First appointment tomorrow..what to ask??

alleycat39

I was able to get an appointment tomorrow at the OBGYN as a "problem" visit because of a history of PCOS, even though Im only 4W 4 days along. I had heard that sometimes women with PCOS have lower levels of progesterone and that can affect the progress of a pregnancy.

I am a FTM and was just wondering what questions I should be asking tomorrow?? Or what bloodwork I should be having done??

Fingers crossed this hurricane doesn't stop me from getting to my appointment! 

sparkymcgeee

On my phone so quoting sucks but all of this

MrsErinH:

I don't have any experience with PCOS but I would just ask them to draw your blood and test your HCG and progesterone.nbsp; You can also talk to them about whether you are considered highrisk because of the PCOS and ask about dos/don'ts that you might have questions about.nbsp; I hope the hurricane stays away enough for you to get to your appointment.nbsp; Good luck!

thismplsgirl

If you haven't gotten a flu shot yet, they will probably ask you if you'd like one. 'Tis the season.

yellowapples

It sounds like you already know what to ask about - progesterone, hormones etc. Hopefully your Dr knows about your PCOS history? If so he/she should know the next appropriate steps to take. If your PCOS was influenced by weight, maybe ask if you are at a healthy weight for pregnancy, how much you should gain & what you can do to have the healthiest possible pregnancy. 

You might end up on progesterone pills/cream through the 1st trimester, but lots of women have to do that so no big worries  

 Good luck!!

Xles10

I was diagnosed with PCOS prior to my first pregnancy and worked with an RE to get pregnant (took metformin).  I no longer have PCOS, but I still work with my RE since that relationship is established (and I love the extra info). Anyway, like pp said, I'd ask for my HCG and progesterone levels. If the progesterone levels are even borderline I'd ask to be put on progesterone. I was on it my first 12 weeks with my son, that's long enough for the placenta to form and take over with making the necessary hormones. 

OSUJaydee

I was just diagnosed with PCOS right before my BFP. My RE has me on progesterone, even though he isn't measuring my progesterone. I think he does it just in case, so you might want to ask. I was never on progesterone for my previous pregnancies, and did carry my DS to term without it, but from what I understand, it doesn't really hurt.

I agree with everyone else, ask for bloodwork for hcg levels and progesterone levels. Make sure to ask for bloodwork 48 hours after your first test so that you can see if your hcg levels are doubling. 

alleycat39

Thank you ladies! I took 3 HPTs over a 5 day period, and with each time the pink line got darker and showed up quicker, so hopefully that was a good sign.

I'll keep you posted after the appointment tomorrow if I make it (Go away Tropical Storm Sandy!!)