So, after years of trying and failing I finally have an answer to our infertility problems. I have PCOS.
The call came this morning. Two things went through my mind when I learned this: fear and relief.
I fear the consequences of the wrong decisions, diet, and even exercise routine. PCOS, for those that are unsure of what it is, stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. This is the cause of a lot of my physical and mental problems. (I get anxiety attacks, bouts of depression, constant fatigue, and uncontrollable weight gain.) I always thought it was because I was worried about something or I was being lazy. Now I know, these are symptoms of PCOS. I worry that all of this will lead to diabetes and cancer. PCOS is the precursor to both. That is where my fears lie.
The call came this morning. Two things went through my mind when I learned this: fear and relief.
I fear the consequences of the wrong decisions, diet, and even exercise routine. PCOS, for those that are unsure of what it is, stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. This is the cause of a lot of my physical and mental problems. (I get anxiety attacks, bouts of depression, constant fatigue, and uncontrollable weight gain.) I always thought it was because I was worried about something or I was being lazy. Now I know, these are symptoms of PCOS. I worry that all of this will lead to diabetes and cancer. PCOS is the precursor to both. That is where my fears lie.
My relief comes with the knowledge of two things: I'm not alone and there is something that I can do about it.
I spent most of my day doing research about PCOS since I first received the phone call. Thanks to Google and Pinterest I feel like I have a the beginning of a grasp on everything now. I also can see that even though a small percentage of women have PCOS, many are still able to conceive and have more children. They just need to work for it a little harder (no pun intended) than other couples.
I like that there are groups out there for people with this same problem that have a lot of information I can learn from through their experiences. I am also comforted that I know God will see our family through this and help me make the right decisions.
There are still a few questions that I need answered before I can make any major decisions regarding my health.
I spent most of my day doing research about PCOS since I first received the phone call. Thanks to Google and Pinterest I feel like I have a the beginning of a grasp on everything now. I also can see that even though a small percentage of women have PCOS, many are still able to conceive and have more children. They just need to work for it a little harder (no pun intended) than other couples.
I like that there are groups out there for people with this same problem that have a lot of information I can learn from through their experiences. I am also comforted that I know God will see our family through this and help me make the right decisions.
There are still a few questions that I need answered before I can make any major decisions regarding my health.
- What foods CAN I eat. There seems to be a lot of information out there about what not to eat and that's just disheartening. What can I eat that my family will actually like too?
- Is there a natural way to help balance my hormones with out having to take a wheel barrel load of pills and supplements.?
- Does this automatically mean that I'll end up with diabetes?
- What are my actual chances of getting pregnant again?
- What are the first signs that the changes I'm making are the right choices for my body?
One thing I keep noticing in all of the early research that has been consuming most of my day is that this is a life long battle. 40% of women with PCOS will have full blown diabetes by the time they reach middle age. I don't want to be part of that number! That means it's time to fight and Lord knows I never turn down a good fight. :)
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