Uterus in 3D
One of the greatest joys that I believe life has to offer is that of marriage, children and family. Unfortunately, the aspect of having a child has been one that I and my husband have been dealt a cruel hand with. About thirteen years ago I was diagnosed with Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome, otherwise known as Stein Levinthal Disease (named for the physicians who discovered the condition). I know that there are those who aren’t quite sure what Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome is so let me explain it.
Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome is a condition in women that causes multiple cysts to form on the ovaries, when this occurs it hinders or blocks the ovaries from shedding their linings which is what induces ovulation as well as the mentrual cycle. The problem is that without ovulation it’s impossible to conceive a child. There are other side effects from this condition that are also, at best, difficult to deal with and control.
I have dealt with problems such as being overweight, excess facial hair and severe mood swings due to hormonal imbalances. Although conceiving a child has proven difficult it is not impossible, I have been pregnant a number of times, but due to the medications required to induce my ovulation and menstrual cycle I have also suffered just as many miscarriages.
If you take nothing else away from this after reading my story please remember this; although this is difficult to deal with it’s not impossible and there is hope.
