Many women can conceive with PCOS. Alot of time you need help ovulating though. Iwould recommend seeing a reproductive endocrinologist to get some more information and start some treatment. PCOS is an endocrine disorder and as far as I know cannot be cured but can be treated somewhat successfully. Tere are a bunch of women on this site with PCOS and they can give you way more information than I can. Good lucck in your endeavors. - Suzy

Duane...
I was diagnosed with PCOS in late December 06. My OBGYN had me start metformin in late January. I had to wait until after my first cycle after being diagnosed. In March I got pregnant! After on ly being on metformin for two months I did get pregnant. Unfortunately, I did miscarry. So yes...with proper treatment you can get pregnant if you have PCOS. You really need to talk to your doctor about possible treatments. My only symptom of PCOS is the irregular cycle. It can work. See your doctor! God Bless!

One more thing...if you haven't done so already, join the PCOS community. You will see many women share their success stories. It will help you feel better :)

I don't know anything about PCOS, but I do encourage you to not give up. I had given up for a long time. Then I decided I should try again and I finally got pregnant. I'm so glad I didn't give up for good. Keep your hope until you know for sure that it isn't a possibility. And even after that, if there is an "after that", I believe that women who don't become mothers in this life can have the opportunity to do it in the next life--which will be such a more wonderful place to raise children than the messed up world we live in. This comforted me all the years before I had my daughter. It gave me hope during the frightening times when I wondered if I would ever be a mother. It helped me to make the decision that I could find happiness even if I didn't have children. I hope this helps.

Hi Duane,
I also have PCOS. Please don't give up on your dream of being a Mom. I also would recommend seeing an RE. Reproductive Endocrinologists are very knowledgeable about PCOS. Mine put me on Metformin about 4 months ago and I am starting to ovulate now and have sort of regular periods. I am also on a low carb and low sugar diet.
Diet is really important! For women with PCOS, we have blood / glucose issues and consuming a lot of simple sugars and processed foods can make our polycystic ovaries really act up. You can make little changes like eating whole wheat pasta and bread, and eating lots of veggies and healthy foods.

You are not alone and you need not give up hope. Personally I know of several women who have PCOS and have given birth to perfectly healthy little miracles.
I know it's tough not to feel hopeless sometimes, but don't give up!
What symptoms do you have? I have the belly fat, hair growth, acne, oily skin and irregular periods. Metformin can help with weight issues and it works even better if you do some exercise every day.
Good luck. I am here if you ever want to talk.
Love
Courtney

Thank-you so much for all of your replies. I am on Metformin and have been on it for about 3 months...so far my periods are not regular...achne is unbelievable, hair growth has not slowed down and the weight gain seems too consistent. I am exercising and watching what I eat...why does it have to be so difficult? I was on clomid for about a year and the fertility specialist told me that it is not safe to be on it for more than 6 months. All of your encouragements have helped me understand that I am not alone.
THanks so much
Sharon