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writes:i have been trying for a baby for over 4 years i have polycystic ovarian syndrome, my husband and are really wanting a family, can anyone help?
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reader, DEBS83 +, writes (11 July 2008):
 i have got pcos i have also got a 7 year old daughter you should join verity website there really helpfull on there also id go see your gp as there is medacation there can give you to help you fall pregnant i only found out a few months ago i had pcos you can still have children it took me 2months to fall pregnant i hope this helps you
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reader, lexilou +, writes (3 July 2008):
 My friends daughter has pcos and I havent met her too often as she lives away. My memories of her (sorry if I offend anyone) where of an overweight, hairy, spotty girl. About a year ago I saw my friend with a slim, clear skinned, beautiful girl and asked her who it was. It turned out it was her daughter who had taken matters into her own hands and changed her lifestyle and diet and looked absolutely fab. She is now pregnant after trying for 6 or more years for a baby.
Her secret she said was due to dietary changes and natural remedies and excercise. I wish I could tell you what they were but I havent seen her in so long. Trawl the internet and look for natural remedies if whatever the doc has advised has had no effect. I wish I could be more helpful but I wish you lots and lots of luck with this x
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reader, Peterk5699 +, writes (2 July 2008):
 A while ago I found a site that might be very helpful to you the URL is www.pcosfriendly.co.uk
It's a non-proftable site made by fellow PCOS sufferers. If you join I'm sure you will find help there with others.
Good luck
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reader, DrPsych +, writes (2 July 2008):
 I have polycystic ovaries and a bundle of other infertility problems...I am looking across the room at my 6 month old son who is sleeping at the moment. Doctors said I would be unlikely to conceive because on top of the polycystic ovaries I have a bicornuate uterus (it means having two wombs) and lots of metabolic problems. The pregnancy needed special care and I did have a c-section for a breech baby in the end but all in all there is no reason why you cannot have a baby if you get proper treatment.
Don't give up hope - I did have a miscarriage before this little boy came along and I did have to try for a baby for about 4 years but eventually it just happened. If you have polycystic ovaries you need proper treatment and that means taking METFORMIN (the diabetic drug) to knock the insulin resistance on the head which is associated with the condition. As you may know, polycystic ovaries is not a gynaecological disorder (although you do get problems with periods, cysts on the ovaries etc) but a metabolic disorder associated with a dodgy pituitary gland and too much insulin flying around. You need to see an endocrine consultant who can evaluate you properly because many doctors are unaware that metformin works so well with this disorder. YOu also need to watch your weight and maintain a low carb diet. There is a UK organisation called Verity that represent women with the condition - google them and read all the info.
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 July 2008): I've just 'Googled' PCOS and there's an absolute plethora of information out there. Unfortunately infertility can be associated with it, it would seem.
But if Birdy's sister in law managed to have several pregnancies there's always the chance that you will too. Just have fun trying. It's in the lap of the Gods, but I hope you manage to realise your dreams of having a baby.
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reader, birdynumnums  +, writes (2 July 2008):
 Well, I don't know much about the causes or cures, but I do know that my Sister-In-Law had the same syndrome. She only had one quarter of one ovary functioning properly and that was about 30 years ago, so treatment must have improved since then. Even with one eighth of her ovaries working, she managed to have four pregnancies, which resulted in one miscarriage and 3 children and they are all grown up and in their twenties now! Thought you would appreciate hearing that her outcome was so good and hope this is encouraging news for you, Dear. God Bless.
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