Pcos and pregnancy

[laura1x]

I'm just wondering, I've read loads of things to say having pcos and being pregnant gives a much higher chance than usual for something to go wrong ? Does anyone know if this information is correct, very anxious

I didn’t want to read and run as I basically posted this exact post a few months ago! Ultimately I’m not 100% sure I think from the research I did, the only thing you’re a bit more at risk for is GD and then the associated complications but that’s also dependent on the type of PCOS you have. I’m due soon and throughout my pregnancy there hasn’t been any problems (ovaries were no longer cystic!) and midwife hasn’t mentioned it or anything. I think also in the early days you’re generally a bit more at risk if you have an imbalance of hormones but once again depends on your PCOS. It’s weird they site it on the NHS website as putting you more at risk for MC but everyone you speak to tells you that there’s no reason you can’t have a normal pregnancy. Hope that helps x

Just echoing the above. I have pcos and I've found out the same, it makes it harder to get pregnant not stay pregnant. GP also told me the same

I don't know if it helps but it's the same for lots and lots of conditions, multiple auto-immune problems, high/very low BMI etc, age, even working night shifts causes an increase in miscarriage rates, which I do. I'm hypothyroid and that comes with an increased chance of miscarriage too and lots of women have that.

Despite all this the chances of having a successful pregnancy far, far outweigh the chances of not, I've just had an early scan at 7 weeks which has helped my anxiety a little.

My understanding is the increased MC rate relates to inadequate progesterone which is a hallmark of PCOS as well. My first pregnancy ended in MC and as it was through Clomid my levels were monitored. I was initially told I didn't even ovulate that month due to progesterone levels but test anyway. When I turned up pregnant after all, that dr said it's all good despite previous numbers. After the MC I went to a different specialist who agreed I would need progesterone support. I required it for an extended period with all 3 subsequent pregnancies

@Amtheyest17

I didn’t want to read and run as I basically posted this exact post a few months ago! Ultimately I’m not 100% sure I think from the research I did, the only thing you’re a bit more at risk for is GD and then the associated complications but that’s also dependent on the type of PCOS you have. I’m due soon and throughout my pregnancy there hasn’t been any problems (ovaries were no longer cystic!) and midwife hasn’t mentioned it or anything. I think also in the early days you’re generally a bit more at risk if you have an imbalance of hormones but once again depends on your PCOS. It’s weird they site it on the NHS website as putting you more at risk for MC but everyone you speak to tells you that there’s no reason you can’t have a normal pregnancy. Hope that helps x

Thank you, I feel it's all really confusing online, I also feel it's hard when you don't really have anyone to ask anything to until you have your first appointment.

@Carebear99

Just echoing the above. I have pcos and I've found out the same, it makes it harder to get pregnant not stay pregnant. GP also told me the same

That's good to hear, I haven't been on any contraception in years and had never ever been pregnant, so when I found out I was so shocked as I just didn't expect it to ever happen. Fingers crossed everything stays okay

@HeyBlaby

I don't know if it helps but it's the same for lots and lots of conditions, multiple auto-immune problems, high/very low BMI etc, age, even working night shifts causes an increase in miscarriage rates, which I do. I'm hypothyroid and that comes with an increased chance of miscarriage too and lots of women have that.

Despite all this the chances of having a successful pregnancy far, far outweigh the chances of not, I've just had an early scan at 7 weeks which has helped my anxiety a little.

Yeah I understand what your saying. I suppose there can really be high risks for anything/anyone. Just got to keep fingers crossed that everything is okay

@Socialworkmama

My understanding is the increased MC rate relates to inadequate progesterone which is a hallmark of PCOS as well. My first pregnancy ended in MC and as it was through Clomid my levels were monitored. I was initially told I didn't even ovulate that month due to progesterone levels but test anyway. When I turned up pregnant after all, that dr said it's all good despite previous numbers. After the MC I went to a different specialist who agreed I would need progesterone support. I required it for an extended period with all 3 subsequent pregnancies

Okay thank you for the info. I appreciate your help