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Any successful pregnancy with PCOS?

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Keysha · 30/05/2005 09:51

Hi all,

Am new here but have been following most of the threads for a couple of months now. It is great for all of you to belong to such a good network that has created a close bond.

Am 34.5 yrs diagnosed PCOS almost 20 years ago.Am told mine is mild and have normal weight (65kg) for my height. Naturally, been having very irregular periods that can go up to 3-4 mths. Been TTC for the past 3 years and unfortunately had 2 miscarriages.Been on almost all kinds of fertility treatments (Clomid, Metafolmin, Injectables) that regulates my AF but do not conceive. Mind you both times, I conceived naturally while on medical break. Currently, am not on any treatment, as we are considering IVF as our next step. Not gotten AF for almost 4 mths now.

Well ladies, I just need to hear from any other PCOSers' experiences to a successful pregnancy. Will really appreciate your info that might assist me and other women. Thankx a bunch!

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tatt · 05/10/2005 11:00

still not much time but wanted to say that anyone who has miscarried before should have hormone levels checked during pregnancy and should also ask if it is appropriate for them to take metformin and/or aspirin when pregnant. Metformin hasn't been tested in pregnant women but several verity members have continued to take it during pregnancy. I didn't know about any of this when pregnant, was not offered any special care and get quite angry thinking about it. I have been lucky, though.

Although the causes of pcos aren't known there is a belief that for many women the problem is actually insulin resistance and that causes the other problems. If you regulate insulin levels either with a low gi diet or with metformin many women conceive (including me). It isn't always easy to stick to the diet but the verity website has boards where you can find support. There used to be a mailing list but I dropped out of that and don't know if it still exists. The website and mailing list are open to people abroad although there are also support groups in other countries.

Verity also does meetups, although I never attended one, and has talks from leading fertility experts which are then reported in the newsletter. Since many gps are poorly informed its the best place to get advice on treatments. People can direct you to excellent websites too.

Ovarian drilling only works for a limited time and may have to be repeated. Therefore its best to ttc as soon as you feel better after the procedure.

Best of luck to everyone ttc. Periods sometimes become more regular in women with pcos later in life. Its not something to rely on but it does give hope.

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Keysha · 06/10/2005 07:07

Tatt thankx for the information. It is true PCOSer tend to miscarry at early pregnancy and mainly due to insufficient hormone levels to sustain it. I did miscarry 2 and both times I didn't have much information as i do now. Sometimes, I keep telling myself, if i had known then, I would have insisted on being prescribed with progesterone supplements. My then new Dr didn't believe me when i told her I had PCOS 'cause we had just started various tests when I found I was pg. Anyway, am just hoping I will get pg sometime soon. PCOS is such a roller coaster ride for some of us.We pray for the best!

I will try and see if Verity also provide information for people outside Britain.

Good luck to all of us TTC with PCOS. We shouldn't give - It will happen!!

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runtus · 06/10/2005 10:19

Hi keysha, sorry been away loads recently and nit had a chance to look in on you. Hope you are doing OK??

Alls fine here, just waiting and seeing for the result of my latest blood test - to see if I am oving now...........fingers crossed I am.

MeerkatsUnite · 06/10/2005 11:56

. It is true PCOSer tend to miscarry at early pregnancy and mainly due to insufficient hormone levels to sustain it.

Hi Keysha,

Actually its the other way around. There is evidence to suggest that very high levels of LH are a contributory factor in m/c although the underlying causes of same are not always known.

Fee05 · 06/10/2005 16:39

Meerkats, thanks for the info, have appt with specialist on Mon...

tatt · 07/10/2005 06:22

This is one of the websites often recommended by verity members

www.inciid.org/faq.php?cat=infertility101&id=2

If you search the site there is a lot of other information besides the FAQ. It's a general infertility site so also good for women without pcos.

There are american mailing lists for women with pcos if the verity one is no longer running. I wasn't a verity member when I was on the list so they were pretty much open to anyone.

AnnaK · 10/10/2005 13:41

Fee 05,
After years of horrendous skin, I ended up using Clinique which is excellent but expensive. I do feel for you!

runtus · 13/10/2005 12:05

OK I have a big ole' confession to make,I'm Pregnant!!

So sorry for keeping it from you (esp you Keysha)for the last 8 weeks but I had to wait to announce it till I had told my RL friend that uses MN too.

Sincerely hope you have as much luck as I did and fingers well and truely crossed for you all.

xxxx

mummycan · 13/10/2005 12:07

Congratulations runtus - very pleased for you

xx

munz · 13/10/2005 12:09

OMG rantus i'm sooo chuffed for u when r u due? been really hoping for u. Well done u!! how do u feel?

runtus · 13/10/2005 12:17

Thanks Munz, due on the 24th May 06. Seems like sooooo far away at the moment but just had an 8 week scan and it was fab!!!!!!!! Only one in there (thank god!) and all looks v healthy and happy.......

Seems like an age ago I joined the TTC threads now....

munz · 13/10/2005 12:23

I know that's where I remember u from the ttc no 12 or something! (when I was munnzieb) i'm so chuffed for u - have u told hester/jeddah?

runtus · 13/10/2005 12:26

Not really told v many people yet.....just a couple of RL friends that use MN too. I was waiting for the scan to come back ok first, as I didn't want to jinx anything. Plus I don't think we really 100% believed it until we saw it on the screen!!!

CHUNKYMUNKEY · 13/10/2005 21:41

Congratulations Runtus, brilliant news and hope everything goes well.

MeerkatsUnite · 14/10/2005 07:38

Brilliant news indeed Runtus

With best wishes

runtus · 14/10/2005 12:09

Thank you so much both of you, so happy at the moment and can't still quite believe it.........here's hoping everyone is as lucky as us and gets what they are waiting for.

It CAN happen

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Keysha · 18/10/2005 08:00

OMG, Runtus am sooooo happy for you ! What awesome news! I have been away one week and come back to find the best news. I will tell you this deep inside I knew you were PG

Many congratulations to you both! I wish you a very happy pregnancy and enjoy every bit of it! What medication are you taking now with the pg! God willing am just behind you! Am praying for the best!

Enjoy my dear !

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runtus · 19/10/2005 09:40

Keysha - I've been looking for you everyday, thought ,maybe you were mad at me . So happy you are not!

I'll still be keeping an eye on you so no slacking now ok? I have no doubt you'll be right behind me and we'll both be fat and happy very soon.

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Keysha · 19/10/2005 15:41

I can not be annoyed with you . I'm praying that I will be right behind you and we shall have healthy pgs together. How wonderful will that be after sharing similar experiences? We should only trust!

Otherwise, how is the pg treating you? What pregnancy supplements are you taking now? Make sure you enjoy every day of it. Just relax, pamper yourself and enjoy. You deserve it girl.

For sure, I will keep you posted.

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runtus · 20/10/2005 10:16

I'm not doing too badly at the moment, have the odd day where I feel terrible but on thw whole I tink I have got off pretty lightly so far. Was 9 weeks yesterday so already feels like I'm flying through it........can't wait for my next scan though when we should be able to see a little person rather than a prawn shaped thing!

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Keysha · 01/11/2005 07:04

Hi,

Hope you are all well. Just an update on me. I was 8 wks pregnant until yesterday when I went for my second scan to find that i had been miscarrying slowly. I underwent a D& C procedure last nite. I found out i was pregnant a month ago and started to experience light bleeding and cramps at 5 wks. Was put on 2 weeks bedrest plus progesterone suppliments.

Am very devastated as this is my 3rd m/c in the 4 years of TTC no. 1. This is very hard for me. I had so much faith in this pg. I leave everything to God!

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MeerkatsUnite · 01/11/2005 07:11

Keysha,

Am very sorry to read of your miscarriage.

((((((((((((((((((((((((Keysha)))))))))))))))))))))

Many hugs

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Keysha · 01/11/2005 07:53

Thank you so much MeerkatsUnite.

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CHUNKYMUNKEY · 01/11/2005 19:39

So sorry to hear your news Keysha. XX

runtus · 03/11/2005 12:33

Keaysha honey, I am so sorry for you.........don;t know what to say apart from it is so unfair that this has happened to you again.

My thoughts are with you and your family and I sincerely hope you have some luck soon and et everything you wish for.

Thinking of you