Pcos & The Daily Emotional Roller Coaster

@ashwinim3006 ,

I am in the same boat. So my friend.. i hear you. PCOS is something that does not have a medicine to cure it..to be exact. I am just saying it even though you know it. There are some good articles on PCOS diet , research them and try to follow. Obviously there is weight control thing, which you are already doing. You are doing all the right things. Keep your body and mind healthy with positive thoughts. Baby will happen when it is supposed to happen. The more stress you take, more are the chances of process going against us. I have had 2 cycles of IUI, 2 cycles of IVF, all failed. Infertilty unexplained. Its all a gamble. As they say, the chances of getting pregnant with IUI is 18-20% and with IVF it is 50-50%. We are on a difficult path and we need courage to get over it. you are already stressed with the failed cycles, don't add another stress of what will people think,what i need to answer them. I know its really hard to ignore, but try hard. I say this to myself every single time, and i am working on it . Some stress reliever would be to share it with your parents, and inlaws if they are co-operative to you. else just say, you want to finish your studies first.

Have lot of sex just for fun, don't keep a plan for it. Have it daily if possible. This journey will bond you and your husband better.

If anyone asks you tell them that you are not interested in kids yet, will think about it when you are ready,Underneath, do your thing. I observed the more you show reaction to the question, the more you will get these kinds of questions. People should mind their own business, but that rarely happens. Trust me, when people as those insensitive questions they have no emotional connect, to ask that question, unless its your parents. this question is as common as asking, what did you have for lunch . So easy my dear.

Baby dust to both of us. It will happen pretty soon. Just keep doing what you are doing, and you are doing great.

Hugs and wishes to you.

 

I myself has Pcos and hypothroidism since my teen years.My periods were irregular and for 3 years before marriage i had to induce my periods through tablets.I underwent a strict weight loss and diet regime and now mom to two kids.

Here are my two cents based on my experience

Focus on one thing at a time.Have a time frame,say for first 6 months,focus only on eating healthy every day,doing exercise every day and getting your periods on time and tracking your ovulation.

Remember,eating healthy and doing exercise should be the life long goal for a person with pcos-because pcos continues even after pregnancy.

By the time your weight loss goal is reached you may also become pregnant.

Since you are in your final year of studies,focus on your studies first and get it completed-that will give you a lot of confidence.Have a time frame so you know that your life is under control.

Do some meditation,yoga,evening walks to de-stress yourself.

Since you are a doctor,you would know about a balanced diet-1 cup salad,1 cup dal,3/4 cup brown rice/oats/quinoa/2 roti,1 cup dry subzi,1/4 cup protein like paneer/nuts/boiled legumes/greek yogurt/egg.

Try to follow a standard diet every day so that there are no spikes in sugar levels.Have your entire day menu planned so that you can have a control on your eating habits no matter what.

Have a protein rich breakfast as it helps to regulate blood sugar level throughout the day.

Also try including teas like cinnamon tea,spearmint tea which helps to balance hormones and induce ovulation.

Also try acupuncture,i felt relaxed when i underwent those sessions and the doctor told me that it helps to increase the success rates with IVF/IUI-but i don't have any personal experience on that.

Good luck on your journey.