Anyone with PCOS??????

Question

How long has it taken for someone with PCOS to conceive???? I've been trying for a while now, and been taking clomid 100mg (last month) but i just want to know there is hope out there cuz i'm only 20, and i hope that joy will not be takin away from me. Thankz a mill

Answer 1

It is possible to conceive even though you have PCOS. However, the best bet is going to be to treat the PCOS. Clomid might work without treating the PCOS, but your best bet really is a low carb diet, exercise, and an insulin sensitizing drug such as metformin. As for how long..once you start the correct treatment and are on the right dose of metformin...I would think you would get pregnant within a few months. Other fertility treatments can be used at the same time and will have better success rates (although MANY women with PCOS get pregnant without actual fertility treatments, once they start treating the PCOS. Here's some basic PCOS info and links for you. Good luck.

I recommend seeing a reproductive endocrinologist. 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

Answer 2

First off, stay positive. I have PCOS and I am currently 14 weeks pregnant. It took us almost three years with the help of an reproductive endocrinologist. I took many fertility drugs and finally got pregnant through IVF. It maybe a long road for you to get pregnant, but find a doctor that you trust and that understands your situation. Just relax, which is hard when the only thing you want is a baby, but your still young. Best of luck

Answer 3

I personally do not have PCOS. I have done alot of reading on Ovulex. You might go to www.ovulex.com and read about this product and just see what you think. Just what ever you do dont give up keep your chin up and your hopes and dreams. I have had two miscarriages and willing to try anything to help conceive again. You might also check out pre-seed or read up on it.

Answer 4

didn't have it myself but my good friend conceived after 4 months on Clomid... threatened to quit after that but was pregnant instead! She has a beautiful baby girl... don't give up!

Answer 5

PCOS, 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.