FertilityTies posts tagged with pcos

i have a question about af and clomid

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:34:21 -0500

if my doctor is not waiting for me to have an af before starting my next round of clomid how does that affect me being able to get pregnant? and i heard someone say i shouldnt be stemming the same follies i dont know what that means so could you please explain that to me? and how this affects me being able to get pregnant?

ladybootsie

need help from a doctor if possible!!! :(

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:25:29 -0500

I am currently on cd 124. I cannot go to the doctor for another week to two weeks due to a problem with my insurance. I called to see if I need to make an appointment or not (as I have irregular cycles regularly lasting up to 4 months). I was told that I could have a cyst and that the doctor will want to do ultrasounds as well as blood work. I want to be prepared for anything, so I started looking into the symptoms of cysts, and found that I do not have most of the typical symptoms short of irregular cycles and a hormone imbalance. I have been charting on fertility friend, here is my chart... http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/21807d

The symptoms that I have had since ovulation (or when fertility friend says I ovulated) have been...

nausea in the first 2 weeks after ovulation (which is a typical pms symptom for me however, it has returned several times since)

frequent urination (which seems to happen more frequently with time)

tender nipples (until about a week ago when it started to diminish)

adversion to certain foods (due to becoming nausous from the smell)

headaches (mostly in the last week)

emotional (more so than usual)

feeling bloated (since about a week or so after ovulation)

Weight gain (6 lbs)

decreased appetite (first few weeks after ovulation)

increased appetite (last 3 or so weeks)

spotting (lightly only after wiping on several occasions usually after intercourse (which was not rough) sorry tmi)

I took 4 hpt's a week apart from each other in July and all were negative. I have not taken one since then.

I was on birthcontrol until December 2007 when I married my husband. I know that there is a possibility that I could be having a late period due to my body still trying to regulate after coming off the medication.

I am really worried, but as I said, I cannot go see a doctor for about 2 weeks or so, so I am trying to reasearch on the internet. I am keeping an open mind about what could be going on, however, I would like it if someone would be able to point me in the right direction to do my reasearch.

I have not been diagnosed with pcos, and have never been diagnosed with a cyst. I had an abnormal pap in may and need to do a repeat, I have a slightly increased testerone level, as well as a lower than normal estrogen level, but no obvious symptoms, and the only pain I get is breast pain occasionally, as well as slightly larger that normal breasts lately, and a slight pelvic discomfort (not pain) on occasion.

I greatly apprieciate any help that can be given, I hate worrying about what is going on.

katrina

pcos and metformin

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:30:24 -0500

has anyone got pregnant while having pcos and taking metformin

donnad

need help a few questions about ouvlation

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:28:12 -0500

i havent had a period from april i've went to thedoctors loads of times and am not pregnant as she give me a blood test to check that she run other test and said it looks like ive a mild case of pcos me and my partner have been ttc from april aswell i just have no clue when am ouvlating shes said i could tell by c-mucus which am lose in that all together my periods have always been on time so its weird for my periods just to stop am not stressed i havent gained weigh am really bloated cause i havent had a periods in 4-5 months

jennifer

Possibility of a second LH surge?

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:15:05 -0500

Hi,

I am just wondering if there is any chance that I could have a second LH surge within my cycle. I had a surge that lasted for about 4 days but was not enough to register a positive on a OPK. Dr. Eva thinks there may be a small possibility that I have PCOS, so I am going to check with my doc about this. In the mean time I am wondering if there is any point in continuing to test for an LH surge. I am on CD23 today and the last of my surge was about 4-5 days ago.

Rachel W.

breast leakage

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:07:35 -0500

I have breast leakage often, and am wondering what may be causing it. My Dr. doesn't seem to think anything of it. He says some people just have that. So, my questions are:

-Is it normal? (I have PCOS)

-Does it hurt my chances of pregnancy?

- Should I find a different doctor?

DC9

Lupron depot than clomid.... Please advise

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:21:15 -0500

I'm a woman who doesn't ovulate normally due to PCOS and endometriosis. Currently I am doing three months of lupron depot than once I start my period my doctor is giving me 100 mg of clomid days 2-6. My question is since I didn't ovulate for several months before and during the lupron, could the clomid cause more eggs to develop than normal? My doctor told me I must be very careful that I could have twins or more. BUT... as I would love twins, I think it would be hard on my body and hard on me after delivery and that is not the outcome I want. But since I have severe endometriosis, my doctor says 100mg is the right dose for me starting out. Is my doctor right, am I really at risk? Or should I not worry about it?

KatieJ

So this is my story

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:17:51 -0500

Me (24) dh (30) MX pcos and hypothyroid currently taking metformin 1000 mg 2 years and levothyroxin 50 mg 2 years started clomid on 8/8/08 50 mg after taking provera for 3 months to induce a period i dont have one at all without meds ttc for 3 years but i dont o so needed the clomid for some odd reason my doctor gave me clomid cd 13-17 i hope theres a method to her madness ! the first day of my cycle was july 27 and i havent gotten a opk + until day 27 now im on 31 and oddly enough still opk + so weird but anyways about me and not my cycle my nme is joanna i have been with my hubby for 3 years he is my world he is all i have i have no family was raised in foster care and dont trust to m any people so not a lot of friends either so im sure you can understand i really want to start my own family ! i really am looking for to talking to everyone on here and getting and sharing advice i have my fingers crossed for my self and everybody else here ttc xxxxx i really am hopefull clomid will work for me im not even sure when ill quit getting these opk+ but i guess i cant complain at least im gettimg one right well ill let you know when i do so ill know how many days post o i am so i know when to start my 2ww oh and another thing my doctor is telling me to start again 100 mg clomid in a week thats weird not even checking or monitering me oh well shes fruity i hope itll be okay ill just go in and get her to do a preg test in 2 weeks i guess thats all i can do ill already be taking another round of clomid by then i just hope there is a method to her madness! wish me luck and baby dust to you all!

ladybootsie

Prolactin question for one of the docs...

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:25:16 -0500

I've known I've had elevated prolactin levels for 3 years now (misdiagnosed as PCOS about 5 years ago. Anywho.

Before conceiving my daughter, I was on bromocriptine and levels were well managed and regular menses returned (prior to this, I had 3-4 periods/year). I breastfed my daughter for 7 1/2 months... had and oversupply and therefore had enough milk stored thru 14 months.

After BF, bromocriptine dose tripled from before Mia and still no return of menses and horrible side effects set in. I was switched to cabergoline (dose landed at 2 pills, twice per week), which brought results... levels regularly under 8 and menses returned, and ovulation was detectable thru OPK's. But not pregnancy. I thought that since we conceived within 3 cycles after being put on bromo.

Here's my question: Why do I still leak? I have milk in both breasts and haven't pumped/BF in at least 17 months and do not do any nipple stimulation. Prolactin level is normal, periods are regular. It's definitely milk, not colostrum. I do have large breasts (G cup), if that makes any difference.

Your thoughts please? Should I be pursuing this issue further with my pitutary endo? I'm doing fertility treatment with my OB/GYN since RE appointments are nearly 2 months out at this point.

ThisIsMelissa

i know this isnt right what do i do?

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:57:21 -0500

so i have pcos and hypothyroid no o on my own no af on my own so taking metformin 1000mg levothyroxin 50mg doctor put me on clomid cycle days 13-17 and i od on cd 27? 28 ? so obviously i missed my period not being monitered my doc is crazy and i need to know what to do shes starting me on another 100 mg on september 1st which is 9 days post ovulaiton without checking for pregnancy cysts or anyhting this doesnt seem right is that even heard of giving someone clomid on these days and can i even get pregnant like that?

ladybootsie

Anovulation

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:18:34 -0500

Hi,

I am wondering what could be causing me to have anovulatory cycles. I have been using OPK's for the last two months and in both those months have not managed to get a positive. The tests will start to show a surge and never actually register positive before going back to showing nothing again. I always have EWCM around the time of the mini surge and last month I was also using a fertility microscope that showed ferning about two days after the darkest test. My cycles are irregular and can last anywhere from 30 - 45 days. Oh and I have also been on 50mg of clomid for the last two months. When I have done the progesterone test they always want to take them on CD21 and I don't usually show signs of ovulation until CD20-22. However they tell me the progesterone tests show positive for ovulation. How can this be? Sorry, this is so long... I look forward to hearing your reply.

Rachel W.

HEAVY Period, THICK LINING

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:20:47 -0500

dh and I have been ttc for over a year now. I was diagnosed w/PCOS last December. Sice then have been prescribed Prometrium and glucophage. The last 90 days I had been on my period for 75 of those days. Saw my DR. again, she prescribed a month of birthcontrol. My period was finally starting to lighten up, then I beg week three of the pills and the it seemed as if the bottom fell out. I have been having a horrificly heavy period, sorry for being so graphic, however I am wearing a pad and super tampon and must change them out every hour and a half or two (if I'm lucky). This has been going on for a solid week. Also, I am passing HUGE amounts (aprrox. inch and a half long by 3/4 to 1 inch wide) of lining EACH time I switch out my products. Spoke w/DR. said to finish taking pills, minus sugar pills, go one full week w/no meds then start on 200mg of prometrium for 12 days. I'm scheduled to see her on Sept. 4 (I will have only been on the prometrium for 3 days at that point). She told me not to worry and didn't seem too concerned w/ them amount of what I was passing but this just seems ridiculous to me. Could this be because I had not had regular periods for the past 7 years (I would usually have one once every 3 or four months). Please give me your honest opinion! I just need some guidance. Thanks for your time.

ttcfirstone

found out ive got pcos

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:38:05 -0500

ive just found out that ive got pcos and its really shocked me ive already got two daughters that mean the world to me but me and my partner have been trying from april for baby number 3 but from april i havent had a period thats how i found out ive got pcos am not over weight but would it help if i went on a diet i know am lucky to have two daughters already but would love another am only 22 and i know ive years to keep trying

jennifer

Should I try ovarian drilling?

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:29:23 -0500

Re says I have about 15 cysts, should try ovarian drilling since I have Pcos? Would it even help in conjuction with clomid, metformin and the weight I have lost?

DestinysFate23

Trying to conceive

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:55:22 -0500

Hello doctor.I have diagnosed woth pcos a year ago.I didnt take any pills.I dont have regular periods.Recently I have started exercising to loose my weight.Do I have a chance of conceiving naturally or should i take any medication?..pls suggest

liz

Trying to Conceive

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:36:43 -0500

Good Morning Doctors, I have very Irregular periods (36-45 days), diagnose PCOS. Five years agos i had tweens but Im searching for the third baby. I have been on metformin(3 months)and Clomid (one cycle) my last perios was July 18 and drink clomid for 5 days. Next Period august 22. I have some pain in my right ovary, backage, headache and feeling that is my period but it hasnt show up. Also breast tenderness. I wantto know if this are goos symptoms of pregnancy and when should i take a home test ( i took one last week but is was Neg), also if the pain in my ovary is something wrong?

Can you please help me thanks

Silvana Giovannetti

have PCOS and on Letrozole as clomid-150mg dint work.. help???

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:55:09 -0500

have pcos.. had an abortion 8 months back and since then i have been trying to conceive..took clomid 50 mg.. there was a mature egg took hcg.i dint get pregnant. my husband semen analysis showed no problem. then started clomid 50 mg again and 100mg.. egg did not grow beyond 10 mm.now my doc has put me on letrozole....as this is an anticancer drug it worries me and as side effects i has birth defects in babies.i dont know if i should take it or not???and wht if its does not work.i am shocked why clomid dint work .i am very anxious to have a child....plz help...is there anything else along with this medicine tht i should try??

sukrutha

spotting

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:31:08 -0500

I have been spotting for over 3 months now, and it is REALLY annoying! After the first month, the Dr. put me on Yaz, but it has not helped at all. I also now have cramping to go with the spots! I talked to the nurse, and she says that it is perfectly normal for me, because I have PCOS. Is it normal just because of PCOS? Will the bleeding ever stop? What can I do to make it go away? I also have cysts. What can I do to make them go away, or at least deal with the pain caused by them. I can't get in to see the dr. until Oct.! I am worried about anemia. My mother had bleeding for almost 4 months, and had to have a hysterectomy because of anemia!

DC9

PCOS

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:19:35 -0500

I was just diagnosed with PCOS. The doctor said that my testosterone's levels should be no higher than a 30 and I am at a 33. She put me on birth control. My concern is when I am ready to conceive how hard will it be and is there something I can do now that will better my chances? She also stated that this might come about due to my weight gain.

Lucrecia

Starting journey for number 2!

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:28:20 -0500

I was diagnosed with PCOS early in 2002. After my engagement in early fall of the same year, we discussed trying for children since we knew it would be more difficult. I rarely get my period on my own, so I was put on a Progestin and Clomid. By month 4 of trying with these medications, my dose of Clomid was increased. By month 5, we had pretty much decided to take a break. I started getting some cramping and horrible pain in my left ovary. I was use to the cysts, but this was worse. I went in to the doctor where she discovered I had ruptured a cyst, but also, that I was pregnant. I had to go back 2 days later for another blood test to make sure everything was good. I had a successful pregnancy of a beautiful baby boy in 2003. For the last year, we have discussed at length trying for another child. After not getting my period since October of 2007 and changes with insurance, I was finally able to get back in with my old OB/GYN. Yesterday I started my first dose of Medroxyprogesterone to hopefully induce a menstrual cycle after which I will go two months on birth control pills. After those two months, I am to try immediately to conceive. If within the 2 months following the BC I don't conceive and/or don't menstrate, I will be put back on Clomid. I am hoping to start of next year with a baby on board!

Mel681