I Need Some Advice on Pcos

Hi, A.,
Just make sure your husband's sperm count has been tested also. Some men are very resistant to this. A friend went through this & was really feeling like she was defective & when her husband finally submitted to the test, it turns out his sperm had very little motility (slow swimming). You may have already done this, but others out there reading it may not have considered it. Especially if they know they have a "problem". In my friend's case after thousands of dollars spent on IVF and lots of anxiety for years - when they had finally become resigned to not being able to have their own child, they gave themselves 6 months to start beginning adoption proceedings. They now have a beautiful daughter who is now 5 and IS their natural daughter. It was in God's timing all along. I pray for the same success for you.
D.

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I was diagnosed with PCOS 12 years ago. I was blessed with my son almost 2 years ago. It required clomid and then femara to get pregnant, but it was worth it. A reproductive endocrinologist can help with that. Eli Reshef in OKC is wonderful. I was able to lose weight so it helped with all of my symptoms and I was able to stop the metformin and blood pressure meds. Are you seeing a physician now? You need to make sure they are aware of PCOS and all of the latest treatments. If not, change physicians. It will be worth it in the end. I found a natural diet that has also helped with symptoms: www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com. This book teaches what foods help women with PCOS get hormone levels corrected so that they can increase fertility. My doc liked it so much, she now has all her patients with PCOS read it. Also, my favorite online group is www.soulcysters.com.

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See if your doctor will prescribe Glucophage (metformin) for you - one of the main theories regarding PCOS and conception has to do with insulin resistance - correct the insulin problem and you may start ovulating more frequently. I have insulin resistance and needed it to conceive my 2nd baby who is due in 3 weeks. I have several friends with pcos who have all conceived on their own (no fertility treatments) once they started taking metformin. Look into NFP methods to learn to recognize when you are going to ovulate to increase your chances of pregnancy.
Since you've been trying for 2 years, ask your OB/GYN to refer you to a fertility specialist if you aren't already seeing one - they can help in many ways before resorting to fertility drugs, IUI and IVF, although they may end up being your best chance if you're willing to try.

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Hi, I have PCOS and was diagnosed 8 years ago . . .we personally went through Fertility treatments for 4 years and then magically and blessedly got pregnant (it was somewhat a rough preg) we have 3 children now. But to answer your question, some women use Metformin which is actually a type 2 diabetes med with clomid or exclusively . . .it actually helps control multiple PCOS symptoms including weight because of the way it controls your insulin/sugars. You may also look into the natural/herbal route; I have heard of using licorice root, Chasteberry, black cohosh, dong quai (ginseng, progesterone creams, and phytoestrogens (plant estrogens) and this site talks about some of these suggestions. Some of these have the added benefit of helping with PMS symptoms or regular PCOS symptoms.

http://www.vrp.com/articles.aspx?pag...ID=562&zType=2

I would love to talk to you personally about any symptoms you may need help with, or ?'s to ask different docs . . . are you seeing a PCOS specialist, endocrinologist, fertility endocrinologist, high risk ob, ect? You may also want to look into whether you are insulin resistant, many women with PCOS are and that may hinder the weight loss and exacerbate other symptoms including infertility.

This is a support site with hundreds of women like us . . . you might try it and see if some of them have suggestions too; Good luck and God bless!

www.soulcysters.net

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I have PCOS too. I was told I would never get pregnant. I have one beautiful 4 year old daughter, and tommorow I will have my son. I got pregnant the first time on my own, this time I went on metformin. It worked for me.

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Don't give up. I had PCOS and have 2 wonderful children. My first I tried everything and am not sure what worked. I took clomid and was put in the hospital 2 different times because my ovaries swelled. My 2nd I had surgery. I had an ovarian wedge resectioning done. This is where they remove all the cyst and remove a section of the ovaries so they are normal size. If you would like more info just send me a mess. Good luck!

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PCOS can be a very trying condition. There are many communities of women online who are struggling with the same thing. There are also alot of alternative therapies that many have found helpful. Medically, are you seeing an endocrinolgist who is possibly prescribing Glucophage or recommending other therapies? A low carb diet is much better than low fat for PCOS. I've also read about a component in Robitussin cough syrup that helps many women conceive. There is alot of info out there, hang in there and research, research, research! Praying for your dreams to come true, and that you are holding a baby in your arms very soon!

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Don't give up hope, but stop trying so hard. I know that sounds dumb, but that is what worked for me. I was diagnosed with PCOS on my husband's 21st birthday. We had been trying for a little while to no avail. That was 5 years ago. I now have a gorgeous 2 1/2 year old little girl and a very handsome 11 month old little boy. I took Chlomid and it didn't work. We had given up all hope. I finally got really sick one day and had been having other signs, so I thought just for laughs I would take a test. I cried when it came back positive. When I went to the doctor's office and he did an ultrasound, he said that there was just no way. He said he would have to wait for the test results, but it just couldn't be possible. There were just too many cysts. When the results came back he actually smacked his hand on his desk and said, "Well, I'll be damned. I didn't think there was any way!" What I'm trying to say is, even after having my daughter, they said there was no chance it would happen again. Low and behold, on my daughter's 1st birthday another home test came back positive. You just have to have faith that it will happen when it is meant to happen. They have told me for the 3rd time that it's impossible, so I guess we'll see. I hope this has been helpful. Just know that I understand what you're going through.

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Hi A.,

You are starting in the right direction with a good healthy regimen. Keep this source handy:: http://women.webmd.com/tc/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos-...

Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and weight control are key treatments for PCOS. Medicines to balance hormones may also be used. Getting treatment can reduce unpleasant symptoms. But more important, it can help prevent possible long-term health problems.

The first step in managing PCOS is to get regular exercise and eat a heart-healthy diet. This can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol and reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease. It can also help you lose weight if you need to.

* Try to fit in moderate activity and/or vigorous activity on a regular basis. Walking is a great exercise that most people can do.
* Eat a heart-healthy diet. In general, this diet has lots of vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, and whole grains. It also limits foods that are high in saturated fat, such as meats, cheeses, and fried foods. If you have blood sugar problems, try to eat about the same amount of carbohydrate at each meal. A registered dietitian can help you make a meal plan.
* Most women with PCOS can benefit from losing weight. Even losing 10 lb may help get your hormones in balance and regulate your menstrual cycle. PCOS can make it hard to lose weight, so work with your doctor to make a plan that can help you succeed.

A doctor may also prescribe medicines, such as:

* Birth control pills. They can help your periods be regular and can reduce symptoms such as excess facial hair and acne. An androgen-lowering medicine, spironolactone, may be used with birth control pills to help reduce symptoms even more. These medicines are not used if you are trying to get pregnant.
* A diabetes medicine called metformin. It can help control insulin and blood sugar levels and reduce androgen levels. This lowers your risk for diabetes and heart disease and can help restore regular menstrual cycles and fertility.
* Fertility medicines, if you are trying to get pregnant.

It is important to see your doctor for follow-up to make sure treatment is working and adjust it if needed. You may also need regular tests to check for diabetes, high blood pressure, and other possible problems.

It may take a while for treatments to help with symptoms such as facial hair or acne. In the meantime:

* Over-the-counter or prescription acne medicines may help with skin problems.
* Waxing, tweezing, and shaving are easy ways to get rid of unwanted hair. Electrolysis or laser treatments can permanently remove the hair but are more expensive. Your doctor can also prescribe a skin cream that slows hair growth for as long as you use it regularly.

It can be hard to deal with having PCOS. If you are feeling sad or depressed, it may help to talk to a counselor or to other women who have PCOS. Ask your doctor about local support groups, or look for an online group. It can make a big difference to know that you are not alone.

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i have pcos me and my husband tried for 5 years we went to a fertility doc that was crap. he did put me on a pill that diabetics use to shrink the cysts i took them for 2 years they made me feel awful i was taking 3 a day.i had 10 to 11 cysts. i finally gave up and stopped taking them we started going to a gym i lost 20 pounds and we moved to the town where we worked and i didnt know it i was preg the hole time we were moving. so i had my baby girl dec 26,2006 then i turned 36 in jan. so in total it was 5 years i think the medication and then i lost weight combined helped me ovulate. the pcos has something to do with diabeties i dont have it but the medician shrinks the cystis. if you need to know anything else just let me know dont give up! gook luck.

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I also had that problem when I was younger....and my OBGYN doctor administered the fertility drug Clomid and after taking it 6 mos. I got pg. and had a precious son and 18 mos. later I had a precious daughter without taking anything...I'd tried six yrs. to get pregnant. Check with your OBGYN to see what your options are...& good luck...

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I'm very sorry to hear about that. I had endo really bad and ended up having a radical hysterectomy. God did bless me with 3 kids though. We felt that we were supposed to have more so we went through the state and became foster parents. We got a little boy from the hospital at 2 weeks old and he is now 1 and we're in the process of adopting him. Going through the state can be stressful, but we could not afford to adopt internationally. There are so many kids in our own area that need good homes. Hope this encourages you, please feel free to email me with any questions regarding foster care ____@____.com Bless
B. Alleman

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I too have pcos and have one child and pregnant with my second. Maybe have your thyroid levels checked if you havent already and talk with your doctor about fertilty treatments. I used clomid both times to get pregnant. Good luck, it will happen.

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I never had the pcos but I did have cysts on my ovaries alot and some that ruptured. They had to do surgery on me to take one out and it turned out that my fallopian tubes were stopped up for some reason. I had been trying to get pregnant for years and after that I was pregnant within a year. Maybe just have them run the dye through your tubes to make sure they are clear. Hope this helps.

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I have PCOS as well. My Gynecologist diagnosed me about a 1 1/2 ago. He placed me on Metformin. Even though this is a diabetic medication, it works for women who have PCOS. I have a beautiful 2 /12 year old daughter.
Before I had my daughter, I was irregular and struggled getting pregnant. I lost 70 pounds (this helps the PCOS symptoms). After I had my daughter, I struggled with my weight again and had missed menstrual cycles again. This is when the doctor put me on Metformin. I have not missed a cycle since. He also advised I would need to stay on it through out the first trimester if I did decide to have another child.

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I will tell you to just relax. I have fibroid tumors, one tube opened and an enlarged uterus and I still got pregnant. You might want to look at any stresses in your like. I was commuting two hours a day, my husband had a seizure, and I had a stressful job. I changed jobs, stop commuting, and got admitting into graduate school. When I stopped worrying about getting pregnant and starting focusing on other things I wanted to do in life, that’s when I got pregnant. I know that’s had to do, stop stressing, but that’s what worked for me. Now I have a beautiful daughter.

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Hi A.,

I also tried to get pregant for more than 2 years and could never get pregnant. Then I read about natural progesterone cream that you get from a health food store. Due to the chemicals in our food and in our skin products, many of us are estrogen dominant. Once I got on a progesterone cream, I got pregnant TWO WEEKS LATER. That was in 2005 and I am now on my 3rd pregnancy. The cream I took was one of the best according to my research. Below is the website and you can also call and talk to them and they will give you a lot of information. Also, if you live in Oklahoma, the Health Food Store on Sw 74th and Penn carries this product. It is important to use the natural creams rather than the injections or oral progesterone.

Also research estrogen dominance and you can cut out the food and products that cause this. It is very important to not use any products with Parabans as these mimic estrogen. I have seen many progesterone products that contain parabans. I even think Arbonne's progesterone contains it, so be careful to read labels before you purchase any products.

http://www.optimalnaturalhealth.com/fe/index.php

God Bless You!

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I was also diagnosed with PCOS four years ago. I was having trouble getting pregnant too. After talking to my good friend that lives in Missouri who also had been diagnosed with PCOS, but had been trying for FIVE years to get pregnant, I asked my doctor to try me on Metformin. It is typically prescribed for diabetics, but for some reason it helps women get pregnant without taking an actual fertility drug. Not all doctors will prescribe this though. One good thing is (if you have insurance) it is covered because it is not defined as a fertility drug. Also, after trying for about eight months I got pregnant and my friend also got pregnant. I have a three year old and she has a two year old and just yesterday she had triplets! Don't give up hope.

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You should be taking high doeses of pharmaceutical grade fish oil and I would try acupuncutre.

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