NeverMindedPisces

My name is Maren, I'm almost 21 years old and i was told a few months ago about my PCOS. I've had irregular periods since i was 16 and was jerked around by planned parenthood and had all my questions about the "why" behind my lack of periods answered with "take this birth control, this will fix it." Finally, after almost four long years, i saw another doctor who educated me on the why. I'm on Metformin, Spironolactone, and Apri birth control. I'm terrified i won't be able to have kids, but at my age i'm too afraid to talk to my doctor about pregnancy options. My fear of never being a parent makes me want to jump into parenthood, which i realize is irresponsible. I work for ATT customer service, and am trying to make a life that i'll be able to bring a child into the world with all the things i never had. But in this economy its really hard. I found this website when i was at work today and it made me feel a sigh of relief, it made me realize i really am not alone.

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starsshineforyou

Hey, I'm 20 and technically haven't been officially diagnosed yet but my reg. dr is pretty much positive. I have an endo appt but its still a few weeks away.
Anyway, I get where you're coming from with the kid thing. That was what upset me the most. I have always said I didn't want to have any biological children and I wanted to adopt. I've always had a soft spot in my heart for kids in foster care and adoption programs, but once I knew my ability was severely decreased to have my own, I flipped out. I was upset and moody and hurt and sad and angry. Everything. I don't even have a steady boyfriend, it's not like I'm anywhere near committing and settling down to raise a family. But the future looms ahead.
But after some time to process all the information I realize that it's not impossible to have a baby when you have pcos, it's just more difficult. So I hope and pray that when the time comes and you're ready, emotionally, physically, and financially, to have a baby that you will be able to get pregnant.
But if that's not what's supposed to happen, then maybe you could look into adoption. Those children have already been brought into this world and need love, maybe YOUR love.
Hang in there. And no, you're not alone. There are some great women on this site and lots and lots of good information. Smile You never know what tomorrow may hold.

NeverMindedPisces

I'm actually adopted myself, so i totally hear you on that. It really is just that thought of "what if i wait too long" that gets me. Infertility is a ugly word that really gets me upset, and its been something i've been dealing with ever since. But hey, it's a new year! New year means new you and new start. Lets look to baby dust and exciting things ahead <3 Happy new year everyone.

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