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I got my period for the first time in 7 months! Is that a good sign?

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chopkins89
chopkins89

I stopped taking bc in August 2015 and had irregular periods until October 2015. My last period was 10/15/15, and nothing since. I was diagnosed with PCOS in April 2016. I started taking vitamins, TRYING to eat better and exercising. I'm not overweight and the only symptom I have of PCOS is no period. I've also been to an infertility specialist that is running a bunch of tests, I see him again at the end of June to go over everything. I told him I wanted to get pregnant so all of the blood work/tests are geared towards that. I haven't been started on Clomid or anything yet but I just started a very light period 2 days ago. Is this a good sign?? I'm trying not to get excited but I'd really like to try to have a baby in 12-ish days if I might finally be ovulating.

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  • manda.t
    manda.t chopkins89

    Posted

    Unfortunately a period doesn't necessarily indicate ovulation. I was diagnosed with PCOS 6 years ago (suffered in silence for 6 before) and have perhaps 3 periods a year. DH and I don't use BC, never had the need and I test for ovulation following a period but nothing. We're ready to have children so I'll be visiting doctor next week to get the ball rolling. 

    It's a very cruel condition if you're ttc because it gives you an occasional glimmer of hope. Best all round to get expert help xx Good luck xxx

  • Bonnie12
    Bonnie12 chopkins89

    Posted

    Did you have regular periods the whole time you were on birth control? I am going in to be tested in 2 weeks for PCOS because I missed a period but I was extremely regular the whole time I was on birthcontrol. 
  • florence_min
    florence_min chopkins89

    Posted

    Yeah, having a period is a good sign. I believe your body is adjusting to your healthy lifestyle and preparing for a new life soon. I am diagnosed with pcos and will only get my period by taking progesterone. However, since I changed my lifestyle (sleep early, eat healthy...) I got my period like after 8 months without any medication, and 3 months after that I found out I was pregnant! It was just miraculous! Wish you all the best!! Remember to pray too, I did that! wink

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