Ovulation Problems

Hi-

I have two little girls but am testing the whole ovulating thing because we are going to try for a boy. Have you tried the clear blue easy ovulation tests? If not, try them. I get the ones with the smiley face because the others can be hard to read. Good luck.

E.,

I haven't had personal experience with PCOS. But, I did have a harder time getting pregnant the second time. I have very irregular periods. I have had times where I have not had my period for 2-3 months straight and I wasn’t pregnant. Doctors weren't concern as long as I got my period 4 times a year. Anyhow, that made it very difficult to tell when I was ovulating. I found that when I was anxious and constantly frustrated I wasn’t getting pregnant. This was really hard for me but when I finally said to myself it will happen when it is supposed to and we will just keep trying I was pregnant the very next month. I believe it’s just like those situations where people try try try for a baby and don’t get pregnant then they adopt and next thing they know they are pregnant with their first baby. Just try to take the pressure off as much as possible.You may need medication to help but as your doctor said give it a couple of months pressure free and see if that helps. Good luck. Beth

I too was diagnosed with PCOS but didn't have any actually cysts on my ovaries. They diagnosed me with it because of my irregular periods and slightly high level of testosterone. I was actually told by my previous OB/GYN that I would never be able to conceive on my own because of it. I was absolutely devestated and actually went into a depression. I was told this 2 months after my husband and I married. I have never gotten a regular period since I started my period when I was 11, I'm now 25. We waited a year and a half for me to deal with my depression and once I was comfortable off the meds my husband and I decided we would try to conceive for a year on our own. When we decided this I hadn't had a period in almost a year. We started in Jan 07, got my period in Feb, didn't get another period after that but to ours and everyone else's surprise we found out I was pregnant in October! We now have a beautiful baby boy that was born June 14th, 2008. So there is hope for you I promise! I never actually read into the basil temps I figured I would be stressing myself out way too much over it with having to keep records. Instead I bought really cheap ovulation tests online (the kind you just dip in your pee and wait for the color to darken) and when they looked darker than usual thats when we would try. Another thing I can suggest I don't know if you're overweight at all but I was a little. I lost about 25lbs right before I conceived. I also have another friend that was diagnosed with PCOS also and she lost about 20lbs and right after that she conceived. Just some suggestions. I learned that letting go of stress and some excess weight can really help! I hope my story gives you some hope! Good luck to you and your husband!

there is a great forum for questions like this: www.tcoyf.com go to message boards

I personally have not had experience with this but my sister does. She has severe PCOS and like you she gave it a few months, then she went to a fertility specialist. She was out on metaphormine (obviously can't spell :)) and clomid. With great sucess she is now expecting in January! Stay positive! I would also suggest that if you haven't already that you read up on PCOS and the foods that you should eat and avoid. God's blessings!

E.,
I know how hard it is! It took me 2 years to learn how to get pregnant! A low carb diet did the trick for me. PCOS is caused by insulin resistance, which messes up your hormone levels. The low carb diet stabilizes blood sugar and gets everything normal again so that you are ovulating like you should be.

After I had my first in May of 05, I have had 2 more unplanned pregnancies. It is a heart-wrenching process, but you can do it! Do your research and you'll discover what your body needs. For some people, they can only eat 20 carbs a day. My body responds best at about 50 carbs a day.

Also, try some robitussin when you are ovlulating. It loosens ALL the mucus in the body so the little swimmers can swim a little easier in there. :-) I've heard of some people that this little trick worked for.

I hope this helps!
T.

Hi E.-

I had the exact same problems as you. Your story is precisely the same as mine was. I never had reg. periods off the pill and had PCOS to a degree. I ended up going on cholmid and got pregnant on my second cycle. If it weren't for that, who knows how long it would have taken. We tried for a year, but my periods never cooperated. Discuss this with your doctor. Mine was more than willing to prescribe it. Thanks to him I have a beautiful 1 yr old girl. I wish you luck.

I know what you are going thru and dont give up hope. I was off the pill for 8 years before i got pregnant, i was told that i could not have children so i convinced myself that i didnt want to have children. my periods were very irrigular i didnt get one for over a year. then when they did start i would go months between and i was still able to get pregnant. Like i said we didnt think we could have children so for 8 years we used no!!! protection. enjoy sex and dont make it a chore that is what makes it hard to conceive (the stress of trying) also i was drinking detox tea. and i am still convinced that without the tea i would not have gotten pregnant. anyway my son is now two months old and i cannot beleive that i was ok with not haveing children. dont give up enjoy the practice sex..

I know once you start trying to conceive that it's hard to wait - but try not to put so much pressure on yourself (and your hubby) to get pregnant right away.... just enjoy yourselves and give yourself some time. Stress can have a huge negative impact on your body. We're designed to get pregnant. If you haven't concieved in a few months (I think most OB/GYNS recommend giving it 6 months) then most any Dr. will script out meds to help you. Good luck and have fun now cause once you DO have that baby it won't be so easy to have time to yourselves!

E.,

I was in a similiar situation. My periods were regular, but when I wasn't getting pregnant, my GYN did some tests and discovered I had PCOS. I was put on Clomid and used a fertility monitor and I was pregnant within a few months. 2 years later, I tried to get pregnant again and it took me 6 months on Clomid to get pregnant with my daughter. Please be patient. I know it is hard. I tried for 2 years to get pregnant the first time before I tried Clomid. I'm sure given time, things will work out for you :)

E....I know from experience what you are struggling with. When I was trying to conceive for the first time I knew something wasn't right. Doctors wanted me to be patient bout I was discouraged. I finally found a natural aupplement program specifically designed for PCOS and other ovulation issues. The first pregnancy I had to use medication. I didn't know about Insulite labs. When I went on the insulite within one month I was pregnant with my second - I had been told by medical profession I wouldn't conceive naturally and I did. I still take insulite supplements everyday and everything aboutmy life from skin, moods, menstrual, weight is great. Check out the site and email me with any concerns or questions! Www.insulitelabs.com
J.
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#1 is RELAX!

I was diagnosed with severe PCOS after going 5 months without a period at all...kind of hard to get pregnant that way! :) I did seek out medical advice and have had to go to multiple doctors. It has taken a few years and lots of patience and emotions, but, I have a son that is almost 10 moths and we are trying for our second. Unfortunately, I was not one of the lucky ones who's hormones regulate themselves after the 1st pregnancy. I have hormone assisted periods. if I don't take medications, I don't get one at all. I have regular sonograms to watch my ovaries, which are extremely cystic (look like the moon with all the craters), have insulin resistance along with other complications (endometriosis as well as problems with my uterus) but I was able to conceive. You need to relax and enjoy the "practice", find a doctor you are comfortable with and DON'T TRY! The more you focus on it, the more stress, which tenses up your muscles and make it harder for your body to do what it needs to do. Also, I was advised by my doctor that the ovulation kits don't tend to work if you have PCOS because you don't have the right hormone levels to start with and the tests don't always pick up on the "peak" in your cycle correctly. You are better of counting days on your own. Or better yet...just have sex every night! I'm sure your DH won't mind! It's bound to work at some point!

HI-
I can relate! I was off the pill for more than a year before we started trying & my cycle never leveled off. So, I sought fertility treatments & got pregnant with our now 13 mo son. One thing I tried, which I still follow, is the Creighton Model of Fertility Care. It will give you a great understanding of your fertility & how to recognize the signs of ovulation without buying test sticks or taking your temp. You have to contact a local instructor to get the packet & learn the system. It is so worthwhile though! I will never go on birth control again, since I now know when I am fertile & when I am not. Not to mention, all the insight I have gained from understanding my body is an invaluable tool.

Here's the link. http://www.creightonmodel.com/ for some general info on how it all works.
To locate an instructor in this area go to: http://www.fertilitycare.org/locations/florida.htm

I see Diane Hale, a nurse with Fertility Care Services of Tampa Bay, located in St. Pete.

I hope this helps. Good luck to you!

Relax. Women that try to hard never do get pregnant. Just enjoy sex for what it is. Don't wait until a certain day or hour to enjoy each other. When I quit taking the pill it was almost three years before I got pregnant for the first time.
Enjoy your husband now because after you have a child there isn't a lot of time for him. I did not have PCOS but my sister in law does. She got pregnant without even trying. Her advice to you is to quit trying so hard and enjoy life. Good things happen to those who wait. Best Wishes!