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Old 06-19-2009, 07:21 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hi,

I just registered today.

I'm 38, have been TTC for several years, but was only just recently diagnosed with PCOS from an ultrasound. I'd had a previous u/s about two years ago, and it had been normal.

I never suspected PCOS as being behind my problems previously as I'm not terribly overweight (maybe 10-15 lbs and I'm still a size 6, though it's a VERY stubborn 10-15 lbs) but I do have some (argh!) facial and bellybutton hair, as well as sharp little ovarian pains around the middle of the month. I've never had acne in my life, though I do have some symptoms of insulin resistance as does my father. I've long suspected I had some sort of hormonal imbalance, though blood tests always appeared normal. I'm relieved to have a diagnosis, which I find preferable to knowing something is wrong by nobody can figure out what.

I'd previously been to a Naturopath who'd told me I was gluten intolerant. I've tried that for a year now (with only a little cheating when travelling) but I found that it hasn't helped my symptoms at all and can be pretty sure at this point that wheat was not behind my hormonal issues. However, it seems that low-carb diets are preferred when dealing with insulin-resistance so I shouldn't go back to sandwiches and pasta just yet

I've already found some very useful information. I haven't been put on any meds yet as I've only just been referred to a specialist, but my Dr. said I'd probably be put on Metformin.

Anyway, I hope I can add something positive and informative to whatever conversation I drop into, though I do tend to be more of a lurker!
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Hi. I'm new to the boards as well and just thought I'd introduce myself. I was DX in 1995 in college. Put on birth control pills to regulate until I was married and ready to start TTC. I'm overweight (very hard to lose the extra), have a face full of spots (acne's gotten better as I've aged), and I do not ovulate on my own (zip, zilch, nada, 0). I have 2 DS (clomid babies 2003,2005), a wonderful, understanding DH and I'm pretty much happy with life. Currently TTC #3 with the help of 5mg Femara and 1500mg met. I'm ready to chat, learn and meet some cysters who know what it's like to be me.
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Old 06-19-2009, 08:18 PM   #3 (permalink)
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i'm new here too but i was just diagnosed 4 days ago and am totally uninformed about anything, i have a follow up appt with my doc in july but all she's told me is that i have pcos and hasn't explained any treatments or anything about it. i'm so confused and would love some info about medicines because i want to ttc here soon
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welcome denoonl89

i had a similar intro to pcos when i was first DX in 1995. "you have pcos, here take these BCP. when you want to have a baby you'll need help" nothing about pcos. what it is? what it does? i'm still learning (we all are) about pcos. this site is a treasure trove of info. i just found the site recently and have learned so much. all i can say is. . . 1) you are not alone. the cysters here are here to help, comfort and guide. 2) read all you can. ask questions. 3) find a OB/GYN who knows about and has an interest in pcos or better yet a RE. and 4) post here and get "real life experiences" from the cysters here.

again welcome and good luck on your journey.
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