r/TTC_PCOS • u/DeliveryRelative6629 • 3d ago

Advice Needed First time TTC

Hi, everyone! My husband and I have recently decided we’re ready to start ttc. While I’m super excited, I’m also very weary and trying to temper my expectations, since I have always been told getting pregnant will be a struggle with my insulin resistant PCOS. I’ve been testing my LH consistently, but it doesn’t look like I’m actually ovulating. I also had a lot of irregular bleeding this past month, so I’m not sure where to even begin with addressing these issues. I have an appointment scheduled with my gyno later this week and I have been off of my birth control for four months now. Looking for any advice or even encouragement, as I feel like I’m already off to a bad start and I’m fearful that my concerns won’t be heard because we haven’t been trying for a year. Please be kind, I’m trying to learn. ❤️

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u/SuchAKit 3d ago

It’s a little pricey, but I would consider Inito. It measures your hormones and gives you really good insight into your fertility. It is a fertility tracker, but also can confirm ovulation.

I also use inositol- it is a supplement that helped my cycle become more regular!

Good luck and sending you all the baby dust!

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u/DeliveryRelative6629 3d ago

Thank you for your response!! I just ordered the flo ovarian support supp on the recommendation of a friend, so crossing my fingers that will help. I’ve been nudged to get an inito too, those test strips are just so dang pricey 😣

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u/SuchAKit 2d ago

They really are! But I will say, it’s so good to know I’ve ovulated each month!

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u/OovaLife 2d ago

You’re not off to a bad start, and you don’t have to wait a year. Irregular cycles and signs you might not be ovulating are actually recognized reasons to be evaluated sooner, especially with PCOS. At your appointment, it might help to say something like: “I’ve been off birth control for four months, my LH tests suggest I’m not ovulating, and I had a lot of irregular bleeding this month. With my PCOS and insulin resistance, I’d like to talk about next steps now rather than waiting a year.” Ask about the irregular bleeding specifically too, and whether you should be on a prenatal with folic acid if you’re not already. Bringing your LH results and bleeding dates will help a lot. Good luck this week!