I've just been diagnosed with PCOS, Now what??

Question

Do I stand a chance of having children?? Is there anything I can do naturally to help myself??

Answer 1

You do stand a good chance on having children. The best thing you can do right now is to lose weight. Even if you are only 140-170. You need to be 130 or less. That is the absolute best thing you can do. The other thing is try to drink lots of water. Go to you OB/GYN regular and obey everything he tells you to do. I was diagnosed with mild PCOS and I'm only about 20lbs overweight and my doc told me to lose weight. I have lost about 10lbs and have started to ovulate.

Answer 2

It is possible to get pregnant with PCOS. I am currently TTC after being diagnosed, you may need help from a reproduction Endoctrinologist through a fertility clinic. Usually the only problem is with ovulation which can be fixed with fertility drugs such as Clomid. Also, try to get on metformin. Its a drug that is primarily used for diabetes but is used for insulin resistance in women with pcos and can improve ovulation. Some women will concieve naturally with just the metformin. Good luck!

Answer 3

Work with your doctor to develop a treatment plan. That treatment plan should include things like how often you should have various tests, like ultrasound to check the state of your ovaries, A1C (which tells about your insulin for the last several months,) glucose tolerance, whether you should be checking your blood sugar and how often, weight management, medications, other health conditions you may need to manage, things like that.

Eat healthy and exercise. Healthy lifestyle is important for managing PCOS. Many people recommend low carb for PCOS, but the reality is you need to work out an eating plan that fits your food preferences, cooking abilities and lifestyle, and that makes you feel good. That might be low carb, that might be low g/i, that might be something in the vein of Weight Watchers or The Zone, or something else. You may want to meet with a nutritionist who can help you work out what will work for you.

Take your meds. If your doctor prescribes medication for you, take it as directed. And if it's not working for you, or the side effects are crazy, let the doctor know.

If you're not using the pill or another contraceptive method that suppresses or alters your menstrual cycle, chart your cycles. Charting will tell you a lot about how your cycles are going...if you're ovulating, whether your cycle is behaving in a healthy manner. This is important in seeing whether your treatment is effective.

Have your thyroid checked. Many women with PCOS have thyroid issues as well. And when you do, be sure that your lab and your doctor aren't using old lab values. If your values are borderline, and you're symptomatic, you may want to talk to an endocrinologist about treatment.

Make a commitment to managing your PCOS. Learning to live with it, and how to manage it will help you maintain your best health.

Good luck .

Answer 4

Yes you can still kids! I have had PCOS (or poly cystic overy syndrome) for 6 years and I have a happy healthy 2 year old. Dont let anyone break your sprit! It makes it harder to concieve but it can happen. Just take care of your self and if you are trying to concieve now, take prenatal vitamins. Also try pre-seed lubricant. It helps sperm get to where they need to go. You will be fine. Dont worry. Good luck and I hope you have all the kids you want!