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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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WelshLovely · 46-50, F

I have PCOS and was told in my case that it was highly unlikely that I'd ever conceive and if I did there was a high risk of miscarriage.

I went through years of trying different meds to control the symptoms which is the best that I could hope for until I found the right thing for me and life has been pretty good ever since.

There is no cure all because it depends on the person - there's an organisation called Verity which has loads of info and advice that I can really recommend.

Davemcdave · 46-50, M

Thank you sucklemegood for responding I will have to check out this verity. I'm glad you found a way to manage your symptoms they are not a laughing matter... do you have children at all?

WelshLovely · 46-50, F

No. Unfortunately for me, things were so bad it came down to a direct choice between being able to function on a daily basis or keeping trying for something that was really unlikely to happen anyway. I chose functioning and my sanity - would have loved kids but it's not the end of the world that I don't have them. I'm not bitter about it and I have nephews and friends kids that I borrow on a regular basis, so I don't completely miss out!

Davemcdave · 46-50, M

@Sucklemegood: I can fully understand that your health is the most important. And I'm sure you make a wonderful aunty. Thank you for being so open and honest. X

WelshLovely · 46-50, F

It can make you feel like you're going crazy because the hormonal issues can cause depression and anxiety amongst other things and unless people talk about it, it can feel pretty isolating.

It's perfectly possible to control it but you have to be careful not to let it control you and your life