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I was diagnosed with pcos yesterday, all I want in life is children. I'm only 18 but am absolutely devastated. Is there anything I can do to help my situation and is it normal that I can't stop crying about it?
I'm sorry you're so upset :(
I have it, too. And while I do possibly have fertility issues (I'm too scared to confirm it :-S), it's not entirely tied to the PCOS.
Like Howami says, it is possible to get pregnant. Discuss it with your endocrinologist, he or she will be able to tell you what you can do to help when the time comes to have children.
Polycystic, not cyclic.
I can understand why you would be upset, your hormones are unbalanced. But it is common. And it does not mean you can't get pregnant. I assume that's why it upsets you. I have PCOS and have been pregnant a couple times. It's more difficult, but not impossible.
You say you were pregnant a couple times, but you didn't say you had a couple kids. Were you able to have kids? We don't just want to be pregnant, we want babies!!
I had a couple miscarriages that had nothing to do with PCOS. I had a lot of issues in my 20's and I never thought would get pregnant. But something changed in my body as I got older and even though it was difficult, I did get pregnant. I am currently about six months pregnant.
I don't want to give false hope, but none of my doctors made me think it was impossible to conceive a child. An 18 year old has many many years to learn her body and figure out when it is fertile.
It's normal. Don't feel like you aren't justified in crying. You are.
A few days ago I had an oophorectomy. It wasn't because of this particular issue, so I don't really know enough to give you medical advice. I had been told for a while that I couldn't have my own children, but somehow the surgery itself made everything seem so final.
I cried a lot. I did before and I probably will for a while, but not all the time and not forever. As much as I would have loved to have my own kids (there really isn't anything I want more than that) I remind myself that I really look forward to adopting.
There are a lot of kids out there that would benefit so much from being adopted, it's amazing to give the gift of providing a home for them. From what the other comments say, you might not have to, but if you do just remember you're making a world of difference for someone that didn't get the best start in this world.
Sorry for spelling mistake! My phone auto corrects everything! Thank you so much for all your positive comments and advice! I didn't think anyone would comment on this so I'm really shocked to find you all have :) I feel a lot better now, I'm going to see a nutritionist soon and am planning to change a lot in my lifestyle to help my body. Thank you all again and good luck to all you ladies trying to concieve :) xx
Normal. I'd be upset too, but let me give you a word of advice...
I have heard many women told by doctors that they'd never be able to conceive for one reason or the other, my
own Mom included. Those women are all Mothers.
The human reproductive system is a resilient and fascinating piece of work. Women all over the world and throughout history have been known to be able to conceive and give birth under the most harsh and difficult circumstances. Don't worry about it too much. You might have difficulty getting pregnant but doubtful it would be impossible.
Sorry. I was diagnosed at 12. My husband and I have been trying for 6 years with no luck, bu I know women that have had kids even with PCOS. Hope you get used to the pain soon, and good luck with trying to get pregnant some day.