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...
OK, so here's my idea. I am not a doctor, and the only medical training I have is as a veterinary technician. So I wanted to tell everyone here my story, because it may help.
I was really stupid when I was dating this guy a while back. I was with him from the time I was 17, until I was 20. We always had unprotected sex, but I never got pregnant (I know, it was stupid of me). I just always thought that I was lucky to have dodged a bullet. But, after thinking about it, I think I was wrong on that. At that time, I had never heard of PCOS. I had all of the symptoms, including periods that were MIA for months at a time.
I finally got pregnant after I had lost ALOT of weight (I lost 70 pounds). I also was happier at this time in my life. I didn't have any stress, and I was just enjoying life. I was no longer overweight at all, and seemed to have defeated the battle over depression. It was at that time that my periods were finally 'normal'.
After my son was born, the stress and the weight came back. So did the acne, facial hair, the 3-4 months between periods, and a host of other symptoms. My husband and I began trying to get pregnant again around my son's first birthday. We tried for 3 years, with no luck (kind of a mixed blessing since I am now leaving him).
So, I think that perhaps the fact that I was at a healthy weight, and was at a 'happy' time in my life, that this is what made it possible for me to conceive a child. I can find no other explanation for it.
I think that weightloss, meditation (relaxing), treatment for depression, and cutting out stress might help some of you.
As I said, I am not a doctor, but that's what I believe did it for me. I have lost about 25 pounds in the last few months, and my symptoms of PCOS are actually improving now. I don't break out nearly as much, and my periods are closer together (but still not the typical cycle like most women).
I hope this helps those of you who are trying to get pregnant. I believe losing weight (if you are overweight) and being happier is better for you anyways, as an added bonus!
Oh, and I was wondering...
Has anyone else had a similar expirience like this?
I was really stupid when I was dating this guy a while back. I was with him from the time I was 17, until I was 20. We always had unprotected sex, but I never got pregnant (I know, it was stupid of me). I just always thought that I was lucky to have dodged a bullet. But, after thinking about it, I think I was wrong on that. At that time, I had never heard of PCOS. I had all of the symptoms, including periods that were MIA for months at a time.
I finally got pregnant after I had lost ALOT of weight (I lost 70 pounds). I also was happier at this time in my life. I didn't have any stress, and I was just enjoying life. I was no longer overweight at all, and seemed to have defeated the battle over depression. It was at that time that my periods were finally 'normal'.
After my son was born, the stress and the weight came back. So did the acne, facial hair, the 3-4 months between periods, and a host of other symptoms. My husband and I began trying to get pregnant again around my son's first birthday. We tried for 3 years, with no luck (kind of a mixed blessing since I am now leaving him).
So, I think that perhaps the fact that I was at a healthy weight, and was at a 'happy' time in my life, that this is what made it possible for me to conceive a child. I can find no other explanation for it.
I think that weightloss, meditation (relaxing), treatment for depression, and cutting out stress might help some of you.
As I said, I am not a doctor, but that's what I believe did it for me. I have lost about 25 pounds in the last few months, and my symptoms of PCOS are actually improving now. I don't break out nearly as much, and my periods are closer together (but still not the typical cycle like most women).
I hope this helps those of you who are trying to get pregnant. I believe losing weight (if you are overweight) and being happier is better for you anyways, as an added bonus!
Oh, and I was wondering...
Has anyone else had a similar expirience like this?
I do definitely want to lose weight, a lot of times I'm most miserable about the weight that I just can't seem to lose after having my daughter. I wanted to ask what you did to lose weight. I diet and exercise but it doesn't work at all, at least it hasn't to date. Thanks for your story!