Polycystic ovary syndrome? How did you feel when you heard?

I just got back from my first gyno visit, and she told me that it is very likely I have polycystic ovary syndrome. She made it seem quite simple and easy to handle. But when I got home I started looking it up on the internet, and now I am getting worried and sad about it. She put me on Loestrin 24. I hear that this is a fairly common condition, and I wanted to ask if there are any of you with it, and how did you feel when you were told? Is it something that you will have for the rest of your life (well, the rest of your menstruating life, at least?)





I feel bummed. I'm getting married in a few months and was looking forward to starting a family with this wonderful man in a year or two.





Thanks ladies!

Polycystic ovary syndrome? How did you feel when you heard?
I bawled inthe middle of the Dr. office. I had a wonderful dr and she hugged me and was very reassuring.





It you do have PCOS, you will have it the rest of your "mentrual life" For many people, it is very easy to achieve pregnancy with a few simple drugs. However, I don't want to scare you, but I am finding out on my own there is no guarantee.





People have varying degrees of subfertility. Some can get pregnant just with taking Metformin and others go through several failed IVF rounds.





Hopefully you will be like me and have a wonderfully understanding husband who deals with it with you. When you get ready to have kids, you might be able to right away. You should be sure to have conversations with you hubby though about what you will do if you can not. It is always great to be optimistic, but it will get frustrating if everyone keeps saying it will happen when the time is right and it doesn't.





When you time comes for the great baby voyage :) just stay relaxed and calm and keep in mind there are many options for you if it prooves to be more difficult for you than others.
Reply:Hey Joanie B,


You will be fine. Once your period is regulated,you should be able to have kids. You just might need a little extra help with that. Also,remember to try and keep a healthy weight,as being overweight does not help at all.


When I was told,I was a little sad,but also glad,because I finally knew what was wrong with me(I had gone to 3 different doctors).


Yes, this is something that you will have for the rest of your life,but it is very treatable. Keep doing what you are told by your doctor,and you will be fine.


Good luck to you on your marriage,and everything else.
Reply:It's alot better than many other conditions, stop looking to the internet you'll send yourself crazy. Birth Control pills will regulate your cycle as well as cut down on ovarian cysts. Glucophage is a diabetes medicine used to treat PCOS. Many have gotten pregnant, lost weight, cleared their skin and well as had more energy on Glucophage. A diet low in refined sugars/carbs and animal fats really helps, as well as exercise.

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