
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 was diagnosed with PCOS about 6 months ago, and have been struggling with trying to get pregnant for almost a year since my miscarriage. I am really having a difficult time maintaining a positive outlook that even with this condition I can still conceive. Is there somebody that has had this condition that has been able to have a child? I just need to be able to put a real life story with the statistics. Maybe then, I can quit doubting my future.....

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I too have PCOS and I have been successful in getting PG. I have 2 sons. My first son was no problem at all. After him it went down hill. We tried for about 6 months on our own and then went to a DR. Because I looked all over trying to find out what was wrong, I found PCOS info on the internet and it fit me to a T. I went to a Fertility Dr. and I asked him and we did a few tests and I was right. He put me on all kinds of stuff. We took temps, had ultrasounds monthly, got shots, laid all proped up after intimate times :) Looked pretty silly :) but it was worth it! ;) Anyways almost a full year later we got PG! We were thrilled! I was 8 weeks and it was Dec. 21, 2000. I remember like it was yesterday, we went for an ultrasound to make sure everything was OK and to get my checkup. We got our ultrasound and I wondered why our Dr. looked so funny but he said he needed to talk to us when he returned to our room. So I got dressed and waited with my husband. When he came back he proceded to tell us we were going to miscarry that the PG wasn't going well and he recommended a D&C. I was Crushed! It was only a few days till christmas and All hoped was lost. We went through with the D&C that day. It went well but when I went home I felt like an empty vessel. I had lost a part of me that I would never get back. I had people say oh were so sorry and all but it meant nothing. I didn't even care enough to live. I truley was so depressed I wanted to just die. It took me a long time to make it out of that state of mind but with my Best friend and lots of Prayer I made it out, ALIVE! I had decided that after all that I wasn't going to try anymore and we would just be content with one son. Even though I had always wanted a big family. We stopped everything after the miscarriage. No meds, nothing. In Feb. I missed my period. I was like well here we go again, no periods agin for a while I guess and thought nothing of it. on Valentines day my husband worked night shift and my friend and I were just watching movies together and she asked if I took a PG test. I said no because I figured it was just my wacky body going hay wire again. So she made me buy a test that night and I took it. I couldn't believe the result! I was PG! I was so upset, yet happy! I was so worried it would happen again. I cried a lot. I told my husband that night. We held our breath till the second trimester. We made it past the worst. I was very depressed until after we hit the second trimester, the Dr. told me to be cautious and be prepared for anything. He wanted me to be happy but he too knew it wasn't 100% guaranteed. He was the best Dr. He was so supportive and helpful. Needless to say In Sept. 01 we had a little boy! It cost me a fortune and it was a long hard road, but I guarantee it was worth it. Even the loss. It was hard but I know my angel is in Heaven and is much better hands than mine. Don't get me wrong it is still even now painful for me but in time you will be able to get through it. Have Hope and Faith and it will happen for you too! We have recently decided we would like to try for another! I am excited but scared. I am sure there will be dissapointments and pain but it is worth it in the end. I will keep you in my prayers. I hope this gives you some hope. God Bless.
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