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Trying to conceive but PCOS in the way.

Angiee930Angiee930
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Hello, I would like to introduce myself, I am Angie. I would like some kind ears to listen or get some possible advice from someone with this awful syndrome. I was diagnosed with PCOS in October 2008 right after having my daughter in Sep of 2008, It was very easy to conceive our daughter, one time shot with trying and now it seems like how many times we try we have absolutely no luck and I am becoming hopeless and am blaming myself. I never know when I ovulate anymore because I never have a period, maybe once every 3-4 months. I would just like to hear other woman's struggles with TTC with this and to hear some great advice and what measures to start taking now, thank you in advance. 
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Re: Trying to conceive but PCOS in the way.

  • CluckyEVCluckyEV member
    Welcome.  Please check my siggy for the link Andie referred to.

    "When the world says, 'Give up,' Hope whispers, 'Try one more time.'" -Anonymous

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  • Jezebell26Jezebell26 member
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    I hope you don't mind me answering because you don't have S/PAIF in your siggy. If you don't want to hear my story, please disregard. Also, I would suggest putting info/pics in your siggy so the women on this board can recognize you. This is a wonderful place, and they are very welcoming. But it helps to know who they are talking/giving advice to.

    We discovered that I had PCOS back in Aug. of 2010. We had been trying since Dec. of '09 and I hadn't had a single period since going off of the pill. They quickly realized that I did, in fact, have PCOS. So, my doctors set me off on Metformin, to hopefully regulate me, and because I'm insulin resistant as well. It did the trick, for a few months I started my period on my own without the help of provera. But then we moved, across the country. And my body went into a downfall again. I went another three and a half months without a period. I finally got things worked out with the docs up here, and my doctor decided to put me on Provera, to start my cycle, and Clomid, because after tests and tests it's clear that I don't ovulate on my own. (You should be properly monitored on Clomid, with bloodwork and U/s. Please do not take it if you're not going to be.) I tracked my cycle cafefully, and did OPKs around the time of suspected ovulation. I finally got one! A positive OPK, so DH and I covered our bases well, and hoped for the best. It worked. We conceived our first this cycle, and I'm praying hard that it sticks.

     Before you start anything you should see an RE. They can get you started with the intial testing that you need to have done before you start any treatment plans.

    Please note that not all women with PCOS have Clomid work for them. Sometimes it takes more drastic measures. There are lots of ladies on this board though with experience with PCOS, and the treatments that it takes. I hope you find some good advice.

    Also, please find the 3T Blog Link. There are lots of ladies who have it in their signature. There is a lot of information in there about PCOS, Provera, Metformin, and Clomid. Plus a lot of other very helpful information. Best of luck on your journey. :)

    Couldnt have said it better myself! As for me, i have had PCOS since 1998 ish and don't ovulate or get a period on my own. The answer for me for a while was birth control. When we were ready to start seriously TTC i immediately saw an RE and started treatment right away. Unfortunately i didn't have a response to Clomid and my RE doesnt use Femara. We tried a round of injects and i overresponded and had mild OHSS and apparently the Lupron trigger didn't work. We just did our first IVF and are cautiously expecting. Best of luck to you and i hope you can come up with a plan with your RE that works for you.

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  • ChicagoWeded2007ChicagoWeded2007 member

    Hi and welcome,

    I would recommend going to see a reproductive endocrinologist as soon as you can.  Also, do not take clomid from a doctor who will not provide beginning and mid-cycle vaginal ultrasounds to make sure it is safe.

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  • Angiee930Angiee930
    Thank you all for your responses, I am new to this whole thing and not sure of all the meanings of things and whatnot, we are going to check my husband first in June to see if there is any problems there and will move forward from there. And congratulations to those who conceived best of luck! I am happy that there are so many wonderful woman on here and look forward to talking to and meeting some new friends here, how should I get up my siggy and stuff seeing as how I am a newbie? :) Thanks so much!
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