What treatments are available if you have polycystic ovarian syndrome and you want to become pregnant.?

Question

I have been trying to get pregnant for 12 years now but was unaware that I had polycystic ovarian syndrome until Jan 2007 when I starting seeing a really good doctor that listened to me. I have been on Metformin and Clomid since that time but still no pregnancy. What else is available?

Answer 1

well assuming that pcos is your only fertility issue(no tubal blockage or male factors) then you have a few more options.
if you have high testosterone levels then adding a small dose of dexamathasone helps women that are clomid resistance. speaking of which you did not mention if you ovulated while on clomid. if you ovulated on clomid then you may need to try artificial insemination which is a very basic procedure and even without insurance will cost less than $500.
if you did not ovulate on clomid then either adding dexamethasone or switching to injectables is the next option. you said you've been trying for 12 yrs. how old are you? this will also indicate how aggressive you should be. fertility treatments work best if you are under 35 and definitely under 40.
injectables have a high success rate for women with pcos esp. if you have not responded to clomid.

Answer 2

try going to get the FSH injection, its a small needle that is given beneath your skin to help you ovulate its just like clomid but a lil stronger, with this u can have a higher risk of multiples, I am currenlty on metformin and clomid to, this is my first cycle, most woman conceive on either one of these but most doesn't

Answer 3

Try coupling metformin + clomid + a hcg shot + IUI
This should work. good luck.