any one else have pcos and trying to concieve?

Hi Rachael,

Sorry you are having to go through this.

I also have PCOS and just thought id let you know that there is loads of support out there for you. You can actually take something called Clomid which helps your ovaries to produce more eggs. As for me, I have just had to failed cycles of IVF, one fresh cycle and a frozen embryo transfer. Both on the NHS. I also have only 1 tube which is blocked. My other tube was also blocked but unfortunately I lost it to an ectopic pregnancy so now only have 1 tube left and that's blocked too. Even though you have PCOS you can still get pregnant, it just may take you longer than others. With you trying for 18 months, you can go see your GP to discuss other options. You may need Clomid to stimulate your ovaries and this may be the only thing you need to help you get pregnant. Your GP may also want to refer you to a fertility clinic so if this is the case you can check to see if you get fertility treatment on the NHS. We ended up being referred to Midlands Fertility Clinic and my Husband had to have semen test done which was normal, it was just me. I know woman on there that have PCOS and just needed Clomid and there now holding baby's so check it out with your GP. It only takes 1 sperm to fertilize and egg so who knows.... Clomid should definitely be considered hun xx

Hi, thanks for the reply just waiting on 1st appointment date with fertility specialists in nottingham, sometimes i just feel like nobody understands how stressful and disheartening all this is, i c everyone around me pregnant or happy with kids thats why i joined this group.Sorry to hear of all your misfortune, hopefully the time will come for you . Think GP will start me on chlomid and metformin hopefully, iv made some big changes over 18 months lost 3stone 5lb so now very nearly a size 10 but id say more 12 at the min, i hardly drink anyway but i do smoke which i have cut back on but i find this my calming n sanity thing so going to find it hard to stop all together but i WILL do it.My husband is finding it stressful and doesnt really understand alot of it but due to his results he is putting some changes into practice so fingers crossed some medication and a bit of luck we will get there, i pray to god xx

Hi Again :-)

Glad to hear that your 1st appointment is booked. It is hard when other people around you are pregnant, my sister in law found out she was pregnant just before I did then obviously I lost the baby not long after but she carried on to have a beautiful baby girl. My other sister in law is also trying and she has now also booked an appointment to see her GP as she has been trying for a while so they will carry out some tests for her too. Well done on the weight loss :-) im a size 12 after at the moment but feel like I've put back on again :-( its all about eating the right foods when you have PCOS. I've smoked too and although its not good while your trying to conceive, stopping can make a huge improvement to your fertility. I had to stop 3 months prior to starting my IVF cycle. I hardly drink either, only if I go out with friends and special occasions but with having my IVF ive not been able to drink for a while so ill be making up for it over xmas lol.....

Ive always said good things come to those that wait so who knows 2014 could be a great year for us both :-) Wityh regards to your husband, mine was taking Pregnicare tablets but for Men and it makes the sperm healther so I would ask him to give them ago and also get pregnicare conceive for yourself. Its hard when other people don't understand what your feeling and what your going through, especially when you are having to go through fertility treatment, it can be mentally and physically draining at times and even financially draining when you are having to fund fertility treatment yourself.

I do hope it works out for you. PM me if you fancy a chat any time :-)

Ahh thanks i will go get pregnicare for us both over the weekrnd never knew you could take it when trying to concieve i think il join you in having a good drink over xmas then 2014 start again,i think we can safely say we deserve it lol i hope your time comes soon, the feeling is awful when family or friends have babies think mine was a mixture of jealousy and envy when my younger sister told me her and her partner of only 6months where expecting, but i have a beautiful nephew riley ellis whos 1 in 3 weeks and i love him to pieces!i couldnt even look at her or speak to her at 1st but i have appologised for the way i wss i know it was wrong but for those that dont understand i dont think they will ever understand. Onwards and upwards now at last iv been heard and finally referedx

Hi,

Yes you can get the conceive rang which is designed to help you while your trying.

I have 3 nieces, 2 are twins and my sisters little girl is 1 at the end of January. My sister was about 21 weeks when Id lost mine and my sister in law was 10 weeks when id lost so it seemed everyone was getting pregnant around us. I totally understand how you feel, I was exactly the same but I didn't want my sister know how I felt and to be honest she did try to avoid me as she knew what I was going trough at the same time so didn't want to upset me any more than what I was. We will both get there hun, just you wait and see xx :-)

Arr thank you, feeling alot more positive after reading peoples experiences and hopefully we will be the ones soon with good news,i wish you luck and thankyou xx