PCOS question

I was recently diagnosed with PCOS. One ovary has a few small cysts and
the other one has none. I am 25 and do not want biological children for at
least 2 years, if ever. I've always wanted to adopt even before I knew
anything was wrong. Anyway, I was wondering if I decide I want to have a
baby, if the chances of conceiving decrease with time and if the other ovary
will get cysts while I wait another few years. If it is a now or never
thing, I really need to make a decision if I want to try sooner or wait or
not try at all. Anyone have any experience with this? THANKS a bunch!

PCOS is not a constant thing... one ovary may have a bunch of cysts one
month, and not so many the next. Another month, both ovaries may have a few
cysts or a lot. There's no way to predict it. In general, though, every
woman's chances of conceiving decrease with age (particularly after 30, then
drastically in the mid- to late-30s). PCOS can definitely have a negative
effect on your fertility, especially since it is usually accompanied by
irregular ovulation (fewer chances to conceive) and often by insulin
resistance, which can definitely affect things. Part of it depends on how
severe your PCOS is, which is a question for your gyn or a reproductive
endocrinologist (RE), the doc who is a specialist in such things.

There are natural ways to resolve or at least improve the symptoms of PCOS.
One friend I know said her issues resolved when she became vegan and lost
weight. I, personally, regulated my cycles with a combo of acupuncture and
Chinese herbs (prescribed and formulated by my acupuncturist). I still have
PCOS, but it definitely helped me have more regular ovulatory cycles. There
are other options, so you'll have to do some research and talk to a doc to
figure out what's best for your particular situation.

It's definitely good that you're asking yourself these questions now, rather
than waiting until you're ready to conceive to find out that you might have
some difficulties.

Good luck, whatever you decide.
~gabookworm

"MauiJNP" <jmh1116@ptd.net> wrote in message
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> I was recently diagnosed with PCOS. One ovary has a few small cysts
> and the other one has none. I am 25 and do not want biological children
> for at least 2 years, if ever. I've always wanted to adopt even before I
> knew anything was wrong. Anyway, I was wondering if I decide I want to
> have a baby, if the chances of conceiving decrease with time and if the
> other ovary will get cysts while I wait another few years. If it is a now
> or never thing, I really need to make a decision if I want to try sooner
> or wait or not try at all. Anyone have any experience with this? THANKS
> a bunch!
>
>
>

> PCOS is not a constant thing... one ovary may have a bunch of cysts one
> month, and not so many the next. Another month, both ovaries may have a
> few cysts or a lot. There's no way to predict it. In general, though,
> every woman's chances of conceiving decrease with age (particularly after
> 30, then drastically in the mid- to late-30s). PCOS can definitely have a
> negative effect on your fertility, especially since it is usually
> accompanied by irregular ovulation (fewer chances to conceive) and often
> by insulin resistance, which can definitely affect things. Part of it
> depends on how severe your PCOS is, which is a question for your gyn or a
> reproductive endocrinologist (RE), the doc who is a specialist in such
> things.
>
> There are natural ways to resolve or at least improve the symptoms of
> PCOS. One friend I know said her issues resolved when she became vegan and
> lost weight. I, personally, regulated my cycles with a combo of
> acupuncture and Chinese herbs (prescribed and formulated by my
> acupuncturist). I still have PCOS, but it definitely helped me have more
> regular ovulatory cycles. There are other options, so you'll have to do
> some research and talk to a doc to figure out what's best for your
> particular situation.
>
> It's definitely good that you're asking yourself these questions now,
> rather than waiting until you're ready to conceive to find out that you
> might have some difficulties.
>
> Good luck, whatever you decide.
> ~gabookworm


Thank you for all the information. I am in between specialists right now.
I've been to 2 different ones and although one was more helpful than the
other, neither were as good as I was hoping. My regular doc is trying to
help me find another specialist so I am hoping for the best. I do have lots
of questions and hope to get at least a few answers. Anyway, thanks for
taking the time to help me get a few answers!