Sex & PCOS

Ooh so we're talking about sexy times! This is actually something that's somewhat of a touchy issue for some. Touchy, see what I did there? :-)

So for some of you, your sex life could be revolving around having a baby and it's stressful! Last year my husband and I decided that perhaps it was time to see a specialist about getting pregnant. I knew of my PCOS and he did too of course. It was interesting to sit down and talk to my endocrinologist and have her offer me birth control for my PCOS...despite knowing why I was sitting in her office. Maybe funny isn't the right word, it was annoying. We decided to visit a fertility clinic. It's odd how quickly they go went through things. The consultation with the doctor was thorough but definitely inclined towards getting people excited about the possibility started right away.

We decided then and there to go through with it, something we should have perhaps thought about a little more. We needed blood work, genetic testing, I had to have my bits examined and of course the dreaded sperm sample. I was told to start tracking my periods, which I had already been doing, and note ovulation days. Then of course we were to make sure to have sex on those days when I was supposed to be ovulating as well as other instructions...omg it was stressful. Not long after we decided to not put all of that stress on ourselves.

Now I'm doing what I should have done before...managed my symptoms. I'm checking the boxes. Managing your symptoms is one of the best things you can do, and you should do that far in advance. You can avoid a lot of the stress and pressure if you're "ahead of the game" so to speak. As far as the sex itself...don't let becoming pregnant become the only reason it happens. It can be difficult to make an effort sometimes but it will not only strengthen your relationship, but also boost your mood. Make sure to spend time together, do something romatic and just enjoy yourselves. It's known that high stress levels affect fertility. Besides, you want to look forward to having sex, it should never feel like work.

If you're finding that being interested in sex at all is unlikely, then see a doctor about it. It's an important part of your relationship and your well-being. Don't put any of this off, it only hurts you more in the long wrong and we have enough to worry about!

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