I have pcos. I had my son with the help of clomid, and I would like to start trying for baby number 2. I'm seeing a different Dr. than the one who put me on clomid to get pregnant with my son. Will the new Dr. make me have bloodwork and ultrasounds to see if I have pcos before putting me back on clomid? I'm tring to find out what to expect before going, I hate the thought of having to go through all the bloodwork again. Anyone had this experience?
2007-03-20 03:24:27 · 5 answers · asked by Jennifer S 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
I know getting blood work can be a pain, but it is best to get a new work up done. Things change and pregnancy can have an effect on your body. Plus would you really want to be put on Clomid if it is not the best thing for you right now?
2007-03-20 04:08:37 · answer #1 · answered by Primdiva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PCOS is something you have for the rest of your life-it doesn't go away, though there's still not a lot of information about what happens during menopause. If you can get your records sent from your old doctor to your new doctor, that may help figure out what tests you need and avoid repeating some of the tests, but because PCOS is a lifelong condition that needs treatment and management, it's important for us to be monitored by a doctor. While you might be able to skip some of the tests if you've filled our the forms for your new doctor and said you've got PCOS, there are others that may be important to do, like cholesterol, and thyroid bloodwork, and others that go along with having PCOS and remaining in good health. Still, I'd try and get your records from the old doctor, and see what your new doctor says.
2007-03-20 12:47:37 · answer #2 · answered by Erika G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't have PCOS, but I have gone to fertility clinics over the years, and my guess is that they will redo the tests, especially since it has been a few years since you were last diagnosed. It won't be a total waste though, as it is important to know if things have gotten worse or better than they were before. Now if you are going to a gynecologist instead of a reproductive specialist, you may just be able to get away with requesting the clomid. They don't to delve in as much as REs do.
I hope it works again for you!
2007-03-20 12:35:58 · answer #3 · answered by MissM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the dr probably will ask for more blood work to be done, to see what your levels etc.. are like this time, as people change over the years - it wont be to check if you have pcos, more to check your healthy and nothing else is the problem etc..
maybe you might not even need the clomid this time? different drs have different approaches.
2007-03-20 10:31:45 · answer #4 · answered by schmushe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations on your first son by the way, that's great to hear! I guess each Doctor has their own preference, I had to repeat bloodwork for each Dr I have seen every time, but maybe some don't mind. I think it's more the "norm" to have new tests done though, sadly for you. Although, perhaps it's better that he does, at least it means they are thorough! Good luck with the second baby :-)))
2007-03-20 10:28:36 · answer #5 · answered by HC123 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋