Polycystic Ovaries but NONE of the symptoms

[Cshan]

I am 28, and I had an ultrasound in which I learned that I had poly ovaries.  I am not even sure what to think, and the doc said I don't have the syndrome, but the cysts are there, and my main concern is that I want to have kids.  Of course he is going to run other test from checking my ovulation, my boyfriends semen, and so forth.  I am just scared and not sure what to do.  I am wonderig how long I had this issue. Any insight would help.

[swati0411]

Hi, Me too have PCOS but none of the symptoms.When I wanted to have kid my doctor just told me as routine test to do USG, from where PCOS was diagnosed.Now people having PCOS , not only have difficulty in conceiving but also carrying the baby to full term.I have seen my friends who have PCOS but delivered healthy babies without any medical intervention.So though you may not have symptoms, you may face difficulty in conceiving.My doctor told me to try for one month and I got pregnant.So my doctor assumed that my PCOS symptoms are not severe where she did a mistake because I suffered a missed miscarraige at 12th week.The foetus didnt have any heartbeat but everything at my end was perfect.Then I read in internet that PCOS causes many hormonal imbalances which cant be detected even by hormone test but they are there.So tell your doctor to be cautious and give you aspirin and Metformin, which may help to take the baby to full term.I am now on this medication and waiting for 3 months before I try to conceive again.Please let me know what tests your doctor has told you to perform and what has he suggested.

[babypooh]

Not all women who develop cysts have PCOS.  Keep an eye out for any of the symptoms so you tell your doctor, but it's a good thing your period is regular.  That helps a lot and hopefully that will be all you need to shrink the cysts.  Good luck and let the doctor know any new symptoms you develop.

[Cshan]

Well, when I went for my pap I had some pain, or maybe it was just pressure, as he was feeling giving me the exam.  He told me that my ovaries were infected, gave me Zithromax, and then scheduled me for the ultrasound the following week in which I found out that I had PCO.  He tells me that I don't have PCOS but I have the ovaries. My periods are regular, and so is everything else. When my cycle comes on, he wants to check to see if I a ovulating correctly.  I am just nervous, but I so appreciate your feedback.

[babypooh]

Was there another problem that made the doctor give you an ultrasound?  It's a good thing that you don't have the symptoms yet, but you might later on.  Are you getting your period regularly?  Diet and exercise help control the weight gain and other possible symptoms you might get in the future.  Have you read about PCOS and the symptoms?  It is very possible to conceive a child even with PCOS, you just have to let your doctor know you want to get pregnant so that he/she may give you the hormones you need to carry a baby to full term.  PCOS causes infertility in many cases, but there are medications that help.  I myself have been dealing with PCOS for years (without even knowing it the first few years) and I conceived a child (now 4 yrs. old) so I know it's possible.  Prepare your body since now for pregnancy by taking the necessary hormones, like progesterone because a lot of women with PCOS miscarry from not having enough of it.  If you're ready for a baby now and are still ovulating, talk to your doctor to make sure it's safe to get pregnant now and start trying.  You don't want to wait too long and then stop ovulating.  I'm sorry, don't want to worry you, but remember that it is possible to conceive while having PCOS. Good luck.