Think I was wrongly diagnosed with PCOS.

[Kelliedonahoo]

I'm 29 years old and I have always suffered with infertility. I had twin girls through invItro 3yrs ago. I have always had about 4 periods a year and I never ovulated until now. I was always underweight. The fertility specialist diagnosed me with P.C.O.S due to two factors-ovarian cyst and irregular periods(no facial hair , elevated levels of hormones or glucose problems). In the last year, I have gone from 105 lbs (5ft 3in) to 116lbs. In the last 6 months-since the weight gain, I have begun to menstruate very regularly for the first time in my life. I need to take an ovulation test to make sure that I’m ovulating now. My question to you is- could the issue of being underweightbee the cause of irregular periods in the early years? I'm pretty sure this is true, but my biggest question is- could the HIGHLY irregular periods cause the harmless ovarian cyst to have been on my ovaries? I'm starting to wonder if I was wrongly diagnosed with P.C.O.S. My husband had a sperm factor that hurt us when we were trying to get pregnant too. I believe the Dr. explained to me that he had healthy sperm and a great count, but his prostate didn't produce some chemical that causes sperm to liquefy after a certain amount of time. This made it impossible for the sperm to travel. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I would like to start trying to have another baby soon, but hate to spend thousands of dollars as we did before.
Thank you for all that you do and taking the time to help!
Kellie D
Lubbock, Texas

[peaches08]

victoria beckham was diagnosed with pcos she had kids too and shes nowhere near my weight.

[amyvr]

I think diagnosing a woman with PCOS is just "the easy way out" for some doctors. I was diagnsoed with PCOS and I DO have the symptoms of irregular periods, high levels of some hormones and low levels of others, but I have half a dozen friends with it that have various symptoms and a couple are like you. They don't really have anything wrong other than irregular periods.

I would look into the cause of the cysts if you have them. There are different types and I think they are normal to an extent. I was under the impression that your body naturally makes them and each month during your menstrual cycle you shed them. If you weren't having a regular cycle it may explain why they were there. They could very well be gone now.

I think Heather5 is right, track your ovulation if in fact are ovulating. Given your recent regularity, you could be now, so definately buy a monitor or at the very least the sticks. I got pregnant first month using the Clear Blue Ovulation Monitor. It's a bit pricey, but for $260.00 (test & sticks) it was well worth it to be pregnant in one month. I found that I ovulate on day 19 & 20. That's a little late compared to the average. So you may just be missing the correct time.

As for your husband, I would determine if you are ovulating or not and try for a couple of months if so. If you're okay and nothing seems to be happening contact a doctor for him and weigh your options. There is a simple procedure Intrauterine insemination that can put his "little guys" right where they belong if you ovulate.

I'm no doctor, but it does sound like you were misdiagnosed or even if you weren't it is possible to conceive with PCOS. I have a 23 month old and I'm 5 weeks pregnant now. Keep us posted, good luck to you!

[Heather5]

Based on what you just described, it does sound like it could have been your low weight that caused your infertility issues. I know it's now uncommon to have irregular or no menstruation when your body weight is too low...so it would make sense, especially since you seem to be regular now that you've gained a few pounds. If I were you, I would keep track of your cycles for a few months to see if they are indeed regular, buy some OPKs to see if you have an LH surge, and maybe also chart your temps to confirm that you do indeed ovulate. If so, I would say you should have a pretty good chance of getting pregnant on your own. However, I'm not familiar with the condition your DH was diagnosed with. If his semen does not liquify, that could be an issue. BUT, if you're ovulating on your own...maybe have him do another sperm analysis. They're fairly cheap and noninvasive, and who knows...it could have just been a temporary thing! Good luck to you!