Hiya!
My name is Tanya and I'm 27 years old from Canada. My husband (29) of three years and I decided to ttc last year. Ever since I got off of bc, I haven't had a regular period. I've also moved to a new province, so I have to start many of the tests I went through again with my new doctor. PCOS is suspected, but nothing proven as of yet.
I've been to my new doctor twice and for a blood test this week. I've got a pap in two weeks, but the earliest pelvic ultrasound that could be scheduled for me is not until June! Not knowing what is going on with my body is driving me mad. I'm frustrated and desperate. My poor husband is kind enough to put up with my crying and going on at the mention of children. I am so scared that I won't be able to have kids.
For those of you who have gone through similar experiences, I have a few questions:
1. What questions should I ask my doctor to get results fast?
2. What do you do to keep optimistic during the interm?
Welcome to SC from one Canadian to another. The diagnosis process is certainly a pain in the rear. I know it took them over a year to finally pin point everything down. (6 mos for pcos, 6 more for IR)
Answers:
1. What questions should I ask my doctor to get results fast?
The more you know the better off you are. Once they can detect even the slightest possibility of PCOS- demand an endo- it will take some time to get to see one. Basically be the little kid in the back of the car "Do you know anything yet? Can you get me in sooner? Can I get an endo? When? Why is it taking so long?-- Believe me being more proactive helps.
2. What do you do to keep optimistic during the interm?
Soul Cysters has been my life line. If you need something there is always someone who will at least try to answer your questions.
As for optimism: I had issues like yours. They put me on Metformin. I am expecting my first born. This is with double issues. Miracles happen.
Welcome to SC from one Canadian to another. The diagnosis process is certainly a pain in the rear. I know it took them over a year to finally pin point everything down. (6 mos for pcos, 6 more for IR)
Answers:
1. What questions should I ask my doctor to get results fast?
The more you know the better off you are. Once they can detect even the slightest possibility of PCOS- demand an endo- it will take some time to get to see one. Basically be the little kid in the back of the car "Do you know anything yet? Can you get me in sooner? Can I get an endo? When? Why is it taking so long?-- Believe me being more proactive helps.
2. What do you do to keep optimistic during the interm?
Soul Cysters has been my life line. If you need something there is always someone who will at least try to answer your questions.
As for optimism: I had issues like yours. They put me on Metformin. I am expecting my first born. This is with double issues. Miracles happen.
PM me if you need to talk more
Thanks, canadianmutation. I see what you mean by finding support in this message board. I'm hanging in there, a little confused, but holding on!
Hey I thought that with PCOS I would not be able to get Pregnant. My new Dr said that she would have me pg within 6 months to a year and I should have a baby in my arms this time next yr. She was that confident. She also new that I had PCOS and that all she had to do was get me on Metformin. I have heard girls get pg within a month of starting Metformin. Go to the other part of the Message board that says TTC...and just read what these girls that have PCOS are going through. A lot of them are pg. It is awesome and very encouraging. Don't think that PCOS is the end of the world, because it is not. If things are worse than you expect and for some reason you can't have a baby, there are other options. My mom has PCOS, and didn't know what it was and she had me. She couldn't have anymore after me so she adopted my brother who is now 19 and in the Navy. He was the best baby ever too. He really looks like our family and he was smart. He was a blessing from God. It all works out for the best. God Bless to you and your family and Good Luck.
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I had a wonderful doctor. I was lucky. I didn't have to know the questions to ask. I already knew I had PCOS, but didn't know what it was. He ran all the right tests and started me on metformin and clomid right away. Clomid didn't work for me and it took me 3 years to find out what did, but I have my beautiful little boy now.
I know all about the crying. I cried almost every day for at least 2 years. I couldn't make it through a Balmex commercial without being reduced to tears. I would torture myself with endless episodes of shows featuring the birth of babies. Sometimes I felt like there was no hope. I had so many failed cycles and so many m/c. I just kept trying. Sometimes I tried more out of routine than out of hope. I guess as long as I was trying, I wasn't giving up, and that was my hope. I think we all just trudge through each day, good or bad, because we just do.
I know all about the crying. I cried almost every day for at least 2 years. I couldn't make it through a Balmex commercial without being reduced to tears. I would torture myself with endless episodes of shows featuring the birth of babies. Sometimes I felt like there was no hope. I had so many failed cycles and so many m/c. I just kept trying. Sometimes I tried more out of routine than out of hope. I guess as long as I was trying, I wasn't giving up, and that was my hope. I think we all just trudge through each day, good or bad, because we just do.
Your post is very comforting!!!
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Hi there! I'm a fellow Canadian and also a newbie here. I think I have PCOS too. I went off BCP in August '05 to TTC and am not cycling. I had a period induced back in October with Provera. I didn't get my period again until Feb 1. I haven't had one since. My doctor is an idiot...she did blood work on me in December at my insistence to check for imbalances (since I have hair on my chin and went on BCP 14 years ago due to irregular periods). I also get some hair on my tummy and some on my neck. The bloodwork came back with no elevations or androgens, so she said I must just have post-pill amennorhea and sent me to a gyno, eventhough I asked to see an endo. She said I hadn't "waited long enough" to see an endo. So I asked what phase of the menstrual cycle I was in since they did my bloodwork, it should show - and she didn't know. She said it isn't clear. What?? It should show a phase I thought. But I went to see the gyno she sent me to (in Feb) and was given an internal exam and told that since I had my "period" that month, I was fine and that there was nothing wrong with me. What the heck is with these idiot doctors? Hello??? It is not normal to miss your period for months and months. It is not normal for a woman to need to pluck hairs from her chin and tummy. Plus I can't seem to lose weight for the life of me. I crave carbs all the time. I think I have PCOS. I am seeing this first doctor, my GP again on Tuesday and am demanding to see an endo and setting out why again. This time I refuse to be put off. Been off BCP for 8 months and only having 2 periods (only 1 natural) cannot be normal - I refuse to let her tell me it is. Sorry, forgot to mention, I am 32 and my biological clock is tick-tocking like mad.
Thanks for listening. I had to let you know you are certainly not alone.... I can totally relate. My husband is also sick of my crying and whining for a baby and normal ovaries. Poor guys.
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