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Are there any ladies that have suffered polycystic ovaries that can offer any advice?

My girlfriend and I have noticed her mood swings and the irregularity of it all since she came off the pill. I find her moods utterly unbearable (check into a hotel) and she claims she knows it's happening but can't stop it, then gets very tearful afterwards. We are considering starting a family. I told her to get checked out. Anyways she had an ultrasound today and the imaging Dr said she could see follicles on her right ovary but was struggling to find her left one.
She has requested a blood test to confirm her findings.

How manageable is this? And if you've had children, how easy/tricky was it to conceive?

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JarJarBoom · 41-45, F

I have PCOS as far as conception goes, its not easy and to this day I'm not able to conceive any children. I think my mood is pretty stable and it has a lot to do with my blood sugar (PCOS and blood sugar go hand in hand)

Davemcdave · 46-50, M

Hmm I see. I'm sorry to hear that jarjarboom. Thank you for being so open and honest. Would you consider ivf if your suitable? It's strange really because the misses often has times where I feel she should have a diabetes check, she already struggles with anemia... :-(

JarJarBoom · 41-45, F

I dunno, IVF is pretty costly and I think I'm already to the point where I should not even think about having children. I would recommend the misses to get a A1C check, its really common for people with PCOS to have diabetes.

Davemcdave · 46-50, M

Well i can't tell you to try for that as its a big commitment in itself. I know she would love to try for one and im desperate also so if it's an option I may push for it. A1c check I will remember that, thank you, we definitely need to rule everything out.