rachz

Here's my story: i had some symptoms off and on from may be 18 or something. I always knew i was having some weird medical problems which no one had. I am 27 now. I has been missing periods from last 1.5 years, went to a doctor and then i was diagnosed with PCOS. At first, i was really terrified but looking at this forum and reading so many stories made me feel optimistic. I feel that God has every right to give us any disease he wants, i am not the only one with problems and i should just find a way to deal with it. My symptoms are irregular periods, mild heuristic, i am thin and no other problem right now.

So i am graduate student and married. I just turned 27 and we planned on TTC may be when im 29 or 30. But this PCOS has really got me worried about fertility and i am basically thinking about conceiving now. So the university hospital prescribed me BCP, we use condoms. I dint start on them as yet. I ask the NP, and she said whenever you wanna get pregnent go to some hospital and talk to OBGYN. She said u shouldnt worry until u r 35. But i think i should think about it. Right now, i have an appointment next week with a doctor to check up my state.

I wanted to ask one question, i really want to work for graduate school , but family is also important, can a doctor tell me if i can wait a couple of years or what do u people suggest, go ahead with the baby and continue grad school later.



Recently Diagnosed
Me 27, hubby 27
Married 2 years, not TTC

luna22maria

I finished grad school when I was pregnant. I wasn't too tired to walk around or do homework so finishing shouldn't be the one thing that delays your family planning. Your DX comes with a lot of questions. I know that it took me 4 years to conceive a baby with my DH. I took Clomid and Metformin. I think that your best bet is to talk to an OBGYN. You have time if that is what your concern is. I had my first when I was 30. I'm TTC #2 and I'll be 33 next month. I think the main thing for you is to be certain that you are ready to have a child. They are wonderful but they are work, too. Don't decide to have a child because you think it will take longer than normal. It may not. Just be certain that you want to have a baby and then take the steps that you feel are best for you. It'll all work out.

terriebari

Hi

I am new to the board, having been diagnosed today officially. I found your posting while I was wading through all of the info, and felt I had to respond.

Any dr. who tells you "not to worry" about fertillity until you are in your 30s should be avoided at all costs. Your fertility declines before 35, and if you have other issues that could get in the way, those issues certainly won't make things better.

I'm 43 and I went through fertility treatments. I started at age 37. By the time I got through all of the mandatory tests, different types of treatments, drugs, etc...I was 40, brinking on 41. So, waiting until you are 35 to "think about it" is absolutely outrageous! Esp. knowing you have PCOS already.

That said, if you are not ready mentally, emotionally, or financially for a baby, I'm certainly not saying drop everything and try now. I'm saying maybe ou should go to a fertility specialist now...a GOOD one... and see what they say.

Please don't wait until 35. I waited. It was a mistake that I can never fix.

Good luck!
terrie

rachz

Thanks guys for all the information and advice. I went to a obgyn today and she referred me to a fertility institute, and said u mite wanna try on ur own for 6months to 1 year and if that doesn't work, go and talk to them.

I am certainly taking an appointment with fertility institute and checking with them. terribari : i am sorry to hear about u, wish u luck and happiness.. hopefully some miracle happens for u

janny108

What is PCOS?
Jan