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PCOS And Trying to Get Pregnant
(my LH levels are always high due to PCOS). I am currently taking metformin ( glucophage) and I have heard that helps as it forces a woman to ovulate. ...
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- I have PCOS and I was able get preganant with and without assistance. The first time was a complete surprise, I missed a pill three days in a row, and I needed to go o...
- Hi!!! My husband & I tried for 2 years for our second child ( I am currently 18 weeks pregnant!!!) We went through all the fertility testing & discovered I have PCOS. ...
- www.fertilityfriend.com Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler I am 10 weeks pregnant after only 4 months of charting and 2 months of temping. I have ...
Looking for Advice...
... said that I have PCOS so she put me on clomid along with glucophage. but I had never had issues with having a period each month before the m/c just that ...
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- This is just my opinion... I would give all the drugs a break and see if your body can get back on its' normal cycle (you said you didn't have a problem getting you...
- I am afraid of taking drugs in general. I feel that they they just treat symptoms and may cause more problems that are worse. I would do research on natural ways to re...
- I have PCOS. Definitely took a long time to conceive our first as I was only having periods about 4 times per year. Sounds like the Provera and clomid plan is typical....
Question on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Read all 11 responses: "Hello, I have been reading a lot of info on PCOS and I really ... and perhaps glucophage (it's actually a medicine for diabetes). ...
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- You can start with a visit to your ob/gyn, but insist on a referral to an endocrinologist who knows about PCOS. It is worth getting checked out.
- You can get a transvaginal ultrasound. It is a solid imaging instrument that is inserted into your vagina to get closer to your ovaries. It is not painful, sometimes u...
- Yes you need to go to an OB/GYN and have yourself checked it is not normal to go without a period that long I just had a niece that thought it was all right to to go w...
Diabetic and Trying to Get Pregnant
I was on glucophage for the PCOS and she also put me on Femara (also used for breast cancer) for fertility. She chose Femara because Clomid can enlarge your ...
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- Hi A., My sister-in-law has been a diabetic for 35 years. She had my lovely niece and she is perfectly healthy and she is going to be 20 years old. It is hard not ...
- I have PCOS and am insulin resistant/ borderline type2. they had me on every med in the world while I was trying to get pregnant. Once I started IVF's they took me of...
- Hi A., Keep the faith! If you receive lots of medical oversight, you can have diabetes and a healthy baby! I had gestational diabetes and used insulin for the last 4 ...
Fertility Issues for Women with Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome (POS)
I have PCOS, and via no fertility drugs except Metforfmin/Glucophage (for about a year to regulate my periods) I gave birth to a healthy, wonderful baby boy ...
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- I have POS and I have two great, healthy kids. I went to a fertility doctor at Yale who was great. the best thing to do is stay slim and in shape if you can. There are...
- Hi G., PCOS can be overcome ... I know this because I have it along with a beautiful 7 month old girl! I was in infertility treatment for a year and a half, but I ...
- I have PCOS with only one ovary functioning. I tried for 7 years and refused to use fertility drugs. As a last resort at age 33, my dr. ordered a sonohistogram (so lon...
HELP! PCOS Side Effects Are Driving Me Nuts!
This was a few years back--he put me on metformin/glucophage, and I saw a HUGE ... And if you want the name of my RE, who specializes in PCOS, let me know. ...
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- Hi C., I have PCOS too. If you live in CT, I have a terrific reproductive endocrinologist (RE)in Stamford. She is wonderful and helped me with concieving my 2nd. I a...
- Find a specialist in your area... there has to be something that can help you. Ask your reg. dr. for help in finding a good dr. to help you out. As for the baby tr...
- My best froend has PCOS (and is pregnant with baby #2 - needed a little help from an RE but otherwise had great pregnancies). She was an electrolicist and was part of...
Help with Pcos
I personally do not have any experience with PCOS but I know a lot of the women on ... Glucophage/Metformin is a miracle drug which is used by diabetics and ...
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- Hi G., I personally do not have any experience with PCOS but I know a lot of the women on the What to Expect board may have some advice for you. Here is the link <...
- I have PCOS and have 3 kids now...the first and last were suprises. Following a low-carb diet (first Atkins and third time South Beach) helped regulate my cycles. I...
- Hi G., I was diagnosed with PCOS 5 years ago. My husband and I have been together for 16 years now, and all that time we were so careful NOT to get pregnant, only ...
Weight Loss and PCOS
Hi, my daughter was recently diagnosed with PCOS and also she is insulin resistant ... What finally worked for her was taking both Glucophage (a blood sugar ...
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- Hi, my daughter was recently diagnosed with PCOS and also she is insulin resistant and hypoglycemic. As well as my daughter, one of my friends also has PCOS. The doc...
- Talk to your docotor. Some people with PCOS do well on a diabetic diet. He may refer you to a nutriotionist or you could ask him about beggining one and go search on l...
- C.- When trying to conceive my 1st child (now 3 years old), the dr. diagnosed me with PCOS. At the same time, I was also trying to lose about 20 pounds and the Sou...
PCOS And Dieting
I am currently not on any drugs and when I was on metformin/glucophage I didnt ... I have PCOS too and I became a personal trainer - got help from my GYN ...
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- Hi Kristi, I have PCOS and when I took Metformin, I lost weight then gained more than I lost but I did get pregnant. I'm now not taking it though. For food, I'm fol...
- Hi Kristi, The South Beach!!! The paperback blue book! It goes over what you should eat each day for each meal and provides all recipes. It's awesome and the best ...
- Kristi: I have PCOS too and I became a personal trainer - got help from my GYN with metformin, addressed my eating and exercising, went from 200 to 140 lbs and FINALL...
Ovarian Cysts (Sp?)
BUT, TO GET THIS ONE THE DOCTOR PUT ME ON GLUCOPHAGE. THEY TOLD ME I HAD (PCOS) POLY CYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME. MY MOM WAS SO SHOCKED BECAUSE GLUCOPHAGE IS A ...
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- You need to find an OB Gyn you can talk to candedly. Ovarian Cysts are really similar to having a cold sore on your mouth. They grow fill with puss and burst. I am...
- I have cysts on a regular basis, started when I was in high school. One of the cysts grew with my pregnancy to 17cm across. I have FOUR kids. Don't worry. Sorry ab...
- E., I had ovarian cysts rupture often before I got pregnant. I was on birth control pills to help control it. Well I still got them, but was told it wouldn't be as ...
