
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Support Group
Polycythemia is a condition in which there is a net increase in the total circulating erythrocyte (red blood cell) mass of the body. Primary polycythemia occurs when excess erythrocytes are produced as a result of a proliferative abnormality of the bone marrow. Secondary polycythemia is caused by increases of erythropoietin that result in an increased production of...

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i went to the reproductive specialest yesterdaii and she simply told me do it before its to late. she putting me on climid in the new year. well in feb. went for an ultrasound i dont have any ovarian cysts thank god. so i asked her if i could ever get them and she just said well you have had it for almost 5 years and none yet so my answer is no. i had so many questions to ask her. fiance came with he was horrifyed with all the conditions and things that come along with pcos. he asked her if i was going to die. she laughed and said no but her blood pressure is high and if she dont loose 20 pounds she going to need to go on pills. i was like umm screw you im not going on pills. so i explained to her that ive been extreamly stressed from my family and friends and with the holidays coming up and yet no baby. she just said its alright. like she knew what i was actually going through. ANYWAYS sence my pcos has really taken hold of me in the past year should i really keep trying to get pregnant or should i just let it go.

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Only you know what you want out of life. My doctor said to loose 10% of my body weight so that it would be easier to get pregnant and stay pregnant. It was really hard now I've started gaining it back but only 6lbs. My doctor doesn't seem to be so worried. This time of year is stressful! Very stressful. I've found that if I take one night a week just for me. Whether it be a movie in the room, a hot bath, or a good book. It helps. God bless! :)
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