just wanted to tell you some encouraging stories.

Hang in there and wishing you all the very best for a conception!

BlueGin

02-05-2005, 04:06 PM

Hi again,
hope you are hanging in there, I am not yet in the "expecting" pages yet :( but hope to be there soon. All those out there with PCOS, one really important thing to remember is to find a specialist who is positive towards your treatment.
Although a frustrating condition PCOS is entirely managable; I have perfectly normal insulin levels these days (still trouble with weight, but not nearly so much fluctuation) and all the old mood swings and crippling pain is a thing of the past. I hardly ever get a syptom these days and because of Dr Mac's positive attitude myself and my husband (we eloped since my last post!) we are coping with the pregnancy delay with courage and optimism.
Good wishes to all those with bumps, :D

Bec@Brisbane

05-05-2005, 09:28 PM

Hi I know just how you feel i to am a PSOC suffer and it is a struggle that is an emotional and physical rollercoaster. After being on 100mg of the FSH injections and daily blood tests we are now the proud parents of an 8 month old baby girl ,4 and a bit years after our first child which was also a AIH baby. I am blessed to have my two children and sometimes feel selfish for wanting a third but know it will never be because i just can't put my self or my hubby through it again i pray that i could just fall naturally, it is hard when all my friends are constanly talking about falling so easily like " falling pregnant after the first try"But chin up It will happen i tried meditation as well , someone told me to meditate on being pregnant beliveing the baby was implanting etc, and i also took double dose Vit E daily and Yaultk 3 times a day suggested by another PSOC suffer and i fell pregnant with my 8 month old the first month after implenting those things (pot luck or positive thinking? its worth a try.)

Bec :)

Bobbie 06/2000
Ruby MAy 08/2004

BlueGin

05-05-2005, 10:00 PM

It is great to have a positive reply, I have a couple of questions though; when you say "double doses of Vitamin E" I am not even sure what a single dose is :confused: so would you be able to let me know? Also, what is AIH? I am pretty new to the baby making scene and don't know much about the terms! :p thanks again,
Gin

Bec@Brisbane

05-05-2005, 10:18 PM

Sorry about that I had blackmores natural VitE so i think the dose on side was 2 a day so i did 4 a day and AIH is Artifical Insemination by Husband, the step before ivf, You take either clomid or in my case Folicale Stimulating Hormone Injections to help me ovulate then i was monitored daily with blood test at Queensland Inferility Group By my Specialist in at Wickham Tce Brisbane and Ultrasounds every other day to make sure i wasn't overstimulated(makeing to many eggs)then the day before i ovulated i had a hcg injection to make sure i did ovulate that next day and then the next morning i took my hubbys sample up to the lab they did what needed to be done and my Dr administered my hubbys sample to me that same morning all done in his office no need for anesthetic.(if that is the right spelling) :D

Bec

BlueGin

05-05-2005, 10:25 PM

Thanks for the extra info Bec. We are luckily not quite at the stage of having the specialist intervene (he is pretty sure I will need fertility drugs though so at the moment it is just a little wishfull thinking :p ) so I think I will start on the Vitamin E straight away to help things along :D
Do you happen to know whether I should stop taking multivitamins? (I have taken them on and off for a long time now and don't want to shock my system if not necessary).
I love hearing positive stories! I think we are really lucky to have husbands as eager as us to get pregnant, it makes all the specialist trips much more exciting I have found, less clinical than miracle!

Bec@Brisbane

05-05-2005, 10:37 PM

I would take a pregnancy safe multi for sure because you don't want much Vit A in but one with the folic acid , iron etc your chemist or health food shop can put you on the brand best for you but i took a multi as well as the vit e and stoped the vit e after i got the positive preg test result you'll have to keep me posted at how you go i am very excited for you and can't wait to here all the updates keep positive because its not if you fall it's a matter of when.

Bec :p

BlueGin

05-05-2005, 10:56 PM

That was lovely to read Bec! I will take your advice and see the chemist, and will definitely keep you posted!
I can't wait to be posting that I have a positive result... ;)

Bec@Brisbane

05-05-2005, 11:09 PM

thanks I'll email you mine good luck talk soon :)
Bec

Tomasina

14-05-2005, 03:20 PM

Hi All

I know I've been slack these couple of weeks but have been travelling interstate and any other time I'm off to the doctors.

Just want to say a big thank you to everyone's kind e-mails and positive stories.

I have just found out that I am pregnant!!!!!! due 19th Jan 06 early days yet so I am keeping all toes and fingers crossed. I've got to have one more check up in two weeks with the doctor to make sure all is ok.

I will keep you posted.

Regards
Tomasina

cath

14-05-2005, 03:40 PM

Hi Tomasina,
congratulations - that is great news!!! I've been wondering what's happening with you. Was that your second or third round of Clomid? It obviously works which is nice to know. I am 17 weeks pregnant now and my husband thinks I'm mad but I'm already thinking about what will happen when we try for number 2 - will my PCOS mean that my cycles are all over the place again and will I have to go on Clomid - who knows. It is nice to know however that it is a solution to irregular ovulation and seems to make things much easier.

I hope everything cruises along for you and you are feeling well. It is very exciting. Look after yourself.

Cath

BlueGin

14-05-2005, 03:43 PM

Congratulations! I love these success stories :p
Best wishes for your pregnancy :)

Tomasina

15-05-2005, 02:31 PM

Hi Cath

I was on my second round of Clomid when it worked! and I was interstate half way through my treatment so I thought this month was wasted!

Tomasina

leroysmummy

16-05-2005, 12:45 PM

Congratulations Tomasina!!

So glad to hear that news, I was wondering where you'd got to. I always check when I'm online to see how you're doing and now you're preggas! Yay!! My one piece of advice for any woman who's pregnant with PCOS, is don't become complacent with your low-gi diet throughout pregnancy. I did and I put on over 20kgs and now my insulin levels are much higher than before. I've just started metformin treatment to get all my symtoms under control, including my weight, before I try for number 2.

Cath, about your comment about your cycles being all over the place after your pregnancy, my periods are now the most regular they've ever been. I got them back (still breastfeeding) when my son was about 6 or 7 months old (he's almost 1 now) and I was having about a 37 day cycle. Last month though was 29 days!! I think that's the first time ever I've had a naturally induced regular cycle, and I know I ovulated last month cause of the mucous (eewww!) We haven't started trying for number 2, although we haven't exactly been that careful and I'm not pregnant yet! Although you do have to have sex to get pregnant don't you?! The joys of having a young child!

Hope everyone is well.

kacey

24-06-2005, 11:48 AM

Hi all,
Just hoping for some words of encouragement as I have just been diagnosed with PCOS. My doctor has put me on the Atkins diet to help me lose weight and bring down testosterone levels. I'm going for an ultrasound in a few weeks to see if I have cysts as we are ttc. My husband is wonderfully encouraging, but I would really appreciate hearing from some people who have been where I am and lived to tell the tale!
Thanks.

draught

24-06-2005, 01:02 PM

Kacey
As you will read in an earlier post of mine, PCOS does not mean the end of the world with conceiving - I have two gorgeous girls after my diagnosis. So - stick to the diet, listen to your doctor and check in on the forum when you need encouragement! :D

Christina80

25-06-2005, 04:27 AM

Hi

I have just been diagnoised with Policystic Overies after a year of trying to fall pregnant for a second child & miscarrying last November (I have a 22mth old son). This is all I think about and it is starting to get me down. What are my chances of Conceiving again, I'm starting to feel I will never have another child. My doctor told me not to worry that I will fall pregnant again with treatment but easier said than done!

Has anyone been in this situation and can help me to be positive!!

Tomasina
Hi my name is Christina and i am 25 i have 2 beautiful children. I too have polycistic Ovaries i conceived my first child without any problems. But when i wanted another child i was having trouble conceiving. Thats when i was diagnosed with PCOS my Dr then sent me to see an Endocrinologist who then prescribed me to take a combination of 2 pills called Clomid and Metformine. Two months after going on the medication i found out i was expecting my second child . So i hoped i helped you out. Bye :) :)

Tomasina

26-06-2005, 10:13 AM

Kacey

My best advice is don't give up! I didn't and I am now 11 weeks pregnant with my second after 2 rounds of clomid.

Tomasina

wombat woman

27-06-2005, 08:59 AM

Congratulations Tomasina,

I hope everything goes great for you.

Karen

butterflyangel

18-07-2005, 07:08 PM

i have PSO my weight ik,my periods are ok but i was wondering can a GP perscribe fertility drugs or do i have to go to a specialist,can i get the drugs on the PBS scheme which means aroung the $4.50

Tomasina

19-07-2005, 09:04 AM

Hi

Unfortantly you have to go to a specialist who will prescribe you with the fertility drugs. In regards to the PBS scheme I'm not sure if you can claim through it but if you have a healthcare card you can get them for the same amout.

I hope this helps

Tomasina

kacey

22-07-2005, 09:13 PM

Hi ladies,
I had my ultrasound today, and saw my cysts firsthand. I was wondering if anyone elses gp got them the same tests? I don't recall reading anyone's post about it, so I thought I'd ask. It's a bit freaky actually. One ovary is about 5-6cm round, the other is 2-3cm. Both have about 20 "follicles"(the things refered to by "polycystic ovaries"), and the bigger one has a cyst about 4-5cm on it. Looks really sinister, this big black thing on my ovary. I'm going back in 6 weeks to check on whether it changes shape/size. Gp doesn't seem worried, but then it's not his body is it? Doesn't seem to change my treatment or prognosis anyway. Lost 4kg so far (first 2 weeks). Haven't lost anything these past 2 weeks coz I got AF. I think that's a pretty good thing, AF might mean my body is already getting back on track - I waited 10 weeks for this one.
Anyway, just thought I'd check into this thread and see if anyone else has seen their cysts.

loopi1

22-07-2005, 10:41 PM

:D

I was diagnosed with PCOS about 5 years ago. I am 32 and I started trying for a child when I was 24 with my then fiance, we tried for 4 years when we both had tests, thats when I found out. My gyno did an ultrasound and showed me what was the cause, my overies looked like cauliflower ( I didn't ovulate properly, haven't had regular periods ever since I got them at 12y/o) the other problem was my weight. I ended up leaving my fiance of 9years as he wanted kids so much and I couldn't give them to him. During the next year (age 29) I lost about 30kgs and was having a casual thing (with a friend of a year.) for about 4mths As the drs said I would Never have kids we didn't use protection.
I found out I was pregnant wen I was 7mths gone 30y/o and single. My son is now 17mths old.
I believe in my situation it was loosing the weight, but I have a cousin who went on Metformin and that helped her.

Never ever give up.

BlueGin

23-07-2005, 08:10 AM

Hey Kacey, I have seen my cysts on ultrasounds a couple of times, they are freaky things aren't they? Mine I think are smaller than yours, I seem to have about 6-12 on each ovary most of the time. I now find myself peering at the screen to see how they are going, if they are different sizes and such, it is quite interesting now actually! If you don't mind me asking, what treatment is helping you lose weight?
Hi loopi1, now that's a success story! I get annoyed with docs who give those blanket diagnoses, using words like "never", things are being learned all the time, and people like you are proving them wrong! Congrats on your little one :)

kacey

23-07-2005, 05:39 PM

Loopi1: Wow! 30kg! That really gives me hope. I have lost about 10kg so far this year and another 13-18 to go, depends on when I'm happy with my shape. Thanks for sharing your success story. My gp doesn't use words like 'never' but then I get frustrated because he is really non-commital about everything.

Bluegin: I hope I think my follicles and cysts are 'interesting' next time I see them. I'm not looking forward to the whole full bladder thing you have to go through. I am on the Atkins diet. I was horrified when my gp said to go on it, but now I like it. I thought I'd crave sugar but I don't even miss it and I feel full of energy and really well. I do crave bread though, not normal bread, but foccacia and stuff. I lost my first 6 kg over 6 months with a low fat type diet but I found it really difficult and really hard to stick to, hungry all the time and lacking energy. Now I'm losing up to 2 kg a week. Yay!

BlueGin

23-07-2005, 11:23 PM

That diet sounds really interesting Kacey, when I first went on Metformin I almost instantly lost the 10 or so kilos extra I was carrying which was fantastic (when my body wants to lose weight it goes really fast, at 15 I lost 15 kilos in summer holidays but perfectly healthy! :eek: ) but it creeps back on to 10 kilos overweight over a couple of years and I can't seem to budge it. I might chat to my doc. I would be blessing the full bladder thing (I assume this means external ultrasound) as I now seem to always require internal ultrasounds which are pretty icky!
Thanks for sharing your experiences, every bit of info I collect is always appreciated!

Gin

shereejoy

01-08-2005, 03:24 PM

Hi Ladies,

I have been reading all of your posts, and I just wanted to say how sorry I am and how brave you all are.

Just a couple of questions I have, just out of curiosity. How overweight are you ladies talking?. Like what height and weight were you ladies (as you said that, that is the main reason). And also what sort of pain was it mid cycle, is it unbearable pain?

Sheree
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Trying for Baby no.1
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BlueGin

01-08-2005, 11:39 PM

Hey Sheree,
well ideally I should lose 10 kg. I am at the top of my healthy weight range, and am not fat in the sense of it being really noticable (I hope!) but at 10kg less I am technically in the lower end of my ideal weight range I look a lot better and not all scrawny. I have been 18kg less than my current weight (hormonal, not dieting) and I must admit I looked pretty scrawny, and a lot of teachers thought I had an eating disorder.

As to the pain, for me it was the majority of the time before I went on Metformin and the pill full time. When I had my period (sometimes I didn't have one for months, sometimes it lasted for months :confused:) it was sometimes too bad for me to walk, as I couldn't straighten my body. Now it get pretty horrible when I have my period, I involuntarily cry when I cough at the worst points, because it is like ten nasty cramps at once in one spot.

BUT now that it is effectively monitored and treated, I only have severe pain every few months, and it has been like this for the last 2 years which is great! Periods still mean severe bloating and feeling pretty crappy, but there are many women without PCOS who have that too, so not the worst thing in the world by any means :D

Tomasina

02-08-2005, 08:21 AM

Hi Sheree

I've never really had a weight problem. I think I'm about 157cm tall and before falling pregnant with my second I weighed about about 54kg. Pains I had mid cycle were like period cramping, I never really new when I was going to get my periods! I think my problems with PCOS started after I had my son 2 years ago.

Tomasina

ukozzienikki

04-02-2006, 06:03 PM

Hi,I have PCOS and am trying to find a good doc who can help me conceive number 2.Thanks

Tomasina

06-02-2006, 04:16 PM

Hi ukozzienikki

I went to Dr John Allen @ the Wesley Brisbane he is Fantastic! he helped us with our second son who was born just a month ago.

I hope this helps.

Tomasina

Mum2Lucas

06-02-2006, 05:04 PM

Hi I was told about 3 years ago that I had PCOS and havent had some of the problems associated with it. but i had no troubles conceiving my son who is 5 months old now. But they said that later on I might have some troubles getting pregnant.

Mariposa

08-02-2006, 06:58 PM

Hi,I have PCOS and am trying to find a good doc who can help me conceive number 2.Thanks

great doc to see in brisbane is dr karen watson who is based on wickham terrace, she is on the board of QFG (qld fertility group) and is fantastic

LittleBoysRock

08-02-2006, 09:27 PM

I was diagonosed with PCOS 18 months ago and was told that I would more than likely never have a child. I was even told they would cut an ovary out to stop the pain on one side.

18 months later I have a 6 month old son. Who is gorgeous and a HUGE miracle to me.

I used a cream made by Newways international. It is basically a hormone cream that helps the body restore 'order' so to speak. If you find a rep in your area they should be able to help. Honestly it is BRILLIANT stuff.

Not only do I now have a baby but I have no pain from the ovary either. :)

Goodluck with it all.

fee's

08-02-2006, 10:11 PM

fee's

08-02-2006, 10:18 PM

Hi,I have PCOS and am trying to find a good doc who can help me conceive number 2.Thanks
I went to Dr Rod Allen - Mater Hosp - great dr very thorough. good luck

CathyC

10-02-2006, 07:32 PM

I went to Dr Ganter in Wickham Terrace as I have PCOS, he helped us to concieve and the best part was that we were able to continue seeing him when i finally fell pregnant. I found this was so important to have the continuity. He was very thorough and divised a plan to assist us in getting pregnant! Once we were pregnant he was the best obstetrician and did not dictate how we should deliver. He leaves the choice up to you as far as either a vaginal birth or ceasarean section. Of course we were guided by his expertise, but fortunately i was able to delivery vaginally. Thank god for Dr Ganter!!!!!:)

lizzymcfizzy

15-02-2006, 08:03 AM

I Have Policystic Overies and happily conceived my DS last June after 6 months of treatment. We were successful with a combination of clomid and an insulin regulating drug (metformin) there is a lot of research to say PCOS is attributed to or from high blood sugar levels like diabetics. I saw an endocronologist after my ob/gyn sent me for a sugar test.
good luck start asking your drs about the above it may be a help. I can recommend a book"The Low GI revolution - dealing with PCOS" helped to get my head around it.
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Exactly what I was going to say! Except I haven't conceived yet, just started the clomid today :)

If anyone has just been diagnosed - you are NOT infertile. You WILL have children. PCOS is a nasty name for something that can be overcome.

Its amazing that it effects one on four women yet many of us haven't heard about it before we are diagnosed.

PCOS and Insulin Resistance are linked which means its very hard to loose weight when you have PCOS and any fat you consume goes straight to your body (esp the belly) instead of into glucose and working for the body. Thats where the drug metformin/diaformin comes in.

I have been on the diaformin for 4 months along with trying to stick to a low-GI diet and have lost 5 kilos :) The first time I have lost weight for years.

It has also been proven to assist ovarian stimulation and lower your risk of gestational diabeties.

My gyno told me that in stone age times I would have been an important member of the tribe because I saved fertility till when its needed most. LOL

Any doctor that tells you you are infertile is wrong.

When I found out I had PCOS I didn't take it well at all. But since I've found out as much as I can about it I feel informed and have accepted it.

I really sympathise for anyone else who is suffering from this condition. Please remember that its not a death sentence. It took me a while to accept that I need help to conceive but since I've accepted it I'm so happy and positive.

I keep telling myself - I am going to be pregnant soon.

And so will you :)

ps - here is a GREAT book on PSOC and the low-GI diet. A pcos friend of mine has also had sucess on the CSIRO diet. http://www.angusandrobertson.com.au/products/detailed.asp?bookid=0733618472&db=au

leilani07

27-02-2006, 09:03 PM

Hi all,
I have to say - great info coming through. Especially a big thanks to "lizzymcfizzy", very informative and factual!. :yelclap:
I was diagnosed with PCOS in June last year and didn't know anything about it - and there is a lot to know! :eek:
So, I read and researched and read some more.... I found a great doctor - Dr. Neroli Ngenda at Sunnybank. I too am starting medication this week- Provera and Serophene. (Having my first blood test tomorrow to kick it all off - on my birthday no less:rolleyes: ).
Low GI diet has made an impact on me - I got my first period in a long time, just last month. I'm sure it is related to my changed eating habits.
DH and I have been trying for, gosh, 15 months now .... I had lost count!:p
I am resigned to the fact that it WILL happen...but ony when it is meant to happen. And, hopefully that will be sooner rather than later!
Good luck to all.....remember, knowledge is power!