My PCOS Diagnosis Story

[@thebestwillow]

Adenomyosis here. These things are so important to talk about, and so ridiculously taboo. Thank you for making this video.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Agreed! I also know how helpful it has been to me to watch other people's videos on the topic.

[@jennierollins8789]

Goodness. I am an older gal and didn't know what PCOS was. I am very happy that you have such a wonderful doctor who listened to you and is really in the know. Of course there are emotions to deal with. Very normal. You rode the wave and started educating yourself. Very powerful stuff and you are now helping others with your knowledge. I feel everything will work out and you will have many children running around your house. Many blessings to you and yours! ☮️🌍🌲🌷🌈

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you so much, Jennie! I am very hopeful.

[@jennierollins8789]

♥️🌷🌈

[@KatrineNordland]

Longtime subscriber and fellow PCOS sufferer here. I am 50 years old and the mother of two wonderful adopted children 22M and 18F. However your story turns out, I appreciate you for making this video, Sarah, and I hope you and Jake take really good care of yourselves. Whatever you choose to do will be just right for you. ❤

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you so much!

[@lilnativeaimee]

Im 39 and have pcos since a teen. I had my first pregnancy unplanned when I was 21 and have an almost 18 year old. I've wanted more kids ever since, but couldn't get a normal menstrual cycle. Once I realized I was getting older and was serious about a second baby I started keto. That was 4 years ago and I immediately had normal cycles for the first time in my entire life! I am sitting here holding my sleeping 2 month old as I type this comment!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Congratulations on your new baby! That is wonderful!

[@eviewesner6231]

I'm glad you're finding help! My sister-in-law also had PCOS. Thankfully she received help too. Once she went keto (low carb high fat) she was able to get pregnant and carry to term.

[@nicoleT-YEG]

I'm doing ketogenic therapy for polycystic kidney disease. Dietry interventions are amazing and rarely discussed with our doctors.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you! That is great to hear!

[@zeitgeist888]

Prayers to you and Jake. I hope you can quickly get things under control. A positive attitude and knowledge go a long way to success.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you so much!

[@Cindys-bc1dp]

I am glad you finally got a diagnosis and an understanding of what you have been experiencing. I hope all goes well for you and that you and Jake are able to have the family you so desire. ❤

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you so much!

[@Shiryone]

In many cases, it's the patient's research and insistence that find the answers. Doctors are just humans and don't have all the answers. I am so glad that you have answers and direction to move forward with. You are young and healthy. The future for you both looks bright and is full of promise.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

That is very true. Thank you for the kind words!

[@sandrafromscotland]

Thank you for sharing Sarah. You had an incling and this knowledge will make sense of it. Good luck on your journey of continued learning as you figure this out.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you, Sandra! I appreciate it!

[@Zoe.TheBody360]

As a hormone therapist, although not a diagnostician, I specialise in PCOS and have also had it myself! There is a difference between PCOS and PCOD; the latter people have cysts on the ovaries but hormone levels are normal; the former (PCOS) there may or may not be cysts on the ovaries, but hormone and other blood markers are abnormal. Although there is not one blood test to diagnose PCOS, there is usually abnormalities in one of the following high DHEA (a adrenal hormone); high androgens although not all women will have high androgens; high LH compared to FSH which should be tested at ovulation; and usually insulin resistance; the best test for this is HOMA-IR (not just HBA1c!). Also you may see elevated prolactin levels and possibly lower progesterone in the luteul phase (especially is there is annovulation). Adrenal and thyroid conditions can also present similar to PCOS so should again be evaluated by a medical professional. If you have only had androgens checked, and not the other blood work, I mention here, then I would get it checked including abnormal insulin. Hope this helps as a guide.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you so much! This is very helpful info and I will look into this stuff!

[@Zoe.TheBody360]

@@AbundantlyMinimal pleasure

[@jaime5262]

Best of luck to you in your journey. Knowledge is power and you will figure out the best path for you! Thank you for sharing your story!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you so much!

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Thank you Sarah for your health update. We are so sorry to hear your diagnosis. We are sure that your GYN and you will find a solution that's right for you. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Best to you and Jake. Sending you digital hugs ❤

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you so much, Cathy! I appreciate it!

[@thebestwillow]

Will be praying for your cyst and am keen to hear from you how all this progresses.

[@cynthiaperovich310]

You are taking an awesome approach of action and education. I dont know how old you are but please dont be afraid to get aggressive if you dont get pregnant in a yr or so of trying. I have pcos and my husband also has some fertility issues. We were going to just let God decide and just keep trying....4 yrs later we decided to do IUIs. Did 4 of those and they didnt work. We thought we would never do ivf. We already had 2 adopted sons from foster care and we had alot of pressure from others to just be happy with the 2 we had. So we waited another 4 yrs. I knew i was meant to have babies so 9 yrs into marriage we decided to do IVF. It was a long, expensive emotional road but i am now pregnant with my 3rd ivf baby! My regret is waiting so long and trying to "just be happy with what i have" instead of starting earlier. Now i will be 42 and we have been having these 3 close together to fit them in before im too old! Whatever you decide is the path of action for you, dont be afraid to go for it and follow your intuition.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Congratulations! That is amazing and I appreciate hearing your story. I'm 32 now and definitely plan on prioritizing this new chapter, no matter what it looks like!

[@juliesmith668]

So glad you know what is going on, now you can finally do something yourself to improve the situation. To think you could have begun this journey much sooner. Stay happy, stay positive, you've got this!!!! Thanks for sharing Sarah, good to see you, as always! 🥰

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you so much!!

[@chrstopherblighton-sande2981]

Thank you for sharing your story. It sounds like you have a really good doctor there and that you are in good hands to deal with the PCOS. Sending loads of good wishes for abundant health your way.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@leonieapps5927]

Take good care of you Sarah & appreciate you sharing! xo 😘

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you!

[@jmiller4176]

No idea what pcos is. I'm glad you are being treated. (I googled it) Everything is in initials these days. Ttfn

[@Studilotti]

Thank you so much for sharing your diagnosis and your emotions ❤

[@lisaannsaikal8801]

Prayers to you both. I hope your medical problem is resolved ❤🙏

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you!

[@MsDoglover02]

Thank you for sharing and wishing you all the best. ❤

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you, Lynne!

[@jennyjenkins877]

Thank you for sharing your personal story. Best of luck on your fertility journey!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you so much!

[@taylor3342]

Thank you for sharing your experience! 💛

[@Zeevah-x5g]

I was diagnosed with PCOS at the age of 36 after 11 years of being told nothing was wrong. I remember how relieved I was getting that diagnosis! Ultimately, my husband and I were not able to have children, BUT - my younger sisters both saw their doctors within a few weeks of my diagnosis and were also diagnosed. Because they had earlier diagnosis (they were 18 and 28), both were able to have beautiful, healthy children. My personal experience is that giving birth doesn't make you a mother. Others have mentioned adoption and fostering. I don't think it matters how your child becomes yours. Being a mother is in your heart - not your ovaries.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I love what you said about being a mother, and I feel the same way! I'm so glad you were finally able to get answers and that your diagnosis inspired your younger sisters.

[@BrightPolarStar]

I am in Europe and every gynecologist I have ever been to does an ultrasound annually, so I have known about my PCOS for years. Despite this, I was able to get pregnant in my early thirties with no medical intervention (my kids are now 3 and 5) and I wish the same to you. The only thing I did on top of a healthy diet was taking a myo-inositol supplement - I am sure your book will mention it. All the best to you and your husband!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Congratulations! That is great! I have started that supplement as well!

[@kathryngarcia8800]

You will educate a lot of women with your video! I had an ovarian cyst once & the only way I knew I had it was the discomfort, sort of a throbbing intermittent pain. My doctor sent me for an ultrasound. It actually went away on its own, I'm hoping for the same for you. (This all happened AFTER having three children).

[@fim1968]

That's great that it went away on its own! I have a 4.5cm cyst, no symptos, it was found during an ultrasound and a pap test and I am considering surgery if it doesn't go away.. doctor said that above 5cm it should be taken out. Don't want to have surgery but also don't want it to burst unexpectedly.. if you don't mind, could you tell us how long it took for your cyst to go away and did you do anything to help things? My doctor didn't mention anything like that..

[@kathryngarcia8800]

@@fim1968 I didn't do anything, and it was probably another month I noticed the minor throbbing pain was gone.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

That is awesome that it went away on its own! I am hoping for that too!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I'm hoping yours goes away on its own too! I definitely relate to the stressful feeling of it all and not wanting it to burst either!

[@cm4832]

I also have PCOS. Inositol supplementation helped me so much. For the first time in my life I had regular periods. I think the studies have shown that it's just as good as or better than metformin (which is often prescribed) with little to no side effects. Might be worth looking into! Good luck!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you! I did just start some and that is great to hear!

[@Lifes.lemonade]

PCOS, is very common I have this.. it took 5 years of tests and trying and finally I got pregnant with (colomid) fertility pills.. my 2nd pregnancy was natural and a surprise… take care of yourself.. self love and good wishes to you both xxx

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you so much!

[@futuredok]

See a functional Medicine doctor, they will help you manage your PCOS much better than a conventional endocrine or gynecologist.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I appreciate that and will consider that in the future depending on how things go. I really really like my doctor now, so I will stick with her for the time being.

[@beckyrushfan8174]

My friend was diagnosed many yrs ago. Since then she has had 2 kids (without any kind of help from fertility drugs, etc).

[@towritemichelle210]

Don't lose hope. My coworker has PCOS and she had two healthy kids

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you! That is awesome!

[@amandastocks9874]

I recently found out I have endo (after a 3 year process). I had a left ovary cyst (endometrioma) - 10cm. Got it removed in Dec. Good news is most PCOS cysts will go away on it's own but if surgery has to be done it's not the worst surgery :) good luck with everything in the future.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I'm sorry to hear that, but so glad that you were able to get it removed! Thank you for the kind words!

[@thebestwillow]

I know a woman who was told she categorically couldn't get pregnant because of treatment she'd had for a brain tumour. She went on to have two pregnancies, both went to term and resulted in completely healthy babies. So, even if they tell you at some point that it's not possible to get pregnant, it's not a certainty unless you've had reproductive organs removed.

[@mrs.n.7314]

❤❤❤

[@sgordon924]

Low carb, high animal fat, add iodine (Lugol's iodine). I eliminated all cysts on everything- breasts, thyroid, ovarian and kidney.

[@jenniferh3858]

Search and learn about how OB/Gyn Jamie Seeman MD treats PCOS. Hope that helps🙏

[@simini1837]

You might want to check out the KZbin videos of Rachel Aust. She made several ones on PCOS. All the best to you!

[@thebestwillow]

Nods. My ex girlfriend had to have an emergency full hysterectomy in a "it can't even wait until morning" situation. It was pretty traumatic. Wouldn't wish that on anyone.

[@sarahgover4838]

I know I am coming to this video late, but why can’t your doctor drain the big cyst? I had a couple IVF cycles get delayed because of cysts, but they were able to drain it and we could move on. I was awake and they inserted a catheter like line. Took about 10 minutes.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I wasn't aware that was an option! I have a follow-up ultrasound this week to see if it is still there and still the same size, but I could ask about that.

[@SilviaHonores]

I hear you! I also have PCOS and was able to get pregnant, only once though. Wishing you the very best!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Thank you, Silvia!

[@TRuth.T]

I would look into Dr. Robert Kiltz, MD is a board certified OB/GYN & Reproductive Endocrinologist...

[@joscelynstevens8389]

My friend. I too struggled with PCOS. I was able to heal it by eating a keto/carnivore diet. I have 2 wonderful daughters now. Just sharing in case it is helpful for you.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Congratulations! Thank you!

[@jennyhughes6597]

My granddaughter's primary care doctor thinks she may have PCOS. She told her to make a gynecology appointment.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I hope she is able to get helpful answers!

[@jennyhughes6597]

@@AbundantlyMinimal Me too. I hope you get all the answers you need for your health care❤

[@taradevito6751]

Women’s health is starting to somewhat come to the forefront…but we are still sooo behind!

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

Yes indeed!

[@thebestwillow]

Oh no! That must be so frustrating to have got this news just as everything else was falling into place. Don't lose hope, but also bear in mind that adoption is a wonderful thing, especially if you can handle adopting an older child or teenager. Xxx

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

It's all good. I have a lot to be grateful for, and I think that everything will work out. My family goals already included adoption!

[@thebestwillow]

@@AbundantlyMinimal actually, now that you mention it, that rings a bell somewhere in my memory.

[@thebestwillow]

Excuse my ignorance resulting from living in a country where tax covers healthcare... I'm puzzled that in a country where you pay for healthcare, you weren't able to get an ultrasound around the time of seeing the previous gynaecologist. I would have thought you'd have been able to get it done because you were willing to pay to have it done, because money talks.

[@AbundantlyMinimal]

I didn't know to ask for it at the previous appointment. I don't know why doctors don't always initiate the testing. For this one, I had to pay about $150 out of pocket for the ultrasound and insurance covered the remaining $450.

[@thebestwillow]

@@AbundantlyMinimal ohh, I see. Ty.