TTC- PCOS?

[Tuckersmommy2010 4]

My boyfriend and I have been TTC for about 6 months now. I recently discovered that i have PCOS. My doctor put me on birth control, which wasn't exactly what i wanted. ( We have one child together already) He said that because I have been pregnant before, most likely i should be able to get pregnant now. When/ before i was pregnant i weighed about 60 pounds less and i didn't have PCOS at the time ( Or at least no signs of it )

So i had a few questions....

1. Has anyone used Clomid?

2. Does it come in a generic form?

3. What drugs/pills did you use?

4. Any advice?

[Rachel412 116]

1. Has anyone used Clomid? yep!

2. Does it come in a generic form? It does, the generic name is Clomiphene.

3. What drugs/pills did you use? We used clomid We also did a variety of other fertility treatments including IUI, injectible follicule stimulating meds, and acupuncture. In the end none of it worked for us, both of my girls were conceived without any interventions.

4. Any advice? Losing weight is the BEST thing you can to to kick-start ovulation if you have PCOS.

[tammylee205 7]

1. Has anyone used Clomid? we used it twice, the first dose wasnt strong enough, so she upped the dose and it worked

2. Does it come in a generic form? It does, the generic name is Clomiphene.

3. What drugs/pills did you use? We used clomid We did a iui, a shot to trigger me to ovulate. The clomid did work. We have boy/girl twins that are about to be 4 on Dec. 14th. I have had pcos for about 11 years. Its weird, my periods completely stopped coming. I have been banded 8 months now and lost 70 pds. My periods are back to normal, coming once a month. Its so weird what the extra weight does to your body.

Good luck on ttc.

If you have any ?'s please feel free to contact me.

Tammy

[jayres14 17]

I've been banded since July. I have had PCOS for a long time and had to go on Metformin to get pregnant with my daughter 5 years ago. My periods used to be irregular, sometimes 6 weeks apart, sometimes 8 weeks apart, never regular. Since banded and lost some weight, my periods are coming every 4th Saturday. I could almost bet the farm that I would start yesterday, and I did! My PCP said to be very careful b/c I was fertile. I can tell my hormones are regulating themselves due to the weight loss. You didn't say in your post if you were banded or not. If you are, give it some time before you spend a lot of money on treatments. If you are not banded, it is definitely a good prospect for multiple reasons. Good luck and keep us posted.

[icestorm12132008 39]

Before you walk away from the idea of treatment for infertility, I'd atleast do an infertility work up with your primary or gyn just to rule out any problems that might prevent you from getting pregnant. Hormonal levels need to be checked, the uterus needs to be looked at and and HSG should be done to check out your fallopian tubes. Hopefuly it will show no polyps or fibroids and a clear set of tubes. Any hormonal abnormalites can be adressed, then maybe you can take things from there. Are you edging twards 30? if you are I'd go sooner rather then later.

[KCGFNP 5]

I highly recommend finding a Naprotechnology Creighton model fertility Care specialist in your area. They have 3 times higher pregnancy rates than ART or IVF. Yes it is a faith based program, but I promise it's awesome! There is a great video on you tube called new hope for fertility care patients. Best of luck to everyone trying out there in lap band world!

[Tuckersmommy10 14]

Thanks all! We are pregnant ( I actually was when i posted this!) We are due in Sept. Its a GIRL! : )

[sma102205 22]

Congrats on the pregnancy!! One of the main reasons I decided to get banded is bc we have been TTC for 4 yrs wo success and dong an infertility work up my hubs and I were told all was ok! Really?!? So I went back to my old obgyn who took some hormonal bloodwork and confirmed pcos which explained so much in regards to the infertility and inability to lose weight. I tried chlomid and metformin and nothing.. While my cycle is regular I can almost bet that I'm not ovulating sooooo while I know banding isn't the miracle cure Im hoping the weight loss will reset the hormones and get all the ovulation gears in motion. I would love to lose 80-100 lbs and thats going to take some time but bc my clock is ticking were going to wait and start trying to conceive at years end. If it doesn't happen then well be ok with it and look at other options. I have nothing to lose at this point.. Just the weight!! And the only thing to gain is a whole new healthier me!

[Tuckersmommy10 14]

Best of luck! I would deff suggest losing weight first! I lost about 50 pounds ( My first small goal) I really need to lose another 50-75. With the weight loss, you should have success!! I noticed i started to ovualte ( I used the ovulation tests )

[sma102205 22]

Best of luck! I would deff suggest losing weight first! I lost about 50 pounds ( My first small goal) I really need to lose another 50-75. With the weight loss' date=' you should have success!! I noticed i started to ovualte ( I used the ovulation tests )[/quote']

Good to know! I would use the ovu kits and could NEVER get a read.. So I hope our luck will change within the year!