A little bummed....

i have had some problems in the past year...having very painful ovarian cyst ruptures. and i felt like my regular gyno wasn't giving me the right attentin---so i decided to go with a new one.

i visited my new gyno--and he really explained things to me better. unfortunately it appears i have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome---which is one of the top causes of infertility in women. the doc was trying to be as positive as possible---and said that obviously this is something that we need to worry about more when the time comes. best case scenario: i ovulate irregularly---and this will make it tricky to conceive (not impossible). and at worst-- i might have a lot of fertility issues and conceiving naturally could very difficult.

DH and i are not going to start TTC until the end of this year--early next year---but this has really made me feel worried about the future. i know i should stay positive---but basically since i had my first period...i've ALWAYS had issues with my period, irregular cycles, bleeding for nearly 2 months straight to not having a period for months....endometriosis runs in my family (mom had a hysterectomy)......and i'm starting to get scared that this will be ANOTHER problem in that area.

part of me is so scared of what the future holds and i know i should be staying positive -- but its hard.


sorry about the long post---i just needed to vent out a little bit.

wow....one way to look at it is that your new gyno was able to explain to you exactly what the problem is, so at least you know what's going on now, and it's no longer a guessing game. so that's a positive.... stay strong and I hope that things turn out OK for you

my friend has this as well....she spoke with her gyno actually just recently about this. He spoke very positively to her about it and said they will put her on a specific pill that will still make her periods act regulary but will allow her to conceive naturally. (I don't know exact details of this but maybe ask your gyno about it) He said....yes, there could be difficulties or she could conceive quickly...one never knows BUT that this bridge will be crossed at that time.


It took my aunt 3/4 years to have children....she now has 3 healthy beautiful kids. Stay positive.....things have a way of working themselves out.

dont apologize for needing to talk about it!! afterall, what are we here for? and also, youre there for other ppl when they need to vent too.

im sorry that youre dealing with this and that youre scared about the future....i just said a for you.

Melissa Im sorry that your first gyno didnt explain anything to you-I am glad taht your new one actually has the brains to explain to youwhat is going on with your body.

I dont know what you are going thru, all I can say is Im sorry, try not to let it get the best of you now

My Melissa, Please Stay Positive!!!!
You will be in my Prayers!!!!




Please Keep Us Updated!!!!

Please Know that we are ALL here for you!!!
And we Love You!!!

Ok i have a good friend who has this too....and can i tell you she has FOUR kids...with another one on the way!!!! She was told she may never even conceive...well...guess they were wrong, huh? And it was all without the help of any Drs...hang in there and keep the faith!!!

hey girl

i'm glad you went to someone else and he was able to explain it to you better. I knew that what you FMed me wasn't the whole story. Now that we know that you have PCOS, this will make things a lot easier for you in terms of getting proper meds and treatment.

Did he put you on any medication?

thanks ladies----i know that plenty of women conceive naturally who have PCOS....i just hate that its like ANOTHER problem in that area!!

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Posted by EverlovingEv

hey girl

i'm glad you went to someone else and he was able to explain it to you better. I knew that what you FMed me wasn't the whole story. Now that we know that you have PCOS, this will make things a lot easier for you in terms of getting proper meds and treatment.

Did he put you on any medication?

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he told me that with my family history of endometriosis and the painful ruptures i've been having---i need to go back on the pill and that should help ease my painful ruptures. (almost once a month!) if it doesn't start working within 3 cycles---they will look into other treatment options

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thanks ladies----i know that plenty of women conceive naturally who have PCOS....i just hate that its like ANOTHER problem in that area!!

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We are ALL Here for you!!!!

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Posted by EverlovingEv

hey girl

i'm glad you went to someone else and he was able to explain it to you better. I knew that what you FMed me wasn't the whole story. Now that we know that you have PCOS, this will make things a lot easier for you in terms of getting proper meds and treatment.

Did he put you on any medication?

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he told me that with my family history of endometriosis and the painful ruptures i've been having---i need to go back on the pill and that should help ease my painful ruptures. (almost once a month!) if it doesn't start working within 3 cycles---they will look into other treatment options

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Good. You definitely HAVE to go back on the pill b/c of the pain and more importantly to prevent other serious complications. Also, when you'reo ready to TTC, you can take clomiphene (Clomid) to induce ovulation.

Now for some more unpleasant news did he run any more test on you? PCOS is associated with several other conditions and you need to be looking out for them and treating them if they arise.

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Posted by EverlovingEv

hey girl

i'm glad you went to someone else and he was able to explain it to you better. I knew that what you FMed me wasn't the whole story. Now that we know that you have PCOS, this will make things a lot easier for you in terms of getting proper meds and treatment.

Did he put you on any medication?

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he told me that with my family history of endometriosis and the painful ruptures i've been having---i need to go back on the pill and that should help ease my painful ruptures. (almost once a month!) if it doesn't start working within 3 cycles---they will look into other treatment options

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Good. You definitely HAVE to go back on the pill b/c of the pain and more importantly to prevent other serious complications. Also, when you'reo ready to TTC, you can take clomiphene (Clomid) to induce ovulation.

Now for some more unpleasant news did he run any more test on you? PCOS is associated with several other conditions and you need to be looking out for them and treating them if they arise.

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he hasn't run anything else on me yet--but i'm going back in april for my annual and all the tests....he mentioned the Clomid and Metaformin (sp?) -- but that we'd cross that bridge when it came.

DH is begging me to shut down and go to bed so I'm going to post this for you to read tonight:
(btw, you can always FM me if you have any questions)

Women with PCOS are at a higher risk for a number of illnesses, including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer of the uterus (endometrial cancer). Much of this risk can be reversed by exercise and weight loss. Additionally, it is important for women with PCOS to have regular periods. If a woman does not have regular periods, her risk of cancer of the uterus (endometrial cancer) is increased. Medication is generally prescribed to induce regular periods. Obesity is a complication of PCOS. Reducing the medical risks from PCOS–associated obesity requires hard work on the part of the woman with PCOS and is often frustrating.

I've met a few young women with PCOS and most of them were diagnosed with Diabetes. This is one of the most common associated medical conditions and something that definitely needs to monitored.

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Posted by EverlovingEv

hey girl

i'm glad you went to someone else and he was able to explain it to you better. I knew that what you FMed me wasn't the whole story. Now that we know that you have PCOS, this will make things a lot easier for you in terms of getting proper meds and treatment.

Did he put you on any medication?

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he told me that with my family history of endometriosis and the painful ruptures i've been having---i need to go back on the pill and that should help ease my painful ruptures. (almost once a month!) if it doesn't start working within 3 cycles---they will look into other treatment options

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Good. You definitely HAVE to go back on the pill b/c of the pain and more importantly to prevent other serious complications. Also, when you'reo ready to TTC, you can take clomiphene (Clomid) to induce ovulation.

Now for some more unpleasant news did he run any more test on you? PCOS is associated with several other conditions and you need to be looking out for them and treating them if they arise.

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he hasn't run anything else on me yet--but i'm going back in april for my annual and all the tests....he mentioned the Clomid and Metaformin (sp?) -- but that we'd cross that bridge when it came.

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clomid is for having babies and metformin is for Diabetes. You should def have a blood test for diabetes right now and start taking metformin if you need to. there is no reason to wait until april to get blood work done - it takes 5 min and you can start taking meds right away to avoid complications.

before I sign off,
I'm sorry for your diagnosis and i know that it's a lot to handle right now but I really think you should get tested for Diabetes right away. You've had this condition for a few years right? It's just never been diagnosed. Complications could have been developing for a few years now and you should take care of yourself as best as you can now that you know your diagnosis.

Read THIS for more help

I'm glad you finally have a doctor that is able to explain what is going on .. I just said a prayer for you, and I'm hoping for the best for you both

I'm sorry Melissa...bad news always stinks! But, although it isn't exactly comforting, at least you know what you are up against, so perhaps your GYN can work with you and DH and help you when you are ready to TTC. Sometimes, it is good to know this far ahead so that you can read up on any literature and maybe get in touch with other women who successfully conceived naturally with this (I am pretty sure my aunt had this and was able to conceive and give birth to my two cousins).

Maybe your insurance will pay for you to get one of those high tech ovulation predictors. But also your doctor is right-don't put the cart before the horse. You never know what is in store for you, but at least it is good to be equipped with the knowledge (and maybe a rabbit or Tulip-just wanted to make you giggle)

I'm so sorry about all this, but I'm glad that you finally have a doctor who was able to explain things and help you see a clearer path going forward. I'll keep you in my prayers.

sorry ur feeling a little bummed out over this - but of course (and i know-easier said then done) just try to stay as positive and as strong as u can. we are all here for u with lots of and . luv u girlie! vent whenever u need too!!