Hi everyone,
I have had irregular/missing periods for YEARS, since I was 13 years old. My mother and sisters all have irregular periods but were all able to conceive so I didn't think it was all that abnormal. Last year I had a crazy period that lasted 3 months and my (male - don't know if that makes a diff or not) doctor did not test me for anything just gave me BCP and sent me on my merry way. This did regulate my periods but I really wanted to start conceiving so I stopped taking the pills. This year I had maybe 3 periods and after doing some research (finally) on irregular cycles I decided to find a new OB. She is a nurse practitioner but she is AWESOME. During our first visit she mentioned PCOS as a possibility and sent me right away for blood tests and and ultrasound. True enough, testosterone levels came back super high and she told me that I do have PCOS. I'd done a little research before my diagnosis, which was today, but finding this site has been heaven sent. Because I didn't really read about it, I didn't have time to stress about Metformin and it's associated S/E's, I just immediately started taking it today with lunch
I am on 1000 mgs, two a day. I've only taken the first pill (I was anxious) but no queasiness or upset stomach.
Reading the success stories has given me some hope and faith but because I am a pessimist by nature, I know that my road to getting preg will be a long one. My really close friend just delivered about 3 weeks and I cannot bring myself to go visit her or look at pics of the baby. I am counting the days until my next follow-up to determine if I will need to progress to clomid. I know I should take it slow and be patient but I'm just so excited that I FINALLY have a diagnosis and I'm not just crazy. I also know that it doesn't work for everyone, so the pessimist in me is going crazy but I'm gonna try to stay positive. I feel SO overwhelmed with all of the information out there, so I don't want to read too much or over-inform myself; that can be as dangerous as not being informed at all.
Thank you for letting me vent and thank you for this site!
Brand New! 
