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Story shared by Billi Jean Crowe to Inito: This story reflects an individual’s experience.
Disclaimer: The success stories shared here represent individual experiences and outcomes. PCOS presents differently in each person, and results may vary based on medical history, lifestyle, and adherence to recommendations. This content is for educational purposes only and does not replace personalized medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider before making health-related changes.
“With the help of science, many many other people in support groups in situations just like mine and Inito, I have two happy and healthy growing babies that I am so excited to meet!”
Facing PCOS and a Future I Didn’t Expect
If you’ve ever been told something about your fertility that completely knocked the wind out of you, you’ll understand exactly how I felt in early 2021.
At just 22, I went to see a reproductive endocrinologist because I hadn’t had a period in over two years. On top of that, I was gaining weight rapidly despite doing everything “right.” After running a few tests, he diagnosed me with PCOS and, without much explanation or compassion, told me I would never have children naturally.
Instead of support or education, I was handed a brochure outlining IVF pricing.
I wasn’t even trying to get pregnant at that point, but hearing that motherhood might never be an option was devastating. What hurt most wasn’t just the diagnosis, but the finality of it. There was no discussion of hormones, no mention of ovulation patterns, and no explanation of what PCOS actually meant for my body. I walked out feeling like my future had already been decided for me.
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But, I Knew This Couldn’t Be My Story
Even without answers yet, there was a quiet part of me that refused to give up on the idea that my body deserved a second look and a second opinion.
A little later, I met my current OB-GYN and had a completely different experience. He reassured me that what I’d been told back in 2021 was not only inaccurate, but unnecessarily discouraging. PCOS doesn’t mean “never.” It means your hormones don’t always follow a textbook pattern.
He explained that with PCOS, ovulation can be irregular or absent because hormones like estrogen, LH, and progesterone don’t rise and fall in the usual sequence. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t options. There were medications to induce ovulation, ways to monitor my cycle more closely, and steps we could try long before jumping straight to IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). Even though I still wasn’t ready to try for kids, having that clarity gave me something I didn’t have before: “hope”
Starting Our TTC Journey With PCOS
Fast forward to 2023. Justin and I got married while he was starting medical school and I was finishing my BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing). Life was busy, stressful, and anything but “perfect timing.”
With PCOS, I knew waiting too long could make things harder. After dealing with a painful series of ruptured ovarian cysts and a CT scan that showed internal bleeding, we had a very real conversation. Between medical school, residency, and my health, we realized there would never be a perfect moment.
So we decided to take a leap of faith and start trying. But we knew that it wouldn’t happen naturally and that we needed some medical help.
We consulted my OB because I didn’t ovulate consistently on my own. My OB-GYN prescribed Letrozole to help stimulate ovulation. The plan was to try up to six cycles before moving on to a specialist.
My Inito Journey
Around that same time, a coworker recommended Inito, and that recommendation changed everything.
For the first time, I wasn’t just waiting for lab results or guessing what my body might be doing. Inito allowed me to track key fertility hormones (Estrogen, FSH, LH, and PdG) at home and actually see my cycle unfolding.
Seeing my hormone patterns laid out on Inito’s chart helped me understand that my fertile window wasn’t just one day. I could see when estrogen was rising, when LH surged, and whether PdG (urine metabolite of progesterone) followed the pattern it should after my LH surge to confirm ovulation. That level of clarity made me feel informed and involved in my own care.
Learning to Advocate for Myself Through Data
We hadn’t conceived yet and were trying for a while now. So, we went on to complete an HSG to check my fallopian tubes and ran labs for both Justin and me. (A hysterosalpingogram /HSG is an x-ray procedure used to see whether the fallopian tubes are patent (open) and if the inside of the uterus is normal.)
Everything came back normal. Even though lab work suggested ovulation was happening, the first four rounds of Letrozole didn’t result in pregnancy.
By the fifth cycle, having seen my hormone data cycle on cycle, I felt more confident advocating for myself. I asked for a follicle scan and a trigger shot to better time ovulation.
And Then Came the Valentine’s Day I’ll Never Forget:
Despite doing everything “right,” that cycle still didn’t work, and I started emotionally preparing myself for disappointment.
Our sixth and final Letrozole cycle included a follicle scan on Valentine’s Day. To everyone’s surprise, I had two dominant follicles, one in each ovary. Typically, only one follicle matures enough to release an egg, so this was unexpected.
I tried not to get my hopes up and went ahead with the final trigger shot.
At just 3 weeks and 1 day, I took a pregnancy test and saw a blazing positive. I was pregnant. My hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) levels weren’t just doubling, they were quadrupling, and suddenly everyone was joking about twins.
Two Tiny Heartbeats
A few weeks later at my first ultrasound, I saw two babies with heart rates of 155 and 157. The first trimester was filled with anxiety. Before every appointment, I worried about whether both babies were still okay.
Ironically, morning sickness became reassuring. It reminded me that my hormones were doing what they were supposed to do and that my body was supporting the pregnancy. Through it all, my husband has been my rock, showing up to appointments whenever he could and taking care of me during the hardest days, even with the demands of medical school.
By 12 weeks, we found out we’re having a boy and a girl. Knowing there was one of each somehow made everything feel even more real. Baby name discussions suddenly became easier, and our future started to feel tangible instead of theoretical.
Why Inito Made Such a Difference for Me With PCOS
Looking back, what made the biggest difference wasn’t just medication, it was understanding. If you have PCOS, you already know how confusing hormones can be. LH can stay elevated, estrogen patterns can be unpredictable, cycles may be irregular and ovulation may not happen every cycle. For a long time, I felt like I was guessing what my body was doing instead of truly understanding it.
That’s where Inito changed things for me. Instead of looking at isolated results, Inito helped me see patterns over time by tracking four key fertility hormones. By measuring estrogen, LH, and FSH, I could identify when my fertile window was actually approaching, and by tracking PdG (urine metabolite of progesterone), I could confirm whether ovulation truly happened. That clarity also helped me have more informed conversations with my doctor.
I’ve wanted to be a mom for as long as I can remember, and after years of uncertainty, that dream is finally becoming reality.
A Moment Worth Celebrating 💛
Since sharing her journey, Billi has welcomed her babies into the world. While every fertility story is deeply personal, moments like these remind us why understanding our bodies and feeling supported along the way matter so much.
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