PCOS and TTC?

Question

Any others out there?? We've just started TTC, naturally to start, but if we continue to have difficulty my gynecologist suggested clomid to promote ovulation. I'm also 25 and terrified of this possibly long journey to a pregnancy! Any feedback from someone in a similar situation would be great :)

Answer

Hi Sasha,

Thanks for sharing! Sounds like we are in a similar situation, as we are not yet married either but in a stable state financially and about to buy our first house - also been together four years and plan to marry. My doctor was actually the one who began the discussion of TTC... I was referred to him at 22 for my PCOS (I was also diagnosed about ten years ago), and during this first appt (without knowing anything about my marital or relationship status!) asked if I was currently trying, suggesting that if not, I should be. At this time I wasn't ready to hear this and it kind of threw me off guard.. I didn't return to him until this past year when I felt ready to consider what he had suggested, after seeing two other specialists who pretty much agreed, but weren't as up front. I learned to appreciate this about him, as my experience with gyn/specialists over the past decade usually involved vague explanations or suggestions. Once getting more serious about the situation, he asked some background questions about my relationship and my boyfriend i.e. important genetic info or past pregnancies, but I feel like his understanding of my condition and individual situation outweighed the fact that I'm not married. It's scary, but it is nice to feel
supported from a medical standpoint, especially considering how difficult getting pregnant may be. So go for it!!! And don't be afraid to "shop around" for a doctor who may best understand your situation, medically and otherwise... After all, this would most likely be the person assisting you throughout your pregnancy and birth, so you want to be sure that you trust them and they are the best fit for your family. Best of luck to you, and thanks for reaching out - it's so nice to hear from someone in a similar situation.

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Heyy.. I'm Sasha & I'm new here; We're ttc (2+ years total) & i have pcos. I was diagnosed almost a decade ago & it's been a rough ride thus far. First 5 years after diagnosis, I didn't have any kind of AF at all. Then I started working out and dieting, dropped 80lbs which restored my cycles but still weren't conceiving. The last couple years, I kinda just gave up, it killed me inside but I put on a brave face & resigned to the fact that I would never have a child... until now - this new year is our year! I've decided I would do more on my part to increase my chances naturally & if we're still having no luck in 6 months, I'd search for a dr to help us - I'd like to try clomid as I've researched it so much since learning I have PCOS & the success rate is amazing!
As of now, I've started tracking my cycles & testing for ovulation, next month I'm going to start charting bbt. I've started taking Geritol liquid, I'm dieting/working out again to drop a little weight, I plan on picking up a bottle of pre-seed today & I'm staying as positive & stress free as possible! So I guess we'll see how it goes for us but I feel confident lol ;)
Ohh & BTW - just curious, are you married? I'm really afraid to ask for help with conceiving from Dr's as my fiancé & I are not married (yet). I'm 28, he's 31 & we've been together 4 years. I do have a stable, good paying salary job, we also have our own huge house & own 2 car but I have this huge fear doctors will either deny us, judge us, or not truly try to help us.. idk. I'm just afraid to be turned down, basically denied my one ultimate dream. Also, was it difficult for you to find a doctor willing to help you with conceiving? 
Sorry this is so long.. but the ttc with PCOS journey is long & arduous, I've been traveling it for more than 2 years now... absolutely heartbreaking :( 
I wish you luck on your journey though hun, always stay positive - don't let PCOS consume you! If you ever wanna talk, I'm here hun :)

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