any advice?

Question

i have pcos,does any ladies have any advice on what i can take to help increase me getting pregnant?

Answer 1

I recommend seeing a reproductive endocrinologist. They are generally more knowledgeable about PCOS and the correct treatment. Here's a little general PCOS info for you:

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. You should start ovulating on your own, but if not..then the doctor can start to try some fertility treatments (such as Clomid, injectibles, IUI, IVF, etc)

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's a great message board where you can ask all your PCOS questions. Good luck.

Answer 2

have PCOS and I have been ttc for 4 years. Have you checked out www.soulcysters.com yet? It is one of the most informative websites I've found about PCOS and trying to conceive. Most PCOS'ers use clomid and metformin to achieve ovulation. Clomid made me very emotional so I switched to Femera and metformin about 3 months ago. Many women conceive when on either drug combination.
My advice to you, if you are serious about having a baby, go to an endocrinologist, or even better is an infertility specialest. I waisted 3 1/2 years with a family doctor and a gyno who didn't understand the physical and emotional effects of PCOS.
You can also try the PCOS diet, and exercise. That alone helps alot of people.

Either way, good luck, and feel free to email me if you have more questions.

Answer 3

I have the same thing and only time will grant you a healthy pregnancy. It took me 11 months to get pregnant but I miscarried at 12 weeks with my first pregnancy on Monday the 27th of November. I was told that doggy style increases your chance of getting pregnant because sperm has to travel upstream and hell your already bent over so sperm gets a little help right? lol. I know it's kinda funny, but it's how I got pregnant in one month. good luck