ttc with pcos

mommy2babyc

I recently discovered I have pcos. And its been hard trying to conceive our second. Has anyone out there tried anything naturally that helped. The doc wants to start me on metformin. I'm scared because I've heard so many people have side effects. I'm trying Vitex and seeing if that works. I would really like some advice

Frenchteachermama

I don't think you'll find many people on this board who have had success with any natural treatment.

ellebelle2384

This is probably not the best place to post.  Most here are IUI or IVF.  Maybe ask over at TTFAS.  GL.

chels0120

I had a lot of luck using herbs and supplements and diet! A few of the best are maca and vitex.

I found this site wonderfully helpful! https://natural-fertility-info.com/herbs-for-pcos-menstrual-cycle.html

Also FertilAid, OvaBoost and CM by FairHaven were great combos of lots of the herbs that helped me. Much more convenient. https://www.fertilaid.com

If you have questions let me know. We did the fertitly clinic route with zero success and then I decided to try a natural approach and we conceived our son. It has been the only way for me to get and maintain consistent cycles.

Flamingemu

chelsb@cc.usu.edu said:

I had a lot of luck using herbs and supplements and diet! A few of the best are maca and vitex. I found this site wonderfully helpful! https://natural-fertility-info.com/herbs-for-pcos-menstrual-cycle.html Also FertilAid, OvaBoost and CM by FairHaven were great combos of lots of the herbs that helped me. Much more convenient. https://www.fertilaid.com If you have questions let me know. We did the fertitly clinic route with zero success and then I decided to try a natural approach and we conceived our son. It has been the only way for me to get and maintain consistent cycles.

I'm sorry, who are you? 

Flamingemu

As @Ellebelle2384 said, the majority of this board (minus some lurkers apparently) have not had luck with natural treatments and are working with Drs on IUIs or IVF. The ladies on the TTCAS board might have some more insight.

Frenchteachermama

Flamingemu said:

chelsb@cc.usu.edu said:

I had a lot of luck using herbs and supplements and diet! A few of the best are maca and vitex. I found this site wonderfully helpful! https://natural-fertility-info.com/herbs-for-pcos-menstrual-cycle.html Also FertilAid, OvaBoost and CM by FairHaven were great combos of lots of the herbs that helped me. Much more convenient. https://www.fertilaid.com If you have questions let me know. We did the fertitly clinic route with zero success and then I decided to try a natural approach and we conceived our son. It has been the only way for me to get and maintain consistent cycles.

I'm sorry, who are you? 

hahahaha I was thinking the same thing!

fuzzbumble

Frenchteachermama said:

Flamingemu said:

chelsb@cc.usu.edu said:

I had a lot of luck using herbs and supplements and diet! A few of the best are maca and vitex. I found this site wonderfully helpful! https://natural-fertility-info.com/herbs-for-pcos-menstrual-cycle.html Also FertilAid, OvaBoost and CM by FairHaven were great combos of lots of the herbs that helped me. Much more convenient. https://www.fertilaid.com If you have questions let me know. We did the fertitly clinic route with zero success and then I decided to try a natural approach and we conceived our son. It has been the only way for me to get and maintain consistent cycles.

I'm sorry, who are you? 

hahahaha I was thinking the same thing!

Bwhahaha I'm dying over here..

Rachelsbaby

I was diagnosed with PCOS at the age of 18 at 30 me and Hubby tryed to get pregnant for 5 years I decided to get help and was put in clomid I ended up in the hospital because my ovaries were over stimulated from the amount of eggs released, I was to afraid to try again because of what I went though and decided to just go straight to IVF it took on the 1st try and I was having triplets but sad to say the twins died at 15 weeks but I was left with one precious baby boy. Fast forward almost 5 years my periods went from 8 a year to 2 a year. On Nov 11th of 2014 I went to doctor to discuss if I would ever be able to have kids seeing I had not had a period since May of 2014 I was very sad and depressed and thought I was just headed towards premenopause at the age of 39 but surprisingly i started my period November 19th. Months went by again no period not really a big suprise seeing it's been an issue my whole life well one morning I woke up sick to my stomach and threw up that was the only time I thought that was weird. I sat on my bed and was like us know I'm going to take a pregnancy test I know it's stupid to think for one second I would ever be pregnant but I did and it turned up positive!!! I could not believe it I ended up taking 10 more because I was in such shock and disbelief. I went to the doctors the following day and found out I was 15 weeks pregnant. I had zero symptoms beside that one morning. I'm now headed towards my 26th week and due in sept. I wanted to share my story with you because it is possible to conceive with PCOS you might need a little assistance but don't get discouraged it will happen. Best of luck and just know there are people with it that go one to have healthy babies.

ellebelle2384

Rachelsbaby said:

I wanted to share my story with you because it is possible to conceive with PCOS you might need a little assistance but don't get discouraged it will happen. 

I'm sorry, who are you and do you have a crystal ball?

Flamingemu

ellebelle2384 said:

Rachelsbaby said:

I wanted to share my story with you because it is possible to conceive with PCOS you might need a little assistance but don't get discouraged it will happen. 

I'm sorry, who are you and do you have a crystal ball?

And don't go see her RE - ooh. Do me. Will I ever bleed again? I would love to have a period. 

Flamingemu

Or a surprise baby.

Frenchteachermama

Here we go again....where are these people coming from?

NB817

Wow, just wow.

OP I'm not sure this is the board for you. If you're not actively pursuing IF treatments this is not the right place for you as it says in the NEWBIES READ FIRST Sticky. GL!

fuzzbumble

Ahh! This is crazy! People everywhere!

To the last random poster, paragraphs are your friend. I can't read any of it.

chels0120

Flamingemu said:

chelsb@cc.usu.edu said:

I had a lot of luck using herbs and supplements and diet! A few of the best are maca and vitex.

I found this site wonderfully helpful! https://natural-fertility-info.com/herbs-for-pcos-menstrual-cycle.html

Also FertilAid, OvaBoost and CM by FairHaven were great combos of lots of the herbs that helped me. Much more convenient. https://www.fertilaid.com

If you have questions let me know. We did the fertitly clinic route with zero success and then I decided to try a natural approach and we conceived our son. It has been the only way for me to get and maintain consistent cycles.

I'm sorry, who are you? 

Good heavens. I'm sorry that I just experienced another loss and took a break for a week from the bump. And sorry for inconveniencing you all that think other options are ridiculous. I've been through rounds of IVF and timed cycles with every hormone on earth to no avail. I thought sharing what I've had help with someone that is asking for alternative methods would be helpful. You all are so rude. I've lurked forever here seeing if there were other things to try and finally offered something that has worked for me.

fuzzbumble

Generally its helpful to intro first, you wouldn't just walk into a room of people and join a conversation without introducing yourself first.  We literally don't know who you are.  I'm sorry for your loss.  

Frenchteachermama

fuzzbumble said:

Generally its helpful to intro first, you wouldn't just walk into a room of people and join a conversation without introducing yourself first.  We literally don't know who you are.  I'm sorry for your loss.  

This exactly.