Hi all Soulcysters! I am a newbie and am glad I've joined what seems to be an informative and good site for ladies with questions regarding their condition and advice on how to manage the symptoms.
I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 15 (I'm now 26). I saw my doctor through concerns about not having many periods and he put me on the pill for 2 years. At this point I was also developing very thick hair in places I never expected! Places like my belly area, bum and face. It was something I used to be soo ashamed off but no one would ever notice as I'd shave at least twice a day. Since the age of 19 I have been having laser hair removal at a Skin clinic and this has dramatically stopped the hair growth. It does come back in little patches but with regular sessions (about 3 a year) the hair is put to rest and I can carry on enjoying my life and not worrying about it.
I've never been thin but I'm not obese either, guess I'd say I'm a little inbetween at 5,6 inches and now weighing in at 13 stone. Since meeting my new partner I've gained 2 stone! Well you know what they say about getting comfortable! Because I have just finished my third round of Clomid (with no success, day 21 test revealed I didn't ovulate :-()I have decided to really do something about my weight and get down to the size 8-10 I've always wanted to be. And I'm hoping this will help with my fertility. Seems funny really that you have to lose weight and then put it on when your preggers!
I was with an ex partner for 8 years and we never used contreception and I never got pregnant. Since being with my new partner I am really looking forward to having a family, even just one child will do! But I know because of my PCOS it's not going to be easy. He's very supportive of me and I know he doesn't think any less of me.
I started my first round of clomid 3 months ago and am hoping that by the 6th month I will at least of ovulated once if not get pregnant. I don't let having a baby rule my life as the possibilities of not having children could be really high so I don't want to get my hopes up but fingers crossed.
Having tried to lose weight the past year (I have been on a diet nearly everyday but lapsed most days!) I am now determined to do it and know that eating low GI foods is the key and of course low calorie. I lost 3 stone before so I can do it again.
I really do hope that when I've lost the weight my condition will be eased and my fertility increased but time will tell and I'll definately keep you guys updated. Although PCOS is fairly common I've not got any friends who have it (they all have kids!) so it's good to meet you all and I look forward to reading through some interesting articles.
Having PCOS means lifestyle changes 
That's fantastic news. Hearing stories like these are so encouraging. On day 2 of the diet and I'm doing good!
