Hi! I recently found out I’m pregnant (and I’ve had PCOS for awhile), so I’m trying to figure out the best diet and nutrition plan to support my growing baby. Before pregnancy, I followed a high-protein, low-carb diet to manage my PCOS. Now, I’m aiming for a more balanced diet with fruits, and I’ve been craving whole-wheat bread and needing saltines to help with nausea. My top priority is proper pregnancy nutrition, but I’m curious—how are you balancing your PCOS needs, if at all? The nausea, morning sickness, and cravings make it challenging with all the hormonal changes.

Hello guys! Just took a pregnancy test today. My last period was september 18, 2024.

I will go to OB later. Is too early for an ultrasound?

I have typically low blood pressure. Every time I get it checked the doctor looks at me funny and asks how I’m feeling, even though I usually feel fine. I think it’s just my normal. But I heard during pregnancy you get more blood and it can lower your blood pressure. Has anyone experienced low blood pressure during pregnancy when they already had low blood pressure beforehand? I am not sure if low blood pressure is a pcos thing. I also have hashimotos and underactive thyroid. Just wondering if there is anything I can do before getting pregnant to help it? I will be starting letrozole soon.

I was told this post was more appropriate to ask to those who are already pregnant so here goes! temps have been slowly rising and I’m trying not to get excited. Have any of you had slowly increased bbt and later found out you’re pregnant? How many DPO? So far it’s early I think but tests are negative no symptoms really other than cramping. I am on CD 55 and have unusually long cycles. I’m wondering if I ovulated on the 19th 20th based on EWCM although unsure. Doctor want me to take progesterone to jumpstart my period to go through fertility testing and am nervous to start it without knowing if a baby is brewing Recent temps: 10/17 97.01 10/18 97.03 10/19 96.83 10/20: 96.96 10/21 97.46 10/22 97.79 10/23 97.80 10/24. 97.88 10/25 97.98. 10/26 97.93 10/27. 97.71? 10/28: 98.27

Hi everyone,

I’m new to the group but have been a 10 year long PCOSer. I’m now 33 years old, height is 160cm and weight is 132lbs. First diagnosed 4 years ago but my period was irregular since 10 years ago. When I was first diagnosed 4 years ago I was not considering family planning at that time so didn’t do too much about it except for trying to lose a little weight(mainly by going on diet like lowering my carbs and less sweets) because I also have insulin resistance. Over the years, my weight fluctuated between 120lbs to 130lbs and my cycle has been at 40-60 days. BMI wise, I am total fine but my belly fat is a lot and I’m not lean, my arms and thighs are not very toned if you know what I mean. I would get irregular bleeding during my cycle and normally after a few days of bleeding I would ovulate, and 14 days later I would get my period. I thought even though my period is not regular but I do ovulate so I still have a good chance of getting pregnant. Earlier this year I timed my ovulation and tried for pregnancy for the first time(using ovulation strips and tell from my discharge), and I got pregnant. I was so happy because that’s the first time we tried without protection and I couldn’t believe I just got pregnant like that. But soon 7 weeks later I found out I had a missed miscarriage. My HCG was all fine but I guess just the baby itself is not meant to be growing because something went wrong with the fetus. The doctor told me this could be just happen by chance but I insisted on getting referred to a fertility specialist after my D&C sugery because of my PCOS condition. I have done all my pre-test(bloodworks, sperm test, cycle monitoring) and will be seeing and discussing my next steps with the fertility doctor next week. Just want to come here and see if anyone has similar experiences and what are the typical treatments or next steps the doctor normally takes for our condition? Do I have to do IVF right away or would doctor prescribe me any medication and I try again for pregnancy myself? I was thinking it's because insulin resistance and PCOS that my egg quality is not good and hence the miscarriage. Any advice on how can we improve our egg quality? Any advice and information would be helpful and greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hi all, I know how difficult is to have a pregnancy and find out is ectopic. I know the fear, the disappoinment and wanting to just get over with it. It was my first pregnancy and let me tell you with full details what happened and how was diagnosed and treated.

As background, I have PCOS, no cysts, but high testosterone and insuline resistance. I am taking metformin 2000mg/day and MyoInositol. After some time on these 2, my period and ovulation came back, mine was so irregular that I had 1-2 periods a year.

So, the cronology:

• 14 Sept - positive test
• 18 Sept - gynecology ultrasound - they did not see anything, said its too early
• 20 Sept - beta HCG = 500
• 22 Sept - started to spot brown/black
• 23 Sept - beta HCG = 900, light bleeding, nothing on ultrasound, free fluid in Douglas
• 25 Sept - beta HCG = 1185, progesterone= 3.6, they saw something in my uterus, small sac, bleeding red, they gave me progesterone to take vaginally
• 27 Sept - beta HCG = 626, progesterone=14.5, heavy bleeding with clots, nothing seen in uterus, free fluid in Douglas, said I am misscarring and will be fine
• 29 Sept - had 2 day of heavy and veeery painful cramps and bleeding, almost went to emergency, passed what it seems a decidual cast of my uterus (please google, its the whole uterine lining)
• bled heavy until 2 Oct
• spotting brown between 06 Oct to 13 Oct
• 14 Oct - HCG = 2800, ultrasound showed free fluid in Douglas but they did not see anyting else, told me to come back to better look as it may be ectopic, i started to bleed red
• 15 Oct - HCG = 3200, seen a round mas of 1.5cm diameter near my left ovary in tube area, they administered MTX intravenus and kept me in hospital the night
• 16 Oct - 18 Oct, left side hurt, could not pee, sit or do anything without pain, left arm, leg and lower back hurt
• 19 Oct - day 4 after MTX, HCG = 2070
• 22 Oct - HCG = 1289, said they dont see free fluid, mass there less visible
• 23 Oct - no pain at all, just spotting.

So this is my journey until today. Still waiting to get to 0. Was 2 stressful months, drained me energetivally and emotionally. They told me it looks very good now, drops in hcg are very bood. Im hopful everything will be alright.

Will update you when I have new values and get to 0. Ask me anything, I can share my story, in case it could help you in some way. The body works in mysterious ways :)).

i cant wait to get pregnant again in 3 months, I go to doc these mo ths to do all test and do that dye on tube test so I can increase the chnaces for a normal pregnancy.

Wish you all the best! And dont feel like it your fault, its not, you could not have done anything to change this.

I have had two times where the test is turning positive and then 1-2 weeks after my period is about to start I start to bleed. I’m looking for tips on anyone who has experience this before and what did you do different the cycle you consive successfully. I’m currently taking a break from ttc and have been focusing on weight loss, but is there any teas/herbs I can try out when I start again?

Hey all! I went for a transvaginal ultrasound today at 5w5d after a failed ultrasound yesterday. To my surprise, the doctor told me she saw two gestational sacs: a bigger one measuring 6.2 mm with a yolk sac but no fetal pole yet, (5w2d) and another smaller one measuring only 4 mm with no visible yolk sac. (5w1d) My doctor mentioned that there is a good chance the other sac won’t make it. While that hurt me, honestly, even having one baby is a blessing for me since I had a previous missed miscarriage (blighted ovum) However, seeing no fetal pole in either sac is kind of worrying. Anyone been through something similar?

Note: I used Clomid in both of my pregnancies due to my PCOS

I struggled to get pregnant, and ended up doing medicated cycles, supplements, etc. Now that I finally am pregnant, I am horribly scared that I will lose the baby, especially since I am only 4 weeks 5 days, and I know many pregnancies fail in the first trimester.

It was just so hard until now that I am having a hard time trusting that this will turn out OK. I guess I just need some reassurance that you can succeed on the first try despite PCOS and being 34.

Every time I want to tell someone I am FINALLY pregnant, I get scared that I'll lose it and will have to tell them. Maybe I just need to relax 😐

I'm just having a hard time believing I will be lucky enough for this to work on the first go, when nothing else did.

Due to a previous miscarriage (blighted ovum), I was scheduled for an early ultrasound at 5w5d. The ultrasound was abdominal, not trans vaginal. And unfortunately, it showed just an empty sac measuring 5mm. My doctor told me the sac measures at 5w2d and asked me to come again next week. My hCG level is 4,021 and is doubling normally. Should I be worried? I’m extremely sad as I feel like this is a blighted ovum happening all over again.

Note: I used Clomid + trigger shot for both pregnancies due to my PCOS.

Has anyone had more than 1 child with PCOS? If so, how long did it take to conceice? Please state your age if possible and if you had IVF or fertility medication. My husband was asking me how I felt about having a second child. I'm interested. Due with my first early next year.

My LMP was 05.08 which puts me at 8 weeks 5 days. I did a blood test on 17.09 and my levels were 89.4 progesterone and 360 beta hcg. The dr confirmed I was 5 weeks pregnant according to these blood tests. I went for an unrelated private scan on Wednesday and the sonographer said I’m measuring at exactly 6 weeks. She seemed quite knowledgeable so I do believe her and I have pcos so I know I don’t ovulate regularly but how could it be so off? We did hear a heartbeat which obviously put us at ease but how does it make sense? Should I be worried that my baby is measuring too small? Or not growing fast enough? Should I do another private check? I went from being due on 12th of May to 27th of May.

I had the gastric bypass done about 2 months ago thinking we were done having kids after trying for another for years. It was honestly a bit impulsive if me :( I’m 36. we have decided we want to try again but now I’m scared our fertility specialist won’t work with me since I had the bypass done and they’ll say it’s too soon, I know the average time to wait is at least 12 months. I don’t ovulate on my own so I’ve usually done monitored Letrozole cycles and they’ve worked. We have an upcoming appt with the specialist to regroup after stopping treatment last year. Has anyone had their fertility doctor work with them after gastric surgery? Current BMI is 33 and I have about 40lbs to go to goal weight.

Went to the ER due to vaginal bleeding. Here are the facts.

1. HCG 16400
2. Measuring 5weeks 6 days.
3. No heart rate found (it says possibly too early)
4. Questionable fetal pole
5. Moderate perigestational bleed

Am I loosing this baby? Originally thought to be 6weeks 2 days today but I know I ovulated later than the traditional 14th cycle day. Should I be seeing a heart beat ? They sent me home to wait it out and call my OB.

I know that the perigeststional bleeding isn’t a death sentence, but what really is getting my nervous is “questionable fetal pole.” I always really thought I’d get a heartbeat by now.

Hello everyone, did u guys experience hairloss? I've been having so much this past few months that my hair is thinning. Just wanna ask how do u guys deal with lessening the hair fall?

My LMP was 05.08 which puts me at 8 weeks 2 days. I did a blood test on 17.09 my levels were 89.4 progesterone and 360 beta hcg. The dr confirmed I was 5 weeks pregnant according to these blood tests. I went for an unrelated private ultrasound today and the sonographer said im measuring at 6 weeks. I have pcos so I know I don’t ovulate like a clock but how could it be so off? We did hear a heartbeat which obviously put us at ease but how does the week make sense? I went from being due 12th of May to 27th May.

Got two holidays booked, my gynaecologist cleared me to go no problem. Curious to know if anyone has gone on flights at 24+ weeks pregnant and how was the trip for you? I feel like my energy levels are returning and I feel good. I'm 24weeksish right now.

I'd love to know how many weeks pregnant you were as well when you took a flight for a holiday.

Has anyone gone on a flight at 30 weeks for example? Thanks 😊

Hi, recently got test results in the 500's, high pcos. I have always wanted to be a mom and wondered why I haven't gotten pregnant yet. Almost a decade relationship, we aren't trying to get pregnant but we aren't as careful. I took birth control in high-school for a few months then stopped. Periods became irregular but that was it I thought. Could that cause pcos? Recently also been diagnosed with hvs1 first then pcos so I am even more concerned with pregnancy issues or miscarriages. Advice or anything to help ease my mind. Recommendations for fertility? It's a sensitive topic for me, Ive been wanting to experience pregnancies and have kids for so long and he's finally showing signs of being ready. To then find out about PCOS and ... 😒

I noticed visibly thick and dark hair on my sideburns, lower cheecks, and under the jaw 3rd month of my pregnancy onwardsI have PCOS since last 15 years. I also have been doing laser for the last 4 years on these areas, but it has never been this thick and the hair seem to have grown in surrounding areas where there was no hair earlier. I can't do laser now, as I am pregnant. I should feel feminine at this stage, but the facial hair is making me so conscious! I don't want to shave it as I fear I'll get a stubble, which will make it worse!

My question is - has anyone faced a similar problem? How did you manage the hair growth while pregnant? Does it go away after your baby arrives?

Hi ladies, so this is a bit of a long post , however, I’ve been dealing with this issue for some months now and I am in the process of fixing it. So I was diagnosed with PCOS a year ago, a few months after me and my husband lost our baby due to the cord being in a knot. I am not sure what happened during the pregnancy but I ended up with PCOS. I know pregnancy can’t give it to you, but I am also saying i didn’t have it before the pregnancy 🤷🏽‍♀️.

Any who I was put on Metformin to help regulate my cycles, which they always been irregular but I still knew the time frame to expect it. I was on metformin for about 6 months with my cycles just wouldn’t stop. Constantly bleeding 21 , 25 days , 15 days just the agony and the discomfort, and the cramps,

I was told by my pcp I lost 1 pint of blood. I mean pads were just soaked, will do ultrasounds after ultrasounds just to be reminded I have pcos. Nothing else, couldn’t find why I was bleeding so much, couldn’t find why i was passing huge blood clots, I was “HEALTHY”. So me and my husband agreed i want to be put on birth control.

So after my last ER visit I maybe bleed for 4 more days before it completely stopped. OMG I am so happy because it’s been over 3 weeks now I haven’t seen Miss Flow.

But these past 2-3 days I’ve been cramping and it’s very uncomfortable, on top stomach pains, feeling nauseous or sick to my stomach, and urge to throw up sometimes. I actually did one days. I took a pregnancy test today and it was negative.

FYI, me and my husband been getting it in almost everyday but not for the past few days i haven’t been feeling good and same with him.

Sorry for the long post but wanted to give an insight of what happened, but did I test too early? Are those even signs of pregnancy or pcos? Not to mention my discharge being a mixture of milky white and sticky, and clear and stretchy like.

I’m curious to learn what helped fellow pcos sister to get pregnant. Me and my husband has been trying for 8 month when I found out I have pcos and don ovulate normally, and that I also have high blood sugar, and testosterone. We have taken a break from ttc to fix my root problems first

I'm 35 with PCOS and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, we've been TTC since December. We started testing for infertility in July, and I was also diagnosed with mild endometriosis at our follow up appointment a couple weeks ago. We actually scheduled a second opinion consult for this week, and we were mentally preparing to start IVF after we met the second doctor and picked which office we wanted to go with. After my HSG in August, I ovulated much earlier than normal according to an OPK, so I wasn't fazed when my period didn't start the day it normally does. 4 days later, I took 2 tests yesterday, a strip and a digital, which both turned positively very quickly. However, I'm just too anxious and nervous to even allow myself to get excited, and keep telling myself it won’t stick, so don’t even think about it. I did cancel our second opinion appointment, but then panicked that I should have just kept it since l'm being that superstitious. My husband has told me let's just keep testing each day and see how long it lasts, which I feel is such a horrible attitude for us to have, but we are both too nervous to believe it. My OB scheduled me for an appointment in 3 weeks, but in the meantime, I have no clue what I should do to try and stay positive and calm when I’m feeling like it’s doomed. I'm just waiting for the lines to disappear. Will that feeling ever go away?

I’m 5 weeks, 1 day and every little cramp and ache freaks me out. Sometimes I think I’m spotting but there’s nothing when I wipe so maybe not??? I’ve never been pregnant before so it’s hard to know what’s “normal” at this stage.

I don’t know, maybe it’s just because it was so difficult to get to this point and I want this pregnancy to stick so badly, but I’ve been nervous and on edge ever since I found out.

Anyone else on the same boat?

Has anyone had any success using Inito? Did you find the readings to be accurate based on how your body was feeling?

I’ve used it for 1 month, but never got a confirmed ovulation. It just kept reading waiting on PdG rise, so I stopped b/c I was going through too many of those test strips. Eventually AF came. The next cycle I decided to start testing again but gave up within 3 days b/c I felt it was gonna be pointless again.

Well, by the time my fertile window rolled around I was sure something different was happening with my body. I had strong but dull pain on my left side & any movement would make it feel more intense. I tested the next morning & got the highest LH read ever with Inito, for me personally, which was 40.0. Inito also marked it as peak fertility. We did our due diligence & eventually got a confirmed ovulation with PdG rising to 6.02.

I’m 4DPO, & wondering if anyone has had any similar readings or success?

Hi… it’s me again.

I’m wondering if I should test again at 3:30 pm instead of early. I know this “TTC influencer” that would get her darkest lines in the afternoons/evenings.

Thoughts ? I’m calling my OBGYN all morning but apparently not open yet.

Trying not to panic. 😔

What date did I conceive?

So my LMP is 05.08.24 I am irregular (due to PCOS) so not sure when I ovulated. My last blood test on the 17th of September showed my beta was 360, my progesterone was 89.4. Based on these details is it possible to know when I conceived and therefore calculate my due date?

My options are; 11.08 16.08 24.08 31.08 I’m a bit lost..

I am currently ttc conceive with my husband and I have pcos. we have been trying since march and we are 26 for reference! I have been going through all the testing with my obgyn and a few cycles ago she was looking to give me letrozole but noticed I had a cyst on my left ovary (about 29 mm). She told me to wait it out to see if it dissolved... my next period I went.... it was down to 22 mm. She was happy it was shrinking and said to give it more time. well I just went in yesterday on day 2 of my period and it was 50 mm :(( it's weird because it got smaller and then went bigger. she said that is why this period was probably much longer too (44 days). my only options now are to just keep waiting it out or take Birth control for a month to see if it shrinks it. did anyone have a similar experience? trying to decide if I should take birth control or just keep waiting it out... she can't give me letrezole or anything thought until it shrinks more. she also said we can try progesterone. what would you do if you were me?

Has anyone gotten pregnant with pcos and low morphology(2%). What did you do to achieve pregnancy?

Faint line on boots test and clear blue says 1-2 weeks pregnant so should be 3-4 or 4-5 weeks. Seems like im due sometime in May. I have PCOS so periods aren’t regular according to tracking app my period is 5 days late (that’s why I did pregnancy test) but I have no symptoms at all.

This would be my second pregnancy and I remember feeling everything so much more with my first this early on and now I don’t feel much. Are symptoms much less second pregnancy?