Successfully pregnant with OvulaRing despite a PCOS diagnosis

Interview Q&A

Dear Katharina, could you please tell us your personal story? How long have you been trying to have a child?

My husband and I have been together since 2016. It was clear to us very early on that we wanted to get married and have children. In 2021, the time had finally come. After our wedding in August, we decided to start trying to have a baby. So I stopped taking the pill and waited for my natural cycle to return. We wanted to wait three cycles until everything had settled back into a routine, and then we’d get started—or so we thought. I waited and waited, but My period just didn’t come. Unfortunately, I also gained about 10 kg, even though I didn’t change my diet at all.
In November, I finally went to see my gynecologist. She ran hormone tests and performed an ultrasound. The results showed that one of my ovaries looked like it might have PCOS, and my testosterone levels were borderline high. She referred me to an endocrinologist to rule out insulin resistance. This was confirmed, and according to my gynecologist, that made a diagnosis of PCOS very likely. To rule out other conditions, I went to see an endocrinologist. There, all my hormone levels were checked again, and ultimately the PCOS It was confirmed. We were really devastated. I had to admit to myself that I would probably have to get healthy first before we could start trying to have a baby.

How did you cope with your PCOS diagnosis?

While researching PCOS, I came across the Julia Schultz, Hormone Coach and signed up for her masterclass. I learned about the different types of PCOS and started paying closer attention to my body. Less stress, more sleep, a different mindset, and various rituals became part of my daily routine. The effort paid off! In May 2022, I finally had my first natural cycle. By that time, I was already using the OvulaRing. I was, of course, very happy and confident that my dream of having a baby would soon come true. In the next cycle, I didn’t ovulate. This cycle was also twice as long as the first one, since I wasn’t following the masterclass recommendations as strictly anymore. Well, the body doesn’t seem to forgive you for much if you’ve previously overworked it.

And then it all worked out pretty quickly, didn’t it?

Exactly. My third OvulaRing cycle began at the end of August 2022. By then, I had a very relaxed attitude toward trying to conceive. My mindset was: “If it works out, that’s great, and if it doesn’t, that’s fine too. My body is a miracle—it’s designed to have children. So why shouldn’t it work for me? Everything happens in its own time.”
A few days after my fertile window, I took a pregnancy test in the morning. I wasn’t sure if I’d actually see a second line. I thought that because I wanted it so badly, I was just imagining it. So I set the test aside for the time being and went to work. I couldn’t stop thinking about it all day. That evening, I looked for the test again, and now the second line was a bit clearer. I realized that after such a long time, it could just be a coincidence. The next morning, I took another ultra-early pregnancy test. I could hardly believe my eyes and showed the test to my husband. You could see a faint second line. We had done it—we were finally pregnant!
Over the next few days, I took a test every day, and the second lines got darker and darker. We were over the moon and couldn’t believe it! I’m now 15 weeks pregnant, and we’re all doing great!

Have you tried anything else besides the OvulaRing?

I visited a naturopath who gave me various homeopathic remedies for fertility, my energy levels, and hormone regulation. In addition, I PCOS Masterclass by Julia Schulz took part.

How did you come across OvulaRing?

I found out about OvulaRing through Julia Schulz (Note: OvulaRing Review by Hormone Coach Julia Schulz) I also received an offer that combined the masterclass with OvulaRing. However, since I had to wait for my period to start first, I didn’t decide to use OvulaRing until later.

OvulaRing is different from the usual methods for optimizing conception. How is it different from traditional methods? What do you like about it?

There are many potential sources of error when measuring basal body temperature with a thermometer. You have to wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends when you could sleep in. Before taking the actual measurement, you should first warm the thermometer in your mouth for a few minutes, and you mustn’t forget the thermometer, for example, when you’re traveling. With OvulaRing, these sources of error are eliminated because the measurement takes place continuously and directly inside the body. This makes it much more convenient to use and also more accurate.

How long did it take for you to get pregnant using OvulaRing?

I got pregnant right away during my third cycle.

What do you think of using OvulaRing?

I think it’s really convenient to use! It takes a little practice at first to get the ring to fit properly. But once you get the hang of it, it’s no problem at all.

Will you continue to use OvulaRing?

Yes, definitely! It’s easy to use, and the method works very well.

Do you feel that the OvulaRing team has given you good advice?

I didn’t need any assistance myself, since the information on the website and in the user manual was very detailed.

Would you recommend OvulaRing, and if so, why?

I would recommend the OvulaRing to anyone who wants to use hormone-free contraception and is also hoping to have a baby!