well sh*t...

lifesaverz · February 2013

So...my results from the CD3 bw I had done are slowly coming in, & everything was looking good until today I saw it looks like I have high testosterone & androgen levels. Which I know can be indicative of PCOS.

Nothing for sure yet, I haven't even heard the interpretation from my OB yet, but I'm bummed that the levels were so high, that can't be good.

spacepotatoes · February 2013

I don't know too much about the levels but I'm sorry things aren't looking right

Hopefully when you do hear from the doctor, he/she's got a plan for you if there is an issue.

lifesaverz · February 2013

spacepotatoes:
I don't know too much about the levels but I'm sorry things aren't looking right Hopefully when you do hear from the doctor, he/she's got a plan for you if there is an issue.

Thanks spacepotatoes! Yeah I'm really curious what my OB will say. Really hoping it's not PCOS.

RachC624 · February 2013

jordanm24:
spacepotatoes:
I don't know too much about the levels but I'm sorry things aren't looking right Hopefully when you do hear from the doctor, he/she's got a plan for you if there is an issue.
Thanks spacepotatoes!  Yeah I'm really curious what my OB will say.  Really hoping it's not PCOS. 

PCOS isn't a "death sentence" for fertility. As long as there is a plan anything can happen. Personally I'd rather have that then say unxplained infertility.

lifesaverz · February 2013

RachC624:
jordanm24:
spacepotatoes:
I don't know too much about the levels but I'm sorry things aren't looking right Hopefully when you do hear from the doctor, he/she's got a plan for you if there is an issue.
Thanks spacepotatoes! Yeah I'm really curious what my OB will say. Really hoping it's not PCOS.
PCOS isn't a "death sentence" for fertility. As long as there is a plan anything can happen. Personally I'd rather have that then say unxplained infertility.

yeah, I suppose. I know that in reality knowing what the problem is & having a plan would probably be better than not knowing, I guess I've just been hoping that my wonky cycles were just due to still regulating from getting off BCP. And if it does turn out to be PCOS that means my cycle will likely never be "normal" w/out medication, which is kinda a bummer.

RachC624 · February 2013

jordanm24:
RachC624:
jordanm24:
spacepotatoes:
I don't know too much about the levels but I'm sorry things aren't looking right Hopefully when you do hear from the doctor, he/she's got a plan for you if there is an issue.
Thanks spacepotatoes!  Yeah I'm really curious what my OB will say.  Really hoping it's not PCOS. 

PCOS isn't a "death sentence" for fertility. As long as there is a plan anything can happen. Personally I'd rather have that then say unxplained infertility.
yeah, I suppose.  I know that in reality knowing what the problem is & having a plan would probably be better than not knowing, I guess I've just been hoping that my wonky cycles were just due to still regulating from getting off BCP.  And if it does turn out to be PCOS that means my cycle will likely never be "normal" w/out medication, which is kinda a bummer.

How long have you been off bcp? I'm on mobile so I can't tell if you have a sight or no.

sueann911 · February 2013

PP, She's been off BC since August 2012 and has only temped for one cycle.

Stop jumping the gun. You've only been TTC for 6 months. Plenty of women get pregnant with PCOS without any problems. Yes, you may be having wonky cycles but you need to keep temping and use opks.

Don't self diagnose via the Internet. See what you doctor has to say first.

MrsM507 · February 2013

A friend of mine with PCOS has 35-40 day cycles and has been pregnant twice without any meds or problems. Don't assume things or jump the gun.

ETA It hits everyone differently and does not automatically mean infertility. Could it take a little longer? Yes. Could it happen within the standard 12 months? Yup.

mmb248 · February 2013

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jordanm24:

yeah, I suppose. I know that in reality knowing what the problem is & having a plan would probably be better than not knowing, I guess I've just been hoping that my wonky cycles were just due to still regulating from getting off BCP. And if it does turn out to be PCOS that means my cycle will likely never be "normal" w/out medication, which is kinda a bummer.

I was a little nervous when first diagnosed with PCOS, but my dr was very encouraging. After 6 months on metformin and needing provera for a few extra long cycles, I started ovulating again (with no additional meds) in September, and since then my cycles have continued to level out and become more normal. Last month, I had a 31 day cycle. A year ago, I couldn't have imagined a cycle under 40 days!

lifesaverz · February 2013

MrsM507:
A friend of mine with PCOS has 35-40 day cycles and has been pregnant twice without any meds or problems. Don't assume things or jump the gun.
ETA It hits everyone differently and does not automatically mean infertility. Could it take a little longer? Yes. Could it happen within the standard 12 months? Yup.

Thanks, that's cool to hear that some ladies w/ PCOS still have somewhat regular cycles, very encouraging! I guess the women I've known w/ PCOS haven't been so lucky, but I know everyone is different.

lifesaverz · February 2013

mmb248:
snip

jordanm24:

yeah, I suppose. I know that in reality knowing what the problem is & having a plan would probably be better than not knowing, I guess I've just been hoping that my wonky cycles were just due to still regulating from getting off BCP. And if it does turn out to be PCOS that means my cycle will likely never be "normal" w/out medication, which is kinda a bummer.

I was a little nervous when first diagnosed with PCOS, but my dr was very encouraging. After 6 months on metformin and needing provera for a few extra long cycles, I started ovulating again (with no additional meds) in September, and since then my cycles have continued to level out and become more normal. Last month, I had a 31 day cycle. A year ago, I couldn't have imagined a cycle under 40 days!

That's awesome! GL to you!

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