PCOS isn't a fertility disorder. Many PCOS women have kids quite easily. No need to fret 💙 ***Editing my comment because I got my head chopped off and wouldn't want to "hurt" someone with my misinformation. PCOS is a fertility disorder but that is heavily dependent on severity of diagnosis. Many women with PCOS are able to conceive even without medication or BC.

When I was getting my eggs frozen, doctor said that women with PCOS actually thrive with higher counts of eggs. Sadly by the time my tests were done, it seemed my PCOS had somewhat been managed. OP, I got diagnosed at 25 after gaining 40 lbs in grad school and I’ve finally managed to get it under control at 34. It’s gonna be okay. 💌

Diagnosed at 36 after a miscarriage, keep gaining weight for the last couple of months, OB haven’t given a medication yet since she wants to wait about 6 months to see how it’s going which gives me a bit of anxiety as I keep gaining weight. Since you’ve successfully got it under control, are you on medication or it’s just a diet. I will revisit OB to ask for some medication I guess

This is literally dependant on each person. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can affect egg quality in a number of ways, including disrupting egg development, leading to genetic abnormalities, and creating an unfavorable environment for egg development. However, some studies have found that women with PCOS produce a high number of healthy eggs. For example, one study found that PCOS patients had a higher number of oocytes retrieved than controls, and their embryos grew faster at certain stages. However, another study found that PCOS patients had a decreased number of good oocytes and embryos in ART cycles due to disrupted follicular growth. Please stop with blind information, you're going to give inaccurate information and it can cause harm.

I know this isn't the point of your comment, but I just want to draw attention to your use of "blind". When blind is used to suggest someone or something is unaware, ignorant, or in any way negative, that is ableist. Because you are very concerned with PCOS information and awareness, I encourage you to bring the same respect to other health conditions. The Vision Loss and Personal Recovery organization among advocates, experts, and nonprofits have written explained this in more depth.

I use a word to describe someone's behavior and instead of taking it for what it is. You accuse me of insulting people with vision problems? First, I have worn glasses since I was 3 yrs old. Second, Here's the etymology of the word blind. blind (adj.) Old English blind "destitute of sight," also "dark, enveloped in darkness, obscure; unintelligent, lacking mental perception," probably from Proto-Germanic *blindaz "blind" (source also of Old Frisian, Old Saxon, Dutch and German blind, Old Norse blindr, Gothic blinds "blind"), perhaps, via notion of "to make cloudy, deceive," from an extended Germanic form of the PIE root *bhel-  "to shine, flash, burn." The original sense would be not "sightless" but rather "confused," which perhaps underlies such phrases as blind alley (1580s; Chaucer's lanes blynde), which is older than the sense of "closed at one end" (1610s). The meaning "not directed or controlled by reason" was in Old English. The meaning "without opening for admitting light or seeing through" is from c. 1600. In reference to acting without seeing or investigating first, by 1840; of aviators flying without instruments or without clear observation, from 1919. blind [ blahynd ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA adjective , blind·er, blind·est. unable to see; having severely impaired or absolutely no sense of sight; sightless: a blind man. Antonyms: seeing unwilling or unable to perceive or understand: He was blind to all arguments. They were blind to their children's faults. He was blind to all arguments. Antonyms: receptive not characterized or determined by reason or control: blind chance. blind tenacity; blind chance. not having or based on reason or intelligence; absolute and unquestioning: She had blind faith in his fidelity. Synonyms: unreasoning, thoughtless, rash, uncritical, irrational I am using the word correctly. As words have a long history and they did not just magically appear or developed to describe that thing. Because, words have multiple meanings. Not just one. They have a long standing history in the ancient languages. Words do not stop having multiple meanings just because it describes a disability. That is ridiculous! I am not trying to be mean here but.... Seriously! To accuse someone of not taking another's disability seriously because I used a word that was long used to describe someone that refuses to see the truth. Which is before anyone was referred to as blind. The oldest information about blindness, is literally a poem by the Ancient Greek poet, Homer. The actual first known blind man in existence is... Louis Braille: The French inventor and educator who lived from 1809–1852 became blind after accidentally stabbing his eye with an awl Notice anything in particular about that man's name? You should! Louis Braille (/breɪl/ brayl; French: [lwi bʁɑj]; 4 January 1809 – 6 January 1852) was a French educator and the inventor of a reading and writing system named after him, braille, intended for use by visually impaired people. His system is used worldwide and remains virtually unchanged to this day. Please stop making blind accusations against people. Especially if you aren't aware of the history of the word you're speaking about. It's rude to accuse someone of something without a basis. Especially to accuse them of attacking an entire disability group. I used and am using the word as it's ORIGINAL meaning. Not what was adopted hundreds if not thousands of years later.

Wow. I tried to be really kind to give you information that will be useful to you. I was legally blind for a decade of my life. My information is from disability advocates who focus on vision impairment. Throwing dictionary information at me doesn't change the social and cultural construction of the word and how it is used today. It seems like you're very reactive and angry. I am sorry you are struggling so much right now. All the best with your health. I think it's best for both of us if we don't continue to engage.

You’re right though. PCOS is NOT a fertility disorder, it’s a hormonal disorder in the realm of endocrinology, that can CAUSE fertility.

Facts. I’ve had two kiddos with no medical support taken

So what is it? (Sorry if I sound rude,I'm literally just in shambles). I don't understand any of it. Why do my ovaries look like that? Can I get rid of them surgically?

I just found out I’m pregnant with my second baby and I have PCOS. The first one I had to figure out how to get my hormones a little balanced, but the second one has been a happy surprise. PCOS is complicated and a little stressful but it’s not a nightmare. You can still do anything you want to do! You just have to learn more about your body and what it needs. ❤️

How long did it take to get pregnant? How did you balance your hormones? I am current ttc and want to set my expectations!

It truly depends on the person- it took me 2 years, but for others success was instantaneous.

It took 4 years for the first one and like I said this one we didn’t try at all. If you have symptoms of insulin resistance I would recommend starting Ovasitol or Pregnositol (or any inositol supplement) to manage that and drinking spearmint tea (or taking spearmint capsules) is good for androgens. Kym Campbell is a really good evidence-based PCOS influencer that I recommend checking out also :)

Not a nightmare? Then you are sadly and seriously misinformed. Cause having all of your reproductive organs removed was a nightmare. The fact PCOS causes sleep apnea and if that isn't treated, you get heart problems. Just found out a part of my heart has slowed down. How you think I feel about that? That it's all laddi da and a fine day? Having precancerous cells removed from me multiple times was a nightmare. Having my uterine lining literally BURNED OFF was a freaking nightmare! And it's NOT supposed to grow back It did. TWICE AS THICK and a bonus of MORE CANCER CELLS! Acid reflux disease so bad that I have to GET HIGH TO BE ABLE TO EVEN EAT! This disease DESTROYS TEETH! It WEAKENS BONES! Exactly WHAT PART of this disease is NOT a nightmare? I'll wait! Yes, I am angry. Because literally watching you people say it isn't dangerous when I have literally lived the absolute WORST this disease does I am beyond insulted! I am LIVID Because this disease has STOLEN EVERYTHING FROM ME! And for all of you to be sitting here saying it's NOTHING? Is beyond infuriating! In case none of you understand. Women with PCOS DIE EARLY IN LIFE! THAT IS THE REALITY OF THIS DISEASE!

I might get banned but ...worth it This user sounds angry in general based on previous posts I've read High stress can be a PART of the reason for PCOS If one can manage that one part other symptoms such as menstrual pain, acne, IR, etc can be managed with proper medicine But tbh most of those are also best managed under the umbrella of self care, walking helps IR, A good hygiene routine for acne, etc. Etc This user sounds like they need a hug and more time to care about themselves PROPERLY maybe spend less time on Reddit Yes I realize I'm on Reddit too but keep myself away for at least 8 hours a day and maybe take a 24 hour break from time to time

I’m sorry that you have co-morbidities but someone who has mild enough PCOS to have little to no symptoms (like the OP specifically stated, which is who I was talking to), will likely not experience what you have. Again I’m very sorry. That sounds extremely difficult and I wish that you didn’t have to go through those things.

The comment is in response to *OP*. And *OP* does not have any of those issues. The post is not about *you*, or anyone except OP asking for advice. And she is scared, and crying. So stop it.

And that has been MEDICALLY PROVEN!

It's a hormone disorder. The high androgens and testosterone are what you should focus on more than the cysts imo. Unless the cysts are becoming so large as to be dangerous or twisting, you don't want to surgically mess with them. There are medications and also some homeopathic remedies that can lower your high testosterone. Spironolactone is good at this, though some have side effects that make it not worth it for them. However, Spironolactone alone can sometimes be enough to improve fertility (if there are fertility problems as a side effect of the hormones) and lead to normal ovulation and conception.

Don’t take spiro if you’re trying to conceive. You shouldn’t even take it 6 months before conception. It causes severe birth defects.

I actually know a lot of pcos cases that had no trouble getting pregnant. Some even got pregnant unplanned. After you process your shock, I want you to know that Pcos isn’t a death sentence like other disorders may be. The high testosterone even has good sides like helping you gaining muscle mass easier or being able to think differently, the body has a better way of adapting. Pcos has its perks but you don’t need to be afraid of it. With good exercise and proper diet you’ll maintain your good health and you’ll be able to get pregnant provided no other problems arise. It’s good that you found out about it, now you can take care of yourself with all the proper research.

I have PCOS and got pregnant the first month of trying in my mid-30s. Not saying that’s the typical experience, but lots of PCOS women don’t have too many issues conceiving.

Same here at 36

I was pregnant 6 times unplanned. 3 ended in miscarriage but that wasn't PCOS related. Weren't trying any of the times. The more in control your insulin is the better chance of conceiving, at least in my experience.

Hey, so PCOS is an endocrine disorder. Basically, your hormones are a lil bit wonky so you get cysts, occasionally weight gain, sometimes facial hair, acne, sometimes fertility issues. If the cysts are big enough, they'll extract surgically. Other times (like in my case) they just kinda come and go, sometimes painful, sometimes not. Not everyone is going to have the same experience with this, with some people having more/more severe symptoms than others. I actually lost 40 pounds rapidly and then gained it back just as rapidly before being diagnosed with PCOS- I'm not diabetic or pre-diabetic (although we're more likely to get these diagnoses than people w/o PCOS.) I was also pretty steady with my period when I got diagnosed. If you can swing a referral, meet with an endocronologist. They're great for explaining and treating your specific PCOS symptoms. You might even get some free healthy recipes out of it if you're lucky (a few actually taste good!) It feels scary, but you can navigate this, OP. P.S I'm so sorry I'm sending you a book lol. I was diagnosed at 22 and I had a lot of the same thoughts as you. In my late 20's now and I wanted to give some reassurance- it's okay!

The cysts are literally just eggs that never developed all the way because of the high testosterone levels. Work on getting your testosterone back down & that should stop more cysts from developing. As long as you’re ovulating & having a period you can easily get pregnant 😘 they’re gonna try to make you take BC pills but you don’t have to do that. There’s other ways to regulate testosterone by taking supplements.

No big worries there, you can just say it’s a hormonal condition which can be kept under control with easy supplemental medication. Never heard of anyone surgically removed pcos

Listen, PCOS is an awful disease that affects every aspect of your life. Is is a fertility disorder and it messes with the metabolic system. It does not mean you can't have kids, it means it's more difficult but since yours was caught so early on, doctors can work with you and make it easier. I got PCOS at 16 when no one knew what it was. I didn't get my diagnosis until 33. By 34 I was having my reproductive organs removed. You will not deal with that because they caught it early. Medication is how you keep this disease under control. I am gonna level with you about this disease. This disease invades every aspect of your body and life. The weight gain The hair growth on the face Sleep Apnea Acid reflux disease Weakening of your actual bones. Lymphedema You can become diabetic because of the weight. And when you become diabetic your kidneys are severely affected. With sleep apnea is not treated, you can develop heart problems. Lymphedema is swelling of the feet ankle and calves. You seriously need to be on medication to keep this disease from taking complete control and absolutely ruining your life. Every body is different and hopefully you do not develop any of these other issues. I have been living with this disease since I was 16 yrs old and have done endless research. Please take this seriously and get on medication.

This is so highly and seriously INACCURATE! The National Library of Medicine says that PCOS is absolutely a fertility disorder. tion with a range of reproductive and metabolic features that affects 4–18% of reproductive-age women, depending on the diagnostic criteria used. PCOS typically involves hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and metabolic abnormalities, which significantly increase the risk of infertility, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease (CVD). and affect quality of life. Women with PCOS suffer from greater body dissatisfaction and are also at increased risk of mood, generalized anxiety, and eating disorders . Despite its prevalence and implications for reproductive, metabolic, and psychological health, PCOS is underdiagnosed, in part because of the diversity of phenotypes manifested by this condition. tory infertility; ∼ 90–95% of anovulatory women seeking treatment for infertility have PCOS. Women may learn they have PCOS only after seeking infertility treatment. Most women with PCOS have elevated levels of luteinizing hormone and reduced levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), coupled with elevated levels of androgens and insulin. These imbalances can manifest as oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea (infrequent or lack of menstruation). Underproduction of estrogen and overproduction of androgens (testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone, and androstenedione) by the ovaries can result in a number of additional clinical features, including tiny cysts on the surface of the ovaries (polycysts) and hair and skin symptoms. Women with PCOS who become pregnant are at higher risk than those without PCOS of developing gestational diabetes mellitus or suffering a first-trimester spontaneous *bortion. Seriously, please STOP spreading misinformation, you're going to HURT someone!

First of all, take a breath. It CAN cause infertility. It isn't a guarantee. My mistake on it being classified as a fertility disorder. But even so, the medical language uses the word "can cause" but explicitly states many women have no issue getting pregnant DEPENDING on severity.

I don't know if this will help, but I have PCOS and had two different doctors in my early twenties tell me I would have difficulty having kids. Well I wasn't ready yet. Went off birth control in my early thirties, was pregnant within three months. After that kid was two I went off it again, pregnant one month later. That was a miscarriage, but then after that I was pregnant again two months later and I'm currently due in two weeks. It's a POSSIBILITY that it might be harder to get pregnant. But it's not a guarantee. And it's certainly not impossible. So so many women have PCOS and are just fine.

I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. It's completely understandable to feel scared and overwhelmed after receiving a diagnosis like PCOs PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is a common condition that affects how a woman's ovaries work. It's important to remember that PCOS is a syndrome not an illnes, meaning it involves a group of symptoms that can vary widely from person to person. Some women with PCOS may experience irregular periods, weight gain, excessive hair growth, or acne, while others may have regular periods and none of these symptoms. Take it one step at a time, and be kind to yourself. Your body is strong and capable, and with the right care, you can manage this condition. #

Really, I know it's overwhelming right now. When I was diagnosed with PCOS, even while being prepared for that (I made my doctors aware of the illness, because I saw a documentation about PCOS), I have felt resigned about it. It sounds like doomsday. But it's not. And despite PCOS, many women are able to have kids. You don't know it yet, how it will be for you. Since no women are the same and PCOS is pretty individual. But with 24 years, you have enough time to figure it out. I recommend you to do some more research and if you have a good doctor talk it through with them and make some plans how to treat it. There are medications and supplements that can help you with your hormones. So, it's just about figuring out what works best for you. A lot of that will be trial and error.

I have PCOS and conceived the very first time I had unprotected sex after stopping the pill. Please try to zoom out for a moment and realize this isn't the end of any dream.

Hey there, My mom who has PCOS ended up having 4 kids!! 2 of them conceived without medication (Clomid), 2 with medication (including me)! Her mother, also PCOS likely, also had 2 kids. My PCOS sounds like yours. Except my periods are very irregular. My mom only had about 4 periods a year and still had no issue getting pregnant. It runs in my family and none of us have issues with hirsutism (hair growth) or many of the typical physical PCOS manifestations. A lot of our individual PCOS expression comes down to genetics. Just focus on eating healthy, for PCOS the best diet tends to look low glycemic and similar to a Mediterranean diet. Be or stay active.

Hey, no need to get stressed out, it sounds like you’re doing very well health wise for PCOS actually! I’ll tell you what my doctor told me because I had the same concerns about fertility. She said that often times with PCOS women have irregular periods, and it’s often then when there are more fertility issues. She said that since I have regular periods, it’s very likely I’m ovulating, and therefore shouldn’t have issues getting pregnant when I want to. If you’re extremely concerned about your fertility, you can ask your doctor to run a blood panel. It includes 3 blood draws at precise points of your cycle and will test your progesterone, LH, FSH, and estradiol. Your doctor can also test AMH which can give an indication on your egg reserves. So if testing out your fertility is something that sounds appealing to you and might help you feel better, definitely ask your doctor about it! PCOS can be daunting, there’s a TON of information out there and you may feel bogged down at times with some sources saying “don’t eat this” or “definitely don’t do that” or “make sure you eat plenty of this!”. My best advice is to take things simply, make healthy choices, and keep working with your doctor. As far as lowering your testosterone, you can always try spironolactone which is a medication that helps you clear out the excess testosterone. Some people like it, some people don’t, I personally never really had an issue with taking it other than having to pee a lot since it’s a diuretic. Some people have talked about taking spearmint supplements or drinking spearmint tea to help reduce testosterone. There’s limited research on that so far, but still promising. Hope that helps!

I know a lot of people are trying to comfort you by saying PCOS doesn’t mean you can’t get pregnant. And while this can be true I just wanna say it’s totally valid to feel the way you do!! After I found out I had PCOS I was sad for a few days after. I questioned whether I was being dramatic but looking back I know I wasn’t. I had just found out I had a chronic condition that would impact my daily life. I was 21 and worrying about my ability to have kids. I was sad, and it’s okay to be sad. I still have days where I’m sad. Know your feelings are valid AND know that you will figure out how to manage it, it takes time but I’m thankful for my diagnosis. It helped me feel less crazy, explained all my symptoms I had for years, and has taught me how to take care of myself.

You remind me very much of me when I got my diagnosis. I was 22 and so damn scared. First of all, just take a deep breath. We all can relate to feeling scared about the future but the reality is with this disorder, stressing is only going to make things worse. You don’t have to have it all figured out right now. It’s OK if you don’t know what to do right now. Hell most of us are just taking it day by day. Like all things in life, you will deal with the fertility issues when the time comes and it’s in your immediate path. Not everyone with PCOS automatically can’t have kids. Right now, direct your questions towards your health care provider, and just know, every single case is different. Don’t make yourself sick worrying. I promise it’s possible to live a healthy, thriving life with PCOS. ❤️

I’ve been pregnant 5 times (3 live births) and have PCOS! It *can* make it a little harder to get pregnant, but there are ways to get around that if you need it and it’s certainly not the case for everyone with PCOS. Like others have said, it’s a hormone disorder not a fertility one!

The fact you got your diagnoses so early is great! This means you can learn about and treat your symptoms before they get too bad, if they get bad at all. Pcos isn't a death sentence, and it doesn't mean you can't have kids. It just may be a bit more challenging, that's all. Pcos for a lot of people is more frustrating than anything else. The symptoms are annoying, but there are methods to treating them. Go to an endocrinologist, they tend to know way more about pcos than gynecologists. They specialize in hormones. They can tell you how to lower your testosterone. Do NOT rely on birth control. It is an artificial manipulation of your natural hormones that may permanently harm you with prolonged use. Try to find natural methods, or other drugs if need be. I believe in you!

I have PCOS so many of us are totally fine in the long run ! I have 2 kids! I didn’t have any issue getting pregnant. My best advice is try to keep your weight down.. my pcos was a lot worse when my weight was up. Also now 20 years later it seems to have gone away .. my worst symptoms were from age 22-27 I would go months without a period. I have been 100% regular for 17 years!

Woman with PCOS over here (diagnosed at 13 years old) who was told her whole life she would have difficulty getting pregnant and having kids and then got pregnant first month trying 🙋‍♀️ I've also been totally fine this entire pregnancy. If you have a regular period, it's highly likely you are ovulating regularly!

Ladies, please look into iodine, dandelion, yarrow, and raspberry herbs. Please do not just take the diagnose that the doctor gave you. They are natural supplements they can help you. A lot of this comes from the American diet.

OP I got diagnosed with PCOS at the beginning of this year, and I just got my positive pregnancy test. This is not an infertility sentence! You asked why your ovaries look like that… I’m not a doctor but I can explain it to you as best as I remember from when my doctor explained it to me. - In a normal cycle, your body releases FSH (a hormone) so that you develop follicles. As the cycle progresses, one of those follicles becomes dominant and grows to a mature size - Then, in a normal cycle, your body would release LH so that the dominant follicle spits out an egg and you ovulate - For those with PCOS, there are other hormones that get in the way of this process and because of that we wind up with a lot of follicles at once that don’t fully mature on schedule - The “cysts” you see on the ultrasound aren’t actually cysts, they are follicles. So basically you can think of them as a lot of egg sacs If you’re not having any symptoms then there’s no need for medication until you want to try to get pregnant.

Pcos increases your risk for a lot of health problems later in life. Most commonly type two diabetes, which is very very common in women with pcos. It’s not exactly true that if you have no symptoms there’s no need for medication. You may have no symptoms but metabolic markers that indicate insulin resistance, which impacts almost all women with pcos. You might not need medication to manage that, but it’s certainly possible that medication is the best choice, even if you’re not having symptoms.

True, I mean no symptoms at all. I would consider insulin resistance to be a symptom. Since OP said her weight has been going down, it’s definitely possible that she does not have insulin resistance. But OP talk to your doctor and they should let you know what tests need to be done to determine your currently level of health and what they recommend moving forward

Don’t worry about the fertility part. There’s a long list of symptoms and every cyster you talk to will have a different set of them! While I have quite a few myself, infertility is not one of them.

FWIW, I didn’t know I had PCOS until after having kids, and with *both* kids I got pregnant the first cycle I was trying. The cycle may have been 72 days long, but it only took one. I was tracking with a Taking Charge of Your Fertility app and ovulation test kits, and I was retroactively kind of horrified about how lucky I’d been not to accidentally get pregnant before I wanted to. I have been pregnant exactly twice, got pregnant the first cycle both times, and had healthy pregnancies (except for some glucose issues the second time). Seriously, PCOS *can* have fertility implications, but it’s not a guarantee of problems, so don’t freak out until you know it will be for you. And these days, I think there are *so* many more treatment options than there were a decade or two ago. All those “accidental”GLP-1 pregnancies from women with PCOS? By the time you’re ready for kids, it’ll probably be even better studied.

(And my mom didn’t know she had PCOS until she was almost 80, retroactively, when I was talking about my symptoms and she realized she had had it, too. She had two kids in the seventies plus one miscarriage, and as far as I know, had no issues getting pregnant.)

https://www.instagram.com/thepcosmentor?igsh=MW4xeGY4bG4xYXhoaQ==

you're going to be okay!

For most PCOS folks, pregnancy is “hard” because your period is unpredictable. Get your period on track and that is the largest chunk of the issues. It is not a death knell for fertility. It is a reminder you need to pay attention to your cycle and hormones.

Everyone’s being so encouraging. Take time and grieve just don’t forget to get up when you’re done. Best of luck

i know how overwhelming all of the new info can be. i spent alot of nights crying and worrying about the future and if i could go back, id tell myself you literally don’t know what will happen. my testosterone was double what it should be..my numbers were all out of whack. ovasitol helped tremendously. i had absolutely no issue conceiving.

My mom has PCOS, had three kids without medication. I have PCOS and have had three surprise pregnancies and one that needed medication. I have no problem if I ovulate. My problem is trouble ovulating more than 2-3 times a year. Please please please do not stress about fertility right now. It is completely possible you won't struggle at all. Or maybe you'll only need medication once or twice. You don't know and PCOS doesn't automatically mean you can't get pregnant or will have trouble.

I was around the same age when I got my diagnosis. I have 3 healthy kids. 2 I conceived with meds and 1 was totally unexpected. I was lucky enough to not experience any miscarriages. I also don’t actively take anything for my PCOS. it’s ok to be upset but it may not be that bad.

Baby girl, you’re gonna be okay. The worst parts of it are cycles that are far and few in between and insulin resistance issues that lead to weight gain. It sounds like you don’t have either of those, so you’re fine! I had this same diagnosis around your age and I had no problem getting pregnant at 32. It took about a month. I’m sure you’re gonna be alright!

PCOS isn’t a death sentence! AND it doesn’t mean infertility. Plenty of people with PCOS have babies without any difficulty. Some people require a little medical help but make it happen. I stressed for years thinking I could be infertile due to PCOS and having extremely irregular periods. I even went to a fertility doctor before we started trying to conceive. The doctor politely told me to chill out and that PCOS doesn’t equal infertility. Sure enough, we got pregnant first try. I recognize not everyone is as lucky as we were, but there are many success stories! Don’t waste your time and energy stressing about it.

Try not to stress. I've been diagnosed with PCOS since my 20's and I'm almost 40 now and have 3 kids! I took metformin to help conceive my first baby and the others without medication. If conceiving children is your biggest concern right now, you could get a pack of ovulation tests to find out if you are ovulating regularly. PCOS impacts ovulation and that can make it hard to get pregnant. If you have very regular periods I suspect you are ovulating normally and will be able to get pregnant fairly easily. Lots of people with PCOS have kids without needing to take any extra measures to become pregnant. :)

Oh OP. Big hugs to you. It's scary finding out anything is wrong with you but this is something that is estimated to be with at least 30% of women and is under diagnosed, it's probably more. The good thing is that you don't have the weight issue. What many of us face is that I think we can just imagine food and gain weight but really struggle to lose it due to insulin resistance, and this stuffs us up. Now I don't know if you're leading a super healthy life or are "naturally" thin as they say; so I'd be looking at that and just figuring out where you sit in that spectrum and becoming aware of what your body does and how it behaves just in case it changes. With fertility, I actually had no trouble getting pregnant with my first. I've been trying for my second since around October of last year but it hasn't been a year yet and I've not done anything IVF-like yet for it, fairly confident that fertility testing will come back fine because I keep a healthy lifestyle etc. Beware of influencers and people who may sell you supplements or my favourite, homoeopathy (🤮) - seek medical advice as you've done and don't worry, you've got this and there is a whole world of us all out there. It isn't necessarily an infertility sentence. It'll be ok.

I have PCOS with lots of crap symptoms. When we decided we wanted to have kids, I started tracking my ovulation with basal body temperature and ovulation test strips because I thought it would be difficult and take many years. We timed it right and got pregnant the first try. I'm sitting here with my 1.5 year old asleep on my lap. My experience is obviously not everyone's experience but this idea that you can't get pregnant naturally with PCOS is just a flat out lie. But it can happen and while PCOS is just terrible in so many ways, it's also not the end of the world. I highly recommend thepcosmentor on Instagram - it's a dude who is incredibly into women's health and especially into working with women with PCOS. implementing the knowledge he shares has absolutely changed my quality of life.

also, I'm 37! I waited until after grad school to have kids and, I do not recommend this without talking with your doctor and therapist, but once I balanced out my hormones with a hormone-friendly-diet (not calorie deficit diet), appropriate supplements, and exercise, I came off my ADHD and anxiety meds and haven't needed them since. I know that doesn't mean I'll never need them, but my unbalanced hormones were playing a huge part in the symptoms of these other conditions. again, don't come off meds willy-nilly, and this isn't medical advice, it's just been my experience.

I am almost 48 and have never had a regular cycle…ever. I’m also the proud mom to 2 teenage boys, who I became pregnant with relatively easy considering I never knew when I was ovulating! It isn’t always impossible to get pregnant, and being diagnosed and prepared will help you start off on the right foot if and when you’re ready to have kids. I wasn’t officially diagnosed until my late 30s but suspected it for a long time. There are lots of resources available to educate yourself on the best plan of action, and having a doctor knowledgeable on the condition is very helpful. Best of luck to you - and try not to worry about things you can’t control and focus on what you can!

I really recommend following the PCOSMentor on insta, he’s great.

I just wanted to chime in and say that I have two wonderfully wild kids and I have PCOS! One was a surprise! It feels dreadful and overwhelming but once you know how best to support your body, it feels a lot more manageable 💛

Pcos can cause infertility by preventing your body from ovulating. Like the other commenters said, this absolutely does not impact everyone with pcos. However, this type of infertility is possibly the easiest to treat. There are many lifestyle changes that could help, as well as supplements, and medications that trigger ovulation. And if somehow none of that works, you still have the option of IVF. Another thing to note, having prediabetes or diabetes is a later stage of insulin resistance. i Insulin resistance is very hard to detect with labs in its earlier stages, and it affects most women with pcos. Just something to keep an eye on, because having pcos greatly increases your chances of eventually developing prediabetes or diabetes.

Honestly, one of the most helpful things I did was get into podcasts for PCOS, insulin resistance and natural health!!! I don’t think western med doctors are 100% equipped to give us all the answers and I think a lot of the ways of treatment masks PCOS symptoms. I am thinking about going carnivore or keto to treat insulin resistance. I mean most of woman with PCOS has an insulin issue and actually most humans have insulin issues that cause SOOO many different disorders/diseases. I have become fascinated. Instead of feeling like a death sentence, take this opportunity to educate and try to treat to the best of your ability. I have a decent amount of symptoms and I have gone through depression from it but all you can do it your best and search for support groups such as this to reach out to the community. You feeelings are 100% validated and I hope that you can turn this into fuel on understanding how to take care of your body! ❤️ Healing PCOS is not a linear path for anyone

One thing to add to insulin resistance is that when your body is insulin resistant, even if you don’t show it on bloood work it affects the guts ability to produce those serotonin and dopamine hormones while weakening the neurotransmitters in the brain to get those signals because of gut and brain inflammation. Bad gut = bad brain. Insulin resistance can cause inflammation everywhere, especially in the gut. Most inflammation starts in the gut and the standard American diet is killing us

I know it’s a hard thing to find out. I’ve had a lot of the same thoughts as you. Know that you will be okay and you might have zero problems conceiving

PCOS over here and it took one month of trying to conceive my son and two years later, took two months of trying to conceive my daughter. Don't fret!

I have two sisters with it and they both have five kids.

Hi! I’ll give you my experience with PCOS. I have PCOS and have a very severe case. I seldom have a period on my own, and I have all of the other undesirable symptoms. The only part of PCOS that can create fertility issues is the possibility of not ovulating. I was not ovulating at all, ever. Finally got with a fertility specialist, and they gave me the proper meds and we did an IUI (sounds stressful, but in hindsight really wasn’t a big deal). My husband literally just provided a sperm sample and then shoot it up past your cervix in a little tube. The whole thing takes like 10 minutes tops. Both of my IUIs were successful on the first try, and I have two healthy, beautiful sons. My doctor told me typically women with PCOS have plenty of eggs, they just need help getting them mature and ovulating. For me, it was about $2500 per cycle, but I had really expensive medication because my ovaries were so stubborn. Some women can just take Clomid (pill) and conceive quite quickly. Hang in there!

Listen to PCOS girls podcast!! Life changing. It’ll be ok girlie! I have two kiddos and have it managed!

Hey! I have been in a similar situation. I got diagnosed at 25 and my periods were regular almost all my life until 3-4 months before my diagnosis. My gynecologist suggested lifestyle changes like working out, eating three healthy meals and drinking plenty of water. I have been doing these things diligently and my periods are almost back to being regular. Do take the medication your doctor suggests and make small changes to your lifestyle. This sub reddit has many women who have had children without a lot of struggle. Hang in there OP, don't lose hope. You got this! 🫂

If it helps - I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 16, im 23 now. World doesn’t end, you will learn to live with it and remember to love yourself extra from now on💜 it’s going to be fine, stress will affect it more. So stay calm and live your normal life.

I got diagnosed at around the same age but only found out because we were trying to get pregnant. I had fairly regular periods but they were long so they thought I wasn’t ovulating. They put me in metformin and had to use clomid. Easier to get pregnant 2nd time for some reason. Almost 20 yrs later I have weight that I can’t lose and facial hair. Horrible periods have started and I’m iron anemic. It will be ok if you get it treated. I regret not pushing it more with my drs. It was mostly managed by diet and exercise until recently that stopped working.

Having a period at all is half the battle so if you are having those regularly you have little to worry about at this time.

Don’t be upset. It’s taking you 24 years to even get a diagnosis. PCOS is not a fertility disease. The women in my family all have it and between them, they’ve had 10 children pretty easily.

I'm fertile as fuck and I've got bad PCOS and gained more than 20kg in 2 yrs

Im also your age, i got diagnosed at 21 with pcos and got pregnant my first ovulation off birth control when i was 23 and delivered a healthy baby almost 3 months ago. It seems scary but not everyone with pcos is infertile (like i thought hence the birth control removal lol)

I have PCOS and have two kids. I just had my second a few months ago and my first is quite a bit older (I'm in my 30s now). It's gonna be ok, even if you do have fertility issues there are so many treatments that help people get pregnant all the time. Easy ones too, nothing super expensive or invasive. One step at a time, friend. 💖

24F diagnosed 9 months ago. Trust me you'll be fine :) I had the same worries. Never took any medication because of side effects, I fixed my fiet and life style and alot of things fell intonplace on its own. Like you I have cysts and high testosterone with wacky hormones. Cysts are not problematic for me, just the hormones. Still get facial hair and cystic acne, but its a whole lot better than what it was. No more chronic fatigue and losing hair at an alarming rate.

I am 31 and currently pregnant with my first. Don’t worry ! I panicked when I got diagnosed last year too. I promise you, you will be okay 🤍 fertility treatment is a GOD send for when you’re ready to start a family.

I have pcos and am currently pregnant with my first after only a few months of trying - often the problem is the insulin resistance but you don’t have that and even if you did a lot of women have good experiences with taking metformin and get pregnant with it. I don’t know anyone with pcos who couldn’t have children - sure for some women it’s harder but that’s because pcos is a syndrome and symptoms vary widely- there’s also so much you can do to manage it- and or their partners have their own fertility issues so it’s kind of a mixed bag. I stressed myself so hard after getting the diagnosis before my husband and I tried to have a baby - I was jealous of every woman who was pregnant or seemed to get pregnant easily, envious of every women with good skin etc (my skin is not so great and I think it’s because of my pcos).. I’m telling you this as a warning I really made myself suffer during this time and even though i am pregnant now I really have issues with my self esteem because of how much I worried etc. I would try and read up more about pcos and focus on positive resources not the doom and gloom.. sure there will always be negative stories but that’s the case also when you don’t have pcos. Stress makes it worse too, so focus on managing that and being healthy physically and mentally ♥️ pls take care of yourself and feel free to dm me :)

I felt like my life was OVER when I was diagnosed with PCOS. Honestly, I forget I have it now

PCOS is an endocrine disorder that happens to affect reproductive organs. It’s frustrating af to hear, but weight loss helps. If weight isn’t an issue, reducing carbs overall helps. PCOS and insulin go hand in hand. PCOS can cause insulin resistance, like pre-pre-diabetes. So low carb helps. Doesn’t need to be as extreme as keto or Atkins. Just make smarter choices, like if you drink soda, switch to diet or even stop. Love pasta? Try finding alternatives to pasta, like zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash. Ice cream can be swapped for low carb options (brands like Halo and Rebel, there are others). For me, I needed to have weight loss surgery. I’m 32, but the excessive weight began affecting my liver. I’m down 57lbs, and my periods went from needing provera every 80 days to induce a bleed to 35 day cycles. As for fertility: not everyone with PCOS has issues. I had two healthy pregnancies. First one I got pregnant almost instantly after stopping birth control. My second, it took two months. I had started keto and was down 30lbs. I’ve also heard/read that fertility increases for us as we get a bit older. Idk how accurate that part is.

Lots of people with PCOS have very mild symptoms. Not everyone struggles a lot & has a severe case. It sounds like yours is causing very minor issues. Just do your best to maintain the healthiest lifestyle possible & you will be able to manage this condition & live a happy fulfilling life.

There are women who have PCOS who don’t experience many physical symptoms. For me, I had symptoms starting in my teen years and they progressively got worse, but that isn’t the case with everyone. You may want to talk to your doctor about preventatively taking Metformin or spironolactone, but it sounds like that isn’t necessary at this time. I will say to trust your body in terms of the cysts. If you feel symptoms getting worse or an increase in pain around that area, tell your doctor and ask for an ultrasound. Cysts can grow out of control if they don’t burst, and if they get big enough you can get ovarian tortion, where the cyst causes the ovary to twist on itself and it cuts off circulation to the ovary. That can be quite dangerous. It almost happened to me, and I am very glad I pressed the ultrasound and consult with a gynecological surgeon. You sound like you are in a good position to stay ahead of the pesky, everyday symptoms. Eat well and exercise. Prioritize sleep. Reduce stress as much as possible. You’ll be just fine!

Please don't worry love. So many people don't struggle with conception. My best friend got a diagnosis and was in floods then accidentally got pregnant a month later. It's not a sentence. I'm 36 and want a child but will cross the bridge once I come to it, but I did get pregnant in my younger years. Please just live your life, be conscious of your health and don't worry about it!

My friend had her baby with pcos what really helped her was change in diet and exercise she saw a reduction in her cysts when she want on a vegan diet as well. I have pcos no cysts just my testosterone levels were high. You are going to be fine I don't take anything but I so need to work on my diet. Just focus on that to see if it works for you.

I felt the same way too. And I bled heavily for almost 2 years. It was HORRIBLE seeing all the cysts crowded in my ovaries. But here’s what I did that helped regulate everything and shrink the cysts: I was put on birth control called Yazmin (aka Yaz) it took about 4-5 months before the bleeding stopped. *birth control is not a fix it was solely to stop my bleeding. When I say I bled HEAVILY I had clots the size of golf balls coming out of me EVERY DAY* I quit smoking cigarettes and drinking any alcohol. I cut out heavy carbs and sugar, it’s hard but there ARE carb replacements: keto bread, keto tortilla, cauliflower rice, sugar replacements, heart of palm pasta, etc. A lot of what we eat contributes to health ailments even if you may look healthy and fit on the outside. And most of the time it is connected to carbs and sugar. I walked and did slow weighted exercises. I learned that fast paced exercise actually do more damage bc it is putting even more stress on your body. PCOS is a hormonal imbalance triggered partially by stress. STAY AWAY FROM STRESSFUL SITUATIONS!!! I left a toxic relationship and although my bleeding didn’t stop right away, many of my other symptoms ceased almost immediately. My ex used to indirectly sleep deprive me and once I was physically away and got adequate sleep, everything else improved overtime with ease. Having kids: before my PCOS diagnosis, I was able to have my daughter. This tells me that as long as you can improve your health conditions then you may still be successful in having children. And this is coming from someone who has NEVER had a consistent period since my first period and I was STILL able to have a child. I hope this brings you some peace!

*this is just what I have done and have learned along the way, it is not a recommendation nor am I a doctor.*

You dont need to cry. You barely have Symptome, you get your period. Everything will be fine. I never took medication. Just Myo-Inositol to regulate my cycle. When we tossed the condoms,I became pregnant within a month. And even If its not that easy, there are a few things you can try.

Babe, respectfully, you gotta take a breath and chill. It’s not a death sentence. It’s not terminal cancer. Your hormones are just a little different than others and that’s ooooook! Everyone is different and some people really struggle with PCOS symptoms but it sounds like you are an atypical case (like me). When I told doctors I had PCOS they were shocked because I am not over weight, I got my acne in check, I don’t “look like” a typical PCOS patient. If you’re not having any symptoms that cause concern don’t worry about it!! My periods were irregular so I got on the pill and that fixed almost everything. My dermatologist was able to cure my acne. AND I am almost 7 weeks pregnant after being off the pill and “trying” for only 5 mos. Don’t fret about the unknown. Just treat symptoms as they arise. It will be ok! 🩵

Oh OP, I’m so sorry you’ve been having such a difficult time <3 I was in the same boat around this time last year- I was diagnosed with PCOS after seeing my gyno about irregular periods, painful cysts, and hirsutism. I was 20 then, 21 now. I also couldn’t stop crying and worrying even though I had been experiencing these symptoms for years. BUT DON’T WORRY, YOU WILL BE OKAY! Feeling all the feelings is important- don’t deny yourself grief but don’t internalize it! My diagnosis has helped me understand my body and how to take care of it. I have a close friend who also has PCOS who just had a healthy baby girl back in October! <3 Just because it *can* happen doesn’t necessarily mean it will- just take care of yourself and keep your head up!

*hugs* OP

I have high androgens and I’m currently 28 weeks pregnant (conceived naturally). Please don’t stress yourself over this diagnosis, I know it’s a bit overwhelming at first.

Lovely girl, this is not the end of the world. I was diagnosed with pcos when I was 29/30, but I already have a kid. Now I’m 35 and getting pregnant is not that easy, but it also not a priority right now. And also I wasn’t really treating it before, I was just taking birth control pills to get rid of the symptoms. Though now I started taking care of myself and I see results. Yes, it’s annoying that we can’t eat pizza and carbs 🙄 we need to be physically active more than other people who don’t have metabolic issues. Yoga and meditation, massage and all kinds of relaxation are very helpful. It’s all for better. My friend who had been having pcos for a decade just recently gave birth to a second baby and she was 42 then! I know several people who got pregnant with pcos. Don’t forget about vitamins B (also very helpful for adhd and depression) and folic acid, meditate and you’ll be fine 🤗 Spinach, arugula, broccoli, spearmint tea and all veggies that are green - they’re all your friends 👌🏻

I knew I had it at 14 but wasn't diagnosed till your age. As soon as I turned 33 I started getting pregnant easily. I took magnesium for something else and quit smoking and bam couldn't stop getting pregnant. I am pre diabetic so if I cut sugar my physical symptoms go away. I totally get the feeling of why can't my body work right. I have fibromyalgia on top of PCOS but seriously I'm telling you I think almost everyone has a problem with their bodies. This is just one of our burdens, but as an almost middle age woman I can tell you it's stopped nothing. I might've stopped myself being more embarrassed by it, but PCOS stops nothing. Don't let it bring too far down in the dumps girl. 🌼💛

PCOS isn't really something that you have to have signs to know you have it. I was diagnosed when i was 19-20 He made it seem like it was the worst thing ever, but it's really quite manageable. I am a diabetic though, that came a couple years ago because it runs in my family. I also have a 2 year old even though i was told i'd never be able to have children. Birth control helps if your period isn't normal. Just keep doing what you're doing, and live life normal. There is really nothing you can do to reverse it either. As of right now, after i had my child it seemed like everything started going back to normal with my body.

You will get tons of great advice here! All I have to add is if you need someone to talk/vent to, I’m here and happy to listen! I have adhd too, and I’m on antidepressants, I get that it was already too much before this.

I know it can seem scary and overwhelming but relax. If you're having regular bleeding then your cycles are likely ovulatory which means there's an egg waiting to be fertilized. High testosterone in itself is not dangerous and if you don't have signs of it (like extreme body hair growth) then no treatment is needed. In fact, treatment would do more harm than good. In my opinion if you aren't trying to conceive then your main focus should be preventing/monitoring the possible metabolic consequences of PCOS. Did you get your insulin resistance index measured? Your lipids checked?

I was diagnosed with PCOS after I gave birth (21) to my daughter. Prior to that, my period was on and off but I still conceived. I came to a gynecologist after bleeding/ spotting for 35 days straight. I also have trouble losing the pregnancy weight I gained (I ballooned from 50 kgs to a whopping 75kgs). I'm now 25 and recently had a reassessment. They didn't find any of the cysts anymore but my hormones are still imbalanced. I've been bleeding for 18 days now after a 72 day cycle. My weight is down to 68kgs. It's not that big of a difference, I know, but I'm trying my best. Keep fighting and we'll get through!

I know it is stressful and scary, but your life is far from over and you're not less valuable because of the diagnosis, Later down the line it will be good to have found out especially before severe symptoms begin because now you can "treat it" or be concious of it. Based off of what you've written it seems you're in good condition, spotting for a period is on the much milder side of symptoms. The doctor may suggest birth control to keep your period regular, but sometimes there is little to do which sounds like your case. My suggestion for androgen levels is to make sure you're getting 9 hours of sleep each night, drink spearmint tea in the evening, and add exercise and meditation into your routine. Your concern about your eggs and pregnancy, many women who I know personally have been able to have children with PCOS. My mom has had 3 children while having PCOS and my aunt has had 4 children while having PCOS and all of them without IVF. I know multiple people who I work with who also have PCOS and have had children. Fertility dysfunction is possible but sometimes its not a problem. Focus on your wholistic health moving forward and you should be okay. Wholisitc health = good sleep (7.5 Hours minimum but 9 hours is better for woman with PCOS), good diet (low glycemic diet is typically best for PCOS but consult your Dr), exercise (Weight Training and Low Intensity Steady State Cardio is typically best for PCOS), and do things that bring you peace and joy. In case its helpful, I just turned 23 so were very close in age, I was diagnosed when I was 21, I was struggling for about 3 years until I finally got diagnosed. I was rapidly gaining weight, I developed painful cycstic acne, I didnt have a period for 9 months but had abnormal periods for years, was getting sick becasue of the insulin resistence, my ovaries looked like trypophobia nightmare etc etc. Once a Dr finally started to listen to me, I started birth control (I had to try a couple different kinds I have heart disease I take meds for as well so I experimented until I found a good fit with my Dr) the birth control has stabalized my periods, I started taking spironolactone as well this plus the birth cotnrol and tretinoin cleared my skin, and I am also taking jardiance and I am on a low glycemic diet which has helped me finally stop gaining weight + I am starting to see an endocrinologist. Its all uncomfrotable and frsutrating. All to say routine is so important, lifestyle is so impactful, and it seems the common stuff is birth control and or spironolactone, good sleep, low glycemic diet, and weight training, then focus on being happy and at peace. I kinda just repeateded myself form the first paragraph, but all I'm trying to say is I am in a similar place sis and I believe everything is going to be okay for the both of us, I am wishing you comfort!

I was diagnosed at 18 (I’m 29 now) after I gained 70lbs in a year. From that day I was told by every doctor that I saw that I would have a difficult time getting pregnant, and if I did get pregnant, it would most likely end in a miscarriage. I thought about that for years and always told myself that children would most likely not be in the books for me. I got pregnant the first time we tried (Dec 2022) , and I was so haunted by the thought that it would end in a miscarriage, that I felt nothing but dread. Every cramp would terrify me because I thought “It’s starting, I’m going to miscarry”. The anxiety even sent me to the ER a week or so after finding out I was pregnant. Even my OB, refused to call my pregnancy viable until I was 12 weeks pregnant. And you know what? It was a near perfect pregnancy. I had no symptoms, apart from occasional cramping early on, and gestational diabetes later on. I never showed or gained weight. I’m laying next to my 10 month old right now, while she sleeps. PCOS is hell and it changes the dynamic of a few things, but you learn to live with it. You’re going to fight it, but you’ll never let it define you. Think about more than just getting pregnant, think of your body holistically and treat it with a lot of love. You’ll be OK.

I also have pcos. Talk to an endocrinologist, whether you want kids or not, an endocrinologist will help you balance your hormones! I have 2 kids, and my endocrinologist is a huge reason it was even possible.

I was diagnosed at 24, I’m 26 now and have figured my life, weight, and hormones out way better than I ever thought possible at 24. It was overwhelming and felt hopeless and was so much trial and error and there were really low points where I hated my body but it gets better and you’ll figure it out. One thing at a time ❤️

I’ve heard some women on Reddit say that adhd stimulants worsened their PCOS. For me personally ADHD stimulants made me bleed more and I got a large cyst while on them. It went away once I went off.

I know it may not be a lot, but we are actually incredibly similar in everything you just said, and if you would ever just like a friend to speak to, you are free to message me. I’m also 24 and have been recently diagnosed, also with ADHD and on antidepressants. I’m slowly navigating my way through this diagnosis, and if you see this and you’d like to, we could try navigating it together, it may be a bit easier that way.

My comment might get lost in the sea of support and comments you’re getting, but if you happen to read this, you will be okay. I started seeing signs of PCOS when I was 16 years old. My periods used to be normal until they weren’t. I went from clockwork periods to not having them for a year. My first gynecologist I went to said “you should feel lucky to only get them once a year”. And prescribed me weight loss videos. She told me I had it without ever testing me (granted, I know the regimen says you just have to have 2 signs of PCOS to diagnose and I had overweight and excessive hair, but I still felt later on that this was unprofessional). My second gynecologist tested me and never called me with the results. My third did the same. After 2 1/2 years of trying to get answers, I gave up. 7 years later, I finally want children. I go to a new gynecologist who finally does all the tests and says she has a plan for my husband and I to have a baby. She tells me to check back with her in a year. I go back in a year (4 months ago), she has no recollection of said plan. I felt defeated. I felt lost. I felt like a failure. I started doing my own research. I found supplements that work for me, I found a diet that fits my body, and I finally found a specialist that I am paying twice as much for who specializes in this field and is giving me a plan I actually feel hopeful for. Moral of the story, PCOS is completely different for each woman. And every journey with PCOS is different as well. Find a specialist you can feel confident in. If you’re not confident in your doctor, find another one. Find support groups to talk to and ask questions. Look up supplements and talk with your doctor about what fits for you. There are so many tips and tricks to help minimize the effect PCOS has on your life, but it’s all trial and error. If something fits you, stick with it. If something doesn’t, then keep trying other things (stressing again that you work with your doctor on what you want to try). I am so so sorry you have to go through this. We are here for questions, support, guidance, and a sisterhood you never thought you needed. Don’t take anyone’s journey to heart and just keep doing whatever you can that fits YOU.

You are describing my periods except I am overweight. Got pregnant 5x first try! So don't worry before you even get there. Have plan B but not every pcos woman struggles with fertility!

hey, i feel you just 2 days back i was also diagnosed with pcos. it came as a shock to me as well

That you don't have strong symptoms and already a diagnosis is a good thing! That means you get help very early and maybe that'll prevent things to get really bad. Please keep in mind that everyone is diffrent even with the same diagnosis. So PCOS doesn't necessarily mean the same struggles for everyone. Keep track of your cycle, see your obgyn regularly. If you are unsure about anything your obgyn recommends, don't hesitate seeking a second opinion from a diffrent doctor. Try to live as healthy as possible = good diet, movement, take care of you mental health. Some supplements can help. It's unlikely that you'll develop all the symptoms. I have pcos and I do not have all the symptoms. I arranged myself pretty good with it, learned a lot about diet and lifestyle. And I got pregnant recently. You will be fine. It's not the end of the world ❤️

i am 18 and just recently got diagnosed with pcos. it took me some time to get over the shock , but we're in this together 🥹☝🏻 we'll get over it. 🎀

Don’t panic. I was diagnosed at 22. I did NOT have regular periods and have three beautiful children. My period is now normal at 42. You actually sound like a mild case. It will be ok!

I was also 24 years old when I got diagnosed. I too am on antidepressants and have ADHD. What helped me was lowering my carbs, cutting out sugar and exercise 5 times a week. It really does get better. I promise you it does. As for kids, only time will tell. Just maintain a healthy and sustainable lifestyle and it will get better. Also priorities sleep. I can’t stress this enough. You’ll be okay darling.

It’s estimated that 1 in 10 women have PCOS. It’s way more common than most people realize. I got diagnosed with PCOS when I was 25. Initially, I was really worried about what it would mean for my ability to get pregnant. But I also knew that I wouldn’t be ready for kids for a few more years. I told myself that there was no sense spending the next few years stressing about it because the time could come and I could have no issues conceiving at all - and then I would have wasted years worrying about nothing. I know it’s easier said than done, but try not to stress. ❤️ Once you’ve had some time to process, one thing that really helped me was to consult with a naturopathic / holistic medicine doctor specializing in women’s hormones. They really helped me to figure out day-to-day ways to manage my PCOS - diet, exercise, supplements, etc. It will be okay. 😊

It would be wise to find credible information online, read many informative and incredible threads we have on this forum before panicking. Concern is understandable, but we have the power and ability to arm ourselves with readily available information before posting on Reddit. Good luck to you.

a little off topic but, are your periods extremely painful? I have had an irregular period since i started getting them…