PCOS is not your friend!

I have been overweight most of my life.  In middle school I weighed about 150 lbs.  I bounced from 150-170 until I was about 22.  In 2003 I got married and a few days later my husband was shipped off to Afghanistan.

I gained about 40 lbs. I went to the doctor who told me the weight gain was due to stress.  I tried to remain active but, couldnt lose the weight.  I tried diet pills, exercise, and diets.  I would lose maybe 10 lbs and gain it back. 

My husband finally returned home and we wanted to start a family.  I had a lot of trouble getting pregnant.  My cousin told me she had the same issues and suggested I research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).  You can read about that here PCOS.  I followed her advice and determined that I probably did have it.

 I went to see a new OBGYN who thought I was right.  She attempted to treat me for it by giving me Metformin.  I suffered from an upset stomach every day on that medication.  My doctor insisted I continue to take it and the side effects would pass.  I took it for three months and couldnt stand it anymore.  I took myself off the medication and searched for a new doctor.   I later discovered I was being given way more medicine than I should have been. 

After seeing several OBGYNs I finally found one who was familiar enough with PCOS to treat me.  He explained Clomid (a fertility drug) could be beneficial to someone like me.  Of course, Id have to wait until my husband was home full time since he was deployed with the military yet again.

When my husband returned home on shore duty it was time to move again.  We left our home in Texas and relocated to South Dakota.  Once we got here I found a new OBGYN who is fabulous.  She understands my needs and I feel very comfortable with her. 

I took one round of Clomid so far and have put it on hold until I can lose some weight and get my blood sugars better controlled.  ( Im Diabetic)