I have been married for 4 years and it is 2 months that we decided to have a child. I have some imbalance in my hormons (high LH:FSH=3). I am not overwight but have some extra hairs on my face and chest. When I was teenager my periods were very irregular, the cycle was about 3 weeks, but it had many jumps... . After marriage, my period became more regular (every 30 days), but it is about 4 months that I have late periods, the cycle is about 34-40 days. I am worried about having PCOS or not getting pregnant. I really want to get pregnant. Any comments?
2007-01-09 08:58:35 · 9 answers · asked by Flora 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
If I have PCOS, can I still get pregnant?
2007-01-09 09:04:43 · update #1
i had the same imbalance in my hormones hun with everythin your described and went on to have two children 14 months apart on my first try. good luck :)
2007-01-09 09:03:49 · answer #1 · answered by boopie240 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have PCOS...yes you can still get pregnant. There is treatment for PCOS that is very successful.
There are TONS of PCOS symptoms. Generally, if you have at least 2 of them..then you probably have PCOS. Here are some of the more common symptoms: irregular periods, lack of ovulation, acne, excess facial/body hair, thinning hair, skin tags, brown patchy skin around neck, depression, overweight (especially in the middle belly area). However, there are plenty of other symptoms (if you check out some of the sites I listed below, you'll find a more complete list).
Here's some basic PCOS info and links for you:
I recommend seeing a reproductive endocrinologist. They are generally more knowledgeable about PCOS and the correct treatment (and can give you a diagnosis). 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
2007-01-10 11:37:27 · answer #2 · answered by trevnme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I completely know where you're coming from!
The first thing to do is relax, it is a well known fact that once you relax and stop trying so hard then you get pregnant.
Also; do you have a family planning clinic near you? I f you do, phone them and ask to make an appointment to speak to someone, they will give you all the advice you need to know and will help you with all that they can do on your way to pregnancy.
Good luck and I hope you get good news soon!
2007-01-09 17:07:44 · answer #3 · answered by angelcakes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IVF (in vitro fertilization) treatment; IUI, ICSI and Laparoscopic surgery is very cheap in India. The cost is very low and the medical services are very good in India.
My cousin and her husband got their IVF treatment in India through the Forerunners Healthcare in India and is all praise for this company. She is a known case of PCOS.She is a very happy mother of a baby boy now. She just paid 2500 pounds for the full IVF treatment in India for which she was quoted 8000 pounds in private setup in UK.
Forerunners Healthcare is very famous in India. I read a lot about them in the newspapers. I have also read about a Chinese couple who planned surrogacy through the Forerunners Healthcare. They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery and infertility treatment like IVF, IUI, and ICSI abroad for low price. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery and treatment can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.
http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com
Hope this helps.
2007-01-10 04:08:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are concerned, your best bet would be to contact your gyno and ask for a preconception appointment. You can explain your worries, the doctor can decide if that is something that needs to be looked at, and you can get a checkup to make sure you are healthy for baby making.
2007-01-09 17:03:19 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only one way to find out for sure, is to go to a fertility doctor. You could have pcos i think they test for it through an ultra sound of your ovaries. good luck !
2007-01-09 17:03:13 · answer #6 · answered by lady26 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a fertility doctor ,he will probably put you on clomid or other fertility drug,your chances are probably good if you dont have other problems.
2007-01-09 17:13:45 · answer #7 · answered by gogo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have the same probles too i want to know to please let me know. i wish i could help. i know i have been married for 5 years and trying to get pregnant for 4 years. i have the hair probles too but on my face and dark hair on my arms. do the dr say anything about it.
2007-01-09 17:05:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
see your doctor only they can answer these questions
2007-01-09 17:03:34 · answer #9 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋