When the results came in, she said my hormone levels were off, and that she wanted me to get tested for FSH, LH, Glucose, & Insulin. People keep telling me this has something to with PCOS. I'm not quite sure what all this means. Does it mean i'm infertile?
2007-08-22 16:42:57 · 4 answers · asked by Mahriah S 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
You can still have children. Thousands of women have PCOS and get pregnant. PCOS=Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a hormone imbalance that can cause irregular periods, unwanted hair growth, and acne. PCOS begins during the teenage years and can be mild or severe. PCOS is caused by an imbalance in the hormones (chemical messengers) in your brain and your ovaries. Many girls also have higher than normal levels of insulin from the pancreas. PCOS usually happens when the LH levels or the insulin levels are too high, which results in extra testosterone production by the ovary. These can easily be treated. Good luck!
2007-08-22 16:48:52 · answer #1 · answered by TennesseeChicky 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your doctor might suspect you have it, but all the tests are needed to rule it out, in any case, don't panic, you're not infertile, even if you have PCOS or your hormone levels have a problem the doctor can prescribe you pills like Clomid and other to still help you conceive, you can also ask an infertility specialist about your situation and get more advice, more specifically on the tests you're gonna be taking, you can ask an specialist online for free and see what they say, try www.FertilityTies.com
good luck!
2007-08-22 23:54:32 · answer #2 · answered by chiquita11 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like she's trying to rule out PCOS. Don't assume anything until the tests are in. Your doctor is smart to want to find the CAUSE of your hormone imbalance and not just treat the symptoms.
PCOS doesn't mean you're infertile. It means that you may or may not need help getting pregnant.
Try not to worry. It sounds like you're in great hands.
Good luck.
2007-08-22 23:51:08 · answer #3 · answered by ღ†Rocker Wife†ღ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just means that she suspects that your not producing enough of the needed hormones in order to either ovulate, or sustain a pregnancy. If this is the case, there are meds that can help with this. It does not mean you are infertile.
2007-08-22 23:47:04 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋