PCOS-my doctor said that women with PCOS are have increased fertility as they age - true?

[Anonymous]

Let's put it in perspective--it may mean that a PCOS woman's fertility increases relative to her previous decreased fertility before--but it doesn't mean that at 40 she is more fertile than when she was at 30 (or that at 40 she is more fertile than other 40 year olds). Just that at 40, she may be as fertile as other 40 year olds, which is to say not that fertile. Unfortunately I think we (PCOSers) gain average fertility and ovulation but it's so late in the game it's not that helpful.

[Anonymous]

I am 36 diagnosis with PCOS in my early 20's. For 5 years never had a period on my own. Stopped taking all medicines this year and started eating better and excercising and my periods returned. I am not trying to have a kid. But, I do believe as you get older the effects of PCOS decrease

[Anonymous]

I have PCOS and have had regular periods since my mid-30's. Before that, my cycles were really long and wonky. I have to disagree with some of the PPs that egg quality is poorer in PCOS women. In my case I did go through IVF at 40, but mainly because my husband's MF issues worsened considerably since we had our first child. I ended up with 9 5 day blasts, which is not common for women my age. Not saying this is true for everyone (PCOS can be quite variable), but it's not a forgone conclusion that you have poor egg quality, even if your periods are more regular.

[Anonymous]

Thanks this has been very eye opening for me since I just found out I have PCOS. IF anyone has any other insite for me that would be great

[Anonymous]

This is old news! This was the first thing my gynecologist here in Oslo, Norway told me when I got to know i was suffering from PCOS. This was in 2006 I think, and even though I have not done much research, I have read other raports from other studies that claims that woman with pcos is fertile for a longer time, and more fertile than other woman after a certain age (say around age 35). The reason for this is quite complex.

[Anonymous]

pcos=more eggs/but not good quality.

It is QUALITY over quantity.

[Anonymous]

Anecdatally for me, I found that after I had my son (conceived naturally, despite PCOS and severe MFI), my period regulated themselves to a nice 30 day cycle and I now have very painful ovulation. Not sure what that means. We're not TTC though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I agree with this. I have PCOS and had irregular periods up until my mid-30s (conceived my daughter with injections + IUI). Now they are fairly regular -- about every 33 days. When this first started happening, I was completely caught off guard (hey - didn't I just have a period about a month ago, what's up with that?)

My experience was similar to this.

[Anonymous]

Me, too! I have had PCOS my whole adult life. I needed Clomid and metformin to get pregnant at 36 and 41. I was stunned when I started getting periods every 32 days or so about a year after my last child was born (breastfeeding full time). I am 43 now, almost 44, and the regular periods have continued. Seems weird at this point to be having regular periods. Don't know about egg quality as I have no interest in anymore children, but my second pregnancy at 41 was pretty issue-free.

[Anonymous]

I have PCOS too. This is encouraging. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

This is the first I am hearing about thie theory, but it is making me feel better! I just had my first child at age 34 after years of trying. I finally found success after tens of thousands of dollars and Follistim injections, a trigger shot, and IUI. Being a mom is the best thing I have ever done, and if there is even a slight chance that I can have a second child without medical intervention I am delighted.

[Anonymous]

This thread is thrilling to me! There is hope!

[Anonymous]

I am proof of this. Two miscarriages age 27. Ivf twins born 29 wks age 31. Age 40, suprise!, 11 wks pregnant with no reproductive assistance

[Anonymous]

This was true for me. I never had normal cycle. Sometimes it would be twice a year. I went through several years of infertility treatment in my late 20s. I finally had twins at 31 after two rounds of IVF. When I was 36, I became pregnant on my own and miscarried at 6 weeks. I thought it was a fluke until 9 months later, I became pregnant again and had a baby at 37 without any assistance. Since the birth of my son, I have a had a pretty regular menstrual cycle which I've never had in my life.

[Anonymous]

I was told that as well. My periods became regular around age 37. However, I completely revamped my diet - cut out all processed foods and lowered my carb intake, so I'm on the fence as to why.