OHbaby! Forums : PCOS etc... https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 05 May 2026 07:13:27 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2009 11:20:44 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=22603 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Sorry, TMI but does anyone know...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=683203&title=pcos-etc#683203 Author: Treen
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Posted: 11 May 2009 at 11:20am

Sorry, TMI but does anyone know if it's possible for PCOS to get progressively worse? 2 years ago I used to have a medium flow AF, red in colour, that would last 3-5 days. However these days, my AF is light flow, brown in colour, of a kind of flakey consistency and only lasts 1-2 days with spotting either side. Is this from PCOS?]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 11:20:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=683203&title=pcos-etc#683203 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Treen, it should as when I have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=669828&title=pcos-etc#669828 Author: mummy_becks
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Posted: 24 April 2009 at 4:38pm

Treen, it should as when I have the hystorectomy I will get everything taken out.

]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:38:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=669828&title=pcos-etc#669828 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : I&#039;m not sure, Nat, I only...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=669392&title=pcos-etc#669392 Author: Treen
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Posted: 24 April 2009 at 9:20am

I'm not sure, Nat, I only found out that generally speaking, you tend to alternate sides month to month... I'm forever learning new stuff about how this all works! I hope you're right, however looking at my charts, there does seem to be a trend for non OV every second month.

Mummy_Becks, will the OP stop the other symptoms as well as the pain? i.e. acne and hair? Just curious. ]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:20:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=669392&title=pcos-etc#669392 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Because they want to be sure that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=669248&title=pcos-etc#669248 Author: mummy_becks
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Posted: 23 April 2009 at 11:04pm

Because they want to be sure that we don't want any more children. In a way I would like another one but with the family history I don't want to risk passing it on to a little girl. 30 seems like a good age to do the big op.

I get the annoying hairs - I get them along my jaw line, chin, neck, breasts, and along my tummy as well. And recently I have been getting pimples again on my face. Damn annoying as they make me look really young and I am forever getting ID'd getting smokes . People say I should see it as a compliment but it is such a pain in the arse.

]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:04:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=669248&title=pcos-etc#669248 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Hey Treen, I thought that the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=669236&title=pcos-etc#669236 Author: Nutella
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Posted: 23 April 2009 at 10:42pm

Hey Treen, I thought that the other ovary would take over if one was not doing the job? So shouldn't matter. Maybe you are just a little early and ov is waiting to happen in the next few days :-)]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:42:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=669236&title=pcos-etc#669236 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Awh, thanks Larnz! Mummy Becks,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=669186&title=pcos-etc#669186 Author: Treen
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Posted: 23 April 2009 at 9:48pm

Awh, thanks Larnz!

Mummy Becks, I have both the syndrome and the cysts, too but lucky for me, I don't suffer from anything that causes me any pain. Apart from a few black hairs I have to pluck from my chin and an AF that goes walkabout ever now and then, you'd never know I had PCOS. Why do you have to wait till 30 for your opp?]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:48:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=669186&title=pcos-etc#669186 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Hi ladies, I am surprised that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=668980&title=pcos-etc#668980 Author: mummy_becks
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Posted: 23 April 2009 at 7:04pm

Hi ladies, I am surprised that I hadn't posted here before.

I suffer from PCOS I have the syndrome and the cysts. I am one of those "lucky" ones that got pregnant naturally with no problems. How that happened know ones as I was never meant to get pregnant at all with the PCOS and endo. My gyne is amazed it happened.

I do know that both my boys were conceived well after ov - Josh was conceived 10 days after ov.

However these days my PCOS and endo are causing me big problems. I bleed almost all the time, and when AF is due she comes very very heavy and lasts a good few days. My cysts burst all the time and that is why I bleed often, and the pain gets really bad and all I can take is panadol due to a codine issue I have.

For me it has got that bad that I am counting down till I turn 30 (2 1/2 years to go) and I can get all those bits to go. In a couple of weeks I am heading off to have another surgery (more for endo) but my gyne is going to have a good look at my ovaries to see how they are going to treat me for the next 2 and a bit years.

]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:04:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=668980&title=pcos-etc#668980 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Hang in there Treen... I know...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=668823&title=pcos-etc#668823 Author: Larnz
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Posted: 23 April 2009 at 3:56pm

Hang in there Treen...

I know this might sound a bit flakey but its really easy to take someone's word for things! Yes they are experts but it doesn't mean they know everything :D Don't get discouraged! At least there's some OVing going on and their not ruling it out altogether!

Thinking of you

Congratulations Astral Monkey... Its funny, we focus so much on getting pregnant we don't get a chance to think all the normal things a parent would think aye like the reality of having a child!!! Hehe]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:56:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=668823&title=pcos-etc#668823 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Well I&#039;m feeling a bit down...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=668728&title=pcos-etc#668728 Author: Treen
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Posted: 23 April 2009 at 2:28pm

Well I'm feeling a bit down today. Thought this was going to be my month but FF hasn't given me my lines, I've got zero CM and my acupuncturist has suggested I might only be OVing only from my right ovary yet it looks like this month I'm on my left. ]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:28:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=668728&title=pcos-etc#668728 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Hi guys. Just a quick update,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=668495&title=pcos-etc#668495 Author: astral_monkey
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Posted: 23 April 2009 at 11:14am

Hi guys.

Just a quick update, AF has been and gone and I am now counting days and hoping the metformin is working.

I've also been thinking quite a bit about the repercussions of having a kid. I know it's strange, and it's not like I haven't thought about it before, it's just that up till now it's been a distant future thing. Now its something we're actively working towards I'm starting to realise all the work involved, and all the decisions that will have to be made.

Like for example, how much time do I want to take off work? How much time can we afford for me to take off work? Where are we going to live (we've both agreed we don't want to have a kid in the house we're in now)? Should DH be looking for a higher paying job?

They're minor in the grand scheme of things, and definitely won't stop us from having a kid, but the reality is starting to sink in that we're actually gonna do this (all going to plan).

Hows everybody else doing? Good news I hope.]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:14:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=668495&title=pcos-etc#668495 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Oh, and also, AF has come for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=661420&title=pcos-etc#661420 Author: astral_monkey
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Posted: 16 April 2009 at 10:37am

Oh, and also, AF has come for a visit!

Now I get to start counting days and crossing my fingers that the metformin has kicked in and this isn't just a one off and I'll start seeing AF on a more regular basis.

Yay!!!]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:37:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=661420&title=pcos-etc#661420 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Thanks Astral Monkey, I&#039;ll...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=661345&title=pcos-etc#661345 Author: Treen
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Posted: 16 April 2009 at 9:30am

Thanks Astral Monkey, I'll be sure to pick up a copy today!]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:30:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=661345&title=pcos-etc#661345 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Hi guys. Just thought I&#039;d...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=661337&title=pcos-etc#661337 Author: astral_monkey
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Posted: 16 April 2009 at 9:26am

Hi guys. Just thought I'd let you all know there is an article in the May issue of the Healthy Food Guide about PCOS and how diet can help.

I've got it sitting in front of me, but haven't had a chance to read it yet. Will let you know if it's helpful.

According to the first paragraph, PCOS is the most common hormonal disorder in the world for pre-menopausal women and affects 10% of women of child-bearing age.

Anyway, back to work....]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:26:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=661337&title=pcos-etc#661337 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Success story from someone else...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=659327&title=pcos-etc#659327 Author: Larnz
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Posted: 13 April 2009 at 8:42pm

Success story from someone else who's followed the plan and started the program...

I haven't completely joined, just registered to receive the tips.

If anyone is interested the email is below:

**Here's a success story to boost your spirits...

"I was diagnosed with PCOS and Insulin Resistance in March 2005. I began taking medications for this in October 2005. 8 months later and I still didn't feel like my body was performing any better and I was also experiencing depression. It sounds unbelievable but literally less than a week after seeing Julie and starting supplements, as well as following her dietary advice, the black cloud that had sat around my head for so long just disappeared. I finally started feeling like the 'real' me for the first time in years.

Since then things have only improved: recent tests show no cysts on my ovaries (which I didn't even think was possible), my blood pressure is lower, I've lost weight, and my energy levels are much higher. That black cloud that was my constant companion for at least 2 years hasn't come back! I can't thank Julie enough for all her help. She has literally turned my life around!"
- from G.E. NSW Australia. December 2006.


...Many women ask me, "what can I eat when I feel hungry between meals?". Here are some healthy snack ideas for you:


~ handful of nuts and seeds - cashews, brazils, almonds, pepitas, sunflower seeds.

~ homemade low GI apple & cinnamon muffin (make with olive oil instead of butter, half oat bran & half flour instead of just flour, use xylitol instead of sugar).

~ dried fruit like apricots

~ fresh apple, pear, or strawberries.

~ nut bar

~ meal replacement bar

~ roast chickpeas (sold as 'chic nuts')

~ poached or boiled egg.

~ carrot & celery sticks with hummous dip

Aim to have about 5 or 6 small meals a day. Don't skip breakfast as it boost your metabolism for the day, and don't eat within two hours of bedtime as you will most likely store the calories as fat.


I hope this email has given you a boost of motivation today! If you're sick and tired of suffering with PCOS, join the other 'PCOS Warriors' over at http://www.pcossuccess.com who have started their journey to success. I hope to see you on the other side!

Warm wishes,

Julie Merrick ND BHlthSc
Naturopath, Author, & PCOS Survivor



POWER over PCOS

]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:42:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=659327&title=pcos-etc#659327 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : And more... Tip #7: Eat good...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=659304&title=pcos-etc#659304 Author: Larnz
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Posted: 13 April 2009 at 8:17pm

And more...

Tip #7:

Eat good fats. - Good fats are in foods such as fish (salmon, sardines), avocado, nuts, seeds, and olive oil. Bad fats are in foods such as dairy products, meat, cookies, pastries, processed foods, some margarines.

Good fats contain omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, these are essential and must be obtained from the diet. It is easy to get omega 6 fats, but less easy to get omega 3 as they are mostly in fish. Omega 3 fats have anti-inflammatory effects, good news for PCOS which is associated with inflammation. You can also get some omega 3 from flaxseed oil or from a mixture of nuts and seeds, which brings us to our next tip...


Tip #8:

Use LSA mix every day. - LSA stands for linseeds, sunflower seeds, and almonds. It is a mixture all crushed up to a powder that contains essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and phytoestrogens. Sprinkle a tablespoon onto low GI breakfast cereal, or add to smoothies and salads.


Isn't it amazing how many simple things you can adjust in your diet to have a positive effect on your health. Nature has provided us with so many wonderful healing foods, take advantage of them!]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:17:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=659304&title=pcos-etc#659304 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Some more... Tip #5: Eat low...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=659302&title=pcos-etc#659302 Author: Larnz
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Posted: 13 April 2009 at 8:17pm

Some more...

Tip #5:

Eat low GI. - Low GI foods raise your blood sugar levels more slowly than high GI foods.
When you have polycystic ovary syndrome, it is vital to eat foods with a low GI. Because sugar is absorbed into the bloodstream more slowly with low GI foods, less insulin needs to be produced Lower insulin is desirable because too much insulin can stimulate the production of testosterone, the male hormone that is responsible for many of the symptoms of PCOS such as acne, excess hair, scalp hair loss, and menstrual irregularities. It also has the effect of 'switching off' fat burning in cells, making it harder to lose weight.

Low GI eating can help to reduce your insulin levels and balance hormones, keep your energy levels stable for longer, and reduce sweet cravings. Try eating wholegrain breads, oats, apples, basmati rice, and sweet potato instead of potato. You can find out more about the GI by visiting www.glycemicindex.com .


Tip #6:

Eat low GL. - An advanced strategy is to also eat foods with a low GL, that is a low glycemic 'load'. This takes into account both the GI of the food, plus the amount of carbohydrate (sugar) in the food. A low GL food is one that is 10 or below. You can calculate the GL by this formula;

(GI value x carbohydrates per serving) ÷ 100.

(formula courtesy of the book: 'The new glucose revolution - Shopper's guide to GI Values', by Jennie Brand-Miller & Kaye Foster-Powell).


Incorporate these tips into your diet and you're well on your way to achieving results!

However, it's not all just about changing your diet. Overcoming PCOS involves 6 key steps, and most people are only doing two or three of them. ]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:17:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=659302&title=pcos-etc#659302 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : LOL Hey Treen, I wasn&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=659300&title=pcos-etc#659300 Author: Larnz
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Posted: 13 April 2009 at 8:13pm

LOL Hey Treen,

I wasn't sure if anyone was gonna give it a try but now that I know, I will post the other tips :D

Hope you've had an awesome easter weekend! I got stuck with tonsillitis! Haha

Goodnight all

Tip #3:

Drink Spearmint tea - Recent research has shown that spearmint tea can help reduce the effects of testosterone in the body, reducing symptoms such as acne, excess hair, and hair loss. It seems to increase the binding of testosterone to certain proteins in the blood, making less available to the cells. This is also good for irregular cycles, as testosterone tends to inhibit normal cycles form occurring.

Tip #4:

Eat cruciferous vegetables. Vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, kale, and cauliflower contain indole-3-carbinol, a phytochemical that improves oestrogen metabolism. Oestrogen dominance is common in PCOS, and involves a low amount of progesterone relative to oestrogen. This phytochemical helps to detoxify excess oestrogen and allows it to be converted to a more beneficial form.

To produce this chemical, the vegetables must be chopped and/or cooked, which releases an enzyme that breaks down the precursors into indole-3-carbinol. Dealing with oestrogen dominance can help with heavy or painful periods, absent or irregular periods, PMT, and reducing your risk of hormone sensitive cancers.

Why not try making a cruciferous vegetable soup. Include onions, garlic, carrot, cauliflower, broccoli, and cabbage, and add some lentils for protein. ]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:13:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=659300&title=pcos-etc#659300 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Wow, thanks for that SMoody, I&#039;m...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=659079&title=pcos-etc#659079 Author: Treen
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Posted: 13 April 2009 at 3:30pm

Wow, thanks for that SMoody, I'm completely ignoring what may happen due to PCOS after that BFP.

Larnz – I bought some apple cider vinegar from the supermarket today. Will try having it just before my meals. Thanks for that tip! Struggling to get 30g of fibre in my diet each day, though. Even with Fibresure I'm only getting 15 - 20g. It's hard work!]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:30:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=659079&title=pcos-etc#659079 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : I cant really say that I am ttc...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=657158&title=pcos-etc#657158 Author: SMoody
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Posted: 09 April 2009 at 8:28pm

I cant really say that I am ttc or anything and wont be after this one anyway. But thought I might give some info on my situation and perhaps it can help someone else.

Okay long post following: I got married and we fell pregnant immediately. However had an early mc and I was devastated. My periods went out of whack and I thought it was due to mc. Started getting slight dark facial hair as well and acne. Had another mc and then went to go see a gynae instead of a GP. Explained to her what happened and that for 6 months after the 2nd mc I didnt have a period. She gave me one look and told me she thinks I might have PCOS but for now she wants to give me a full body check.

She checked everything. Breasts for lumps ect. And then did a scan. Told me that I have a few cysts but that lots of woman have them but then dont have PCOS and that some PCOS woman dont even have cysts. Anyway she sent me for bloodwork and then called me back. Told me straight out that I have it but that we can work with it. She explained that this is a syndrome which means you wont have all the symptoms. Some are skinny, others are overweight ect.

Then she looked at my actual hormone count. And I was overweight by then. I couldnt understand as I was eating healthy but started to emotional eat after mc's but then would get it back to control but couldnt lose the weight. She explained to me I was insulin resistant. Hormone wise the testosterone was higher in me and estrogen is higher due to fat cells being bigger. If you lose a bit of weight the estrogen goes lower as well as testosterone and everything becomes a bit more in balance.

She wasnt too keen on as starting the journey on drugs. It took literally another year and a half and I fell pregnant. I tried to diet but it didnt work, I gave up as I didnt see results. I went into her office crying, begging for anything to make me pregnant and she was so understanding and telling me it is hard but that losing weight is the first step and it will just be harder for me. To go on clomid will mean that I am telling my body to ovulate ect but due to there being so many cysts couple that with fertily drug your chances of having multiples increase. Which is fine but then you are at a higher risk of mc again and it is difficult to control the hormones while being pregnant and it gets dangerous for bubs and me.

I then had a biochemical mc and was devastated. I then thought I had breast cancer as my breast started getting lumpy but only in the middle of my cycle. Went to see her and she literally started laughing (not malicious). She came over and hugged me and hubby and asked more questions. Like my discharge does it go stretchy in any time of the month and then explained how that means I am ovulating and the stabbing pains I started to feel.

She told me straight out if I wasnt pregnant by my birthday (6 months further) then we can look at drugs but she has a suspicion it wont be needed. She was right. I was pregnant the very next cycle. But then started bleeding again. I was so scared and dissapointed. Specially seeing I showed the test to my husband and he was totally ignoring it and I was happy that I was pregnant believing everything is okay. Bleeding started 3 days later. He got positive and called the gynae who sent me immediately for bloodwork and then in for a scan. I lost a "twin" and bleeding was away from my miracle McKayla at 5 weeks 4 days she had a heartbeat already, 2mm little dot bouncing around. My progesterone was on the low side and she put me on progesterone to help McKayla.

Pregnancy was fine. I had bleeding until 13 weeks and was on strict bedrest. My Bp held up and it was only towards the last little bit that it went up and in the end I couldnt deliver her normally. Her head was presenting wrong, she didnt drop, my BP went up. Here was my gynae that was all for us doing a waterbirth where I started to get scared telling me I am not letting you go overdue. I knew something was wrong and she offered c-section. It was the best decision as my body tried to go in labour but she wasnt dropping and it was causing her stress. I even had to be knocked out and wasnt there for any of it due to spinal not working on me (have spina bifida occulta with a closed back). Her skull apparently was crushing and I was just too small down there. But she was perfect.

This time around it happened easily but I think it was due to me knowing it will happen I just need to be patient. It is easier to see it the secodn time around as you know it will happen. First time is very very hard.

But what did help me was telling myself each day that I was a day closer to holding my baby and that I WILL be a mother.

Stuff we did was literaly tried to eat as healthy as possible, Took zinc tablets as that help with your metabolism and evening primrose oil to help stabilise periods.

The facial hair is a lot worse but I promised myself after Andrew is here and a few months old I am going to get laser treatments. Other goes for boob jobs and tummy tucks after pregnancy so I will treat myself.

I know it is easy to stand this side of the journey and talk but I have once stood on your side and I knwo it is a very difficult road but it really is a worthwhile journey to take. ]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:28:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=657158&title=pcos-etc#657158 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Yup I have some around the outside...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=656827&title=pcos-etc#656827 Author: Larnz
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Posted: 09 April 2009 at 1:36pm

Yup I have some around the outside of mine but their not course or long, only dark. I do have the course ones under my chin though! What a pain! At least on your boobs you can hide them. Mine grow faster then my husbands! LOL Mine started about 1 1/2 years ago. I'm 29 now.]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:36:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=656827&title=pcos-etc#656827 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : oh i have those hairs between...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=656822&title=pcos-etc#656822 Author: sweetpea
Subject: 22603
Posted: 09 April 2009 at 1:31pm

oh i have those hairs between by boobs i just cut them off when they get long]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:31:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=656822&title=pcos-etc#656822 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : I can&#039;t remember if I&#039;ve...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=656818&title=pcos-etc#656818 Author: Treen
Subject: 22603
Posted: 09 April 2009 at 1:24pm

I can't remember if I've always had an irregular period or not. I do remember it being irregular in my twenties though, so I probably had it in my teens although I can't remember. Another symptom I developed in my late 20s – several thick, black hairs which continue to sprout up around my mouth and chin.]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:24:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=656818&title=pcos-etc#656818 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : hmm i keep an eye on it and i...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=656814&title=pcos-etc#656814 Author: sweetpea
Subject: 22603
Posted: 09 April 2009 at 1:19pm

hmm i keep an eye on it and i might mention it to the doc next time i see her. ]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:19:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=656814&title=pcos-etc#656814 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Hey sweetpea... My symptoms started...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=656808&title=pcos-etc#656808 Author: Larnz
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Posted: 09 April 2009 at 1:15pm

Hey sweetpea... My symptoms started when I was 17 although I wasn't diagnosed for a while after that but that may have only been due to my fear of going to the doctor at the time?]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:15:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=656808&title=pcos-etc#656808 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : So is it common for it to appear...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=656761&title=pcos-etc#656761 Author: sweetpea
Subject: 22603
Posted: 09 April 2009 at 12:20pm

So is it common for it to appear in late teens? are there are other symptoms i should look out for?]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:20:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=656761&title=pcos-etc#656761 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Hi Sweetpea, yup, an irregular...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=656755&title=pcos-etc#656755 Author: Treen
Subject: 22603
Posted: 09 April 2009 at 12:13pm

Hi Sweetpea, yup, an irregular AF is a symptom of PCOS.]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:13:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=656755&title=pcos-etc#656755 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : a question does PCOS cause periods...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=656745&title=pcos-etc#656745 Author: sweetpea
Subject: 22603
Posted: 09 April 2009 at 12:02pm

a question does PCOS cause periods to be irregular i had clockwork cycles until 12 years ago now they can be anywhere from 28-45 days sometimes they sit at 28 days for a while and then all of a sudden change to a longer length cycle i first though that it was stress it started when at uni so i was 19 but every year it seems to happen maybe its the weather.]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:02:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=656745&title=pcos-etc#656745 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Astral, from what I have read,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=654176&title=pcos-etc#654176 Author: Nutella
Subject: 22603
Posted: 06 April 2009 at 6:11pm

Astral, from what I have read, that sounds about right, there have been HEAPS of studies out there, and it seems that for some ladies with PCOs, losing weight helps but there is still the % that it doesn't and that % is not small.

What it frustrating is that whenever they talk about losing weight to get pregnant it is ALWAYS associated with PCOS, so dunno if it will make a blind bit of difference to me. BUT it will make me feel healthier and fitter and that is a good thing :-)

I think it sucks how some people suspect they have it but can't get answer from Dr - who presumably doesn't have a clue! It is crap.]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:11:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=654176&title=pcos-etc#654176 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Thanks Larnz – totally agree with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=654032&title=pcos-etc#654032 Author: Treen
Subject: 22603
Posted: 06 April 2009 at 4:02pm

Thanks Larnz – totally agree with you – I seem to know more about PCOS than my specialist!

Astral – I reckon that sounds like a good theory.]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:02:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=654032&title=pcos-etc#654032 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : For sure... You all seem to know...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653972&title=pcos-etc#653972 Author: Larnz
Subject: 22603
Posted: 06 April 2009 at 3:10pm

For sure... You all seem to know more than any doctor has ever told me! I know now that there must be soooo much women out there in the same boat we're in! Maybe one day we could start a foundation? LOL]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:10:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653972&title=pcos-etc#653972 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : I have a theory (be it entirely...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653965&title=pcos-etc#653965 Author: astral_monkey
Subject: 22603
Posted: 06 April 2009 at 3:03pm

I have a theory (be it entirely uneducated and unsupported) that being overweight can exacerbate the symptoms of PCOS, however it is not the cause of PCOS.

Reading so many different things about PCOS, it seems to effect people of all shapes and sizes. In fact, I'm surprised at how common it seems to be compared to how little doctors know about it!
]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:03:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653965&title=pcos-etc#653965 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Please don&#039;t apologize, I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653958&title=pcos-etc#653958 Author: Larnz
Subject: 22603
Posted: 06 April 2009 at 2:51pm

Please don't apologize, I didn't take your email in that way at all and I completely understand :D We're all here to help each other and I just thought if any of us have any kind of knowledge big or small than why not share it? You never know?

Have a great week!]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:51:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653958&title=pcos-etc#653958 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Thanks for the thought, sorry...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653912&title=pcos-etc#653912 Author: Treen
Subject: 22603
Posted: 06 April 2009 at 2:21pm

Thanks for the thought, sorry if I came across frustrated – there doesn't seem to be anything I can do to help my situation. ]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:21:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653912&title=pcos-etc#653912 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Right OK... Just a thought :D ...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653896&title=pcos-etc#653896 Author: Larnz
Subject: 22603
Posted: 06 April 2009 at 2:14pm

Right OK... Just a thought :D

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:14:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653896&title=pcos-etc#653896 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : I&#039;m not sure, Larnz, I haven&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653891&title=pcos-etc#653891 Author: Treen
Subject: 22603
Posted: 06 April 2009 at 2:11pm

I'm not sure, Larnz, I haven't heard that one but if it is true, it doesn't apply to me. My BMI is 21.3. A healthy BMI is between 18.5 to 24.9. I also have 2 other friends with PCOS (not TTC, though) and they are both size 10 - 12.


]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:11:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653891&title=pcos-etc#653891 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Hi ladies, just thought I&#039;d...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653876&title=pcos-etc#653876 Author: Larnz
Subject: 22603
Posted: 06 April 2009 at 2:00pm

Hi ladies,

just thought I'd put this in the mix and I don't know if anyone's ever come across this and not that I by any means think this could be your problem as I'm not a health professional in any way and I think anything between size 10-14/16 is a healthy weight anyway... but when I went to my last GP, he told me that PCOS occurs at both ends of the scale? He told me a story that I can't exactly remember but the outcome was that it wasn't only overweight people that could suffer from infertility but also people that were too thin? Could this be an issue for you?

I am nowhere in your category as I'm double your sizes but just reading through the conversaion it could be a possibility right?]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:00:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653876&title=pcos-etc#653876 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Yeah, it certainly doesn&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653852&title=pcos-etc#653852 Author: Treen
Subject: 22603
Posted: 06 April 2009 at 1:43pm

Yeah, it certainly doesn't hurt to be in a healthy BMI but from what I've heard in these forums, some of the specialists out there imply that if you lose weight, you'll get your BFP. I've heard of some even telling the women to come back once they've lost weight!

I'm here to say that I'm a size 10, I have always been a size 10, and I can't get pregnant because of PCOS.


]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:43:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653852&title=pcos-etc#653852 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Yeah astral, may as well give...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653741&title=pcos-etc#653741 Author: Nutella
Subject: 22603
Posted: 06 April 2009 at 12:33pm

Yeah astral, may as well give body best chance it can have though Treen will tell you that it don't matter what weight you are, ay Treen!

But worth making the changes that will get you fit and healthy coz then at least when you get pregnant it makes it an easier pregnancy. I just know that the old specialists make a big deal out of being overweight and if it is gonna be a barrier to treatment then it is worth working on right!

Tell you what else- losing weight, or focussing on losing weight is a good way to take mind off not being pregnant - I find that I don't mind as much because each month not pregnant is another month I can get thinner haha! ]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:33:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653741&title=pcos-etc#653741 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Thanks for the tip regarding Clomid,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653615&title=pcos-etc#653615 Author: astral_monkey
Subject: 22603
Posted: 06 April 2009 at 10:38am

Thanks for the tip regarding Clomid, Nat. I didn't really think of it being a limited use drug. Maybe I should be thinking a bit more strategic and start preparing myself to give the clomid the best possible chance to work. Which means losing weight so that is not an issue.

I have not always weighed as much as I do now. In fact when AF first came to visit I was if not average, small, for my age. And AF has never made regular visits. I guess I was sort of thinking, being a suitable weight didn't change anything then, why would it now. Instead, maybe I should be thinking about removing any barriers to that BFP, and the barrier I have the most control over is my weight!

I agree, the whole OV, cycle days etc is confusing. Sort of glad I don't actually have to be counting yet, as I am presently on cycle day 62 (no sign of AF).

Congrats on the OV Mindy! That's awesome!]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:38:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653615&title=pcos-etc#653615 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Yes I agree Treen, heaps of people...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653466&title=pcos-etc#653466 Author: Nutella
Subject: 22603
Posted: 05 April 2009 at 10:43pm

Yes I agree Treen, heaps of people don't ovulate on day 14...some people ovulate a lot later and some a lot earlier so if your cycles are all over the place the 21 day thing is random. All very fine if you have a lovely 28 cycle ovulating on day 14!! There are heaps of people in the TTC section who have cycles over 30 days so they would surely have lower progesterone levels on those days?

But good news for you mindyw as that must mean that you ovulated at about the right time, which obviously means the drugs are working! fx for a BFP in a weeks time
]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:43:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653466&title=pcos-etc#653466 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Okay, but, in a regular cycle,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653315&title=pcos-etc#653315 Author: Treen
Subject: 22603
Posted: 05 April 2009 at 7:44pm

Okay, but, in a regular cycle, 21 days is 7 DPO. For me, when I did my progesterone bloods this month, I was only 2 days past OV. So, you could get an incorrect progesterone reading, if you haven't OVed or aren't mid luteal, right? With an irregular AF, 21 days and 7 DPO aren't the same for me. I have scripts from my gyno which say 21 days, however the scripts from my herbalist say 7 DPO... 2 different things for me. And when you google it, you get an assortment of articles coming up saying one or the other.

I'm confused, but I think for someone with an irregular cycle, it should be 7 DPO, right?

Another thing too that I'm sorta scratching my head about, is that when I'm on clomid, I still have an irregular AF. I was under the impression that you always OV 14 days before AF arrives, right? Or does clomid change that?]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2009 19:44:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653315&title=pcos-etc#653315 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Your day 21 progesterone is just...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653276&title=pcos-etc#653276 Author: MindyW
Subject: 22603
Posted: 05 April 2009 at 7:07pm

Your day 21 progesterone is just that.. on day 21. In a regular cycle or a cycle that is bein well controlled by clomid i.e ovualtion occurs you generally ovualte around day 14. The day 21 progesterone test shows whether or not you've ovulated. They reccommend your day 21 progesterone to be over 10 for a non medicated cycle and over 40 for a medicated cycle.
for example my lab results (Because I dont ovulate)
Baseline: 0.4 ()
Cycle 1 (50mgs Clomid) =1.9
Cycle 2 (50mgs Clomid) = 0.32
Cycle 3 (100mgs Clomid) = 48.7!!! Yay I finally ovulated! Just waiting to peeonastick bout this time next week(ish) to see if it was successful.

Metformin lowers insulin levels- In a lot of people with PCOS they have high insulin levels ]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2009 19:07:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=653276&title=pcos-etc#653276 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Oh yeah I was gonna blab on about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=652455&title=pcos-etc#652455 Author: Nutella
Subject: 22603
Posted: 03 April 2009 at 10:50pm

Oh yeah I was gonna blab on about ov too....I am lucky coz I have such regular cycles (I don't have PCOS, I don't have a reason for my infertility) but I still rely on ovulation sticks (like pregnancy tests but for ovulation!) and my cervical mucus and now temping...so it is hard even if you are regular!

I would suggest that you try using POAS (ov tests) intensively over a month and see when/if it happens. This would be kind of expensive but sometimes is worth it to find out whether you are ovulating or not ay...coz I don't see how you can have a 21 day test when ya dont know when you expect to ovulate-that is just stupid of the medical people to even do that!! If it was the wrong time of month it would just come back saying you didn't ov!!

My sister in law was going through family planning centre to see how her cycles went and she was going to send in a POAS every day for her cycle and they actually provided the POAS so that might be something worth investigating?? That was in Melbourne tho so not sure if they do that in NZ but hey, they might and it is worth checking out.

Oh yeah, alternatively you could try to work out how to feel your cervix as that is supposed to be a good indicator and is free right!!! But don't ask me how to do that as it just ...well where is it?? heehee, how blonde does that make me sound!!

Sorry about the long posts..... ]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:50:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=652455&title=pcos-etc#652455 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Hey girls, metformin is also supposed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=652451&title=pcos-etc#652451 Author: Nutella
Subject: 22603
Posted: 03 April 2009 at 10:42pm

Hey girls, metformin is also supposed to help with weight loss, so often the dr will use this BEFORE clomid because from my understanding you only go on clomid for a few cycles. So I am guessing that they will want you to lose weight before trying the pills that are a little more intense -clomid also comes with chance of mulitple births! That way you have the best shot at clomid.

It sucks to read what you have been through larnz, dunno how you have done it. Def go see a specialist even if you have to pay because that is affecting your life not just stopping you from having a bub.

I know they take weight loss very seriously so I would suggest that you look at ways to move some kgs so they see you are serious - I weigh 85 kg and my specialist considers that my weight is an issue so just be aware that they will bring it up. Don't feel like they are judging you or singling you out, coz it happens to anyone who is even outside the correct BMI!! Def makes it hard when you bleed so much so this should be a case towards doing something about it right??? We have a weight loss thread over in the general forum too if ya waana get some motivation from other ladies! ]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:42:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=652451&title=pcos-etc#652451 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Hi all, not sure if anyone&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651846&title=pcos-etc#651846 Author: Larnz
Subject: 22603
Posted: 03 April 2009 at 10:45am

Hi all, not sure if anyone's read this yet but here's a couple of natural at home tips to help us achieve results with PCOS.

Tip #1:

Use apple cider vinegar regularly. It has been shown to have insulin-sensitizing effects, which means that it helps your body to get sugar out of the bloodstream more quickly, and inside the cells for energy. Insulin resistance which is associated with PCOS, results in a reduced ability to process sugar, and insulin levels end up rising. This is bad news for PCOS because high insulin turns off fat burning making it harder to lose weight, and stimulates testosterone production making symptoms like acne, excess hair, and hair loss worse. Apple cider vinegar is a cheap and easy way to manage insulin resistance. Have some in water before meals, and as part of salad dressings.

Tip #2:

Increase fibre intake. Getting enough fibre in the diet is important, you should aim for about 30 grams a day. Fibre helps to keep your bowel movements regular, reduce cholesterol, improve digestive function, and aid proper excretion of excess hormones. It also slows the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream.

Fibre rich foods include wholegrains, fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds, and legumes. An easy way to increase your fibre intake is with 'psyllium husks'. These are light and fluffy flakes that you can sprinkle on cereal or have in smoothies or juice. They absorb a lot of water when passing through the digestive tract, expanding the contents of the gut which presses against the intestinal wall, stimulating peristalsis (the movement of food through the digestive tract).

When increasing fibre intake, it is important to also increase water intake, otherwise you may experience stomach discomfort. Aim for 6 to 8 glasses of water each day.

There's 6 in total to help reduce symptoms :D

Good luck]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:45:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651846&title=pcos-etc#651846 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Well I&#039;m definitely gonna...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651534&title=pcos-etc#651534 Author: Larnz
Subject: 22603
Posted: 02 April 2009 at 8:16pm

Well I'm definitely gonna stick to it then... I haven't had those kind of side effects but was a little thrown off after reading some bad reports of it... I got a little chest pain that freaked me out a bit but other than that its been fine :D Thank you for clarifying a bit more about PCOS for me too... I feel like my eyes have been opened up to a new world of possibilities now that I'm chatting with people that actually suffer from it rather than others that can't speak from experience. I too will try your plan of switching to Clomid if Metformin doesn't help after a few months and in the mean time i'll try the other options you've given me regarding the naturopath or herbalist etc :D I can't wait to hear from you all about your progress!]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:16:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651534&title=pcos-etc#651534 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Just found this on Wikipedia: D-chiro-inositol...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651529&title=pcos-etc#651529 Author: Treen
Subject: 22603
Posted: 02 April 2009 at 8:14pm

Just found this on Wikipedia:

D-chiro-inositol (DCI) offers a well-tolerated and effective alternative treatment for PCOS. It has been evaluated in two peer-reviewed, double-blind studies and found to help both lean and obese women with PCOS; diminishing many of the primary clinical presentations of PCOS. It has no documented side-effects and is a naturally occurring human metabolite known to be involved in insulin metabolism. Contrary to common — but false — claims, DCI is not a drug but rather a nutrient (as defined by the DSHEA) and is commercially available as a nutritional supplement in the USA.

Anyone ever heard of it?]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:14:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651529&title=pcos-etc#651529 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : I don&#039;t know what the difference...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651515&title=pcos-etc#651515 Author: astral_monkey
Subject: 22603
Posted: 02 April 2009 at 7:57pm

I don't know what the difference is in how they work, but metformin is a diabetes drug that has something to do with insulin as apparently woman with PCOS often have insulin resistance (though not necessarily diabetic). Metformin is used with PCOS patients to regulate the menstrual cycle. Clomid is a fertility drug, I don't know much about it, but it is used to stimulate ovulation, thus greatly increasing the chances of conception.

I think I'd prefer to be on clomid than metformin as I really really really want to start trying for a bubs, but doc decided to start me on metformin. Am gonna do my 3 months and then ask if I can be put on clomid.]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:57:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651515&title=pcos-etc#651515 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Larnz, PCOS is pretty broad. From...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651502&title=pcos-etc#651502 Author: astral_monkey
Subject: 22603
Posted: 02 April 2009 at 7:48pm

Larnz, PCOS is pretty broad. From what I gather you can have PCOS and still ovulate normally or you can not ovulate, but still have a period every month, or you can not have either. I could be wrong, but from what I have read/been told, PCOS is different for everyone.

I read lots online when I started on metformin. There are definitely people out there that have suffered bad side effects, but I also found a fair few that were really happy with the results.

I'm only 2 and a half weeks into my 3 month course, and I have had side effects. I've had headaches, nausea (but no vomiting), diarrhea, and some general aches and pains. That's not enough for me to throw in the towel. The idea is that my body will adjust, which hopefully isn't too far off. I also haven't heard of metformin causing any long term problems.

I'm gonna stick with it for now. I'll keep you updated if I have any major side effects, and let you know if the ones I have now dissipate. ]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:48:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651502&title=pcos-etc#651502 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Some girls with PCOS OV, others...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651494&title=pcos-etc#651494 Author: Treen
Subject: 22603
Posted: 02 April 2009 at 7:34pm

Some girls with PCOS OV, others don't. Mine is a very weak OV. My eggs aren't overly healthy and don't burst down the fallopian tubes like they should.

I took one cycle of clomid and didn't have any side effects. I'm going back on in next month. What's the difference between clomid and metformin?]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:34:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651494&title=pcos-etc#651494 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : WOW thanks for that advice! I&#039;ll...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651412&title=pcos-etc#651412 Author: Larnz
Subject: 22603
Posted: 02 April 2009 at 5:37pm

WOW thanks for that advice! I'll definitely do that :D

About the OV... as far as I've been told, most of the time people with PCOS don't ovulate? That's why we can't get pregnant isn't it?

Thanks for all your support, I cannot explain how it feels to be able to communicate with other women that have similar if not the same problems!

So do you recommend continuing to take the metformin? I've read alot of people have taken it and then stopped after a while cos it wasn't doing anything but causing bad side-effects? I've been there already with the norithisterone and rather than take it as a trial drug which I guess is what everything will end up being, I don't want to keep puting anything toxic in my body thats gonna cause other problems later down the track?

Astral-Monkey do you suffer side-effects from it?

Edited by Larnz]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:37:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651412&title=pcos-etc#651412 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Nope, not on clomid. Am only on...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651398&title=pcos-etc#651398 Author: astral_monkey
Subject: 22603
Posted: 02 April 2009 at 5:07pm

Nope, not on clomid. Am only on Metformin at the mo. Wanted to start charting, but not sure if it's worth it until AF comes along and I have a 'start' date so to speak.

Am hoping the metformin regulates my cycle a bit so I can get myself a ticker and actually have cycle days!

From what I've gathered most people use temp, CM and/or OPK's to determine when they have OV'd. I'd say it's a damn site easier for those with regular cycles.

Almost finished work for the day.]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:07:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651398&title=pcos-etc#651398 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Hi again Larnz, I started acupuncture...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651391&title=pcos-etc#651391 Author: Treen
Subject: 22603
Posted: 02 April 2009 at 4:45pm

Hi again Larnz, I started acupuncture about 6 weeks ago and Chinese herbs 3 weeks ago. This month I'm taking a break from TTC, to try and flush my system out. Looking at my bloods, my herbalist says that my hormones are all out of wack and that I have a lot of gunk up there that hasn't been coming out once a month with AK like it should do. I guess only time will tell. One thing I will say is that she talks me through everything. She talks me through my blood results, my hormone levels, my charts... My gyno was like, oh yeah, you've got PCOS. Here's some clomid – see you in 3 months!

Astral Monkey - me neither, but I do remember some gals in this forum talking about day 21 bloods (progesterone) so I wanted to know how they know that they're 7DPO when PCOS makes you irregular. Can anyone answer this? Astral, are you on clomid and do you chart? ]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:45:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651391&title=pcos-etc#651391 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Treen, I don&#039;t have a clue...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651361&title=pcos-etc#651361 Author: astral_monkey
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Posted: 02 April 2009 at 4:04pm

Treen, I don't have a clue when I OV, or even if I do. Sorry can't help. Hows it all going?]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:04:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651361&title=pcos-etc#651361 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Welcome Larnz! Wow, where to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651358&title=pcos-etc#651358 Author: astral_monkey
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Posted: 02 April 2009 at 4:01pm

Welcome Larnz!

Wow, where to begin!!

If I were you I'd make an appointment to see a gyno (go private). Walk in there and just lay your cards down on the table. You've had enough, this isn't right, it needs to be dealt with, no you do not want to work on the weight issue first, you want to start trying to conceive, and you are not leaving that office until there is an action plan in place with clear expectations as to what and when you should expect to see results and what the next step is should those results not eventuate.

I bled for all of August last year and by the end of the month had had enough. I can't believe you've lasted this long, that's incredible. Something is not right with your body and you certainly don't need me to tell you that.

Be strong! We are all here behind you, supporting you. Make an appointment, get in there, and don't leave until you have the answers you need.

Good luck!!!]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:01:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651358&title=pcos-etc#651358 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Oops sorry, I meant to type Treen...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651356&title=pcos-etc#651356 Author: Larnz
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Posted: 02 April 2009 at 3:58pm

Oops sorry, I meant to type Treen not Treenz]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:58:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651356&title=pcos-etc#651356 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Hi Treenz, No I haven&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651355&title=pcos-etc#651355 Author: Larnz
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Posted: 02 April 2009 at 3:57pm

Hi Treenz,

No I haven't tried anything like that and I have absolutely no idea when I OV! Today I started looking at other options cos I honestly had the impression that there was nothing out there but surgery and I had been denied that option so I was stumped (I know! I feel like I was living in a bubble now). Only after today have I found other people that are going through similar experiences over this forum and have also only just found other pathways for treatment through the internet. Saw something about Acupuncture helping with PCOS too? What do you think of that?

I didn't even know about taking progesterone bloods?

Thank you so much for your recommendations and suggestions... After everything I've been through with the GP's I've seen, I'm definitely open to anything!

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:57:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651355&title=pcos-etc#651355 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Larnz, your post brought tears...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651333&title=pcos-etc#651333 Author: Treen
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Posted: 02 April 2009 at 3:41pm

Larnz, your post brought tears to my eyes. Have you thought about seeing a naturopath or herbalist? You could also try Vitex (Agnus Cactus). You can get it from any health shop. It's supposed to help regulate your AF only you have to take it for at least 3 months before you're supposed to see any results. And if you fall pregnant, you should stop taking it right away.

Another thing I'm taking is Fibresure which is a 100% natural fibre supplement. I've read that 20 - 50g a day can be beneficial for PCOS as it lowers the GI of foods. I'm gluten intolerant, so I don't have near enough fibre in my diet. I just dissolve a teaspoon of it in a glass of water after every meal. You can also get it in capsules which I carry in my handbag. Benefibre is another brand.

I just went and has my progesterone bloods at 21 days. The woman there asked me if I was 7 days past OV and I said yes as an automatic response but thinking about it now, I have no idea. My AF is irregular and I've been through a lot of stress over the last few weeks so the temps on my chart are totally unreadable. Last month was a 32 day cycle so if this month is the same, I'm only 2 days past OV.

So my question is, how do you girls know when you've OV and when to take your bloods?

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:41:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651333&title=pcos-etc#651333 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : I am soooo overwhelmed right now!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651243&title=pcos-etc#651243 Author: Larnz
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Posted: 02 April 2009 at 2:14pm

I am soooo overwhelmed right now! I balled my eyes out while reading through this forum but at the same time I was relieved and excited to know that there were other people that feel the same way I do and have felt for so long!

When I was first told I had cysts on my ovaries, I was shocked! My GP at the time treated it like it was something he diagnosed about 100 times a day and kinda talked to me like "of course you've got it, look at the size of you"... I walked outta there confused, depressed, heartbroken, angry (cos he didn't care), and feeling dumb (cos I didn't know what to do from there?). I was eventually (through family planning) referred for an ultrasound which allowed me to see that my ovaries were the size of golf balls and then referred to a gynie to see if they could be surgically removed... The gynie without even meeting me first sent me a letter to say that my condition was not serious enough for them to operate on.

Since then I have just tried to accept that this is my life and move on... It has been impossible for me! I have always wanted children since I was a young girl. I am the oldest of my 6 siblings and have always looked after them... I come from a big family, my husband comes from a big family, I just couldn't make sense of anything! I got my period early as a child then when I was 14, even though I wasn't sexually active, my mother took me to the dr to have "the injection". That being the first and only time I ever had any type of birth control, I never got my period again... About 3 yrs later, I meet my husband. When we became sexually active, I blew up like a balloon and got my period straight away... Only my problem is... it never stops! In a typical year, instead of getting my period once a month for about a week... I have my period all the time and stop once a month (if I'm lucky) for about a week and most times it doesn't completely stop cos I'll still be spotting and stuff but that's pretty much nothing for me. Again, I know this is completely abnormal but I don't know what to do! It's just a part of my life now!

That being said, I have a hard time exercising as my blood-flow is always very very heavy! I constantly have huge blood clots coming out of me and often thought in the earlier years I was miscarrying? Now its just become a normality for me. I don't want to go to a GP cos I'm always getting told to lose weight and exercise. I'd like to see them try to do it with a big hand towel stuffed between their legs cos sanitary pads and tampons don't hold anything for me.

Anyway... a while back my old GP put me on Norithisterone which was supposed to help regulate my periods! It was pretty much like being on the pill (I can imagin). Take it for 3 weeks then stop for a week! This had crazy side-effects... after about 6 months I took myself off it and the problem came back. Recently I was referred to another GP for a check up after having an allergy reaction to something... They found in my blood tests that my hemoglobin levels were about 30... this should never be below 110 min and should range between 150-160. They discovered that I have been slowly hemorrhaging over time. I don't have diabetes but have now been put on Metformin and have been taking it for a week. After reading this forum and researching the internet I'm starting to wonder if I should keep taking it?

I know exactly how you all feel... I have a big network of friends who all got pregnant at the same time... In 2004, literally we were finding out every week that one of our friends were pregnant. We would just look at each other and with my eyes welling up with tears, my husband would say to me... don't worry, our turn will come. Now most of them have 2-3 children some having their 4th child. 2 of my younger brothers have a child each and now my baby brother is expecting. Even a friend who for 6 years of my marriage was single and wondered if she'd ever find a husband, has now had 2 children. Its so hard not to resent them and let jealousy take over me! I love them so much but Its extremely depressing and despite their best efforts to support me, I still feel like there's something wrong with me. I don't even feel like a normal woman. In this whole situation, its my husband I feel for the most. In the last 12 yrs, he has stuck with me through this whole thing and still loves me with all my moods, depression, weight gain, anger and bleeding! I'm so emotional about this topic. My heart drops whenever someone asks me why I haven't had any or will I have one? or am I pregnant?

I long for the feeling of a baby kicking in my tummy or being able to wait anxiously for my husband to come home and surprise him with the news that we're having a baby. I haven't let go of that dream yet but have to be honest in saying that the older I'm getting which I am now 29, the more I'm starting to fear that it will ever happen to me.

Thank you all for posting your stories and giving me encouragement and a sense of belonging...

Best of luck to you all ]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:14:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=651243&title=pcos-etc#651243 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Hi ladies. Have now been on Metformin...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=650358&title=pcos-etc#650358 Author: astral_monkey
Subject: 22603
Posted: 01 April 2009 at 11:49am

Hi ladies.

Have now been on Metformin for about 2.5 weeks. *Sigh*. So far all it's done is made me feel crappy. I keep trying to get my head around the fact that it's gonna take longer than a couple of weeks for things to work (if they're going to work). I can't help it, I'm from the 'now' generation.

It's funny cause I was reading the TTC forum a little while ago and to see everyone charting and knowing they're on CD# etc. and then getting all depressed over the TWW. I'm just like, okay I'm on CD105 (not quite, but you get what I mean), and I don't even know what a TWW feels like!

I sort of feel like I'm in limbo at the moment.]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:49:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=650358&title=pcos-etc#650358 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Yay Jmac, that is good. The weight...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=647654&title=pcos-etc#647654 Author: Nutella
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Posted: 29 March 2009 at 4:51am

Yay Jmac, that is good. The weight loss thread is also a good one.
Ya know, I started old JC last week and was SOOOO disappointed this month about not getting BFP as I was sure it would happen so I have to think positive about how an extra month on JC is a good thing YKWIM. So each month I don't get preggers at least I get to lose weight haha!! All makes for a healthier mum and might even get to be considered a MILF! ]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:51:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=647654&title=pcos-etc#647654 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : hi astral monkey, thanks for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=645654&title=pcos-etc#645654 Author: jmac
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Posted: 26 March 2009 at 3:39pm

hi astral monkey,

thanks for that. i just went to see a naturopath who confirmed after some blood tests that i am insulin resistant and my metabolism is a slug hence why i cant loose weight! all related to pcos too. He has given me a program to follow and i see him in a fortnight - ill keep you posted but i came away far more positive about him helping with my pcos, weight loss and infertility.]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:39:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=645654&title=pcos-etc#645654 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Jmac, click here for the weight...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=639644&title=pcos-etc#639644 Author: astral_monkey
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Posted: 19 March 2009 at 9:18am

Jmac, click here for the weight loss thread.]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:18:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=639644&title=pcos-etc#639644 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : well done astral monkey! 1kg...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=639579&title=pcos-etc#639579 Author: jmac
Subject: 22603
Posted: 19 March 2009 at 8:21am

well done astral monkey! 1kg is great!
keep up the good work.

im doing tony ferguson but i wont jump on the scales as the numbers do my head in and i dont want to stress myself out anymore than i have been with the baby stuff. but my pants are feeling really really loose so i need to just bite the bullet and jump on those scales!

where in the general chat is the weight loss forum? i couldnt find it?]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:21:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=639579&title=pcos-etc#639579 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Metformin is okay at the moment....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=638656&title=pcos-etc#638656 Author: astral_monkey
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Posted: 18 March 2009 at 10:15am

Metformin is okay at the moment. I'm actually remembering to take them which is a start (3 times a day). Side effects haven't been major, and the headache isn't as bad as it was, but still there. I've had a bit of nausea and a bit of diarrhea, but thankfully these have mostly been in the evenings and not while I'm at work.

I've only been taking it a few days, it'll be a while yet before I know if it's going to make a difference.

I did weight watchers last year and lost quite a bit in a pretty short timeframe (wasn't the plan, just sort of happened that way), then I went and put it all back on and couldn't get back into the swing of counting points. It definitely works if you stick to it!

I jumped on the scales this morning and I am 71kg! Which means I've lost 1kg!! Yay!]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:15:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=638656&title=pcos-etc#638656 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Found the weight loss thread under...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=638391&title=pcos-etc#638391 Author: Nutella
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Posted: 17 March 2009 at 8:48pm

Found the weight loss thread under the general chat :-)]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:48:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=638391&title=pcos-etc#638391 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : thanks ladies! Felt better as...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=638295&title=pcos-etc#638295 Author: MindyW
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Posted: 17 March 2009 at 7:44pm

thanks ladies! Felt better as soon as I vented!

Nat- I'm keen on the weight loss thread.. I think there is one already running on here somewhere.....
I did W/W few years back- will try and sort out the points etc...
Treen- We started trying after we bought our house... we had a checklist..careers, marriage, house and baby- we have all those except one
Astral_monkey- how is the metformin and headaches?]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:44:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=638295&title=pcos-etc#638295 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Yeah, we stupidly told everyone...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=637888&title=pcos-etc#637888 Author: Treen
Subject: 22603
Posted: 17 March 2009 at 12:07pm

Yeah, we stupidly told everyone we'd be TTC right after getting married last year. We both honestly thought it would happen in the first few months.]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:07:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=637888&title=pcos-etc#637888 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Treen, LOL at your DH. Mine would...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=637785&title=pcos-etc#637785 Author: astral_monkey
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Posted: 17 March 2009 at 10:11am

Treen, LOL at your DH. Mine would just shrug as say something funny, he's not one for the details.

DH & I haven't actually told anyone we're going to start ttc and I've asked him not to tell his family about my PCOS (his mum's a nurse and I could do with out the technical questions and obligatory updates everytime we're round there). So we get to avoid all the fun of questions... for now anyway.]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:11:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=637785&title=pcos-etc#637785 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : I went private so I can change...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=637773&title=pcos-etc#637773 Author: astral_monkey
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Posted: 17 March 2009 at 9:57am

I went private so I can change my dr whenever I want. I'm really bad with drs, I don't like most of them, which makes things hard. I've started seeing DH's dr as my GP and I'm not 100% comfortable, but she's better than most. More thorough, and she actually explains things properly, which is good. Wish I could find a gyno like that.

Mindy, that sucks! You've got to wonder what's going through peoples heads when they make comments like that. Ignore it! It's not worth thinking about.

Well, DH & I are doing really well on the food side of the lifestyle change, but we've been so busy lately that we haven't really started getting active. Nothing on this evening so we might have to go for a big walk or something after dinner.


]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:57:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=637773&title=pcos-etc#637773 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : OMG Nat, I think I&#039;d smack...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=637770&title=pcos-etc#637770 Author: Treen
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Posted: 17 March 2009 at 9:52am

OMG Nat, I think I'd smack someone who said those kind of comments!

Mindy, friends comments suck especially when we're at this sensitive stage. I find myself constantly offended by our friends. I have one PG friend who warns me not to get my hopes up about clomid and the other day, I overheard DH explaining to a male friend over the phone, all the intricacies of my PCOS. This friend enquires how the baby making is going every time he rings. It's none of his f@#king business! ]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:52:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=637770&title=pcos-etc#637770 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Oh and I forgot to say Astral...could...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=637637&title=pcos-etc#637637 Author: Nutella
Subject: 22603
Posted: 16 March 2009 at 11:27pm

Oh and I forgot to say Astral...could you change Drs if you don't like the one you have? My specialist is a bit like that but at the same time he is gunning for me so can live with the 'you won't eat chips again' and the 'you like sweet stuff don't you' comments! Ah the joys...I am guessing it is a male one?
Also keep telling self that I am overweight so he has a valid point - will be a lot easier DURING pregnancy if I start it off at a healthy weight ]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:27:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=637637&title=pcos-etc#637637 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : From what I have read and from...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=637634&title=pcos-etc#637634 Author: Nutella
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Posted: 16 March 2009 at 11:22pm

From what I have read and from what my specialist harps on about is that losing weight helps regardless of having PCOS so I have to lose 20kg to be in what I (and specialist) consider to be a good zone. So we are joining Jenny Craig on Thursday and I can't wait-at the moment life is stressful enough without having to diet and think about what I am eating all the time.
If anyone wants to start a thread we could do our weight loss or something - no judging?
]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:22:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=637634&title=pcos-etc#637634 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Right well finished day 2 of new...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=637628&title=pcos-etc#637628 Author: MindyW
Subject: 22603
Posted: 16 March 2009 at 10:40pm

Right well finished day 2 of new routine of 45 mins a day on crosstrainer.... I start things with a hiss and roar to and they also end badly

My friend just text me to see how things were going.. then after I spilled exactly how I've been feeling I got the comment that pees me off the most..."I didnt realise how lucky we were" and "I guess you private time with DH has lost all the excitement..must be like a chore now" ...really? any need for that? Just kick me while I'm down
]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:40:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=637628&title=pcos-etc#637628 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Good luck, Astral. My BMI is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=637524&title=pcos-etc#637524 Author: Treen
Subject: 22603
Posted: 16 March 2009 at 8:45pm

Good luck, Astral. My BMI is 21 but I have high blood sugar levels so I started a food diary on Saturday to see how much sugar really is in my diet. I didn't think I ate a lot of sugar, but I think since giving up smoking last October, it looks like I've unknowingly swapped the fags for sugar.

Having to write everything down over the last few days really has helped me become aware of what I'm eating, but it doesn't seem to be stopping me! ]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:45:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=637524&title=pcos-etc#637524 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Hi folks. Well I started taking...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=637250&title=pcos-etc#637250 Author: astral_monkey
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Posted: 16 March 2009 at 4:25pm

Hi folks. Well I started taking Metformin on Saturday, and have had a headache virtually ever since. Not much nausea, and panadol helps with the headache, so hopefully that's the worst I get.

DH and I have started the weight loss / lifestyle change thing. We've started slow, which is mostly because I have a habit of starting things with a hiss and a roar then it all dies away. We're working on doing regular grocery shops, planning meals, and eating more fruit & vege.

I currently weigh 72kg, BMI of 30 (overweight). I'd like to get below 60kg, BMI of 25, but should probably be aiming for 55kg. I need to lose 12kg min.

This is not going to be easy! Thank goodness I've got a good reason!!!]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:25:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=637250&title=pcos-etc#637250 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Def talk to your dr astral monkey...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=636992&title=pcos-etc#636992 Author: MindyW
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Posted: 16 March 2009 at 10:28am

Def talk to your dr astral monkey before taking your meds, feel free to ask me questions and ill do my best to answer them.

Maybe we should try losing weight together girls just to keep motivated....they say that losing 10% of you body weight can help with PCOS.... I weigh 80.8kg so BMI of 28 (overweight), i'd like to get down to 69kg so ill have bmi of 25 (normal).

so i need to lose 11.8kg starting today!]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:28:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=636992&title=pcos-etc#636992 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Yup AF came with full force......]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=636980&title=pcos-etc#636980 Author: MindyW
Subject: 22603
Posted: 16 March 2009 at 10:23am

Yup AF came with full force... the heaviest Ive ever had. Im on day 4 of clomid...no side effects whatsoever this month. Af stopped after 3days which is unusual..nevermind at least she came.

Thats great news bout the acupunture. There is a lady in palmy that specialises in acupuncture for fertility and pregnancy so may give her a call next cycle...see what this 100mg clomid does first.

astral monkey, awesome news that you dad has some of his function back! tell him to keep up the good work! your family must be very happy. ]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:23:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=636980&title=pcos-etc#636980 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Hi Astral Monkey, I know what...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=635642&title=pcos-etc#635642 Author: Treen
Subject: 22603
Posted: 13 March 2009 at 8:59pm

Hi Astral Monkey, I know what you mean, I'm still skeptical, and reluctant to continue it for any longer than 6 months because of the cost, but it's amazing when you're lying there and you can feel tiny electric shocks going right through your body even though the needle is only 1mm in. I totally think that today, the needles shocked my uterus into action!
]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:59:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=635642&title=pcos-etc#635642 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Treen, I&#039;ve always been a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=635585&title=pcos-etc#635585 Author: astral_monkey
Subject: 22603
Posted: 13 March 2009 at 7:54pm

Treen, I've always been a bit skeptical about alternative medicine, so when I read online that acupuncture can help with PCOS, I wasn't sure if it was something I wanted to try. But my mind is almost completely changed!

My dad had a stroke about a month ago and lost a lot of the movement in his right hand and foot. His roommate in the ward at the hospital recommended acupuncture and dad has had one session and can now curl his toes and drum his fingers. Woohoo! I was so surprised, and he is so happy.

Definitely something I might investigate a bit further, I'm so glad to hear it worked for you!]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:54:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=635585&title=pcos-etc#635585 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Mindy – I&#039;ve been having...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=635449&title=pcos-etc#635449 Author: Treen
Subject: 22603
Posted: 13 March 2009 at 4:53pm

Mindy – I've been having spotting for up to 5 days prior to full flow for the last 4 AFs. They've also been irregular so I keep changing my ticker! I mentioned this to my acupuncturist today so she tried to address it in my session. You wouldn't believe it but about a minute after she had finished putting all the needles in, I started getting period pain. 3 hours later – full flow!

I've also started chinese medicine and decided to skip this month's cycle of clomid to try and flush out my system. I'm slightly skeptical about alternative medicines actually working, but the theory behind it all seems so much more believable than modern day medicine! ]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:53:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=635449&title=pcos-etc#635449 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Hmm, I&#039;m a size 8-10 and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=635440&title=pcos-etc#635440 Author: Treen
Subject: 22603
Posted: 13 March 2009 at 4:41pm

Hmm, I'm a size 8-10 and I have PCOS plus high blood sugar levels. Don't let any doctor make you think that losing weight will lessen your PCOS.


]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:41:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=635440&title=pcos-etc#635440 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Weight issue pisses me off, I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=635429&title=pcos-etc#635429 Author: Nutella
Subject: 22603
Posted: 13 March 2009 at 4:30pm

Weight issue pisses me off, I am a little overweight, well probably I guess 20kg overwieght which is substantial and not a little really, but people who are really fat get pregnang without any problems so it is really frustrating when drs go on about it.
I don't have pcos but as of today have been put on metformin I assume to help me lose weight but I dunno...I just don't really see how that can be affecting things.
Suck pants I say! Sick of waiting and hoping. Sick of other people popping out babies willy nilly. Sick of the disappointment every month. grrrr]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:30:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=635429&title=pcos-etc#635429 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Hmm... not happy. Decided I don&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=635096&title=pcos-etc#635096 Author: astral_monkey
Subject: 22603
Posted: 13 March 2009 at 10:53am

Hmm... not happy. Decided I don't really like the gyno I'm going to.

I had to call him today to get my blood test results and find out where we go from here. He was a bit... I don't know... abrupt. He said they were still waiting on a couple of results, but the ones they had all looked fine and did I want to deal with the weight issue first or start on the drugs straight away. Weight issue! Argh. It's not like I'm 50kg overweight or something! I weigh more than I should and DH and I have already discussed it and have started making changes, but the doc already knew that and that last time I was at a healthy weight range it didn't improve any of my PCOS symptoms!

Anyway, that's just weight stuff, which is a bit of a pet peeve. I lost lots of weight once before and was the lowest I had been in ages but hadn't weighed myself at all so when I stepped on the scales during a physical I was so pleased at the number and the doc/nurse whoever said to me 'Hmm, you need to lose a few kgs'. I was like 'what the f*?'.

I wanted to talk to the doc about clomid, but I didn't really feel comfortable asking about it with the way he was speaking to me. He's sending a prescription out in the post. I hope he sends a letter with it because he hasn't told me much about metformin, or when I should get back in touch with him etc.

*Sigh* I was feeling like I had started getting answers and I was on the right track, but now I'm not quite as confident everything is going to work out.

Sorry for the long post. Hope everyone is doing well. Mindy, any luck with AF?


]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:53:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=635096&title=pcos-etc#635096 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : still waiting for AF, CD 37!!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=633456&title=pcos-etc#633456 Author: MindyW
Subject: 22603
Posted: 11 March 2009 at 11:41am

still waiting for AF, CD 37!!! had stupid spotting with small blood clots (sorry) but no actual flow...... guess I'm more broken then I thought!]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:41:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=633456&title=pcos-etc#633456 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Hi folks. I&#039;m getting frustrated...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=632803&title=pcos-etc#632803 Author: astral_monkey
Subject: 22603
Posted: 10 March 2009 at 2:50pm

Hi folks.

I'm getting frustrated and impatient. I really want it to be friday so I can call my doc and get my blood test results. The sooner things get rolling the better I'll feel.

I bought a BBT thermometer the other day and have started charting, but with my cycle being so unpredictable it feels a bit like mowing a rugby field with a disposable razor.


*Sigh*

Hows everyone else doing?]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:50:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=632803&title=pcos-etc#632803 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Hi again astral_monkey. This place...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=630651&title=pcos-etc#630651 Author: MindyW
Subject: 22603
Posted: 07 March 2009 at 11:28am

Hi again astral_monkey. This place is great for all the venting and talking about things that other people dont understand, and the beauty of it is that everyone here is going through or been through something similar...
Reading on here you will see that unfortunately a lot of G.P's havent taken us seriously . I was on 2 cycles of clomid 50mg cos I dont ovulate, they didnt work so now am waiting to start 100mg. Like you I have irregular cycles that can be few and far between so hoping that AF comes sooner rather than later ]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2009 11:28:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=630651&title=pcos-etc#630651 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Hi everybody! Thanks for pointing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=630473&title=pcos-etc#630473 Author: astral_monkey
Subject: 22603
Posted: 06 March 2009 at 10:03pm

Hi everybody! Thanks for pointing me here Mindy, just reading everyones stories has been really great so far.

I have had abnormal cycles since I was 11 (AF only usually visits 2-4 times a year). I was always too embarrassed to go see the dr about it, but after meeting my current partner I realised it was something I would have to get sorted. My dr did blood test etc and came back with 'it's not normal, but there's nothing wrong'. I wasn't 100% happy with this, but it had taken me so much to go in there that I didn't have the confidence to push the matter. Then late last year AF came to visit for a whole month! So I went to a new dr (old one retired), this guy was about as helpful as my old dr and didn't send me for an ultrasound until my second visit when I was clearly not happy with his solution and he referred me 'just in case'. When the results from the ultrasound came back I went to my partners dr, who is heaps better, diagnosed PCOS and recommended a gyno.

Today was my first appointment with the gyno. He has had me do more blood tests and is probably going to put me on a low dose of Metformin to start me off.

My partner and I have decided we want to start trying to conceive, and while it is early days yet I get the distinct feeling I have a long road ahead.

Apologies for the long post. I look forward to reading all your success stories in the near future. Best wishes.]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:03:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=630473&title=pcos-etc#630473 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Intense mood swings! I&#039;ve...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=629083&title=pcos-etc#629083 Author: MindyW
Subject: 22603
Posted: 05 March 2009 at 10:37am

Intense mood swings! I've been on 2 cycles of 50mg clomid and the first cycle definately hit me the hardest! crying every 2 minutes- my DH thought I was going insane, This last cycle I have cramping in lower abdo and lower back for about 2 weeks still, still just waiting for AF- no signs still

I love hearing the success stories about women with PCOS and having healthy bubs ]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:37:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=629083&title=pcos-etc#629083 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : I haven&#039;t heard about any...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=629038&title=pcos-etc#629038 Author: Coraliee
Subject: 22603
Posted: 05 March 2009 at 9:46am

I haven't heard about any difficulties, I know a few people with PCOS, who all got preggies (with various cocktails of drugs), but carried through to 9months as normal. But some 'normal' people I know who got preggies, had abnormally high blood pressures and high blood sugars (as when hormones go hay wire) maybe it depends on your overall health? Like say you have PCOS and also have diabetes - then your blood sugar level may go up and down. Or if you have PCOS and are over weight, your blood pressure might go high?
Not sure though - not an expert. One friend I know with PCOS, is about to give birth any day now (thanks to clomid) and has had no probs the last 9 months, nor when she had her last baby 5 years ago! Hey good luck! Any side effects from clomid?]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:46:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=629038&title=pcos-etc#629038 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Has anyone else heard of difficulties...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=628287&title=pcos-etc#628287 Author: MindyW
Subject: 22603
Posted: 04 March 2009 at 11:52am

Has anyone else heard of difficulties in carrying babies throughout an entire pregnancy with PCOS? Like an increased chance of miscarriage? It was on a website that I saw last night. While I know that you need to \take some websites with a grain of salt... my Dr has never mentioned any thing like that to me and my next appt is scheduled for ?May 5th- (will need to recheck that date). Thats a lot of pressure to carry around!!]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:52:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=628287&title=pcos-etc#628287 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Sorry Treen, um my first cycle...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=628239&title=pcos-etc#628239 Author: MindyW
Subject: 22603
Posted: 04 March 2009 at 11:01am

Sorry Treen, um my first cycle with clomid was 33 days and I'm still waiting for my AF at the mo. Today is day 30 and no signs yet- usually start getting lower back pains when AF due to arrive.....

I had my second FA appt Monday and the 50 mg clomid didnt stimulate my ovaries enough to ovulate so now I've been prescribed 100mg. Like I said just waiting for my AF....HATE waiting!!

Coraliee- I know how you feel 'cept that it is only day 3 of my diet !!!. My Dr said my BMI was "a little above normal" and I treally need to work on losing some weight to help the clomid to work. Great spent $75 for a script and to be told that I'm fat

Soooo, better go do some exercise Best do as the Dr says. Keep posting girls, we seem to be in the minority ]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:01:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=628239&title=pcos-etc#628239 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Yay! Lost one more kilo! Gawd...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=625552&title=pcos-etc#625552 Author: Coraliee
Subject: 22603
Posted: 01 March 2009 at 10:19am

Yay! Lost one more kilo! Gawd its hard. 4 kg to go and then will take myself to the GP. Would do anything for a toffee pop, but would do more for a baby! ]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2009 10:19:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=625552&title=pcos-etc#625552 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : MindyW, has clomid made your AF...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=620096&title=pcos-etc#620096 Author: Treen
Subject: 22603
Posted: 22 February 2009 at 11:59am

MindyW, has clomid made your AF more normal? Curious to see if it does mine.]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:59:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=620096&title=pcos-etc#620096 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Thanks for sharing that info MindyW...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=619848&title=pcos-etc#619848 Author: Coraliee
Subject: 22603
Posted: 21 February 2009 at 7:38pm

Thanks for sharing that info MindyW and Treen! Think I will go to my GP soon, wanted to try and lose 5 more kg first. But sounds like I can do that while I'm on a waiting a list to see a specialist, and know who I want to see too!
Good luck! Fingers crossed for you! ]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:38:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=619848&title=pcos-etc#619848 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : My G.P was the same as yours Alexbabe,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=618078&title=pcos-etc#618078 Author: MindyW
Subject: 22603
Posted: 19 February 2009 at 11:02am

My G.P was the same as yours Alexbabe, I went in and said what I expected and where I wanted to go from that point. Yes, they are the Dr but sometimes you have to go in a be assertive and knowing the next step to take is an asset.

I had seen my G.P at least half a dozen times and been fobbed off each time- my cycles were all over the place and varied in length- up to 72 days long! and sometimes I was just passing old stringy blood clots (sorry TMI). I was told the AF cycles change for some woman from time to time and to just ride it out they didnt want to intervene when it is a normal circumstance....

I went in and said that I know something isnt right and it shouldnt take a "normal" "healthy" woman of my age (28) to take this long conceiving if there wasnt an issue. I said that I wanted a referral to a fertility specilist and named the Dr I wanted to see (I had done my research beforehand and knew this Dr had a good rep), within a couple of days I had an appt date- unfortunately there was a 6 week waiting list but now know that I have PCOS and not ovulating at all. I got my scan, my bloodtests and precription for clomid that day.

I'm now on my second cycle of clomid and hoping for the best, next step for me I think is clomid and a trigger shot...

All the best, sorry for such a long story, obviouslyly I'm still a little bitter about it as I feel I've wasted so much time through to being fobbed off for so long ]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:02:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=618078&title=pcos-etc#618078 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Ah, sorry Coralee, I went straight...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=617182&title=pcos-etc#617182 Author: Treen
Subject: 22603
Posted: 18 February 2009 at 10:47am

Ah, sorry Coralee, I went straight to a gyno. However alexbabe, you should change DR if your current one isn't willing to refer you to one. Or just ring one up yourself and make an appointment.

I've just completed my first round of Clomid, no side effects which is good. Just wondering, does Clomid stablise your cycle? What I mean is, with PCOS, I have a somewhat irregular AF. Will clomid regulate my cycle and OV?]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:47:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=617182&title=pcos-etc#617182 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Treen, did your normal GP write...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=617055&title=pcos-etc#617055 Author: Coraliee
Subject: 22603
Posted: 18 February 2009 at 8:33am

Treen, did your normal GP write a script for clomid? Or did you have to go to a specialist for that? If it was your GP, then I'm heading off to mine to get her to give me some! I have in my head that only specialists can prescribe those medications - hope I'm wrong!
Hope everyone is doing well! Have come to a stand still in the weight loss, despite doing 3km every day after work and eating lettuce & tuna till it comes out of my ears! But shall not give up! Might have to make it 4kms now - damn it.
Will try and check in here more often - but usually BABYSITTING on my days off for my sisters kids, my goddaughter, my aunties kids ...... everyones kids but my own - sigh....... ]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:33:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=617055&title=pcos-etc#617055 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : Change your DR, alexbabe! We...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=614342&title=pcos-etc#614342 Author: Treen
Subject: 22603
Posted: 14 February 2009 at 1:52pm

Change your DR, alexbabe! We have been trying for 1 year and I have recently been diagnosed with PCOS. DR wrote a script for 3 months of clomid pronto!]]> Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:52:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=614342&title=pcos-etc#614342 <![CDATA[PCOS etc... : hi all, well I have been told...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=609643&title=pcos-etc#609643 Author: alexbabe
Subject: 22603
Posted: 09 February 2009 at 4:27pm

hi all, well I have been told just going on a year that i have PCOS, no drugs been given, DR says i should just see what happens, as she thinks im still young. I mean come whats with the DR deciding when they think you should want kids.

anyway, i hope this year brings joy and luck to all.]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:27:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22603&PID=609643&title=pcos-etc#609643