u/sleepwndeat

Hi all, I could really use some help deciphering what is happening.

Background
Period was July 20-25.
Suspected ovulation was August 1-3.
20yrs old, diagnosed with Lean PCOS at 16, high DHEAS.
Been TTC for around 6-7 months.

Around two days ago, I tested and received a faint positive. Husband and I were overjoyed, but cautious so we continued testing. Note that I was also experiencing what could be interpreted as pregnancy symptoms.

The next day, yesterday, I tested again in the morning and noticed the line seemed fainter than before. I had a very sharp cramp-like pain, like none I’ve had before, around 11:00AM, and I felt like something was wrong so I went and got a Quant hCG test. Then I continued testing throughout the day (little to no fluid for better accuracy, idk lol) and the line disappeared altogether.

Today I received my hCG Beta results and my level was 16… my tests have been faint positives and negatives all day today as well. I got another hCG test done today (early, I know) and am going back for another to see if my levels are declining or improving in a few days.

Please help!!!! I just want to know if this is normal or something of concern. Has anyone else experienced this? I am freaking out and feel so dumb that I don’t know if this is normal.

Thank you in advance.

Hello all, before I begin this post let me share my medical history and details of my PCOS for clarity. I am 20 years old and 5'3, 115lbs if it matters.

I have lean, Adrenal PCOS, I was diagnosed at 15-16 years old. I have elevated DHEA-S levels- normal testosterone, insulin, etc., though I used to have low estrogen. Old OB/GYN told me upon diagnosis that I would struggle to get/stay pregnant and that my eggs did not make it past follicular stage- was told this at 16 so I don't know.

My primary PCOS symptoms are irregular periods, HEAVY periods, painful cramps/vomiting, trouble maintaining healthy weight (I become underweight very quickly), hormonal acne/oily skin, excess hair growth on body (no Hirsutism though), cyst(s) on ovaries, mood swings during period, and that's about it.

I have been on 50-100mg of Spiro for around 1.5 years, take Resveratrol/Magnesium/Fish Oil, which has helped a lot. Prior to that, my old OB/GYN had me on 5+ different birth controls, none of which worked.

I had a large ovarian cyst removed at 16, uterine polyps removed at 17, and have had EXTREMELY irregular periods since I began at 11. My first ever period was multiple weeks, and I have had a period that lasted 9 months straight, symptoms and all. I also skip periods or have multiple a month.

I exercise 3-5 times a week, eat very healthy (food allergies prohibit me from eating 99% of processed/junk food :(( ), and practice stress reducing activities.

Husband and I have begun trying and we are financially stable, own a home, both have good jobs, and want a child. I do fear if we do not try now, pregnancy may never happen for us. Is there anyone with similar symptoms/similar type of PCOS who had successful pregnancies? If so, what measures did you take and how did you achieve this?

Sorry for the long-winded post, I just wanted to provide all details so there was no confusion. Thank you in advance, I truly appreciate it.

- An Anxious Adrenal PCOS Girl