Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Support Group

Welcome to the group. There is definitely a possibility to conceive with PCOS...meds will help you ovulate and get on a regular cycle. I take Spironolactony 2xs a day 50mg.

Typo *Spironolactone

Thank you! I will definatly look into it.

spironolactone is not a good idea for TTC it causes birth defects... it stops hair growth. but can also make u O...

Welcome to the group! First, let me say that PCOS effects each woman differently so don't be too stressed by everything you read on the internet! Your symptoms could be manifest completely differently than the things you read. Also, it's very positive to conceive with PCOS.

For me my only PCOS symptoms are the cyst on my ovaries, irregulaer periods (about one every 9 months when not assisted by medication), and the related infertility. I am overweight, but I'm not sure if that's a symptom or a contributing factor. I don't have any of the insulin resistance, hair growth, mood swings, etc.

Once I got off the pill (because my husband and I were trying to have a baby), i promptly stopped having periods. After about 9 months of that my doctor put me on metroforming (1500mgs) to help regulated my cycle. That took about 5 months and then we kept at it to monitor that it was actually working for about 3 more months. Once we were confident I started Clomid (100mg) and got pregnant on my first round! I'm now 37 weeks pregnant with my first child and very excited.

Long story short; you may need medicinal intervention and it may take a little longer than it does for some women, but it is totally possible to get pregnant with PCOS.

Good luck with your process and stay positive. The info on the internet and some people's experiences can sound terifying, but let your body define PCOS for you, each case can be different.

Thank you all for your advice!
mrsvg: Congrats! and good luck! =)
I have my next dr. appt next week, so hopefully they will do something helpful this time. I have been reading about Clomid, it sounds less harsh than spironolactone. I dont have too much of a hair growth problem, my issues are ovarian cysts, the current one is 3.5 cm... I was on the pill for 6 months, and one i stopped taking it, the periods stopped with it = / i havent had a period since december.

Hun it is totally possible 2 get pregnant with pcos, with or without meds. I was taking dianette 2 combat the symptoms bt came off it and we started ttc. We never thort it was gonna happen, but low and behold, after 3 years of trying I fell pregnant and 7 weeks ago I gave birth 2 my gorgeous baby girl. I had taken no meds 2 increase my fertility, I got pregnant by the grace of god! She my little miracle. So it just goes 2 show that anything is possible! I was told by my doc that it wud never happen, but my baby is here! Shes living proof that pcos doesnt always have 2 mean that u wont have kids xxx

Glad you are able to find help.

I took metformin (helps to regulate insulin, and a lot of women with pcos have insulin resistance...so if you do, this might be an option for you...) and it worked wonders for me. It does cause stomach issues with some people but if you can withstand the issues, the outcome can be great (it was for me). It gave me my period back AND I got pregnant on it. I was so worried about not being able to have chidren too! Don't let anyone tell you that you can't! Good luck with everything!

Hi ladies - I was lurking and your posts are inspiring. I'm new to this board and I an very glad to "meet" you all!