So I was expecting this but we have already hit a bump in the road trying to get pregnant. My PCOS is rearing it's ugly head ever since I stopped taking the pill. I was worried about cysts on my ovaries, because that was the only problem I've had before but so far that isn't an issue it's everything else.
I have gained weight like crazy, my face is breaking out like a 15 year old, I am getting skin tags all over my neck, and I nearly cried yesterday when I was looking in the mirror and saw the ugliest blackest longest hair growing from under my chin. It looked like one of my husband's beard hairs. It was so long that I was able to yank that sucker out with just my fingers. I just feel so ugly, I don't even like going out with my friends anymore. Oh and most importantly, I am not having my period. I haven't had one since I stopped taking my birth control in August.
I just made an appointment with my Doctor. The soonest I could get in was August 18th. I plan on asking for a RX for metformin. I really think it could be the answer. At this point having another baby would be awesome but at this point if it doesn't happen I think we'll be okay. Besides I know other women that struggle with PCOS that have never been able to have one baby. So right now my main focus is on getting healthier and to hopefully feel like a woman again... because right now I just feel BLAH...
Have you looked at Soy Isolflavones? It is OTC, and maybe worth a shot? Google it, there has been some reported success for a variety of issues, but I've seen pcps mentioned specifically several times. I have some, it was only $7ish at Walmart. Read up on it though, you don't take it everyday- sort of like clomid
Regardless of the journey, you are a beautiful momma and I'm sending a prayer now
Have you ever been on the Soul Cysters website/forum. They have lots of great information.
I wish I had good solid advice as a fellow PCOSer, but I don't. I had the same thing happen to me a few weeks ago - we were sitting at the bus stop waiting for Hannah, and I felt something under my chin. I made Joe look because once I felt it, I couldn't stop screwing with it, and it was a hair. I tweezed it when we got back to the house, but I felt so, so, so gross that I wanted to crawl in a hole.
I know Metformin has great success... It was never given to me, but I did take Actos (which is also a diabetic medication).
I'm in the same mindframe right now - At this point, I've pretty much accepted that it's not in my cards to have another, but I'm glad that I didn't have a PCOS flair until after Hannah, because I'm glad to have her. I can't imagine going through this the first time around.
Sending hugs and prayers - I hope that you have another, and I hope they have good answers for you.
Kari, I am so sorry. (and I hope you meant Nov 18th, not August!!! OMG that is a long way away!!) Having been on steroids several times, ITU how you are feeling about your appearance. I gained 50 pounds in 2 months, grew so much facial hair I had to use hair removers and bleaches and had terrible oily skin and acne. Plus I gained a hump at the base of my neck on my back, lost half of my hair, etc. It was horrible. Still is!!! It is so hard when you look in the mirror everyday and you don't even recognize the woman that is staring back at you.
I don't have advice about the PCOS, but I have been on the forums at tcoyf.com (Taking Charge of your Fertility), and they seem to be really helpful. I would also check out ivillage forums on this kind of thing as well. If for nothing else, you would get support from people who understand what you are going through.
I agree with Jenn, you are beautiful, and I pray you are able to get past all of this quickly.
