been told i have pcos

[whisper_1981]

hi iam new and have been told i have pcos about a week ago dont think it has quite sunk in just yet. i was wondering what can i do natrally that may help things me and my partner are trying for a baby and docs said we cannot have any help untill we have tried for at least a year. so was wondering and maybe its a silly question but what could be tried that isn't medicated :s

[wanabb]

Hi,  I also have pcos i was diagnosed about 7 months ago, my husband and I have been ttc for almost 3 years.  Are you on metformin?  It regulates hormones and in some cases can help you get pregnant, it is not a fertility treatment so you should not have to wait a year.  You should see a reproductive endocrinologist they can put you on metformin.  As for natural help, I haven't tried that route yet due to medical problems but I am on a "pcos diet"  I am not overweight but your diet affects your hormones and if you are overweight losing might help too.  
I'm sorry if your having a hard time with your diagnosis it can be tough especially when you add the stress of ttc.  If you need any support I am here, good luck!  

[whisper_1981]

hi ya am not on anything at mo the docter didnt say i was able to go on anything she didnt really much say n e thing other then conferming it from the test results. i am not over weight am am a size 6/8 and about 8 stone it looks like it runs in the family as my twin sister has it to she was told she could 't have any kids, thats one thing that scares me can metformin be brought over the counter? i am in the uk so not sure whos from were yet :)

[wanabb]

I'm not sure about in the UK, but in the US metformin (also called glucophage) is only by prescription.  There is an herbal supplement called vitex or chaste tree berry that helps with the symptoms of pcos.  You are right pcos is genetic there is a 50% chance that your female family members have it too.  My sister has it also.