Although I wasn't technically diagnosed with having PCOS, I strongly believe this is what it is. I have most of the symptoms. The whole "hairy" situation, that I've been dealing with for years now with no idea of where it magically came from. I'm 20 by the way, and never had a period. I had an appointment yesterday (Jan 8, 08), she performed an ultrasound and told me she spotted cyst on my ovaries which probably is my reason for not having a period. She's the one that put this whole PCOS idea in my head. And ever since I found out I've been crying on and off all day. I called my boyfriend to tell him the reason why I've never gotten pregnant. I know there are bigger things to worry about when it comes to this, but the main thing I keep thinking about is the fact of not being able to become pregnant. It's just the fact of slightly not having that choice, that bothers me.
I have no one else to talk to about this, because no one will really understand. I must say, I've read around the board earlier and reading the thread talking about which parts of the body we shave, I couldn't wipe the tears away fast enough because I could relate and that felt so good to know I'm not the only one but at the same time, acknowledging how hard it is it keep my "female appearance" up saddens me.
Hope to become extremely active here, I'm going to need the support. I go back to my doctor on the 14th, and she'll inform me about my blood work and I guess give me more information on this whole PCOS subject.
Welcome! Oe thing I have leared fromt this board is that I am not alone! AND also that there are a lot of gals out there who have been through hard, desperate times with PCOS and are very strong and knowledgable as a result. The good news is you're on the track to improvement and help!
__________________ Me 30, DH 29, married since 2003.
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Survivor
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If I had not googled "pcos forum" right after my diagnosis, today I would've been a lot crazier than I am. I know exactly what you're talking about when you say "crying on and off all day". The day of diagnosis was the same for me. After being on treatment for over 3 months now, there are still cysts and hair issues... and no mature egg in sight (to conceive). I come from a culture where the reproductive pressures are so high, you can't imagine. Here, people actually... and very casually, ask me where my baby is, now that I've been married for two years. Right now I keeping a stiff upper lip and DH is very supportive ... but this journey is not over.
This forum helps. When I read things like "miracle baby" and stuff, I pray and hope I'll be writing something like this soon, God willing. You too
Welcome charm! You are nowhere near alone. There are a LOT of us, and we will try to help any way we can. It is way too early for you to be discouraged about being able to become pregnant. Many of us have been able to have healthy babies. Some have had to work harder for theirs than I did, but the key is..... Now You KNOW. And once you know, you can take the steps to improve your health, and up your chances of conceiving. Good luck to you.
__________________ Lucky mommy of Quinn, 6 years.
PCOS, IBS, Clinical Depression, Lyme Disease, allergies
trying to go natural, down to 1 script, 1 OTC(love u Zyrtec!) and lots of vitamins
I'm 22, I was diagnosed at 19 so I understand your anxiety, but the best thing you can do is empower yourself with as much knowledge as possible and you're off to a great start! In a way I'm glad I found out at a younger age rather then a time like when I'd be trying to become pregnant (I was in my sophomore year of college). My last boyfriend broke up with me since "he couldn't see me having his children," and you know what, screw him! Your boyfriend should be understanding, you can not control what goes on inside your body. He should also know that you are not doomed to life a sterility. There are so many ways to help women with PCOS have children, so no worries!
I have used PCOS not as a depressant but a stimulant. I eat better, I exercise, I've even upped my life goals. Before I was diagnosed I was of average work ethic but now that I'm working so hard to help myself, and my future miracle baby, my goals have soared far past what I ever planned! No one would have ever thought three years ago that I would graduating Cum Laude and then moving on to a Masters Degree!
You can do this, be strong, and don't see that beautiful future baby as a daunting task, but as a motivating objective! After all, if things come too easy you don't appreciate them enough
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pcos is an emotional diagnosis- when i was dx'ed i was pretty emotional too. on one hand, i was happy to have a name for what i was going through but on the other hand i was doing some grieving over being handed a lifelong diagnosis.
the good news is that there are a lot of success stories and there is such an unbelievable community of support here (in addition to a wealth of information). feel free to pm me if you need to talk.
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I finally have answers. 
