Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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zeinna 07/29/2014

I maybe have cystic ovaries syndrome which basically means I'll always be childless and fat .....

rubyblue 07/29/2014

do you mean polycystic ovarian syndrome? it doesn't neccesarily mean infertility... it means it is harder but not impossible to conceive... and I don't know how it is treated but I know someone who has it and she is not fat due to it

I know it's scary.... talk with your dr about this and hopefully they will be able to reassure you some

Eulenspiegel 07/29/2014

I'm sorry that might be one possible outcome.
But hang in there!!! It doesn't sound like a done deal just yet!!

Crossing my fingers and hoping that your condition turns out to be nonexistent or easily treatable!!

Are you waiting on test results or are there tests yet to be taken?
Wishing you well!!!

(((((Hugs)))))

mayismerry 07/29/2014

I have cysts on and off. They come and go. I still had a child. In my opinion I wouldn't get hung up on that. Bipolar is much harder to deal with when it comes to having children. Sometimes people have children to complete themselves and really that isn't a good approach. Children have to come first alongside of a bipolar's person's commitment to recovery. I realize I don't know how you feel about all that but I just needed to say it. I do wish you the best in all this.

Niccid 07/29/2014

I have PCOS as well. As for not having children, I haven't tried to get pregnant. I worry about it, but I know women with PCOS who have children. Don't lose hope

spacekat 07/30/2014

My sister had ovarian cysts and still had two beautiful children! Don't lose hope!!

sadiegirl13 07/30/2014

PCOS does not mean this at all! Eulen is right, that's only 1 (or 2) possible outcome. My bff has PCOS, takes birth control to control it right now, but has talked to her doc about conceiving in the future. It's not impossible, and it's not impossible to do without medical intervention - it depends on the person. Being "fat" is also not a must with PCOS.

Try not to freak out too much. The important thing really is being diagnosed, getting it under control, and going from there. ((hugs))

Halterbroke 07/30/2014

The PCOS group here is very nice and will be able to answer your questions. My GYN is very optimistic about me conceiving and I have PCOS and am even over 35. He's not at all worried.

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