I'm trying to get feedback on anyone who has had or their wife has had Polycystic ovary syndrome ?
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I don't know what kind of feedback you are looking for, but I have PCOS.  I suffered with it for many years and finally went to an Endocrinologist to seek some kind of treatment.  There is no cure, but it can be managed.  If pregnancy is your goal, an endocrinologist or infertility specialist can help also.  My endocrinologist also diagnosed and treated some other things that were unrelated to PCOS, that greatly improved my quality of life.  I hope this is helpful to you.
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Have you been tested for PCOS/PCOD (poly cystic ovarian syndrome/disease)?  \nI have it and it can increase your testosterone levels as well as other hormone problems.\nPlease go to your doctor!\nHave your doctor run tests and read up on it.
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my friend mom and her sister in law had it done and they would both do it again they both look great but one in having problems in here marriage because she is older but has a lot of energy she didn't have before and hubby doesn't like the change.  on the other hand i was starting to think about it to you have to go on a waiting list and go through counseling and stuff.  well my other best friends brother was suppose to have it done this past Monday and he almost died on the table he didn't even get to have it done and they are gonna try again in a few weeks.  i don't know if i could lay on that table knowing a may never come off of it alive.  it is a hard decision to decide and think about it long and hard you also have to loose so much weight before they do it and if you can loose that maybe you can keep loosing well i hope the best for you good luck in your decision but we are all stranger don't let us decide something that important  i know a lady at are local walmart who had it done and she had a thyroid problem she has lost 110.  but like i already said it is your decision your life don't let any one else make such an important decision .  well she also said there was support groups for it.  maybe you could find one and check it out and see what you think
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I have all the conditions you have.  I have been married/together with my husband and had 11 years of unprotected sex, and never did get pregnant.  \n\nThey told me that Metformin (Glucophage) could help reverse some of the damage that we 'insulin resistant' PCOS patients are.  I have started having periods again, although still highly irregular, but at least now I am having them now and again.  \n\nI'm nearly 41 and started having intermittent periods at abo0ut 38.  /shrug\n\nThey told me Clomid would also need to be taken by me, if I had ever wished to conceive.  I decided against having children with the 'health issues' I already had, and then a heart attack at 36 -- so, that ended my choice for a child, and while I am sad about it, I know for sure that I made the right choice for me.  \n\nI wish you the best, and if you wish to have a baby, please do this earlier than later as the older you get the harder it becomes.  Before 30 for sure!  Good Luck and I wish you the best :)
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OK I HAVE PCOS FOR OVER 7 YEARS NOW AND 10 YEARS AGO I WAS TOLD AFTER I HAD MY DAUGHTER THAT I WOULD NEVER EVER HAVE ANYMORE CHILDREN DUE TO THIS CONDITION. I WANTED ANOTHER CHILD SO VERY BAD.I AM ALSO OVERWEIGHT PARTLY DUE TO THE PCOS AND WITH THIS DISEASE IT IS ALMOST IMMPOSIBLE FOR ME TO LOSE WEIGHT.AS FAR AS PERIODS GO I WOULD HAVE ABOUT 3-4 PERIODS IN A YEAR AND THEY WOULD EITHER BE VERY LIGHT ALMOST NOTHING TO VERY HEAVY.I WAS PUT ON PROVERA TO REGULATE MY PERIODS AND CLOMID FOR FERTILITY FOR ME TO CONCEIVE WITH MY DAUGHTER 11 YEARS AGO. DECEMBER OF LAST YEAR I THOUGHT I HAD OVARIAN CANCER AND WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND FOUND OUT THAT I WAS 6 MONTHS PREGNANT AFTER BEING TOLD FOR 10 YEARS I WOULD NEVER HAVE ANYMORE BABIES. THE ONLY THING THAT I GIVE CREDIT TO FOR GETTING PREGNANT THIS TIME IS THE LORD ABOVE. I PRAYED SO VERY HARD TO HIM AND ASKED HIM WHAT HIS WILL FOR MY LIFE IS AND WHATEVER IT WAS I WOULD GLADLY FOLLOW. WELL 6 MONTHS LATER I BECAME PREGNANT AND JUST HAD A BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL MARCH 6TH GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS AND DON'T GIVE UP HOPE
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You might want to ask your doctor about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. My mother has it; common symptoms are extreme irregularities in periods, weight gain, hair on the face and cystic acne. Hope that helps~
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There does appear to be a higher miscarriage rate in women with PCOS, but the exact reason is still under investigation. According to some studies, the risk of miscarriage in women with PCOS is 45 percent or more. One possibility is that early loss is associated with elevated levels of luteinizing hormone — and women with PCOS often have elevated LH levels — but the reason why it relates to miscarriage is not understood. Another possibility is that elevated levels of insulin or glucose may impede implantation or cause problems with the embryonic development. There is a clear association between uncontrolled blood sugar and pregnancy loss, but the issue of insulin resistance and elevated insulin levels is relatively new and in need of further study. There is a possibility that insulin resistance reduces egg quality. That leads to another possibility — that late ovulation (after cycle day 16) may be associated with poor follicle development and decreased egg quality. \n\nConception is frequently possible with proper surgical or medical treatments. Following conception, pregnancy is usually uneventful.\n\nThe last link below leads to an article entitled, Conception Rate in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Resistant to Clomiphene Citrate) With Different Treatment Methods.
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i had a cousin with PCOS and she has a beautiful 1 year old. They say that the biggest issue with PCOS is realizing that it is what causes your infertility. once you know what the problem is, you can find the right help to get pregnant.  you are probably more likely to miscarry more often, until you get pregnant (my cousin went through years of miscarriages before she had a successful pregnancy) and you will probably be high risk the whole time.
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I also have PCOS and I highly recommend the SugarBusters diet.  It helped immensely.  I've lost about 25 lbs on it.
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ant93722 and jmom -- I don't think your replies were very nice or warranted -- especially when she was asking a question in an open forum for discussion.  You both could have been a little more respectful toward her instead of being rude to her.  Anyonoe is entitled to ask a question here and I'm sure what she meant was she wanted to see if others had this disease she is asking about, and what they might be going through and offer her advice.  No need to be complete dickheads about it.
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Calm down, take a deep breath.  I am not going to tell you you are wrong for being angry at your family, but I am going to tell you they did not 'give' you this.   \nAs for them 'knowing' are you sure?  Are you 100% positive they KNEW that you had PCOS or cancer?  I doubt they would have let you search for a cause instead of getting a cure for cancer, and as for PCOS, it wasn't really the first thought until the last 15 years or so.\nRather than worry about what they 'did' to you I would worry about getting a dx immediatly, especially since you have the cysts, acne, hirsutism and IR (obesity) that comes with PCOS.\nIt can be treated, it can be managed, and you can live a fairly normal life.  From what you describe it sounds more like PCOS than cancer.  Since you have done much research, as you state, I am not going to go into the other things it could be, it sounds like you might have ruled them out on your own\nFollow the links below for one of my favorite PCOS forums.  You are not alone!!! \nMake and appt with your OB/GYN and take control.  Forgive those in your family who may have wronged your through ignorance.
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My husband and I married never expecting to have kids because of various problems I had in my early 20's.Yes, I prayed for my first baby...mostly for her and that she would be healthy. My doctor had told me that because of my weight (obese pregnancy) that I would be facing severe complications and possible loss of pregnancy but I didn't. Except for the usual stuff and even more wieght gain, I was healthy and so was she. Now my son on the other..he was a complete blissful and wonderful surprise. So with God all things are indeed quite possible. God bless you and your husband...with as many as you want. Love in Christ, ~J~ <><
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I have a condition called PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome) it is tied with hyperinsulinemia. I take 500mg of glucophage everyday also know as metphormin. I would consult your DR. It sounds like you may or may not have PCOS. Your DR should test your insulin levels and hormone levels to see if you have a hormonal or insulin imbalance. If it isnt PCOS keep pushing him/her to find out what is going on with you. I was lucky to find out about it when I was 12 because now I still have a good chance of getting pregnant and my PCOS was able to be held at stage 1 since i began treatment so soon. So my top suggestion would be GO TO THE DR!!!!!!
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Check this one:\n\nhttp://www.pco.edu/reasearch/ohts.htm\n\n\n\ngood luck!!!!!
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i am 25 and have pcos to, i have some of the same problems, i do not know how to do anything about them either
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In re: to the snide comment above - POS is a *perfectly* acceptable moniker for the disease.  There are several ways in which to refer to the illness.  I knew exactly what you meant.  And secondly, no, it can't simply be cured by weight loss.  People need to check their facts before coming here and insulting others.  The second answer was much more on target and had some good info, but I also recommend reading through http://www.4woman.gov/faq/pcos.htm for details and info.  It is possible to live well with PCOS and obtain effective treatments to help you feel better.  Good luck.
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Hi perksofbeing...,\nProfessionals have said yes. So has many husbands, wives, mom and dads. Good Luck: Blueladybug