Irregular periods, cysts, whats going on with me? Am I pregnant or not?

Question

My last period began on Oct.27.I had absolutely no period or spotting during Nov. My husband only ejaculated inside of me on Nov.27 and Dec.2. I am usually irregular with my periods to where they often come 1-3 weeks late. I was also told by my OBGYN that I take longer than usual to ovulate.I took a pregnancy test on Dec.10, and it showed no results making the test innaccurate.I took another one the following day (from the same box) and that one was negative.I took another test on Dec.16, and that one,along the the other 2 that followed,were all 3 positive.I had a miscarriage about 5 years ago, so I requested an immediate ultrasound to make sure everything was okay this time.Unfortunately, they found nothing but cysts and my uterus seemed to be growing.My pregnancy test was positive again w/ the Dc though.The DC. suggested I may be less than 7 weeks due to my irragularity, & thats why they can't see anything yet. How far along am I then & should I be concerned about the cysts?

Answer 1

If your diagnosed with polycystic ovaries, there isn't much concern. It's cyst's that come and go during your menstrual cycle. By the way polycystic ovaries cause irregular periods. Either by not having one for longer periods of time, or having them frequently. There is nothing that can be done about polycystic ovaries, although it does make for "getting" pregnant more difficult, but should not have an effect on your pregnancy.
As far as how far along you are, I can't answer that. =/ You could be 5 weeks.. which is why they can't see anything.
"THERES NO SUCH THING AS A FALSE POSITIVE, ONLY FALSE NEGATIVES" so congrats!
http://www.csmc.edu/5531.html
this site may help as well

Answer 2

The first answer was pretty on it with with polycystic ovaries. However, though cysts are common in anyone and come and go, if the condition is bad enough, they will just build up and eventually your ovaries will look like a ball of cookie dough rolled in m&m's when seen on an ultrasound. I still haven't decided from my researching whether the hormone imbalance is because of or the cause of the ovaries failing to release an egg (which causes the cyst), which would then trigger the period. If the egg isn't released and the hormones don't flux like they should, you end up with (sometimes wildy) erratic cycles.

My cycles varied between barely 4 weeks and almost 7. I spent a fortune on HPT's before finally seeing a doctor (as much for the pain during intercourse as the irregularity). I don't want to scare you, but since it sounds as though you have been lucky enough to get pregnant, I have also read that having PCOS can increase your chances of miscarriage. I think that might be from the hormnal imbalance that comes with the condition though, not the cysts themselves. Be sure to bring it up with your doctor and discuss any concerns. Ask lots of questions and don't settle for half answers. This is your child you're talking about.

If your cycles return to an irregular pattern after the pregnancy, be sure to have your hormone levels checked so you can be treated for anything that might be wrong. Again, it's your fertility.