PCOS girls or don't ovulate - PP question

Danse · November 2009

I have "ovulatory dysfunction" (PCOS ovaries w/o the metabolic issues). Anyway, I don't O on my own and my girls are the result of IVF.

I'm not planning on going on BC and DH and I have the feeling that if I end up getting pregnant again without the help of fertility drugs, we'll welcome that and possibly think about BC after that pregnancy (however, I am extremely doubtful of that happening).

So my question is - to those that don't O and don't use BC, do you test somewhat regularly just in case? (I don't get AF on my own and the OB said to wait a year before calling about PP AF).

Just curious.

I know this seems like a dumb question, but I'm not really sure what else to do about not having a cycle and was wondering if there was anyone else in the same boat.

schmoodle · November 2009

So far I haven't tested at all. Considered it last week when I was sick (throwing up) but then DH got sick too. I don't think I'll ever test unless I start noticing symptoms, especially since we have MFI also. Although my OB says she's not comfortable with me just leaving things on their own since she doesn't think it's good to not shed the lining every so often, so she wants me to do something hormonal (BCP, IUD).

madhatter2003 · November 2009

Well, I only had 1 cycle between kids and then ovulated on my own the next month...hello DS.

But I will say that I *knew* something was up with me when I was pg with DS before the medical study even called to tell me to test. I was either really sick, or pg. So I'd say to test randomly, watch for signs of ovulation, and then just listen to your gut.

FWIW my doc did say that after the first a lot of 'issues' can sometimes resolve themselves. There are quite a few of us on here with 'surprise' 2nd babies, so never say never.

Danse · November 2009

madhatter2003:
FWIW my doc did say that after the first a lot of 'issues' can sometimes resolve themselves. There are quite a few of us on here with 'surprise' 2nd babies, so never say never.

Mine said the same thing and I do know it happens. But we've decided that if it does, we'd welcome it. (then talk about BC later).

I just really don't want to be on anything hormonal (seems like everything makes my migraines worse) - but those are the only things that would regulate a cycle.

LVBlvd · November 2009

I never got AF on my own - literally not once - before I was pregnant. Now I have been having 35-45 day cycles. I have tested regularly, but always BFN. My early new years resolution is to stop testing. It gets me down. So I did - but will try not to : )

craziheazo · November 2009

I also had "ovulatory dysfunction". I EBF for 3 months then weaned due to DD's suspected milk protein intolerance. I had 2 PP AF's and then BAM! I had a BFP!

I guess my OB was right and that pregnancy "fixed my issues".

madhatter2003 · November 2009

Yeah, I'm not doing hormones either....for right now it's back to 'college days' for us (ie condoms)

Susanann · November 2009

I've tested once when I had a stomach bug and thought it could be m/s. Other than that I typically just wait until AF shows up, if she does at all.

SkypekWithoutAC · November 2009

Hey, Danse! I'm in the same boat, and I'm EBFing right now. With Ellie, I never had symptoms in the 1st tri and probably wouldn't have suspected a pregnancy until I popped in the 2nd tri. My next pregnancy will be watched more closely since my water broke unexpectedly at 34 weeks, so I'm just not comfortable not testing, just in case I did end up pregnant. I tested last month and (of course) BFN. I plan to test once a month. I figure the $3/month it costs to buy me in tests is worth the peace of mind.

happytracy · November 2009

I BF right now and no AF for me... but I did test once like a month ago hoping for a miracle. I might test again in another month but I doubt I would get so lucky.

ejgballerina · November 2009

You know, that is a good question. I also have anovulatory PCOS and am 5 months PP without using any BC. I haven't tested but only because I've been EBFing in addition to my PCOS, so I think my chances of getting pg are next to 0. I will probably start getting cheap $ store pregnancy tests to start using, but haven't tested yet.

sweetpea18 · November 2009

You might be surprised at what pregnancy does to your body! I almost always had to induce my period with provera before I had dd. I got my period at 8 weeks pp, while eping. Had I decided to not go on any birth control, my dr wanted me to take provera if I hadn't had my period at least every 60 days (this is after weening). I would have needed to test and then take the provera if it was negative.

kammy · November 2009

I think it depends on what choices you are making now and what you would be comfortable with while pg. Like if you had a medical condition that required rx while pg (my clotting disorders or maybe metformin to help reduce m/c). Also, if you are doing anything now that you wouldn't be comfortable with while pg. I drink, so if we started having unprotected sex I would test every so often just to make sure.

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