lulu22

Hi everyone

This is the first time I've posted to this part of the boards. My Husband and I have always talked about adopting even before I got PCOS. I'd love to adopt from Ukraine or Russia (as I speak some Russian).

I realize this may be the only way for us to have children someday, so I really want to make sure that this option is open for us.

This is my question: I really need to seek counseling. I'm having a lot of issues in my life right now and need help. However, I don't know if they ask for your past medical records when you're looking to adopt. I don't want this stuff to be a factor in whether or not we can have a family (hense my seeking help with it!) so, I don't want the fact that I'm seeing a counselor to come up when we look to adopt.

Also, do they (the agency) ask if you have medical problems? Of course I do- I have PCOS! How do you get around those issues (if they ask)?

Thanks so much!
Lulu

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Me: 28 & DH: 33
(not ttc quite yet)

Had PCOS since: 09/06 (sudden onset-or so it seemed) Was diagnosed via blood work/ ultrasound: 05/07- Slightly High Testosterone, IR

Things I've tried:
BCPs: Alesse and Levora from 08/07 to 1/08
Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine
Chiropractic
Herbs
Hyponidd
High Protien/no sugar/no carb diet
Evening Primrose Oil
NAC
Gleditsia (Chinese zào jiá )
Metformin 500mg

Things I'm doing now:
Back on the Alesse 08/09
Poke Root oil compresses
Exercising (sometimes)

~Traci~

I've never been to a counselor so I can't answer that question (as well as each country you adopt from has different requirements).

I did have to have my dr. fill out a medical form & she didn't say anything about PCOS. I'm sure each medical form is country specific (mine was even agency specific!) so you should try searching online for the Russian or Ukraine requirements.

Good Luck!
Traci

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