Starting to TTC with PCOS?

Question

I am currently being diagnosed PCOS (elevated testosterone level in first blood test), and I am going back for a second blood test this Wednesday to test for LH. I already have hypothyroidism (Hashi's), and this just adds an incline to the uphill climb to becoming pregnant. Because of this DX, we have decided to immediately TTC (well, at the appropriate time, of course). Does anyone have any suggestions, or advice from when they started? When you were first diagnosed (if spontaneously, like me), did you wait to try any meds?

I am looking for women with PCOS. Please, do not answer unless you understand the question, and are either a woman with PCOS, or you are a medical professional. I'm not trying to be rude, but I have posted many questions where people who have no idea what they are talking about answer. It's annoying!

Thank you!!

TLS: It wasn't from me. Thanks for the good thoughts! :)

Answer 1

Hey, I have pcos and I'm currenlty taking 1000mg of metformin, its suppose to help you get a reguler cycle, so far I had 2 reguler 29 day cycle on it but this month I am 2 weeks late on Af, if metformin doesn't help you ovulate on your own then you dr would percribe clomid to you

Answer 2

there is so much contraditory information out there abt pcos and maybe in part that is b/c people respond differently to treatments. the best thing you can do is know your options.

i have pcos and slight hypothyroidism. i am on levoxyl for my thyroid which is well under control. i am on metformin for my pcos. i have been on met for 3 months and just had my 2nd cycle on it which was 34 days with ovulation on CD 18. so metfomrin seems to be working for me.
my symptoms were irregular periods, elevated testosterone hence I'm hairy. i am not overweight and although most docs don't give metforminto thin patients mine are very cutting edge and did. i am glad they did.
other options include clomid, injectable fertility drugs, dexamethasone with clomid, metformin with clomid. one of these should work for you provided you don't have any other fertility issues like structural or sperm issues. the key is to get you ovulating.
do you know if you ovulate on your own? if you have periods at least every 2 months you might be ovulating. chart your basal body temp.
i waited almost 8 months to start taking anything. maybe i was hoping that i wld get pregnant on my own. i wish i had started on the metformin earlier. i have been to several docs and it wasn't until recently that i found one that would give me metformin.
for now, get all your test done, check your prolactin levels too. take a good multivitamin. make your plan based on how aggressive you want to be and find a doctor that will work with you. i am 33 and i am okay trying metformin for another 3 months before moving on to fertility drugs. but i certaily will get more aggressive if nothing happens in the next 3 - 4 months.
final note, if you are on bcp's when you start TTC you may have increased chances your first month off the pill. some women experience increased fertility when coming off the pill.
best of luck to you and stay positive.

Answer 3

I was diagnosed with PCOS in March 07' and I started taking metformin immediately. I was seeing a doctor because I was ttc and he asked me about my cycles and he noticed all of the signs and told me about PCOS. I just recently had ovarian drilling which was not bad I am willing to try anything to have a baby. It has been a journey but the end is near. Good Luck. Keep trying I am sure there are a lot of people with the same dx and they have babies.

Answer 4

I have PCOS - Do you ovulate? try the basal temperature chart, you take your temps every morning, there are many sites on the net that can explain it.

I started on metformin as soon as I found out I had PCOS, it can help with fertility. You should start with small doses and work up as it can make you really sick.

There are so many different options and medications out there but I guess first and foremost you need to work out if you do ovulate.

I am also on medication for my thyroid which has reduced some of my symptoms of PCOS

check out this site
www.posaa.asn.au it is the Polycyctic Ovarian Association of Australia it has lots of forums and you can find out just about anything you need to know about PCOS on there

Answer 5

I have pcos and you will need to start on Metformin if you have insulin resistance. This should help regulate your cycle and possibly help you ovulate alone. They might also subscribe Clomid at first to see if that helps you ovulate. Another option is to go on BC pills for a month and then use clomid and Metformin to see if you Ovulate. Good Luck.

Answer 6

First of all I just wanted to say that I know nothing at all about PCOS nor have I ever had it but non the less:

*******Running all through this post rubbing my belly and spreading baby dust everywhere********


***Exiting quietly through back door***


Hmmm I got a thumbs down for giving TTC encouragement, no wonder this place is so messed up.

I knew it wasn't :))