Pcos - Wilmington,DE

Hi D. -

I am dealing with it right now. We are trying for a third. I did not have much trouble conceiving with my first two and didnt even know I had PCOS until recently when talking to my GYN about trying for #3. My cycles have always been out of whack sice my period first started as a teen, but they were regulated when I was taking the pill. My OB/GYN sent me for bloodwork (testosterone levels, DHEAS, glucose levls, etc) and then suggested that if we still want to try for #3, then I should see a reproductive endocrinologist to discuss further options. I havet made the appt yet. We were trying one more cycle on our own first. I dont know how I feel about trying Clomid, etc or if we shoulld just call it quits and be happy with the 2 boys God blessed us with. I wish you luck.

Dear D.,
I am a bit old-fashioned but have experienced irregular menstation cycles and pain. However, I reduced these symptoms by regular excerciseand nutrients. I found that when I relaxed and took time for myself, I never had a problem getting pregnant. I have 3 children no severe health problems and my baby is in college. Good luck with you family. E.

I have PCOS and it definitely affected my fertility in trying to get pregnant, I went through fertility treatments for years. I'm not sure if you have specific questions about it, but feel free to email me if you do. I found that the low-carb diets are the best for people with PCOS. I actually got pregnant on my own after years of trying and at the time I had been on the Atkins diet and had lost 20 or more pounds. I started to get my period again, which I never did before, and low and behold I ended up pregnant. Whether or not that diet made a difference I'm not sure, but I really feel like it helped. Email me if you want to talk more about it.

Hi Daria,
I also have pcos. I am also pregnant with my second child. One of the things I have learned is that I needed extra progestirone. With both preganacies, I used Dr. Jerome Check (you can google him). He is one of the best fertility specialist in the country. With my first, I walked into his office already pregnant, not knowing, just off a misscarrage. With this one, It took 3 cycles for something to happen. We did one cycle naturally and 2 cycles of IUI (Intra Uterine Insemination). The second one worked. We are expecting our second son in November. I hope this helped. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

I have PCOS, I was diagnosed with it when I was 16. Every woman that has it, can have different levels of it. My main suggestion for you is stay away from sugar completely. If you are overweight try to loose it. The heavier you are the more complicated it is to get pregnant. Sometimes it's just a matter or 10lbs. Here is a great resource: http://www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com/
Age can also play a role in it as well.

Oh yes I have. I have been TTC for over 2 and a half years. It is rough, but part of the process. I wish you luck.