Am I Pregnant???

[starryeyedtiger]

Originally Posted by ChrissyR

hun. I'm sorry the doc visit didn't turn up the news you wanted. I really wouldn't stress too much about the cysts. Just because you have them, doesn't mean itâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s written in stone that you'll get or do have PCOS. It's not a bad idea to discuss the possibility with your doctor, though. I can tell you from experience, most doctors won't do much of a fertility workup until you've been trying to conceive for 3, 6, 9, or 12 months and it's been unsuccessful.

She said it was definitely PCOS today. I'll ask her more about it when i go back. / Would doctors be willing to work with my fertility wise if i'm only 21? I would hope so. This is all really confusing.

 

[pat]

I took a risk by bringing this up. I did NOT want to upset you. Please, please know that.

I did however, not want to see this, if it is pcos, not addressed by you...I meant it, knowledge is power, it allows you to understand and work with your body.

Here is the site I'd recommend: http://www.pcosupport.org/ As I said, I was at one time diagnosed with this, joined a support group, went to a regional convention, learned a lot, along with by the time I got a second opinion, that I didn't have this. I do deal with one health issue in common, which is insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia, high bp, high cholesterol (it's called syndrome x).

I can tell you the degree of severity of this varies. I worked with a nurse who had pcos and last I knew, she had had her 3rd son

I met many women with children during my time of researching this, belonging to a list for women trying to conceive.

Key is understanding how pcos may affect fertility, and what you can do to deal with this. One is a dietary approach, second option are meds (not sure what is current, one is an oral diabetic pill that can help enhance fertility in women with pcos). Also key is finding a good specialist that has great skill in listening and working with their clients. Never forget, you hire them, they are not gods!
Knowing this at 21 is far better than finding it out 6 or 7 years from now, or trying to conceive w/out knowing.

There are GREAT support lists out there, and I do highly recommend the list/group I listed above.

 

[pat]

Originally Posted by StarryEyedTiGeR

She said it was definitely PCOS today. I'll ask her more about it when i go back. / Would doctors be willing to work with my fertility wise if i'm only 21? I would hope so. This is all really confusing.

He should, pcos isn't just about fertility...read through the site I listed above, and if you are still talking to me, pm me any time.

 

[starryeyedtiger]

Originally Posted by Pat & Alix

I took a risk by bringing this up. I did NOT want to upset you. Please, please know that.

I did however, not want to see this, if it is pcos, not addressed by you...I meant it, knowledge is power, it allows you to understand and work with your body.

Here is the site I'd recommend: http://www.pcosupport.org/ As I said, I was at one time diagnosed with this, joined a support group, went to a regional convention, learned a lot, along with by the time I got a second opinion, that I didn't have this. I do deal with one health issue in common, which is insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia, high bp, high cholesterol (it's called syndrome x).

I can tell you the degree of severity of this varies. I worked with a nurse who had pcos and last I knew, she had had her 3rd son

I met many women with children during my time of researching this, belonging to a list for women trying to conceive.

Key is understanding how pcos may affect fertility, and what you can do to deal with this. One is a dietary approach, second option are meds (not sure what is current, one is an oral diabetic pill that can help enhance fertility in women with pcos). Also key is finding a good specialist that has great skill in listening and working with their clients. Never forget, you hire them, they are not gods!
Knowing this at 21 is far better than finding it out 6 or 7 years from now, or trying to conceive w/out knowing.

There are GREAT support lists out there, and I do highly recommend the list/group I listed above.

You're definitely not upsetting me- if anything, you've been more than helpful!!

I appreciate that! Thankyou for all of the wonderful information you're given me. And you're right- even though i'm upset now, it's better to know right now that i have pcos than years down the road when i'm wondering what's wrong with me ya know. Thanks hon, you cheered me up a bit

/ Also- what kind of doctor do i need to go to for PCOS? an OBGYN?

 

[pat]

I would find an obgyn recommended by a group you trust or website(I think the site I listed may have a list of recommended docs by state), skilled in dealing with pcos. If they feel it's necessary at this time, they can refer you to a reproductive endocrinologist.

 

[natalie_ca]

I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and it can be very very painful during periods! There have been years when I haven't had a period at all, and other years when I've had normal ones every month. In addition to that there have been years where I get only a few periods each lasting maybe 1/2 to 1 day, or maybe 2 days.

Polycystic Ovary doesn't mean you can't have kids. It just means that you don't ovulate every month and may find it difficult to get pregnant, not that you can't get pregnant.

I've never wanted kids so I find having this to be a total blessing!

However a cousin of mine has it too and she had 3 kids all naturally without the use of fertility drugs.

Just make sure you use an alternate method of birth control (IE: condoms and foam) until you see your doctor again. Just the other day you were saying you were terrified of the thought of getting married. Having a baby is way more of a committment than marriage and a huge, huge responsibility.

In the future when you do decide to actively try for a pregnancy and it doesn't happen naturally within a reasonable time (IE: 6 months or a year), then your doctor will probably prescribe fertility drugs. But those come with a cost! Most of those who take fertility drugs end up with multiple births (IE: 2, 3, 4 or even 6 babies at once!!!!) So the decision to take fertility drugs is one that you really need to think about.

 

[starryeyedtiger]

Originally Posted by Natalie_ca

I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and it can be very very painful during periods! There have been years when I haven't had a period at all, and other years when I've had normal ones every month. In addition to that there have been years where I get only a few periods each lasting maybe 1/2 to 1 day, or maybe 2 days.

Polycystic Ovary doesn't mean you can't have kids. It just means that you don't ovulate every month and may find it difficult to get pregnant, not that you can't get pregnant.

I've never wanted kids so I find having this to be a total blessing!

However a cousin of mine has it too and she had 3 kids all naturally without the use of fertility drugs.

Just make sure you use an alternate method of birth control (IE: condoms and foam) until you see your doctor again. Just the other day you were saying you were terrified of the thought of getting married. Having a baby is way more of a committment than marriage and a huge, huge responsibility.

In the future when you do decide to actively try for a pregnancy and it doesn't happen naturally within a reasonable time (IE: 6 months or a year), then your doctor will probably prescribe fertility drugs. But those come with a cost! Most of those who take fertility drugs end up with multiple births (IE: 2, 3, 4 or even 6 babies at once!!!!) So the decision to take fertility drugs is one that you really need to think about.

Thanks for the info.

/ Oh and i'm not terrified of getting married at all! I think you were confusing my thread with Ambers for a moment there. I'm really looking foward to settling down and getting married!

I'm ready.

 

[Moz]

Wow, I just read through the bulk of this thread and it's been an emotional rollercoaster. I was on the edge of my seat, scrolling to see if you were pregnant, then a little let down. But like you said, you're still young and have many years ahead to have children. And I hope they get this PCOS sorted out so you can start feeling well again.

 

[starryeyedtiger]

Originally Posted by Moz

Wow, I just read through the bulk of this thread and it's been an emotional rollercoaster. I was on the edge of my seat, scrolling to see if you were pregnant, then a little let down. But like you said, you're still young and have many years ahead to have children. And I hope they get this PCOS sorted out so you can start feeling well again.

thankyou sweetheat

i appreciate that.

 

[theimp98]

I really am sorry, i was hoping that you would get the answer you wanted.
Well the important part is to take care of you right now, or better yet let the BF do the taking care of

I hope you can get this issue taken care of soon. I have no doubts you will have kids.

here have a hug

well since its a small hug here have 2

 

[malikitty]

Aww hun i am sorry to hear you didnt get the result you hoped but chin up. And NO MATTER WHAT ANYONE SAYS, dont beleive the theory you wont have kids, i had severe endomytreosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome and was told at 12 i would never carry, than i did but miscarried alot and was told i would never carry to term. in the end i have two healthy boys 6 and 3. so please dont dont feel bad about any news they give you just yet.

and remember whenever upset find you a kitty

 

[jugen]

I'm sorry to hear your news. Like lots of people have said, you can have kids even with your Pcos and I know deep in my heart you will when your body is ready. You'll make a great mommy just ask your fur kits.

 

[white cat lover]

I'm sorry your dr. visit was so....crappy!

Nikki, try not to stress too much. I know you really want 3-4 kids, but if that doesn't happen, it's just no meant to be!

Just count your blessings that you have a wonderful man like Colin to back you up....he is really there for you & so are we.

 

[celestialrags]

Originally Posted by Malikitty

Aww hun i am sorry to hear you didnt get the result you hoped but chin up. And NO MATTER WHAT ANYONE SAYS, dont beleive the theory you wont have kids, i had severe endomytreosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome and was told at 12 i would never carry, than i did but miscarried alot and was told i would never carry to term. in the end i have two healthy boys 6 and 3. so please dont dont feel bad about any news they give you just yet.

and remember whenever upset find you a kitty

Me too ( I have never been told I have PCOS, just reoccuring cysts, is that the same?

) I was put on BC at 12 but I wasn't told I couldn't have kids til I was 17 though.

I do have a daughter and like I said, I had an easy pregnancy and birth. (It was about 8 hrs from water breaking til born) So try not to worry your self, I bet you won't have any trouble getting pregnant, the trouble comes after they are here

 

[chrissyr]

Here's the best advice I had ever got in my life when it came to my fertility (I have massive issues with it).

Get a sheet or 3 of paper, do all the research you can online and at the library. Write down every single question you have and make an appointment to see your doc. Make sure you and her go over every concern/question you have until you are satisfied with her answers.

 

[natalie_ca]

Originally Posted by StarryEyedTiGeR

Thanks for the info.

/ Oh and i'm not terrified of getting married at all! I think you were confusing my thread with Ambers for a moment there. I'm really looking foward to settling down and getting married!

I'm ready.

Ooops! Sorry! You're absolutely right, I did get the two of you mixed up. Sorry about that.

 

[natalie_ca]

Oh, forgot. There are some other draw backs of having PCOS.

With PCOS you tend to have more male hormones than female ones, and that has it's pros and it's cons.

Cons
1. Rapid hair growth, not only on your head;
2. Unwanted thick facial hair on your chin, upper lip, neck...
3. Increased weight gain;
4. Painful periods
5. Sometimes hemmorage type periods;
6. Hair loss (IE: Male pattern baldness);
7. Difficulty getting pregnant sometimes;
8. Never knowing when you have a period coming.


Pros:
1. Increased sexual libido from all that extra testosterone which is the driving force behind our sex drives (hence the "bunny rabbit" statement of yours);
2. Often no periods!
3. No periods means not having to throw money away on feminine period products;
4. Low risk of breast cancer due to lower female hormone levels.

The good news the treatment for PCOS includes:

1. Birth control pills;
2. Or 5 or 10 days per month of progesterone;
3. Metformin which is actually for diabetes but because PCOS affects the way insulin is absorbed, Metformin helps with PCOS.

However, birth control is not a viable option for all women. Those who smoke, or have a history of blood clots should not be on birth control pills. So it's best to talk to your doctor to find out if there is a viable solution to regulate your period. There is no cure for PCOS though, all there is is management of the symptoms of it.

PCOS is very very common in women. Actually many women have it and don't even know it.

 

[hilda>^..^<]

Nikki...I've been reading all this tonight and I'm so sorry for everything you've been going through. You seem like a very strong person...and Colin seems to be just the perfect man for you. My good thoughts and prayers are with you. You are lucky to have such loving, supportive friends here.

And here I thought the chamommile tea would really help you.


Hilda >^..^<

 

[fwan]

Can i just advise you something since youre willing to have children?

Just go off the pill! and wait till your body sorts it self out and just let life happen?

Because the longer youre on the pill the longer it will take your body to get back to "normal"

 

[satai]

Originally Posted by fwan

Can i just advise you something since youre willing to have children?

Just go off the pill! and wait till your body sorts it self out and just let life happen?

Because the longer youre on the pill the longer it will take your body to get back to "normal"

I was thinking something similar - talk to your obgyn and Colin, of course - but it may be better to get pregnant sooner rather than later (I don't know of course).

Good luck hon! I'm so sorry that it wasn't the news you wanted (who could?) and my very best wishes for getting well and getting knocked up!