Oh flippin eck, what next?!

Mrs_Ryan

It can and does happen that you are permanently on a period - I bled continously for three months. However I really must stress mine was apparantly one of the most extreme and unusual cases the hospital had seen and my consultant said in her 17 year career she had only seen one other case similar to mine and my case was the subject of a case conference and study by both my GP practice and the hospital department that was treating me including the top gynae consultant in the country studying it :eek:
There are more and more treatments these days and there are different levels of severity - my sister had PCOS and endimetriosis and she conceived both my nephews naturally.
Im quite firm in not wanting to tell my story as its quite extreme and scary but what I will say is hang in there. Xxx

MadDogWoman_2

Hi,

I was diagnosed with PCOS at 23.

I had a tough 8 years, but following a low GI diet, plenty of exercise, taking GTF Chromium (PCOS sufferers can be low on this mineral), helped a lot. I also tried low dose aspirin as advised by my IVF consultant following a failure, I was pg naturally within a couple of months of this change.

Metformin can also be prescribed to controlled symptoms. Doctors can be reluctant to prescribe it as it is actually a diabetic tablet, but it is being prescribed more and more for PCOS.

Research as much as you can.

Wellyboots6

Thank you all so much, I am feeling a lot better about things.

Looking forward to finding out what is going on now rather than dreading it, if that makes sense.

Have decided to change and improve my diet anyway, just in case.

Thanks for that info Mrs Ryan sounds like you have had a tough time, I am not quite up to three months yet but at least I know I am not alone with it.

Charsuibun

Mrs_Ryan wrote: »

It can and does happen that you are permanently on a period - I bled continously for three months. However I really must stress mine was apparantly one of the most extreme and unusual cases the hospital had seen and my consultant said in her 17 year career she had only seen one other case similar to mine and my case was the subject of a case conference and study by both my GP practice and the hospital department that was treating me including the top gynae consultant in the country studying it :eek:
There are more and more treatments these days and there are different levels of severity - my sister had PCOS and endimetriosis and she conceived both my nephews naturally.
Im quite firm in not wanting to tell my story as its quite extreme and scary but what I will say is hang in there. Xxx

Three months? I'm currently on month ten of mine

katy721 - I can understand that this must be really scary for you, I was diagnosed 5 years ago now when I was 15 and I didn't consider the fertility implications till I got into a relationship and realised that I might in the future want children.

There are always things that can be done to help, clomid is probably step one if you're having trouble and you're probably still eligible for IVF. Not everyone is the same, and I want to stress that if you don't think you're getting help from your doctor then ask for another opinion. I've had a four year battle with my old doctors surgery refusing to acknowledge my problems, now I've moved on my very first appointment I got referred to an endocrinologist!

I hope you get the help you need and that things start to fall into place

Wellyboots6

Blood tests done today, but won't find out anything now until April as the doctor I need to see is going on holiday.

I have never been known for my patience!

Suppose it gives me time to get my relationship sorted though. Really need to make some decisions there as I have been putting it off due to worrying about tests and doctors etc. Not fair on him and not helping me either.

Rang a debt advice charity this evening and have a few things I need to action there, just got to find the time and motivation.

So tired at the moment, I am ready for bed and it's not even 9pm. I don't even work shifts or odd hours so I really am wasting a lot of time sleeping at the moment!

Wellyboots6

Just a quick update:

Blood tests came back inconclusive. I went for an ultrasound today and the nurse said that there were a couple of cysts on my left ovary but the right one is fine and all my other bits and bobs look ok.

I'm sort of glad it doesn't sound too serious, but also a bit annoyed as the symptoms I am getting are not fun! I'm still on my period (from before I posted on here!) and am coming out in more and more spots. I've also been so tired.

I did develop shingles, which could explain the tiredness, but doesn't really explain the other symptoms.

I have to see the doctor in a week to discuss the scan results, but I was wondering if there are any other tests he may suggest or that I could ask for? Or could a couple of cysts on one ovary cause all of this?

Counting_Pennies_2

I didn't want to read and run but I wanted to say it is still possible to have your dream, it might take a little while to get there. Don't write yourself off. 30 still gives you time.

With regards to the Foster application, I think it is probably wise to put it off anyway. You need a stable home. If you are in danger of losing a job and your partner, I think you need to get yourself more stable in order to offer a child who might have an unstable background a new chance in life

alias*alibi

I suspect I've got PCOS but all my tests come back inconclusive and I got to the point I was sick of being jabbed so stopped having them done. One time my hormone would be off the scale, the next it would be normal which the Dr would then insist on another one; rinse, repeat, YAWN! I suspect I've got it as I've put on weight over the years; sooo tired all the time; gets spots on my neck and chin which look like acne (I'm 41 !!!!!!) and my periods have in the past been sporadic. However; I did fall pregnant naturally at 32 when I was advised I would have trouble conceiving. I had been prescribed Metformin back then which may have helped; who knows! Funny they won't give me Metformin now though I am borderline diabetic :-/

Keep your chin up. PCOS symptoms are not nice but they can be managed.

Wellyboots6

Had an answerphone message from the gp today saying they need to speak to me urgently. Now I'm worrying!