I am waiting to find out about my lab results whether or not I have PCOS. My hubs and I have been married for almost 6 years and still have not gotten pregnant. We have never used birth control and just recently have been actively ttc by checking ovulation dates and the such. That has been hard though since I have a very irregular cycle. Anyways what I want is to here from other women who have PCOS and have concieved. How long did it take you to conceive and what are some tips you have for me if I do indeed have this? Any help is appreciated!
2007-10-29 12:13:18 · 6 answers · asked by KatyCat 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
My husband and I started trying to have a 2nd child last November. I had always had periods every month like clock work when I was on birth control. I knew that it would take a while for my body to regulate its self after discontinuing bc, but I almost stopped having periods all together. So in July I went to the gyno and after a series of tests found out I have pcos. I did a 21 day progesterone test which proved I wasnt ovulating. I didnt understand how we concieved our daughter after only 2 oops's and I couldnt get PG on my own this time around. Well make a long story short I have done one round of Clomid and had another progesterone test done last Thursday. The nurse called me today to tell me I was ovulating right now which just made my day. I am ovulating a little later in my cycle than expected so its a good thing my husband and I have a frequent sex life. Anyway I am going in friday for a ultrasound of my ovaries hopefully we will find out something promising then. The best advise I can give is to do as much research as humanly possible. Also my dr. added that I had gained weight since our daughter was born which she said was a henderence of trying to concieve with pcos. She suggested I try to lose some weight and cut down on carbs as pcos patients dont digest carbs like everybody else. I hope this helps, just keep your head up and dont forget God is there if you need guidance and strength. And hey wish me luck on the 2nd child =)
2007-10-29 13:07:36 · answer #1 · answered by lenah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was diagnosed with PCOS a little over two years ago. If your labs determine you do have PCOS ask your doctor about Metformin. This is a drug mainly used in treating diabetes, but has been shown to help with PCOS and regulating the way the body reacts towards insulin. PCOS affects the bodies response to insulin thus affecting your ovary/egg production. I used to only have regular periods while on birth control, but I have been off birth control for a year now and my periods are completely normal since I started taking the Metformin.
Also, women with PCOS have a higher chance of miscarriage. Metformin has been shown to reduce those risks. Also, Metformin can also act as a fertility medication, whichalso helps.
If you do have PCOS, your life or your chances are not over! I have known plenty of women that have gotten pregnant with PCOS without in vitro. I myself am not trying yet to have a baby, but I thought it would help to know that it is possible!
GOOD LUCK!
2007-10-29 12:30:41 · answer #2 · answered by starashley46123 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have pcos and ttc for 4 years now, I am currently taking metformin to help in assist with my periods this is my 2nd month on metformin so far my cycles ar reguler, I am praying this month I get a BFP, it is possible for ladies with pcos to conceive but we need a whole lot of fertility help, most dr first perscribes clomid, I did it for 4 cycles but I didn't ovulated not at all, IVF is one of the ways you can concieve but it is way to expensive, I try to stay in a desecent price range, but don't give up, you shal conceive someday
ttc#1 for 4years
2007-10-30 04:44:10 · answer #3 · answered by Mom of 2 w/ PCOS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have PCOS and was able to conceive several times using In Vitro Fertilization and Intrauterine Insemination. I, unlike you, never ovulate at all, so for me the problem is twice as bad... I don't get periods at all, so I need a miracle to get pregnant on my own. However, there is a drug called Metformin (usually given for diabetes), that has been shown to regulate ovulation in PCOS patients.. it actually made me have a period on my own for the first time in my life. It also makes your eggs better and increases your chances for conceiving. PCOS is not a life sentence for not being able to conceive, it'll just take a bit more work and medical intervention, but its definitely possible. Good Luck!
2007-10-29 12:19:41 · answer #4 · answered by Tootiefrootie 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I am in the same boat, I can only have a period if I take birth control pills. Since that was the case, I only took pills every 4-5 months. Anyway, now that me and my husband are trying to conceive, I had to go to a fertility doctor (refered by my (obgyn). They had us do some blood work an semen analysis, and then they prescribe provera and clomid.You take the Provera for 10 days, and your period is suppose to show up within 5-10 days, at which time on day 5 of your period you take Clomid, All of this is suppose to help you conceive, I just completed my first round of Provera and just waiting for my period and the next steps...... hope this helps
2007-10-29 13:47:50 · answer #5 · answered by vjf78 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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