Hi y'all. I'm new on this forum. I was diagnosed with PCOS in 1994 when I was 18 after not having a period for 18 months, gaining about 30 pounds, having facial hair develop, and being sooo depressed I never left the house that entire year. I was placed on the birth control pill "Dianette" and saw a dietician to lose those thirty pounds. I continued on it until after I got married in 2001. My husband and I started fertility treatments six months after getting married. I've had two surgeries, one was to "drill" my ovaries, the other to remove a polyp from my uterus. I just had a d&c two days ago for my "missed" miscarriage. After six years, my hubby and I were so happy to finally be pregnant, then eight weeks later, there was no longer a heartbeat. I think it hurts more because we actually did see/hear a heartbeat. We thought we were safe. Then, the bomb drops. I've been on metformin for these past six years, clomid for a while (never worked for me), menopur and ovidrel (worked). Now, I must wait for my next period (medically induced of course) to try again. I'm a teacher, so it's going to be very difficult to return next week after this. I'm tired, but at least there is hope as long as I continue treatments, right?
Anyway,, right now I just need to know that I am not alone. So, cyberspace, is there anyone out there who understands?
I don't understand fully. My DH and I have been trying for a baby for four years just to get nowhere. There's no chance at the moment and I'm still waiting to see my doctor, fortunately he's back at work on Monday. I think I've gained about 7 stone since my daughter was born 6 years ago, I actually lost 3 when I was pregnant. I must admit, I'm getting fed up of using tweezers every couple of days to pluck out facial hair, it's kind of soul destroying.
I hope someone else on here will be able to relate to what you're going through.
welcome! I am from San Antonio. I live in Houston now though. DH and I have been ttc for about 15 months. GL and I am so sorry about the m/c. There is hope knowing you can conceive though.
Thanks guys. I guess knowing that I am able to conceive is a big step forward for us. It's very scary to try again. What if it happens again? What if it hurts more the next time, emotionally speaking. However, I know that if I don't try again, then there really is no hope. If I keep trying, there is hope. I'm also thinking of changing jobs to a less stressful one. My hubby is very supportive on that front. It might make things go easier. It's wonderful to know there is a site like this. I feel like there are others who understand.
I am a fellow Texan and have been in your shoes. I was diagnosed in 2002 after ttc on our own for a year with no luck. I have always been overweight, but gained about 50 lbs in college. I thought it was just from college life, and had never had normal periods. Anyway, DH and I tried Clomid for 6 months and it never worked, then I saw an RE. He recommended weight loss and put me on met. I lost 30lbs in 6 months and went back. He then recommended hormone injections. I put that off for a year because I just wasn't ready for that. I started injections and became pregnant June 05. I too saw my baby's heartbeat, and then had a miscarriage at 8 weeks. I had alot of the same feelings you had, but I also had some hope since it was the first time I had ever been pregnant. We did another round in November 06 and I got pregnant again. I had some bleeding issues in the first trimester and a couple weeks of bedrest, but the rest of the pregnancy was uncomplicated. I gave birth to my daughter in August 06 and motherhood has been the best experience of my life. I know all the TTC stuff is so hard and emotional, but the reward is so worth it in the end. Changing to a less stressful job is probably a great idea. Lean on your hubby and you can make it through this together. 9 months after having my daughter, I got a surprise pregnancy and it has been a breeze. I am still in shock that I thought I might not ever have children, and soon we will be blessed with two! Good luck in your TTC journey!
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Misty,
Thank you so much. Your words give me hope. It seems that for me, the injections are the only thing that works. Knowing that you had a miscarriage and then went back on treatments and got pregnant again gives me hope. I'm not ready to stop yet. I'm impatient because I have to wait now, but I'm going back to my treatments as soon as I can. It is frustrating, but the only way it can happen is if I keep trying.
Thank you again.
Hello All! I'm new here. Does anyone have a good DR? I moved here a few years ago and I have yet to find a good one who is knowledgable about PCOS. We have decided to start trying to concieve, any suggestions anyone. Houston SE area or Med Cntr, anywhere really! Thanks
Hello fellow TX teacher! I'm 3rd grade resource/inclusion in a small district just north of Dallas. It's been a few months since you posted...but I did want to comment.
My heart goes out to you, but like someone pointed out, you now know that you can conceive; which is a good sign. Not that that makes it any easier when grieving your tremendous loss.
I'm just getting back to this website after taking a long hiatius from even thinking about PCOS. I have an issue w/ out of sight, out of mind...if I didn't think/read about PCOS then I could pretend it wasn't REALLY that big of an issue.
Anyway, I hope you find some good information and support here...we all feel alone sometimes...especially at work baby showers, etc! But we really aren't!
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Amanda
__________________ Take care, Amanda in DFW, TX
Wife to Vic since 2002, mother to Nancy the standard poodle, & 2 old grumpy rescue kitties, Carson and Woobie
I am also a fellow Texan. Its great to come to the board and find others with the same feelings, struggles, and symptons. We are not alone. I felt alone thinking I was crazy for having these issues since I was 19. I am 31 now and don't feel so alone anymore thanks to the internet and being able to do research on PCOS. Don't give up hope. My husband and I was married 8 years before our daughter was born. She is 3 1/2 now and she is still an only child. I still have hope!
New Texan Cyster 
