2006-12-01 01:57:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
YES! It is important to really understand what PCOS is and the correct way to treat it. Unfortunatly, many doctors are not very knowledgeable and do not really understand much about PCOS. I recommend seeing a reproductive endocrinologist (RE). They are your best bet at correct PCOS treatment and any fertility treatments you may need. Here's a little general PCOS info to get you started:
The underlying cause of PCOS is insulin resistance (IR). The best treatment for PCOS is going on an insulin sensitizing drug such as metformin (1500-2550mg per day) combined with a low carb diet and exercise. There are a few important things to know:
1. Many women "pass" the test for IR, but still respond positively from the metformin. No one knows exactlly why..my thought is that the test is not a sure fire way of detecting the IR.
2. You must be on a high enough dose of metformin. I've heard women complain that their bodies dont start working even though they've been on metformin for awhile. Some doctors are hesitant to up the dose past 1500mg...but for some of us it takes more. I don't respond until my dose is around 2000mg a day.
3. It can take a few months on the correct dose, before your body is regulated. Hopefully you will start ovulating on your own and you will be able to get pregnant without any other treatment needed. If not, the RE can begin other fertility treatments while you are still on metformin.
4. It is important to treat your PCOS even if you are not trying to get pregnant. There are higher risks for many things (high blood pressure, blood clots, diabetes, and many other things) when you have PCOS, but if it is treated properly, then those risks are lowered.
I highly recommend visiting http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhpcos. It is a great message board where you can ask all your PCOS questions, including those about getting pregnant. Good luck.
2006-12-01 22:36:10 · answer #1 · answered by trevnme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how frustrating it must be but PCOS is a disorder that causes an imbalance of hormones. It is highly associated with infertility because our messed up hormones can cause menstrual problems particularly ovulation. In PCOS women, hormonal imbalance can prevent the egg from being released from the ovary. Hence, these infertile eggs stay on the ovary, thereby creating the string of pearls or the distinct small cysts on the ovaries (visible through an ultrasound) However, it does not entirely mean that you will never have kids. I have PCOS and I was able to conceive without any aggressive fertility treatments. I suggest that you work closely with a reproductive endocrinologist so that you can prepare your body for an eventual pregnancy. With PCOS, it's also best to lead a healthy lifestyle --diet, exercise including necessary meds so that you can increase your chances of conceiving. There is hope despite PCOS! I wish you all the best!
2016-05-23 07:39:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have pcos and it is possible to conceive it just maybe harder to get pregnant you should talk to your doctor for conceiving advice
2006-12-01 05:00:51 · answer #3 · answered by hot_kokoa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I concieved my son with no problems at all - now 3 yrs later my pcos has increased and it is now harder for me - I am now on Metformin to help and in 2 months may start on Clomid.
Its not impossible - just may need a bit of help
2006-12-01 02:09:45 · answer #4 · answered by schmushe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely!
I have PCOS and I have a nine month old boy and another baby on the way! I was also told I'd not conceive on my own, but alas this year on our five year anniversary we discovered that was a lie! :))) The best anniversary presant ever!!
2006-12-01 02:02:42 · answer #5 · answered by Baby #3 due 10/13/09 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is.. I have a 10 and 3 year old. I have pcos and endo. Dr's told me I would never have kids. I can say they where fully wrong. It was harder and I went through a lot of mc.'s but I do have my two beautiful girls.
2006-12-01 02:00:17 · answer #6 · answered by Issym 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,ofcourse,even i had pcos and after taking treatment for a year i coceived.many people nowadays have this problem.theres nothing to worry about it.just check ur hormones and sugar level.u might be precribed metformin and clomid(which was prescribed for me).first of all try for a year then u go to a doctor and take the treatment .this is a common problem.
2006-12-01 02:05:23 · answer #7 · answered by jassi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is its just alot harder!!!
Try this site they have a board for people with PCOS TTC
www.justmommies.com
2006-12-01 02:55:32 · answer #8 · answered by angelmwilson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is possible
http://pcos.insulitelabs.com/
2006-12-04 18:26:15 · answer #9 · answered by pinky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋