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A bit sad
Last night before going to sleep I was reading, "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" and I was reading about PCOS (ploysystic ovary syndrome) and I got upset because it stated about an ultrasound showing ovarian follicles, and that being a sign for PCOS. Well that's what was shown in my ultrasound. I was hoping the Obgyn that I went to who referred me to a fertility specialist was jumping the gun. But maybe she wasn't. Maybe I do have fertility problems.
Everything that I read online about PCOS states the #1 symptom of PCOS is infrequent periods. I have the complete opposite problem! (That's good).
I am going to a new obgyn on June 26. I'm going to bring my blood test results (that shows a slight hormone imbalance) and my ultrasound results. And I'll see what this new doctor has to say. I just hope she doesn't think I have to go to a fertility specialist. Everything will have to be paid out of pocket and we don't really have extra money right now. I'll have to take it out of my emergency savings account.
I've been getting excited about the possible thought of having a baby but who knows how long it might take us. I really wish it was June 26 already; I want answers!
Married the love of my life on 1-21-12. Our princess arrived on 5-28-13.
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Re: A bit sad
I'm not an expert on PCOS. Most of what I know comes from my mom or the internet. My mom has PCOS. I do know that it can be different for each person. I've read many personal stories and researched the facts for fear I also have PCOS. When I was 22 my doctor diagnosed me with it since I was missing a lot of periods and had several other symptoms. I went through so many tests: glucose, blood, thyroid, ect. to rule out other possibilities. But I never had the ovarian follicles. At that time I was not ready for children so I did not see a fertility specialist. I was very overweight and have spent the last several years getting my weight down as I've heard it can help. My periods have been normal since I've lost weight so I'm hoping that my old doctor maybe jumped the gun on diagnosing me.
In the last few years I've had a few cysts burst that have taken me to the ER due to pain but nothing severe enough for surgery. I'm hoping I don't have problems, but I think many women have fears about fertility. My doctor did an ultrasound but it came back normal with my last cyst in May. So I'm crossing my fingers it's all okay down there.
I guess what I was trying to say was that I share your fears and even with your results it might not be PCOS. If it is, there is still hope. My mom has three kids.
My sister and I are twins. Two months on Clo-mid and boom she got two kids instead of one. June 26th is right around the corner. T&P that it gets here quickly and that your appointment goes well.
Thank you so much for sharing your story! I really hope you don't have it.
I just went to the imaging center to pick up my ultrasound results (instead of waiting till June 26).
It says at the bottom: " I suspect patient has PCO Syndrome based on the persistent appearance of small peripheral follicles in the ovaries. Although the endomentrium is normal in appearance and thickness, it is somewhat hypervasular and I suggest a follow up ultrasound be obtained in three months."
This isn't good. I'm pretty upset over this.
Married the love of my life on 1-21-12. Our princess arrived on 5-28-13.
Thanks Amity and Michelle. I appreciate your help!
Oh and Amity: I am staying far away from the GP board. I got into a big fight with those ladies on Sunday. They were very mean to me.
Married the love of my life on 1-21-12. Our princess arrived on 5-28-13.
Growing up my mom had long spheroids like you. IDK why tho. She didn't had PCOS. The point it, try not to stress, it could be something super small and totally fixable. I lurk on the GP board a lot and Am is right, lots of women get preg.
On a happy note...I saw your FB status! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks!
Married the love of my life on 1-21-12. Our princess arrived on 5-28-13.
Thanks, I'll try!
Married the love of my life on 1-21-12. Our princess arrived on 5-28-13.