how could possibly be a polysistic like me have a baby?

Answer 1

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS, also known clinically as Stein-Leventhal syndrome), is an endocrine disorder that affects 5–10% of women. It occurs amongst all races and nationalities, is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age, and is a leading cause of infertility. The symptoms and severity of the syndrome vary greatly between women. While the causes are unknown, insulin resistance (often secondary to obesity) is heavily correlated with PCOS.

All that said, yes, it does reduce greatly your ability to become pregnant but it does not preclude it.
1) You could become pregnant naturally, but it may be rare
2) You could have IVF and become pregnant in that manner
3) You could treat the condition.

The treatments range from simple to rather complex, but after treatment you would have increased your chances to have a child.
Medical treatment of PCOS used to be directed mainly at the symptoms (ovarian and adrenal suppression, and anti-androgen therapy) and restoring ovulation. Some medications used for these purposes are:

* Oral contraceptives (ovarian suppression) - since these cause regular menstruation, they reduce the risk of endometrial carcinoma
* Spironolactone or finasteride (anti-androgen therapy) - reduce the excessive hair growth by blocking the effects of male hormones
* Clomiphene citrate and/or human chorionic gonadotropin or dexamethasone (inducing ovulation)

Recent research suggests that the insulin resistance and over-release of insulin may be at the root of PCOS. Many women find insulin-sensitising medications such as metformin hydrochloride (Glucophage®), pioglitazone hydrochloride (Actos®), and rosiglitazone maleate (Avandia®) helpful to them, and indeed ovulation may resume when using these agents.

Low-carbohydrate diets and sustained regular exercise are also beneficial. As well, initial research suggests that the risk of miscarriage is significantly reduced when Metformin is taken throughout pregnancy (9% as opposed to as much as 45%); however, further research needs to be done in this area.

For patients who do not respond to these and related medications/procedures, the polycystic ovaries can be treated with surgical procedures such as:

* laparoscopy electrocauterization or laser cauterization
* ovarian wedge resection (rarely done now, because it is more invasive and has a 30% risk of adhesions, sometimes very severe, which can obstruct fertility)
* ovarian drilling

Answer 2

From the website source, listed below:

While it is possible to become pregnant, women with PCOS tend to suffer a much higher rate of miscarriages. Estimates put the rate of miscarriages in women with PCOS at 45% although some believe the figure may be higher. However, experts aren’t sure why exactly this is. Fertility problems experienced by women with PCOS may be related to the elevated hormone, insulin, or glucose levels, all of which can interfere with implantation as well as development of the embryo. Additionally, abnormal insulin levels may also contribute to poor egg quality, making conception more difficult.

Stabilizing hormone levels can help fertility by promoting ovulation. Some doctors may also prescribe ovulation medications, such as Clomid, to encourage ovulation. If you are thinking of conceiving, be sure to discuss the issue with your doctor. Not all of the medications used to help PCOS sufferers are safe to use during pregnancy and may need to be discontinued.

Although getting pregnant can be problematical for women with PCOS, many have found it easier to get pregnant the second time around. Additionally, some women have found that their menstrual cycles regulate themselves after a pregnancy. Following a healthy diet and exercising regularly will also help to promote fertility.

Seek out an infertility specialist for help and more information. I have PCOS (and I also have a wonderful 12-year-old son). Having a baby IS possible. Hope this helped!

Answer 3

Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is able to have a baby sometimes with the help of medications like Clomid or as in the case of one girl when she started treatment for the Insulin Resistance (one step below full blown Diabetes) that came with her PCOS she had regular periods and was able to get pregnant. The little girl is about 5 years old now.

Answer 4

Apart from what is described in all the excellent answers above, there is one trcik sometimes used in some countries fertility clinics which is relativly easy. Go on a progesterone only anticonceptive for 2 cycles and than stop using it. Just after stopping this progesterone only regimen, a woman is usually more fertile for a while than normally. It could be worth discussing this with your doctor as it is easy, cheap and as safe as anticonceptives usually are.

Answer 5

Yes. It's the baby. Your so lucky I'm 20 wks and still haven't felt the baby move. Unless I thought that poke was a gas bubble. Check out the below website. They do the whole pregnancy week by week. And they have a cool tickers.

Answer 6

Do you mean Poly-Cystic Ovary Syndrome? There are some ways in which women with PCOS can have babies, see your doctor so they can figure something out for you. Are you having trouble conceiving?

I did read that obese women often find that they can conceive after losing weight, however this doesn't apply to all women with PCOS.

Answer 7

C-section.

Answer 8

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