What to do??!!

[trubbled]

More than a year ago, just after my marriage, I started gaining weight. I didn't consider it a medical threat because I keep gaining and losing. But this time I didn't lose the weight. A few months after I had irregular menstrual cycles. After a few months I was diagnosed having PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) with multiple cysts in both ovaries sizes ranging from 38-40 mm. I started taking Dian-35. I took it for 3 months and went on a diet. On my fourth month my menstrual cycle was on time but I still gained weight. My TVS showed that my cysts persist and they remain the same size, no improvement at all, my doc said it's very likely that I won't be able to lose weight and that I should have a child ASAP. But neither I nor my husband plan on having a baby so soon, not before another year and a half or so. My question is, am I susceptible to complications when I bear a child? What are the consequences of persistent ovarian cysts? Can I wait another year or two for a child or should I conceive as soon as possible?

[babypooh]

Unfortunately, PCOS does cause infertility due to absent or irregular periods, but there are treatments to help with ovulation and weightloss. Ovulation and periods help to shrink the cysts down. I'm sorry that you're going through this. But don't give up hope. There are plenty of women with PCOS that went on to conceive and give birth to healthy babies. Just keep in mind that you need to get supplements for hormones, such as progesterone to help carry the pregnancy to full term. Talk to your doctor about it. Good luck!

[TrudieC]

Wish I could help but I don't have any experience with PCOS.  You might want to try the PCOS forum here at MedHelp.  Good luck with everything.