Hello all! I believe I will soon be diagnosed with PCOS. I have been referred to an Endo, but cannot get in until May 18! I believe I have been suffering from this since I was about 23. I am 37 now. I have always had irregular af and hair where there should be none. I am not overweight and I believe that's why the doctors continued to ignore my symptoms for so many years.
My ob/gyn had me do some bloodwork only because I asked her if there was a possibility I may have PCOS. Low and behold, I got my test results back and I have elevated serum testosterone (but "free" was normal) and DHEA. Everything else was normal.
I feel like so many others here. I wish I had known long ago that I have this condition. Then, I would have ttc much earlier. I am married with no children.
I understand all the other posts regarding being afraid but relieved at the same time. I look forward to getting to know all of you. This seems to be a wonderful place, as I have been browsing the messages for a couple of weeks.
twiggy, Welcome to SC. I hope to hear more from you. Be sure to let us know how your appt. goes with the Endo. Good luck on the road ahead.
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Welcome to SC Twiggy - You're story is a lot like mine! Well, not the skinny part, but the rest of it!
I'm 36 and I was only dx'd Jan. 24, 2005. It's very frustrating knowing now of all the valuable time that has been lost due to not being dx'd sooner! I thank God for my new gyn and now - 20 yrs since my first trip to the doc saying "somethings wrong, please help me" - I am finally getting treatment! The good news is that after a few minor things, we have now gotten a "thumbs up" from the doc and we'll be ttc this month! ((Starting Clomid on CD3))
I am very happy that you too have finally found a doc who would listen to you - and I want to wish you the very best!! Will you be ttc anytime soon?
Hang in there!! See ya around the boards!
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August 6, 2005 thru May 2006 :: 90 lbs lost
*~* 15 wks/15 lbs ... 0 lbs down, 15 to go! *~* 04/22/09 - At it again!
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All, thank you so much for your replies and kind words.
Stacye, our stories do sound very similar! Yes, I believe DH and I must start ttc right away, as we could be in for a long road ahead. I have always had af, but usually 35-42 days apart, so I have no clue what to expect. I read somewhere, though, that the elevated androgens (esp. DHEA) could cause miscarriage.
I just need to learn more about all of this. I wish I could see the endo sooner. They are going to call me if they have any cancellations.
Thanks again to all of you. I am comforted knowing that you all are there.
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I'm gonna stop looking back and starting moving on
And learn how to face my fears
Love with all of my heart, make my mark
I wanna leave something here
Go out on a ledge, without any net
That's what I'm gonna be about
Yeah, I wanna be running
When the sand runs out
- Rascall Flatts "When the Sand Runs Out"
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