A Question about PCOS?

Question

Ok so i have been having issues with my period and conceiving...March 2nd they told me that i have PCOS..a nd they put me on Provera...with all this aside... i want to get pregnant..what are my chances of conceiving with help from the doc vs nothing??... my doctor seems to be taking her dandy time with this( it took 3 monthes of crazy bleeding for her to diagnose this(she was saying it was stress related))...now she told me that i have to take PROVERa for 10 days and then with in a week my period should start..then i have to see if i spot the next month...so when does she start to give me something to get pregnant?..i feel so helpless and mad...cause i cant go to anyone else..cause she is the only fertitly specialist in my insurnace...and she is so quick with explaining stuff..(and i am ususally upset) and out she goes...Is there a chat group i can ask questions?...i read a lot on the internet but now seem to answer my questions.. thanks a lot..:(

Answer 1

I have PCOS myself . First of all you need to have a fertility work up , IE : blood tests , endometrial biopsy ( because your periods are erratic your chances of cancer increase) . Secondly they need to regulate your period so they can monitor your ovulation cycle , thats if you ovulate. You may not even be ovulating this is called anoovulation. Once they have done a full work up , this can take 3-6 months , they may start you on metformin aka glucophage. Its an insulin sensitizing drug used in diabetic patients but can aid in getting pregnant . secondly they may start you on clomid , a medication that stimulates ovulation. If you have 5 unsuccessful cycles of clomid they may refer you to a fertility specialist. Be patient , your not going to get pregnant over night , PCOS is a complicated disease and can be frustrating . Be patient and do what they ask and you will get through this ok . Good Luck !