Had a scan yesterday…it showed that my ovaries are polysystic…but i’m ovulating…therefore they do not classify it as polysystic ovarian syndrome…has anyone had a similar experience…I read that cysts can make an ova slow…I had an ectopic this October with left tube removal…doctors are telling me to start trying again and don’t seem concerned…I don’t want to try again and lose my only remaining tube…maybe taking medication can help an ova be faster or reduce cysts please help!
Dear Virgo,
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss.
Sadly I am not medically trained and as we do not have access to your medical records, I am afraid we are unable to comment on medications.
I would suggest talking to your Dr or asking to be referred to a fertility specialist to discuss your concerns. I have added a link regarding polycystic ovary syndrome as it appears there are 3 aspects to being diagnosed which aren’t directly related to ovulation.
irregular periods – which means your ovaries don’t regularly release eggs (ovulation)
excess androgen – high levels of “male hormones” in your body, which may cause physical signs such as excess facial or body hair (see signs and symptoms below)
polycystic ovaries – your ovaries become enlarged and contain many fluid-filled sacs (follicles) which surround the eggs (it’s important to note that, despite the name, if you have PCOS you don’t actually have cysts)
If you have at least two of these features you may be diagnosed with PCOS. Read more about diagnosing PCOS.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/polycysti … rome-pcos/
Regarding ttc, we and many medical professionals advise waiting for two menstrual cycles. It is important to allow time for your body to recover and emotions to surface and be worked through. This is so that you have some comfort that your body is returning to its natural rhythm and you have a last menstrual period date from which to date a new pregnancy - key information in checking you are not suffering from an ectopic pregnancy in the future. The first bleed soon after surgery for ectopic pregnancy is not classed as a period as it is the body’s response to falling hormone levels.
Importantly, help is available if conceiving naturally has not yet been successful after some time trying - and the EPT advises that women under 35 should seek medical advice following 12 months trying to conceive and those over 35 should seek advice after 6 months.
Sending much love,
Karen x
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