Called the doctor's office today. Spoke with a nurse. She said that break through bleeding is common with Provera. She said that she couldn't believe that I never had it before especially since I have been on Provera on and off for 17 years.

Ladies, I'm going to the Dr. on Tuesday, I've gotten preg twice in the last year, but loose it in 6-8 weeks. I remember seeing a post that someone said I could get some kind of hormone or something to help me stay pregnant. Does anyone recall what that was? I want to talk to the Dr about it, since I'm 37 now, I don't figure I have much time left. Although I did start having periods on my own last year without any meds. Thanks!

You need to be sure that your progesterone levels are high enough during early pregnancy. Many women with PCOS have low progesterone levels, which lead to miscarriage early on. You can take a supplement to raise the progesterone levels. --Christina

Thanks Christina, I thought it was a hormone, just couldn't remember which one. Wish me luck!

Hello Everyone

I am 20 yrs old and I am suffering from PCOS. My doctors are clueless and I don't know what to do or where to start.Can someone help?

Toni

Toni--There is so much you can do! First, you should try to get on a good diet and exercise plan. I recommend the South Beach Plan. Even if you are not overweight, you need to start now and get a handle on your hormone levels now. Also, depending on how PCOS effects you, you could try herbs or drugs to treat some of your symptoms. There is not cure for PCOS, but I sure wish I could have gotten a diagnosis when I was your age. --Christina

I have been diagnosed with PCOS four years ago. I've been on met and clomid, had a laproscopy, DD & C and cystectomy, all to no avail. I am now 3 met tabs a day and I'm due for another lap on 08/08/06. Hopefully this works!!!

Sorry I should have mentioned that I'm from S.A. and we don't have any support groups and our medical aid doesn't cover "fertlity" treatment. I am trying to be optimistic because a lot of people say that it's all in the mind but it can all very frustrating!!!!

Good luck! Have your tried changing your eating habits? I ovulated for the first time and got pregnant while on met alone with South Beach in just six weeks.

Is it okay to startclomid at 100mg?

Toni

Some docs say it is fine. It depends. As with any medication, it is always best to use the lowest dose possible.
 
Christina

Guess what...Just after 4 months on Metformin and 1 round of Clomid.........I"M PREGNANT....I am so excited and nervous..Thank you for all of the encouraging words.

Congrats! Here's to a sucessful pregnancy!

Hi everyone. It's been over 3 years since I've been around. My husband and I gave up trying and decided to just go the route of adoption. Well, unexpectedly we are 4 weeks pregnant, au natural. My question to you all is, what should I expect. What is the chance that this may go the whole 9 months. Will take success stories and stories that were not successful. Thanks much!

Cari

You need to make sure that you get in to see your doctor for an early ultrasound and that your obstetrician classify you as a high risk patient. You must be monitored very closely until the very end of your pregnancy.
 
Some women with PCOS have just wonderful pregnancies. My first one was terrific. Just be prepared for a potentailly bumpy road. Educate yourself as much as you can.
 
Christina

Christina,

Thanks for replying so quickly. A couple of my concerns are ectopic, since along with PCOS I have only one working tube as well as I went for a pelvic exam on Wednesday and they couldn't find a gestational sac. Perhaps to soon? I am going to my OBGYN on the 4th of January. At that point I should be 6 weeks along. Long enough to see something. I have to be honest I'm not all that hopeful. Tying to stay calm but just not hopeful. Thanks again for responding.

much love
cari