Any PCOS/Endometriosis moma’s here?

I have stage 4 endometriosis / I made my midwife aware at my booking appointment. I had no issues or complications and carried my baby to term. I wasn’t high risk or monitored more. The midwife stated The main issue would be the getting pregnant element of things. All my scans were also positive/ they did see a fibroid and took measurements but that was it. Wishing you a lovely pregnancy and congratulations try not to worry and enjoy it. It’s a real blessing and gift especially when you have endo.

I have PCOS and I was so scared when I first got pregnant and my GP wouldn't even see me. I saw a midwife at 10 weeks for a booking appointment and went from there. I've had early scans but I paid privately for them. I've been considered high risk but also because of my BMI and I did have growth scans at 28, 32, 36 and 38 weeks but baby has been growing absolutely fine and except for a few episodes of reduced movement (which can be in all pregnancies not just high risk) there's been no issues at all. The consultant I was under for being high risk hasn't contacted me since 34 weeks and I'm currently 41+2 waiting for bubs to arrive. The worry doesn't necessarily get easier I'm sorry to say but PCOS pregnancies definitely don't need to be feared. All the best for you and your husband, I hope you have a wonderful pregnancy. Congratulations!

I have severe Endometriosis (unsure of the stage as always been told it was severe and never a stage) and currently 16 weeks pregnant with my first. I told the midwife at my booking appointment. Unfortunately, my midwife was unsure of whether the Endo would cause any issues with pregnancy but I have been referred to Obstetrics due to also having history of low progesterone. But I don’t see the Obstetrician until 24 weeks. I don’t believe that Endo causes any issues with pregnancy and I’ve had no issues this far.

PCOS mama here! Those first few weeks are certainly the most worrying, so I totally get how you feel. I was so paranoid about an ectopic pregnancy too when I first got pregnant so it’s super unhelpful for the GP to say “just don’t worry” - much easier said than done! Could you see another GP at the practice and explain your concerns to him/her - hopefully a more compassionate dr will be able to alleviate your concerns! You could always ask if there are any additional blood tests you can take given your medical history, like additional tracking of progesterone levels for example - they may say no, but worth a shot! Hang in there girly, it’s an anxious time but you’ll get through it xxx

Firstly, congratulations! I’m 9 weeks with my IVF baby, I also have PCOS. In regards to the extra care, that depends on a number of different factors that you’re midwife will assess you on at your booking appointment. I don’t think they worry too much about PCOS or Endo. But I know that things such as family history, BMI or problematic previous pregnancies could lead you to being consultant led. Your midwife will send off referral to a consultant only if anything comes up at your booking appointment, but even then, the consultant may look at your notes and refer you back to your midwife. It is such a scary time, but I hope you can try and enjoy it. Good luck xx

I have both pcos and endo, i am currently on my third pregnancy. First one was a chemical miscarriage that happened at 4 1/2 weeks. My second pregnancy was with my little boy, he was born at 39 weeks and they didn’t say i was high risk but monitored me more due to the fact i had a chemical miscarry. Now that i am on my third she has been healthy and we are waiting for her to come! Hard part was definitely getting pregnant, a few different OB’s i have say sometimes all it takes is one pregnancy to jumpstart all the other pregnancys that are to come which i feel like is true since they will be about 20 months apart in age. Congratulations and i will be hoping for a healthy pregnancy for you!

I have stage 4 endometriosis- am currently 37+1 weeks and have had a very low risk/easy pregnancy and zero complications so far! I told my midwife at first appointment but they weren't really concerned and was never referred to a doctor or consultant! Hope you have a happy/healthy pregnancy ☺️

I have endometriosis, healthy 1 year old and 29 weeks pregnant with baby 2 :)

Not sure about endometriosis but I have PCOS. PCOS is not considered a high risk pregnancy, however it is a risk factor for gestational diabetes so you will be offered the glucose tolerance test around 28 weeks (I didn’t develop it in either of my pregnancies). Like others have said if your BMI is high that may be something they monitor

Nov 2022 i was told i had early stages of Endo after a minor surgery i had to get due to it. 3-4 months after I got pregnant with my first after trying so long but miscarried at 6wks on April 2023. December 2023 i found out i was pregnant with my rainbow baby and Due this September. I too thought id be considered high risk but no unless there is any complications then they will monitor, but Wouldn’t be linked because of Endo but because sometimes things can happen to anyone in any pregnancy.

I have PCOS and my little girl is 6.5 months now! The only way it impacted my pregnancy was that my GP had a phone call appointment to go through with me to discuss which of my medications I should and shouldn't be taking and then my midwife noted it at my booking appointment and I was sent for the gestational diabetes 3 hour test as a routine check (without GD symptoms) around 26 weeks because the PCOS can increase the risk of GD. Luckily mine was negative and aside from the usual sickness and fatigue early on, I had a really straightforward pregnancy and remained midwife led until I had to be induced due to reduced movements. I hope everything goes well for you too x

Hey there. PCOS momma. Really the only thing I’ve seen be an issue for some (not all!) PCOS moms is not making enough progesterone in the beginning can cause a chemical pregnancy but you’re past that point. I was also terrified with the PCOS but really the only other issue is some PCOS moms have a hard time initially getting pregnant because their body doesn’t ovulate on time. Once you’re pregnant and past your missed period you’re good. Getting pregnant also relieves some PCOS symptoms while you’re pregnant!