What is polycystic ovary syndrome?

I have Polycystic ovary syndrome. My husband and I have been trying for a baby. with no luck and everything the doctors are saying is not helping. We had been tring of about a year when they said that I had PCOS. and we have been tring for 5 years. what should I do?

What is polycystic ovary syndrome?
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Introduction


Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition most often characterized by irregular menstrual periods, excess hair growth and obesity, but it can affect women in a variety of ways. Irregular or heavy periods may signal the condition in adolescence, or polycystic ovary syndrome may become apparent later when a woman has difficulty becoming pregnant.


The signs and symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome stem from a disruption in the reproductive cycle, which normally culminates each month with the release of an egg from an ovary (ovulation). The name polycystic ovary syndrome comes from the appearance of the ovaries in some women with the disorder — large and studded with numerous cysts (polycystic). These cysts are follicles, fluid-filled sacs that contain immature eggs.


Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age in the United States, affecting an estimated 5 percent to 10 percent. Early diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome can help reduce the risk of long-term complications, which include diabetes and heart disease.


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Reply:you can have cysts removed surgically or with a scope if that is not an option with pcos or your cysts reoccur to often try fertility drugs.


if your doctor is not helping try a second opinion


also here is a link with specialists and other information


http://www.pcosupport.org/communities/li...


try this


i hope it helps


good luck sweetie
Reply:You can try in-vitro fertilization. Just because your ovaries aren't passing eggs into the fallopian tubes like they're supposed to doesn't mean you can't produce any. In IVF, they draw eggs from you and sperm from your husband and conceive outside the body. Then they plant the fertilized ovum into your uterus. You'll take fertility drugs for awhile to make sure it takes hold, but if your healthy in the rest of your womanhood there shouldn't be a problem.





The only drawbacks to this procedure is it could be pricey, and the possibility of mulitiple births run higher than natural pregnancies. But hey, it's an instant family right? I'd love to get it done all at once. =)





Good luck to you. We've been trying for 5 years too. But, my situation is a bit more serious and not looking good. I do know how frustrated you feel.
Reply:My sister has had PCOS for years. She wouldn't get her period until she lost weight. I don't know if you have a weight problem, but if you do it would help to get some off, even a little. It's very difficult for PCOS sufferers to do this, but I can attest to it helping my sister a lot. There are many of sites on the web to help.
Reply:http://www.4woman.gov/faq/pcos.htm#10