i was diagnoised with pcos 4 years ago when i was trying to get pregnant, they also said that i had fibroids. but i got pregnant naturally and my daughter is now 3 years old, i have now had the fibroid removed (it weighed 6lb 4oz). but struggling to concieve again, been offered clomid but am unsure whether to take it? should i just let nature take it's course????
2006-12-21 00:00:09 · 8 answers · asked by gimma 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Clomid is pretty safe if you want to try it. However, your best bet is just to treat the PCOS the correct way and let nature take its course. If you've been treating the PCOS for a few months with results that it's working, but no pregnancy yet, then you can try adding Clomid.
Your best bet is going to be going on a low carb diet, exercise, and treating the PCOS with an insulin sensitizing drug such as metformin (you could probably get your regular doc. to prescribe this for you). Here's some good PCOS info and links. Good luck.
I recommend seeing a reproductive endocrinologist (I know you said you didn't want to go to a specialist, but they are going to be your best bet). They are generally more knowledgeable about PCOS and the correct treatment. Unfortunately, many doctors are not aware of the proper treatment.
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.
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.
When the PCOS is treated properly, all of your symptoms may not disappear, but they should improve some. It will also be a lot easier to lose weight (and keep it off). Our bodies work against us when we try to lose weight on our own, making it nearly impossible to lose weight.
There are TONS of books about PCOS and dieting. There are two that I recommend. Here's the links at amazon for those:
http://www.amazon.com/o/asin/0809224275/...
http://www.amazon.com/o/asin/0007131844/...
I also recommend a couple web sites:
http://pcos.itgo.com/
http://www.inciid.org/faq.php?cat=infert...
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhp... This one is a great message board where you can ask all your PCOS questions or just chat with the women who are also dealing with PCOS. Good luck.
2006-12-21 01:19:23 · answer #1 · answered by trevnme 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-20 19:57:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also have pcos and was unable to conceive for many years. The doctors told me 6 1/2 years ago that I would need to be put on fertility drugs when I wanted to conceive. I studied up and did a lot of reading on clomid and other options, and went to an endocrinologist to treat the pcos. They put me on glucophage to regulate my blood sugar which is one of the major factors of pcos. Within 2 months of starting glucophage, I became pregnant with my first baby. I quit taking the glucophage as it made me very sick, but have since had 2 more children. Now I have 3 beautiful kids ages 5, 3, and 2 and I really think the glucophage helped getting things working right again, and after the first one it kinda helped make it easier to have more.
2006-12-21 00:22:00 · answer #3 · answered by miranda h 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I also have PCOS. I did Clomid for 5mths and then Metformin for 1mth (which is the month I got pregnant). We tried for almost 3yrs prior to this. I'd say give the clomid a try, it can strengthen your ovulation and help you to concieve. Do you also have the insulin factor of PCOS?? If so I'd ask for Metformin as well...I've heard that the 2 meds combined are extrememly successful in getting pregnant. Good luck!
2006-12-21 00:53:37 · answer #4 · answered by alexis73102 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi my freind I too have PCOS and I am also try to concieve, my doctor gave me clomid which helps u to get pregnant. but for some women clomid dosenot work it seems if u try other drugs with combo of clomid sure to get pregnant. but please visit a gyno or doctor who knows to treat u to get pregnant.
Good luck!!!
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2014-09-27 06:52:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
differnt bodies respond differntly to differnt meds. only take the clomid if you are comfortable taking it. if you have concerns then don't. or at least discuss them with your dr. and it depends if you are happy letting nature take it's course. if you're not, take your own course no matter what that is, it will be the right decision. best of luck to you.
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