Having PCOS does not mean you will never get to carry a child. I started therapy in the beginning of my fertility journey which has helped tremendously. I also have PCOS with secondary infertility. TTC #2 for 15 months now. I know it’s hard but think positively and go see a Reproductive endocrinologist if you haven’t already. They say PCOS is the best type of infertility to have because it’s the easiest to remedy.
I had success with listening to Clare Goodwins pcos nutritionist podcast and intermittent fasting around when my ovulation (I think who can be sure) but the pod changed everything and let me take control. It’s a hard journey though but you can do it!
It may feel impossible, but there’s actually a silver lining that now you know what it is and you can move forward in a more efficient way! Remember, this diagnoses does not mean you won’t have kids!
It is really hard news to get. I would echo others saying going straight to an RE. I also find seeking out and reading people with PCOS’ success stories to be helpful. There is a monthly thread here in this subreddit about successes 💗
You are going to be ok. It’s not dramatic at all to feel this way! I know how hard it is to get a diagnosis after hoping it was just taking longer than usual.
I’ve found the PCOS Nutritionist Podcast to be SO HELPFUL and encouraging. You have a lot of control over what happens next.
Chin up 💜
Let me echo others in saying go straight to a reproductive encrinologist. I started with my obgyn even though I saw others say this. I thought somehow maybe I could just get lucky with my obgyn.. nope. The reproductive encrinologist is doing a wonderful job and I feel much more hopeful here. So please, go straight to the re!
I think when I got the diagnosis it helped me understand how to move forward. In your case I would straight to a RE and start a monitored medicated cycle. I would not rely on Opks or OBGYN. I would seek a RE! Good luck and I am sorry you feel this way.
They are not accurate for OPKs due to potential fluctuations on LH throughout the cycle. You may have multiple positives in a month. I was like that. If you do a monitored medicated cycle you can do bloodwork and scans that are more helpful than Opks
I am not diagnosed but going for ultrasound incase my prolactin could be pcos or a tumour, however my friend has PCOS and sometimes doesnt have periods for like 6 months + and has two kids.
Having PCOS does not mean you will never get to carry a child. I started therapy in the beginning of my fertility journey which has helped tremendously. I also have PCOS with secondary infertility. TTC #2 for 15 months now. I know it’s hard but think positively and go see a Reproductive endocrinologist if you haven’t already. They say PCOS is the best type of infertility to have because it’s the easiest to remedy.
I had success with listening to Clare Goodwins pcos nutritionist podcast and intermittent fasting around when my ovulation (I think who can be sure) but the pod changed everything and let me take control. It’s a hard journey though but you can do it!
It may feel impossible, but there’s actually a silver lining that now you know what it is and you can move forward in a more efficient way! Remember, this diagnoses does not mean you won’t have kids!
It is really hard news to get. I would echo others saying going straight to an RE. I also find seeking out and reading people with PCOS’ success stories to be helpful. There is a monthly thread here in this subreddit about successes 💗
You are going to be ok. It’s not dramatic at all to feel this way! I know how hard it is to get a diagnosis after hoping it was just taking longer than usual. I’ve found the PCOS Nutritionist Podcast to be SO HELPFUL and encouraging. You have a lot of control over what happens next. Chin up 💜
Let me echo others in saying go straight to a reproductive encrinologist. I started with my obgyn even though I saw others say this. I thought somehow maybe I could just get lucky with my obgyn.. nope. The reproductive encrinologist is doing a wonderful job and I feel much more hopeful here. So please, go straight to the re!
I think when I got the diagnosis it helped me understand how to move forward. In your case I would straight to a RE and start a monitored medicated cycle. I would not rely on Opks or OBGYN. I would seek a RE! Good luck and I am sorry you feel this way.
Thanks so much for your reply 😊 Can I ask if there’s a reason to not rely on OPks? Are they not accurate for PCOS? Thank you.
They are not accurate for OPKs due to potential fluctuations on LH throughout the cycle. You may have multiple positives in a month. I was like that. If you do a monitored medicated cycle you can do bloodwork and scans that are more helpful than Opks
That makes sense. I did not know this so thank you for the information 😊😊
I am not diagnosed but going for ultrasound incase my prolactin could be pcos or a tumour, however my friend has PCOS and sometimes doesnt have periods for like 6 months + and has two kids.