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03-22-2006, 09:55 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MN
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So I'm not really a newbie, maybe a denial-ie. Warning...will be long
I was diagnosed with PCOS in 1995 (I was 16) via laparoscopy. I was put on the pill. Then in 2002ish I decided to stop taking the pill and see if things would be normal...I had pretty normal periods...more pain than usual, but normal. So I went to a new ob/gyn and told him my history of PCOS and my concern about getting endometriosis ( every woman on my mom's side had it) So he says that I probably out grew the PCOS and after my exam he said that I did not have endo. Well, in 2004 I had another lap (w/ another ob/gyn) and I had lots of endo, and no cysts. By that point I had been on hormonal BC since 1995 with maybe 8-9 months total off.
So long story short....Can you "grow out" of PCOS or are you stuck with it forever?  TIA!
If I'm stuck, that means I have PCOS, endo, autoimmune thyroiditis...I'll never get pregnant!!! | 
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03-23-2006, 12:29 AM
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I'm new, too, but from my understanding, yes, we are unfortunately stuck with it for life. However, I'm learning there are MANY things we can do to manage symptoms and keep it all in check.
My gyno is AWESOME and she said whenever I"m ready to get pregnant, she can make it happen, even with my DH's "male factor."
There is PLENTY of hope, you just have to take good care of yourself and know there IS a light at the end of the tunnel! I'm just now learning to take care of myself (after 25 years) and it's difficult... We all understand what you're feeling! 
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Currently TTC #1
Dx Oct 2005
Provera challege: OK, LMP May 17, 2008, then June 13, 2008
HSG - May 22, 2008: showed blocked left tube and right tube has hydrosalpinx
Lapropscopy - TBD: to correct hydrosalpinx and check left tube
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03-23-2006, 03:36 AM
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| | Just another mommy
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Welcome. Unfortunately I think we are stuck for life. BUT you can control the PCOS.
And there are lots of cysters here with the same stuff you have that have gotten pg. It can be done!!! | |
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03-26-2006, 05:55 AM
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| | Knocked up!!EDD 9-19-08
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I've heard that PCOS gets better right before menopause and that if you haven't been able to get pg before that you have the best chance right before menopause. I don't know if it's true but it's encouraging for those of us having TTC issues. Good luck!!
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03-29-2006, 01:28 AM
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you can't outgrow pcos, sorry. Are you sure that the diagnosis was pcos, or just polycystic ovaries, because you can have one without the other. If you just had polycystic ovaries I think you can outgrow that. | |
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03-29-2006, 06:00 AM
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| | Maybe Tomorrow
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If you haven’t checked out the research articles here is the link: research articles section - http://www.soulcysters.net/forumdisplay.php?f=45
There is no "cure" for PCOS, but there are treatments. The trick is finding a treatment or set of treatments that works best for you. Having PCOS does not mean you are not going to have babies. It doesn't even neccessarily mean you will have a hard time having babies. We're all different. I had a lot of trouble, but I have a beautiful little boy now who I cherish with every fiber of my being. Feel free to visit his website and read my story at www.mypcosbaby.com. | |
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