I have had PCOS since my sophomore year in highschool.. they put me on the birth control pill, AND metformin. I also have an inderactive thyroid, so I'm taking medicine for that, long story short, I'm taking about six pills a day and am worried about the effect that is having on me.. how can I tell if the medicine is really working? Bloodwork at the doctors office? I am about to get married and would LOVE to have children within a year or two, does anyone know a way to basically check if I can have children?
2007-08-14 09:41:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
hi there, I believe in your case doctors would prescribe Clomid along with Metmorfin and eliminate the birth control pill, however you'd have to ask your obgyn about this, but it's possible for women with PCOS to get pregnant! you can also ask an RE (fertility specialist) online for free and get their input on your case, try www.FertilityTies.com
good luck!
2007-08-14 10:06:56 · answer #1 · answered by chiquita11 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PCOS will make it harder to get pregnant. The fact taht you are on the thyroid meds and the metformin is good. Thyroid issues can be related to an increase in miscarriage risk. The metformin will help regulate your cycle once you come off of birth control and can help with ovulation and getting pregnant. THe dr may want you to still try for at least 6-12 months on your own. Mine wanted 6 months. I was then prescribed clomid to help. The best thing for you to do is be proactive and talk with your dr. Continue taking your met and thyroid meds and losing even a few lbs if you are overweight can help greatly. Good luck
2007-08-14 10:14:56 · answer #2 · answered by lisaloxx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly don't know anything about the thyroid issue, but my sister & I both had Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. My sister was told she would never conceive. She adopted a baby girl & five years later she got really sick (thought she was dying), her son was born 9 months later. I tried for 3 years & went on Chlomid & Metformin & 1 month I was on a stronger drug. I decided to take a month off from trying b/c it was hard on my body. That month I got pregnant. Doctors do not know everything. There are good doctors out there who can help with the issues you have though. Even though it is impossible to do, the best thing you can do is not worry. People kept telling me that, but I could never do it.
2007-08-14 10:23:12 · answer #3 · answered by love my baby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my sister had polycystic ovaries, and now has 2 little ones. I even have PCOS am 2 years older and have none. thats the version. she has average cysts on her ovaries, yet no longer adequate to dodge ovulation. Get a fertility calender and thermometre for boots, plot your basal temp for here few months and notice in case you are able to pinpoint ovulation. you havent been pushed away, he cant grant you therapy for a disease you dont have, and in getting your companion examined he can come to a selection the way forward. the only grievance i could have of ur record isn't telling you the thank you to analyze for ovulation, yet having reported that, while you're ovulating and ur companion is firing blanks (sorry-couldnt positioned it extra perfect) you will get extra pissed off. get onto fertility sites, artwork out the ovulation ordinary and the thank you to degree it and initiate off your self. yet to be honest, your companion desires appeared at too.
2016-10-10 05:40:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are still on birth control, then no, no testing can be done. If you were to go off birth control then you would be able to tell if your body will ovulate and have regular cycles by charting your basal body temps. You should get the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler.
2007-08-14 09:45:06 · answer #5 · answered by jilldaniel_wv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋