I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Am trying for a baby?

Question

I have Polycystic ovarian syndrome and am trying for a baby. what are some things i could do to help concieve, because i obviously realise it will be harder to get pregnant than if i didnt have this.

Answer 1

i have PCOS as well. because of this, it does make it harder to conceive naturally. it was suggested after years of trying on our own with no success, that we do in-vetro. because w/ PCOS you don't always ovulate regularly if at all sometimes.
we did our first ivf cycle in april/may and i am now almost 8 wks pregnant!
with pcos u do have a higher risk of early miscarriage but your doctor should give you meds to help with that. i have been on Glucophage (metformin) for 2 years now and i am continuing to take it at the advise of my doctor to help reduce the risk of m/c. the Glucophage was originally perscribed to help regulate my cycle. and it did, so that was the first step in getting pregnant.
good luck!!

Answer 2

go to http://www.mymonthlycycles.com and put in your period info and it will calculate when you will be fertile and ovulating.


I know when you have PCOS you have irregular periods but you can still get pregnant.

Polycistic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) & Infertility: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects the hormones, the ovaries, and the eggs which are developing within the follicle.

What are the possible causes of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? The underlying causes of PCOS may be hormonal or hereditary.

What are the symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? Symptoms may include irregular periods, late or absent ovulation, excessive facial hair, obesity (though many PCOS patients are thin), light headedness when you haven’t eaten, skin thickness, and persistent acne.

Treatment for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: It is our view that appropriate treatment must consist of regulating the hormones naturally, in order to result in a healthy pregnancy for a patient with PCOS. Because PCOS can result in unhealthy vasculature, lipid levels, and androgenic hormones, if untreated, the health of the mother and her resulting children will be impacted negatively. PCOS can induce late ovulation, failure to ovulate, and if a pregnancy occurs, it will have a much higher chance of ending up in miscarriage. Hence, our treatment protocol for PCOS consists of a regimen of dietary and nutritional guidance, exercises and acupuncture to improve blood flow to the ovaries, and herbal remedies to regulate the hormones and naturally induce a healthy ovulation while also addressing the issues of stress. PCOS can be cured, naturally.

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Answer 3

Talk to your doctor about it . There are fertility drugs you can use to induce ovulation, I used Chlomid. I have PCOS and 3 kids ages 7,5,and 3. In the last few years doctors have begun perscribing Glucophage to patients with PCOS . Glucophage is a diabetes drug which controls insulin, it has been very successfull in helping PCOS patients conceive. One way you may try to help control your symptoms is a good carb diet , not a no carb diet.
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Answer 4

First, if you can, go see an OB/GYN or Reproductive Endocrinologist. Second, make sure you are timing everything well by using ovulation predictor kits or injectibles (through your doctor--they trigger ovulation). Take a look at the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility for lots of help.

Answer 5

lose weight and get off of carbs - you might have to do IVF but you can still get pregnant - ast your gyne for more methods

Answer 6

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