Unfortunately, there's not yet a cure for PCOS. We do have treatments, however.
Diet and exercise with the goal of weight loss are always the first thing to try. We usually do best on a low-carb, low-sugar diet, generally the same diet recommended for diabetics. This is because in most women, PCOS is caused by insulin resistance (IR). IR is a condition in which your cells don't use insulin as quickly as they should, so the body "thinks" more insulin is needed and causes the pancreas to release more. This results in normal blood glucose levels, but excessive insulin in the bloodstream. The excess insulin is thought to cause the ovaries to produce too many male hormones.
You need to be checked for insulin resistance if you haven't already. This is done through a fasting insulin test or a glucose tolerance test. A fasting glucose test does NOT detect insulin resistance. Most often, women with PCOS who have IR (and sometimes even those who don't have IR) are prescribed metformin (glucophage). Metformin treats the IR, which in turn allows ovarian function to return to normal and may even result in normal ovulation. Many women with PCOS get pregnant with metformin either alone or in combination with a fertility drug like Clomid. Some studies suggest that metformin can also reduce the risk of miscarriage in pregnant PCOS patients (since we can be at high risk of miscarriage). Metformin, however, is not a fertility drug. It is a drug that treats insulin resistance. Women with PCOS can often benefit from metformin even if they aren't TTC.
Clomid is a fertility drug that is often used in women with PCOS who are TTC. It is a true fertility drug in that it actually causes the ovaries to release eggs. Most women try taking metformin alone before pairing it with Clomid, however, because like most fertility drugs, Clomid can be expensive and can carry a risk of multiple births. Metformin is usually relatively inexpensive and is not known to increase the risk of multiple births, but it may not be sufficient to induce ovulation in some PCOS patients.
Whoever advised you to have a hysterectomy gave you some pretty serious misinformation. Not only will ihaving your uterus removed not help PCOS because PCOS affects the ovaries rather than the uterus, but also if your ovaries were to be removed, you'd go into instant menopause. I think I would rather have PCOS instead of suddenly going into full blown menopause! Also, since you're asking about treating infertility, I think it goes without saying that having a hysterectomy isn't exactly going to help you conceive!
2006-08-09 05:20:10
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infertility can run in the family and one of the first things the doctor asks you when you go to a fertility clinic is your family history regarding cases of infertility or other reproductive issues.
If infertility is caused by genetic disorder then it's not unusual that one of the kids (your mom) doesn't have it and another does (your aunt).
two months of trying is still to early to be concerned about the fact that you might be infertile and it's also quite early to go to a fertility specialist. Go to a regular Obgyb to get a closer insight and see what ways there are are to improve your fertility rate.
Also remove alcohol, caffeine and cigarettes from your life because they might influence your chances too. Stress is also a risk factor when it comes to infertility.
2014-12-21 06:05:00
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answered by Anonymous
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It depends on the cause and on what results you want. Personally I would try to see a Chinese medical doctor as my first choice of treatment then get tested to see if it worked since it's the most natural method. Next hormone therapy, only get hormone therapy from an endocrinologist not a gynocologist or fertility clinic. Last resort surgery. I was once diagnosed with the condition and it later disappeared. I imagine it could have been due to stress. I know not everyone heals spontaneously so I gave the previous recommendations. I believe in prevention and maintenance rather than getting treated once the condition gets bad, so I often visit Chinese medical doctors.
2006-08-08 22:10:55
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answered by tyreanpurple 4
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2014-11-25 19:05:42
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If you already have all these cysts on your ovaries, usually the only fast treatment is surgery.
My aunt had this for years and could not conceive, but she was too scared to have the surgery, and she tried EVERYTHING......She finally had the surgery done when she was forty years old and got pregnant within the year.
I know it is scary, because you could end up not being able to conceive at all, but you are not conceiving now because of the cysts that are there....I don't think it can make it worse to try to remove the cysts.
Good luck.
2006-08-08 22:30:56
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answered by mm 2
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i have pcos too...good idea to go to an endocrinologist....the best treatment is diet and exercise. this helps to regulate your hormones therefore regulating you period and increasing your chances of pregnancy. a good way if not wanting children at the present moment is to go on oral contraceptives to help your hormone level. although it is important to go on the diet and exercise track as pcos can lead to insulin resistance which can turn into diabetes which cause heart disease and so on...oh an about fertility if your hormone become good and your periods regular you will ovulate...if you have trouble you can always go to a reproductive endocrinologist or gynaecologist.
2006-08-08 22:55:39
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answered by Anonymous
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2015-01-24 08:33:09
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answered by Anonymous
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if you are old enough and have children............a hystrectomy
2006-08-08 22:01:10
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