UK and Irish Cysters - who are we? - Page 7

sarahx · 02-09-2006, 02:54 PM

name : sarah

age: nearly 30

family situation: living with dp of 10 years and have 2 children jake 6 and caitlin 11 months, currently not working and enjoing looking after my kids.

Pcos sypmtoms: excess hair (tash and chin) oilly skin,mood swings, excess weight(only a stone but i know it needs to go) no periods or ovulation, i think thats it

Worst thing about pcos: everything

Medication used: ttc for 2 1/2 years for dd had 6 cycles of clomid from 50mg to 150 mg then ovarian drilling and further 2 cycles of clomid then fell pg

nhs or private: nhs, they were brillant reffered from gp to hospital tests and more tests then regular scans to check for folicles on clomid, operation done within 2 weeks, really great fertility nurse really helpul and kind

Action taken against pcos: well i have tryed to diet and its really hard, feeling a bit unsure of quite what to do, using the pill at the moment but systoms have got worse over last couple of months.

PM or email: which ever iam easy

other info

i am new to this so dont really know what to do, it will be great to have any advice thanks
sarah

Raemie · 02-15-2006, 10:14 PM

Hi there..my name is Eimear from Ireland..i was diagnosed in 99 and have been trying for baby for nearly 3 years..have tried everything(ovarian drilling,clomid)and nothing so far..

MaybeSomeDay · 02-25-2006, 11:54 AM

Hi, i forgot to post here, I was registered here a couple of years ago, not sure if my post is in here somewhere but i registered again when i cam eback this time

Im Tory and am 23 years old, marired to Bryan who is 27 since 7th May 2005, we started TTC in September 05 after a m/c in June 05 which was a huge suprise pregnancy.
I was told I may have PCOS back in 2002, a u/s showed everything was normal but my blood tests were abnormal, i was put on the pill untill we wanted to TTC, I have just had more blood tests taken as we have now been TTC for almost 6 months and will get the results next week, the next plan is to start metfomin to see if that will help us get pregnant

Nice to see other brits around

sheepyshell · 02-28-2006, 09:53 AM

Name Shell
Age 23
Family situation - Engaged to Keith (20 May 2006 is the big day) DS Jack is 4.
Working Mum - SAHM
PCOS symptoms - Difficulty conceiving, hirsutism, arthritis (linked?)
Irregular cycle - Seems to come and go! I can go months without having AF, then have 3 at once, Some excess weight.
Worst thing about PCOS - Infertility
Medication used - None so far still in stages of being diagnosed
NHS or Private NHS - NHS so far but willing to go private
Action taken against PCOS - I'm trying to lose weight but it's hard! In the middle of the usual battery of tests, HSG etc
PM or Email? - I'm happy for anyone to PM or email me, my email address is michellesheep@hotmail.com .
Any other information - I'm currently in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire but moving to Newry, Northern Ireland in July

pandadebs · 02-28-2006, 03:53 PM

Age 27

Family situation - happily married to dave since 2004, we been together for 9 years altogether. We have a 4 year old son connor. At the moment im a stay at home mum but all that may change in september when connor starts school

PCOS symptoms - Weight gain and trouble losing weight, acne, fertility problems, moodiness ( is that a symptom or just me using it as one LOL) irregilar cyclem comes s,metiems every 4 sometimes every 6 weeks

Worst thing about PCOS - Infertility and the weight gain

Medication used - None so far, have tried metformin but it made me feel very ill so gave up, hoping to start again soon

Action taken against PCOS - trying but failing to lose weight, i need to lose 3 stone before my doctor will referr me to the fertility speicalist

PM or Email? - be great to hear from people who are going through same as me. my email adress is deborah.mason7@hotmail.com

ritchien · 04-11-2006, 05:05 PM

Age: 29

Family Situation: Married for nearly two years to a loevly man. No children but we are trying to conceive at the moment.

Symptoms: 2 stone overweight, tired in the afternoon, infertility, regular periods but only every 36 odd days.

Worst thing about PCOS: Not able to lose weight when follow a diet, infertility.

Medication: 1500mg Metformin a day & multi vitamin

Action against PCOS: Low GI diet started middle of March, gym three times a week or more.

I would love to hear from people who are in a similar situation to me and have ideas about how to beat this! tash_os@hotmail.com

annlouise1 · 04-27-2006, 02:16 PM

hi im annlouise! im 21 and i live in sheffield,south yorks with my fiance john,26. we are getting married on 25th august 2007!!
i havent had a 'normal' period since oct 2005 and recently went to the doctors for a blood test and found out i have pcos. the doc says its only the beginning tho. im waiting for an appt at the hosp at the min. we have been ttc our first baby since april 2005. i am quite scared at the min as im not overly sure whats going on. nice to meet you all!!!!

sheepyshell · 04-29-2006, 02:31 PM

oops!

Gems23 · 05-06-2006, 11:50 PM

Name Gem
Age 23
Family situation Married to David for nearly 3 years. TTC our first child. Live in Hampshire.
PCOS symptoms Very irregular periods without meds (2 a year). Excess hair. Overweight. Mood swings. Fatigue.
Worst thing about PCOS TTC issues, closely followed by excess hair.
Medication used Currently on cycle 2 of Clomid 50mg days 2-6.
NHS or Private NHS.
Action taken against PCOS Trying to lose weight (any advice very welcome). Taking multi-vitamins suitable for pg women. Trying to de-stress (like thats possible in ttc).
PM or Email? You can PM me if you like. Let me know your weight loss plans and how you deal with the excess hair.
Any other information Nope.

O Canada · 05-13-2006, 08:45 PM

Hello Ladies,

I am so pleased to have found this group.

Name: Amaryah (like Mariah Carey but with an 'A' of course)

Age: 26

Occupation: Secondary Drama Teacher

Nationality: Canadian (but I've been living in Bristol for nearly 2 years)

Family Situation: Getting married in two weeks!

DX: Still in the process, have been in the process for 5 years now both in Canada and now here with the NHS, though I think I have finally met a doctor who is willing and able to help.

Symptoms: Infertility (ttc for 18 months)
Hirsuitism and hairloss (if only it were the hairs on my chin that
fell out I wouldn't have a problem, unfortunately plucking
and waxing is a daily routine)
Obesity (despite a personal trainer and a healthy organic diet
I've only been able to loose weight when I reduce the
number of calories to an unrealistic level)
Depression (I'd consider it mild, though the frustration of
diagnosis when I know what is wrong drives me mad)
PMT (I feel sorry for the DH2B)
Irregular cycle (in the past two years it has improved
dramatically and has become fairly regular, though I am
still the queen of pregnancy tests (and wishful thinking))
Insulin Resistance (presently trying to find a diet to help)

Worst thing about PCOS: Being told by a Canadian endo that I lying about how much food I ate because as she said I couldn't possibly eat less than she did. Oh, and let's not forget the above symptoms, they suck too.

Medication: Nothing yet, and I'm not sure I want any, though I am sick of being fat and hairy. If there is a magic 'de-fat-ifying hair removal' pill, I would like to try it.

Anything else: Not that I can think of at the moment.

I look forward to hearing more about you all.

A.

BethUK · 05-16-2006, 10:39 PM

Name: Beth

Age: 19

Family situation: Relying on my fantastic parents who are moving heaven and earth for me to get any treatment necessary without disrupting my education. Also incredibly lucky to have an unbelievably supportive and caring boyfriend worrying about me back in my Uni city.

PCOS symptoms: Always had a weight problem, but gaining when I was eating healthily, facial hair, body hair, specifically my stomach, hair loss at my temples initially put down to stress, severe abdominal pains recently, depression from which I have suffered for many years, first identified when I was 13.

Worst thing about PCOS: Losing my hair has been very distressing. My recent weight gain, despite being used to it, has made me feel quite insecure too.

Medication used: None yet

NHS or Private: Private

Action taken against PCOS: Not much yet, will continue taking Saw Palmetto and trying to keep up the healthiest lifestyle I can until I can see my doctor again. Open to any recommendations or advice.

PM or Email? Happy for anyone to pm me.

polly-pcos · 05-21-2006, 09:19 PM

Name Alice
Age 28
Family situation Married to DH for nearly 4 years, together nearly 6
PCOS symptoms 2 miscarriages, all the classics except I have always had regular periods, and don't have skin problems, apart from very pink cheeks!
Worst thing about PCOS The weight, and the sideburns and tash
Medication used I take metformin, saw palmetto, zinc, psyllium husks and seaweed extract
NHS or Private NHS - but have just joined BUPA through DH's work
Action taken against PCOS I'm currently trying to lose weight through lifestyle change- cut down on the booze and carbs, swim as often as poss and I have joined a weekly execise class. Have lost 2 1/2 stone since xmas but have hit a standstill

Any other information
I live in Norfolk now but am from Kent/Brighton
Am a primary school teacher
Also post on the fertlilty zone site- worth a look!

Grazia · 07-30-2006, 11:53 PM

Name- Laura

Age - 24

Family situation - Currently living at home (saving money), in long distance relationship (he is currently in America). It's tough.

PCOS symptoms - Abdominal obesity, dark hair everywhere, depression (8 years), skin tags, skin discolouration, dry skin, I have around 5 periods a year, very heavy and painful.

Worst thing about PCOS - The weight. I have beaten myself up about that for years.

Medication used - just about to start dianette for hormones and menstrual regulation. For depression - 225mg Effexor XL.

NHS or Private NHS - NHS

PM or Email? PM!

Any other information - I am a nurse working in Intensive Care, I recently had a relapse of my depression, have been off work for 2 months, and will be going back in 2 weeks - scary biscuits. I am also thankful to have found this place.

rugbykirsty87 · 07-31-2006, 12:51 PM

Hi im new so i thought id post on here...

Name Kirsty
Age 19
Family situation:Living at home with mum, am young, free and single!
I am a part time cleaner and am trying to get fit
PCOS symptoms: Irregualr cycles, hair, weight, tiredness, acne,
Worst thing about PCOS: cant seem to lose weight
Medication: nothing at the moment im going back in three weeks to be given it, been told about Orlistat?
NHS or Private NHS - NHS
Action taken against PCOS: Im trying to lose weight but im taking things as they come at the moment, being all new to this
PM or Email? Either!

Any other information: Umm i work seasonally for the local tourist infromation centre, am doing work experience for my local paper and raio station, and i love rugby!

XGemsX · 08-04-2006, 11:06 AM

Name: Gem

Age: 21 (will 22 in Dec)

Family Situation: Live in northern England with dh(25) We got married Oct 05. Been TTC since then.

DX: June 2006

NHS Or Private: NHS so far.

Symptoms: Infertility, Irregular Cycle(only had 2day af's in jan, april and june), weight, oily skin(little acne), dark patches on skin and body hair!

Worst thing about pcos: Infertility and weight

Action taken: Doctor told me to lose weight thats it (like i haven't been trying for years only got 2 stone to lose). Going to see another doctor hopefully they will be more helpful and offer me treatment.