renea writes:

Subject: i have pcos

i have pcos and have tried to get pregnant for a while is it possible i ever will

MISSY writes:

Subject: please help me!!!!

yes i am 20 years old and i was diagnosed with pcos at the age of 18 i was wondering what i need to do to get pregnant????

Alicia Estepp writes:

Subject: Trying for #2

I was diagnosed with PCOS about 6 months ago. Me and my husband were able to have one healthy baby girl before I ever even found out. So it is possible. But we have been trying for 3 1/2 years now for baby #2. I have been put on a pill called Metformin. Have you heard anything about this and if so does it help?

Julie Renee Callaway writes:

Subject: Yes, women with PCOS do get pregnant

Yes, women with PCOS can get pregnant. In fact, according to Dr. Samuel Thatcher (author of a well known PCOS book) the majority of women with PCOS are able to have babies although they may need medical intervention.

You can also find information on my web site.

Julie

Ashley Tabeling writes:

Subject: PCOS!

Julie,

Thanks once agian for being such a great resource to women and girls with PCOS!!!!

All the Best, Ashley Project PCOS

Terrietta Watkins writes:

Subject: Pregnancy

Hello

My husband and I have been trying to start a family for 5/6 years. I have recently been put on the Metformin to increase my chances of having a baby. Will this happen if I am just taking that or should I go to the Dr. and take a fertility drug along with it?

Shanan writes:

Subject: I did

I was trying for 6 years without medical intervention. I never got pregnant, I thought I never would naturally. Then I went on the South Beach Diet, my periods started coming regularly and 3 months after starting the Beach I was pregnant with my 1st child. I lost about 40 lbs, went from 250 to 210 and went from sz 20 to a 16, now I am 8 months pregnant and 260lbs! Good luck everyone!

Sarah writes:

Subject: trying to get pregnant

Hi, i am 21 years old and was just married in november. I was diagnosed with pcos a year ago and since my marriage me and my husband have been trying to have a baby. I found out that i was 4 weeks pregnant on March 14th of this year and a week later i had a miscarriage. All i ever wanted in life was to be a mom, so as you can imagine this was and still is very devistating...but my husband and i are trying again and hopefully i will be able to conceive again. When i found out i was pregnant i had been off of my glucofage that month but i was working out and my doctor said that is probably how i got pregnant. I m very scared that i wont be able to have a full term pregnancy....does anyone have some advice?

Tammy writes:

Subject: PCOS--and pregnancy

I was diagnosed with PCOS right after I got married about 9 years ago. I tried clomid - no help- then did sfertility shots 2x - no go. Then on my 3rd and final try I did fertility shots and metformin and got pregnant. I have a 16 month old girl and am very greatful for this opportunity I thought I would never get! Unfortunately I have only had 1 period since the birht of my daughter. We were hoping to conceive with baby number 2 naturally. Metformin worked its wonder and helped us get pregnant. I just wanted to share with all of you suffering with PCOS also and let you know it CAN happen. I never thought it would but it did and every day I count my blessings. e-mail me at Tammy_stevenson@csaa.com

jessica writes:

Subject: pcos and tryin to conceive

I am 20 years old and I started to have my period at age 12 from then to about age 16 I always had a regular period and always ovulated but for 4 yrs now my periods are very irregular and I have had missed periods lasting 3 months the most today I visited the doctor and was told I have pcos, I really want a baby and really would love some advice.

Jeess

Krista writes:

Subject: Thanks!

I was just diagnosed with PCOS and im 18 years old. When i found out i was so scared that i was never going to be able to get pregnant, know that i read your helpful information about getting pregnant with PCOS, i can know sleep better at night. I am also married. When should i start trying to have a baby?

Tammy Stevenson writes:

Subject: Pregnancy and PCOS

I have received several responses from my first posting of PCOS and pregnancy. My heart goes out to all of you and I know your pain and desperation of wanting to have a baby and wondering if you ever will. My daughter will be celebrating her 2nd birthday on valentines day and I just look at her and think how blessed I was to be given her. Thanks to our medical technology I was able to conceive and have a very healthy baby! Good luck to all of you I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Think positive because what I thought I would never be (a Mother) is the most rewarding gift I have ever been given! She is a miracle!

Tammy Stevenson writes:

Subject: Response to Krista

Krista,

I hope you get this, when you sent me your e-mail there was no e-mail address?

Your question of "when should you start trying to have a baby"? That's a tough one, that's different for everybody. What I can tell you is that I'm happy I had my baby later rather than earlier. I'm more grounded with life and am more mature with the decisions I make. Though I have always wanted children ASAP I'm glad I had my daughter when I did. Especially if you are newly married give yourself time to get to know your husband, then once you do get pregnant you already have a solid foundation/marriage to bring your child to and can teach your child what marriage is about. Good luck to you, you can get pregnant with PCOS as I'm living proof and so are many others. I never thought I would and it took a lot to get my baby girl. We will be celebrating her 2nd birthday on valentines day and I count my blessings everyday of her life.

Krista writes: I was just diagnosed with PCOS and im 18 years old. When i found out i was so scared that i was never going to be able to get pregnant, know that i read your helpful information about getting pregnant with PCOS, i can know sleep better at night. I am also married. When should i start trying to have a baby?

ANN writes:

Subject: in response to SARAH.....

hi I too have PCOS. Diagnosed about 1 year ago. I am on Metformin. I have had 3 miscarriages in my life....the first one at 19years old. It is a heart wrenching experience. Take time to heal from that experience before moving on to the next (trying for another pregnancy). Go to your doctor and get the help you need if any and educate yourself about the risks and such before trying again....or at least while u r trying. I have 3 wonderful children now and I carried them all to full term. Keep the Faith and know that your time will come. Good Luck! ps. prayer doesn't hurt either.

Stephanie writes:

Subject: I have PCOS

Hi I was diagnosed with PCOS at age 17. I was always irregular with periods. I know all of you know how I feel on fearing you will never have a baby. Sometimes I cry and cry bc I want a child of my own. I am now 22 and am on metformin. They also put me on progersterone and folic acid. if anyone can tell me how long they were on metformin until they got pregnant. also all my prayers go to you all with pcos. it hard on ALOT of levels. you can e-mail me at stephy260@aol.com

Rita writes:

Subject: THANKS SHANAN!

Hello I am a 42 yr old diagnosed with PCOS last year. I was given Metformin to take and It made me so sick until my family physcian told me to stop taking it, because it was making me gain MORE weight!I had a miscarriage 6 years ago, and I gets hard to see ALL your friends and family get pregnant year after year and nothing seems to work for me, but I wanted to let everyone who posted know that you have all given me hope.Especially to Shanan.

amanda writes:

Subject: Confused

Hello my name is Amanda. I am not sure if I have PCOS but after some research it seems like it is most likely the cause of my problems and my syptoms all coincide. I have been truely blessed with two children, and now that my youngest is turning 8 my husband and I have decided that we would like to have another. I turned 30 this year and having my first two children was difficult. There was no trouble in concieving my daughter, but the pregnancy was very difficult. I was diagnosed with eclampsia at 25 weeks and my daughter was born at 27 weeks,(she is a perfectly healthy 11 year old now),like I said I have been truely blessed. About a year later we decided to concieve again, but it took me about a year to get pregnant. My pregnancy with my son went fine and I had a schedualed c-section that was only moved up about 2 weeks early. About 6 months after I had my son I stopped having periods, it was about 8 months before I had one, and that seems to be about my average now. Some where between every 6 to eight months I have one. I did see some doctors one who told me I was insulin resistant and another whom gave me an IUD, they said to regulate my system so that I did not get hypoplasia, Obviously not as a method of birth control. I went 3 years with no birth control of any kind before the IUD and did not conceive, and now that it is time to have it removed I and my husband would really like to have another child,but we are not sure if it is possible. I guess what I am saying is after all the time and under my current and past cirrcumstances I am confused as to how and where to start and how to go about taking care of this. I would greatly apprechiate any advice any one has to give!

Jessica writes:

Subject: pcos

Hello everybody, I was diagnosed with pcos about a year and three months ago. I was only having two periods a year, until about ten months ago. I am now having regular periods every month. My last cycle was thirty one days. My last period was may the 7th and I am now two weeks and three days late, I tested last wed but the test said negative. What does everybody think, it has now been 50 days since my last period started. I am wondering if I should test again.

Jennifer writes:

Subject: PCOS

Hi, I'm 21yo with PCOS, my son Oliver will be three in January. I was diagnosed with PCOS six months after he was born, I've always had an absent period but somehow managed to conceive. Doctors are still stunned on how I did it. I had a WONDERFUL pregnancy minus the 60lbs I gained. Not one problem during my pregnancy I delivered Oliver naturally on January 27th 2006 he weighed 10lbs 1/2 oz and was 21 3/4 inches long. Motherhood is such a awesome experience and he is such a delight to have in my life. I'm scared to have another baby because I was so fortunate with Ollie, after some consideration we've decided if the Lord wants us to have another one he will bless us with one. If not we are always open to adoption. I just wanted to share my story and let every woman with PCOS know that it is possible to have a child. Just let God do his work. :):)

Jodie writes:

Subject: Pcos

Hello,

My name is Jodie & I'm 22. I found out i had pcos about 2 months ago, it wasn't really a shock because i always suspected it as i only have 1-2 periods a year BUT i d o have a little boy who is 2 in February, I managed to have him without having any periods before hand, so I now say he is my little miracle. I would love to have another one but I don't know if it will happen but to everyone, don't give up hope it does happen, just when you least expect it!!! x

Regina Wylie writes:

Subject: PCOS

To all the women on here, that have been diagnosed with PCOS, I know how you feel. I was just diagnosed with PCOS about 2 1/2 months ago but I had one daughter 6 years ago and every since then I have tried to get pregnant and never was able, but to the one that was put on metformin, I recently was put on that also, so I am keeping you and I in my prayer's that this will work for us.....so GOD BLESS to all the women on here with PCOS,,,much love to you all...

Julie Renee Holland writes:

Subject: Yes, YOU CAN get pregnant with PCOS

Just an update on my article. I highly recommend reading the articles on my web site, a lot of frequently asked questions are answered there.

Also, I had a baby girl 7 weeks ago (at age 36). I conceived naturally just a few months after I remarried. I credit her existance to vitex herb. Omega-3 EFA from fish oil, and a low-glycemic index diet.

My baby girl is healthy and happy and worth every minute I waited for her. You can see pictures of her at my blog http://www.oneluckymama.com

Bel writes:

Subject: PCOS success story Pregnancy possible with PCOS

To everybody who is desperate about PCOS. Just wanted to share a good news with you. I was diagnosed about 1year back and have been TTC for more than 1 year. I am now 6 weeks pregnant. I'm so happy to write on this board today. Please have faith in GOD the great. I have been praying every single day and my GOD JESUS has listened to my prayers. I just hope that everything will go smoothly. Here is how went:

TTC clomid (3 months -ve result) TTC Gonal F + HCG (-VE) Did a laparosopy in September 08 and got pregnant in November 2008..also took folic acid and Metformin during the month of October And of course lots of prayers please keep on having faith.. GOD exists

I will pray for all of you IN THE NAME OF JESUS LORD

LIZBETH writes:

Subject: I am glad to hear all of this

I am 18 years old and was diagnosed with PCOS in October I haven't had my period in almost a year now and was very stressed especially when he told me that it could be hard to get pregnant. I am now taking metamorfin and hope that this will help in the future for me to get pregnant and hearing that there has been woman that have gotten pregnant makes me feel so much better :)

Rachael writes:

Subject: PCOS

My name is Rachael and I am 26..I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 17. Where I live the doctors are about as smart as rocks and didn't know very much about PCOS. I have been on metformin for about a year and a half. Me and my husband would like to have a child and we pray every night, I know that it takes time but I get so sad when I see all my friends and family having kid after kid with no problems and here I am with nothing. After reading these stories it has given me new hope. Thank you all and Gob Bless.

Brooke writes:

Subject: Thank You PCOS Lady's

Hello Girls. My name Is Brooke and I am turning 20 this year. I was Married at 18 and have recently found out that I have PCOS. I was never very worried about missed periods as a teen (too busy to notice really) but after I got married they stopped all together. We wanted to get me checked out, but thought if God wanted us to have a baby, he would provide. The Fear of not knowing if I will be allowed to have children puts a sense of urgency in my heart and my biological clock. Tonight, I had my first period in nearly a year and a half. It is small, but is a blessing to me. I want to thank all of you for your stories of hope, faith, and encouragement. I will keep all of you in my prayers, keep praying for myself, taking my metformin, and remembering...

that all things are possible through Christ who strengthens me.

Olivia writes:

Subject: Is it possible to conceive naturally?

I'm 23 and was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 21. As you can imagine it devastated me and still does to this day I am so worried I will never have children. Every late period I have gives me hope that I could be pregnant but never am!

I am not on any medication to help conceive as want to try and conceive naturally. Has anyone here ever been lucky enough to conceive naturally or should I give up and go on medication?

I find it very hard knowing that it will be harder for me to conceive than women who do not have this condition, however reading some of your stories really does give me hope and make me feel better, your very lucky and truly blessed.

This website really has helped me and I thank you all for telling your stories really does give me the hope and strength I need.xx

Jennifer writes:

Subject: Don't give up!

I first got my period when I was 11 years old. Since then it has always been very irregular. At 19 I was diagnosed with PCOS. I got married at 23, and we started trying to have a baby about a month after the wedding. We would have waited longer but figured we would have better chances the sooner we tried given my diagnosis. We tried for 5 months on our own with no luck. We then moved on to the crazy world of fertility treatments. Here is how it went: 4 Cycle of Clomid - no luck Had my tubes checked (all clear) 1 Cycle of Clomid with HCG & IUI - no luck 1 Cycle of Clomid with HCG no IUI - no luck 1 Cycle of Follistim injections, Metformin, HCG, IUI, & Progesterone supplements - Luck at last!!!

After 1 Year of trying we finally conceived. Then maintaining the pregnancy was the next challenge. I worried the whole way but here I am 2 days before my due date. I can't believe it. It can happen. Just don't give up!

Geri writes:

Subject: Don't give up!

I have had PCOS my whole life, and right now I have three children (14,10,5). So it can happen, just keep your hopes up! What helped me in a BIG way was to lose weight even a 10% loss in an overweight person can mean a huge difference (not saying any of you are, was just my situation).

Cheryl writes:

Subject: What is Metformin and how does it work?

I'm 30 years old and I have been trying to have a baby for the past 3 years. I have a healthy girl who is 10 and a boy who is 5. I've had PCOS for the past several years and I don't have a period but every 3-4 months. My body is normal everywhere else but my mid-sections is big. Is the Metformin a pill that I can get form my Dr. or a specialist. What does it do and how can it help me conceive a baby? My heart goes out to everyone with PCOS.

Leanne writes:

Subject: PCOS AND PREGNANCY

I'm 34 years old and had been diagnosed with PCOS two years ago. I was put on Metformin and it made me feel so bloated, my doctor then prescribed a slow releasing Metformin and that seemed to help. However, I am not good at remembering to take pills. I have not been good about even taking the Metformin, but after reading some of these posts and seeing that you can get pregnant, is really giving me a night perspective. Great posts and if there is any advice you can give me I would love it. My husband and I have been trying for 5 years, so maybe there is hope. Thank you!

nalini writes:

Subject: Depression!

Hi, I am 27 years old and married for 1.5 years now. I was diagnosed with PCOS a month after marriage, when I missed periods for 2 months. I was also said to have hypothyroidism. I have been on homeopathic treatment since then. I get my periods every month with homeopathic medicine my doctor gives. My husband and I want to start family after 2 years but I get badly depressed at times about my chances of getting pregnant. I am a bit overweight. Will losing weight help? Will I be able to have baby? What should I do?

Julie Holland writes:

Subject: Re: Depression

Yes, losing weight helps a lot with fertility. Even losing as little as 10 percent of your body weight has been shown to boost fertility.

Even if you get your period every month, you might not be ovulating. The first thing I would do if I was in your shoes is use ovulation predictor kits to find out if you are ovulating each month. They will also tell you when you are ovulating, so you can plan accordingly.

Sindy writes:

Subject: Chronic anaovulatory, is it PCOS?

I'm 29 years old and I had my first cycle at 12 but it became irregular then it stopped from about 25 years. It would be regulated with the pill. Today the doctor diagnosed me with chronic anovulation, meaning I do not ovulate. Is this the same as PCOS and what are my chances of falling pregnant?

Julie writes:

Subject: PCOS and pregnant 3 times!

My husband and I tried for 1.5 years to get pregnant to find out I had PCOS. I was put on clomid and it worked-child number 1. We knew we wanted more and I didn't want to go through all the medication/temperature taking/etc. so we didn't use anything. About a year later along came #2. My periods were somewhat regular after this one and we were using protection at some points. 5 years later we were blessed with #3! Women with PCOS can get pregnant on and off medication. Please keep your hopes up. I will never forget those awful words that came with my diagnosis and still pinch myself when I look about my 3 kids.