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A TTC update...
So, as I mentioned in the past, DH and I are TTC (we started in Oct.), but after not getting my period for 3 months, I made an appt. with my OB/GYN. He ran some blood work and I was diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) just last week. =/ For those of you who don't know what it is, it's a syndrome that effects your insulin level, which in turn effects your hormone levels, therefore your body is not producing enough of the hormone that lets you ovulate. So, he prescribed a med (Metformin) to take (along with a strict diet, which I'm happy to report I've been sticking to for over a week and lost 3 lbs.) which will straigten out my insulin level and hopefully allow me to ovulate regularly. *sigh* I will be purchasing an ovulation kit soon, so that will help us out during this process. Anyway, just wanted to share my story. I've done a lot of reading on this and it seems fairly common, so if you or anyone you know was diagnosed with PCOS, feel free to share your story. 
Thanks for "listening"...
~*Bonnie*~
Re: A TTC update...
You should check out the GP board on the Nest. There are a lot of girls there with PCOS, I'm sure they would be happy to share their stories.
Sending baby dust your way!!!
I agree with Danielle. Definitely join the GP Board...I have not been on much since I was put on Lupron (hence postponing my TTC) but it's a great group of ladies.
I hope the metformin works effectively and hope you get your BFP soon.
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TTC Journey
7/2008 - begin TTC
7/2009 - began charting
9/2009 - Dx Endometriosis
10/2009 - HSG/SA (Normal)
12/2009 -6/2010 - Lupron #1 & 2
Sep-Nov 2010- Clomid Cycles #1&2 = BFN
Dec 2010 - Clomid Cycle #3 = BFP (1/11/11);no h/b (2/10/11); D&C (2/23/11)
5/11-6/11 - herbal tea regime = BFN
7/24/2011- herbal tea regime = surprise BFP
Thanks for the info ladies...I appreciate it! I'll definitely check out the GP board...I've been visiting the Bump as well.
Helene: Metformin isn't too terrible, so far. I have had a few bouts of the big "D" (sorry for TMI), but other than that, I feel fine...thank goodness. As for the diet...he just told me to eat better and exercise, but I have been trying to eat low fat. I can never do carb-free...I'm too much of a carb junkie, so low fat seems to work for me. If you don't mind I ask, why are you on Metformin? Were you diagnosed with PCOS? I know it is also prescribed for Type II Diabetes.
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You may not even remember me, but I decided to peek in & lurk while I had a moment tonight & saw this post & felt I should share...
I was diagnosed w/PCOS back in 2001, long before TTC. I went on a low carb diet simultaneously when I started taking metformin & lost about 22 lbs in 2 months. When we did TTC I lost our first baby & suspect it was associated w/low progesterone which sometimes occurs with PCOS, so that's something to discuss w/your OB when you get your BFP. When we TTC again my dosage was increased & I used a progesterone cream (OTC) after I ovulated & stayed on Metformin for the first 12 weeks. Feel free to PM if you have specific questions. GL as you TTC!
lol, I don't even think the carbs are as bad as foods that are just fatty. Some people don't get the s/e as bad, I was one of the unlucky ones lol. I'm on Metformin for my "insulin resistance" (it's like borderline diabetic)
Thanks for all the info ladies!
Christine: Thanks for sharing your story. I will definitely mention my progesterone level to my Dr. when I go back to see him in a few months.