> PCOS is not a constant thing... one ovary may have a bunch of cysts one
> month, and not so many the next. Another month, both ovaries may have a
> few cysts or a lot. There's no way to predict it. In general, though,
> every woman's chances of conceiving decrease with age (particularly
after
> 30, then drastically in the mid- to late-30s). PCOS can definitely have
a
> negative effect on your fertility, especially since it is usually
> accompanied by irregular ovulation (fewer chances to conceive) and often
> by insulin resistance, which can definitely affect things. Part of it
> depends on how severe your PCOS is, which is a question for your gyn or
a
> reproductive endocrinologist (RE), the doc who is a specialist in such
> things.
>
> There are natural ways to resolve or at least improve the symptoms of
> PCOS. One friend I know said her issues resolved when she became vegan
and
> lost weight. I, personally, regulated my cycles with a combo of
> acupuncture and Chinese herbs (prescribed and formulated by my
> acupuncturist). I still have PCOS, but it definitely helped me have
more
> regular ovulatory cycles. There are other options, so you'll have to do
> some research and talk to a doc to figure out what's best for your
> particular situation.
>
> It's definitely good that you're asking yourself these questions now,
> rather than waiting until you're ready to conceive to find out that you
> might have some difficulties.
>
> Good luck, whatever you decide.
> ~gabookworm
Thank you for all the information. I am in between specialists right now.
I've been to 2 different ones and although one was more helpful than the
other, neither were as good as I was hoping. My regular doc is trying to
help me find another specialist so I am hoping for the best. I do have
lots
of questions and hope to get at least a few answers. Anyway, thanks for
taking the time to help me get a few answers!
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