PCOS Club!

[dodgercpkl]

Well I know were it went, I'm 7 weeks and 5 days pregnant! thank you for this reply though

That's awesome! Congrats and I hope you have a sticky bean and happy healthy 9 months!

I'm new here. I also have PCOS. Currently at 10 PDO. Having frequent heartburn and don't know what to expect. Is this normal? Can't wait to test!

It can be. I remember having heartburn my bfp cycle, but it (as with everything else) could be caused by something unrelated as well. Good luck!!

 

[Hannahuk]

Hi Everyone,

Hope you dont mind me joining! I was officially diagnosed with PCOS in October, although in the back of my mind i have known for years! We have been trying for 5 months now, and im starting to feel really fed up I started taking vitex early October, i then had a 32 day cycle (after months without a period) if i was to have another 32 day cycle i would have come on on 2nd Dec. I have had bad menstrual cramps on and off since then, but no actual bleeding. Have done lots of tests but all negative. Does anyone know what else can cause this? can PCOS be the cause? I dont have cysts on ovaries just the hormone imbalance (high testosterone, and altered LH;FSH ratio) I am only slightly overweight (BMI 26 and dont really have any other typical signs of PCOS ie excess hair etc. I am following a low GI diet (although its pretty hard at this time of year with christmas parties!). Any advice would be great as feeling pretty low about it all at the moment. Baby dust to all xx

 

[Adoraza]

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Hope everyone is doing well... I am Pcos.

Just thought I'd share an update. We visited the doctor the other day and had my blood test drawn for bhcg. Results show pregnancy is positive!!! The doctor confirmed pregnancy. There's just a little concern because the doctor said my HCG level was on the lower side. Doc said he would give me progesterone to support the pregnancy, and I'll have another appointment with him in a few weeks. My HCG level is 45.36 at 15 Dpo. Is this normal? Has anyone had a similar experience? would appreciate any thoughts or comments... What can i do to make sure it's a sticky bean?

Wishing everyone a very merry christmas and happy holidays!

 

[Adoraza]

Welcome to Hannahuk! Have you tried getting your betas drawn to check if your pregnant? A quick doctor's visit would probably ease your mind. I too am not overweight and don't have the usual pcos symptoms. I know it's really hard to follow a low Gi diet with all these Christmas parties. We've been trying for about 9-10 months and m finally blessed to be pregnant now, just found out a few days ago! GL and fx'd for you

 

[wantanerd]

Your HCG was higher than mine at 15DPO mine was at 30 but the levels can fluctuate but you are definitely in the normal zone =)

 

[dodgercpkl]

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Hope everyone is doing well... I am Pcos.

Just thought I'd share an update. We visited the doctor the other day and had my blood test drawn for bhcg. Results show pregnancy is positive!!! The doctor confirmed pregnancy. There's just a little concern because the doctor said my HCG level was on the lower side. Doc said he would give me progesterone to support the pregnancy, and I'll have another appointment with him in a few weeks. My HCG level is 45.36 at 15 Dpo. Is this normal? Has anyone had a similar experience? would appreciate any thoughts or comments... What can i do to make sure it's a sticky bean?

Wishing everyone a very merry christmas and happy holidays!

That's higher then mine was too. Granted this pregnancy so far for me has been anything but usual and we still haven't figured out whether it's viable or not. The big thing though is whether the numbers continue to double at a decent rate. *hugs* Best of luck!

Hi Everyone,

Hope you dont mind me joining! I was officially diagnosed with PCOS in October, although in the back of my mind i have known for years! We have been trying for 5 months now, and im starting to feel really fed up I started taking vitex early October, i then had a 32 day cycle (after months without a period) if i was to have another 32 day cycle i would have come on on 2nd Dec. I have had bad menstrual cramps on and off since then, but no actual bleeding. Have done lots of tests but all negative. Does anyone know what else can cause this? can PCOS be the cause? I dont have cysts on ovaries just the hormone imbalance (high testosterone, and altered LH;FSH ratio) I am only slightly overweight (BMI 26 and dont really have any other typical signs of PCOS ie excess hair etc. I am following a low GI diet (although its pretty hard at this time of year with christmas parties!). Any advice would be great as feeling pretty low about it all at the moment. Baby dust to all xx

I wish I had an answer for you.... were you temping at all? Maybe it's an annovulatory cycle?

 

[Adoraza]

Hi dodgercpkl, thank you.... hope you're feeling better now. wishing you the best of luck and fingers crossed for you... So, how was it at your last doctor's visit? keep us posted

Merry Christmas to all!!!

xx

 

[Kubb]

Haven't posted on here for a long time but I'd just like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and hope you all have a happy new year. Let's hope 2012 will bring us our long awaited

to all xxx

 

[yellowyamyam]

Hello ... I am back to this thread, I guess ...

 

[JanetPlanet]

Hello ... I am back to this thread, I guess ...

I'm SO sorry!

 

[wantanerd]

Hello ... I am back to this thread, I guess ...

I am so sorry for your loss =(

 

[dodgercpkl]

Hi dodgercpkl, thank you.... hope you're feeling better now. wishing you the best of luck and fingers crossed for you... So, how was it at your last doctor's visit? keep us posted

Merry Christmas to all!!!

xx

Not too much to tell... my numbers keep climbing at a rate of doubling every 75-83 hours. That's longer then 'normal' so they are being pretty neutral about it all and there was nothing on the u/s last week, so it's all a big wait and see game. I meet up with my OB today to discuss the u/s and see what my latest numbers are.

On the plus side, I've still be very nauseous on most days, have had some bad gas, alternating diarrhea and constipation, and lots of lower back pain each day. Hopefully all of that is good stuff!

Hello ... I am back to this thread, I guess ...

*hugs* I'm so sorry.

 

[MariaF]

Yelloyamyam - oh my God - I just read your story and what you've been through is totally horrendous Words can't express how sorry I am for your loss.
Im glad you managed to speak with DH's family.

Will you ever find out what may have caused it?

Thinking of you and DH and of course of your precious angel

 

[yellowyamyam]

Thanks everyone for your condolences.

Maria - I guess you read my post in the 2nd tri loss? Yeah it was horrible event but it is over now.

I somewhat would like to jump back into the wagon immediately after reading that our bodies are fertile after miscarriages but I am worried that I am not ready mentally and emotionally. However, I am not sure if that the 'fertile' theory applies to us with PCOS. I am not even sure if I should start taking my metformin! I can't get an appointment with the OB anytime soon and I don't think my GP is familiar with such situation.

I am still bleeding from the loss and I don't know how long will I bleed for. The doctor said it would be about a week to 10 days and today is the 8th day. So we shall see ... then there is the doing-it part. It isn't that I don't want hubby anymore; it is more the "entering" bit that scares me. Sorry, TMI perhaps.

 

[MariaF]

You poor, poor thing

I think the "more fertile" does apply to everyone. But they still recommend that you skip a cycle and let your body recover. As in wait for the bleed to be over, then wait for another period and then TTC again. I totall understand wanting to jump right back into it. I personall think it's the only thing that can reall help (although nothing will reall ever help...).

But try to understand (from doctors/Google) what could have gone wrong. I Googled pre-term labour and it says that in most cases it's either baby defects that mean it wouldn't be able to survive; viruses/infections; or incompetent cervix - which can be due to prior cervix trauma/surgery and also infections.
Elevated male hormones can also be responsible for pre-term labour...But one thing you said worried me - what do you mean you don't know whether to start taking Metformin again???? When did you stop taking it??

 

[yellowyamyam]

I was told to stop taking Metformin about a month after I got my BFP. I know some ladies take it throughout their pregnancies. My GP is quite ignorant when it comes to Metformin, PCOS, etc. I had to tell her what I read online and then she will decide from there OR she will be googling while consulting me!

As for the cause, I have not received the full lab results yet but 1st round of blood test came back ruling out infections. I heard our baby's heartbeat about 4 hours before it happened and it was 146bpm. "Happy baby inside" said the midwife. So I doubt there was anything wrong with him... doesn't the heart slows down and stop? Or it could just stop in the next second and cause labour in just under 4 hours? I personally suspect it is due to incompetent cervix. Frequent spotting/bleeding in early stage is one of the symptoms and I had that for every 2-3 days before 12 weeks scan. BUT the annoying thing was doctors checked my cervix twice before 12 weeks' scan and it was shut!

There were much things I could've done to prevented this from happening but we just didn't know ... especially with imcompetent cervix, there would be no signs until it happens...

 

[MariaF]

Oh no, no - stopping Metformin in pregnancy in PCOS ladies significantly increases chances of a M/C at any term! So next time just carry one taking it right through till birth!! It could have contributed to the cervix situation. It could have opened becuase of the hormones. Metformin tends to lower our male hormones and this is one of the things that is bad in pregnancy - high male hormones.
Also, cervix could have been totally fine up until a few days before. I believe they should check it at least every 2 weeks. Although sometime it can happen literall within a few hours.
There's only so much you or anyone else could have done. Perhaps keeping a closer eye on the hormone situation. But even that - who could have known?!

So yeah, Id go back to Metformin asap and stick to it no matter what! What dose are you on?

 

[wantanerd]

my doctor tried to take me off metformin and I refused. Well i went off of it for about two weeks, failed the one hour glucose, read every medical journal I could get my hands on and decided to go back on the meds. Two weeks later, I passed the three hour glucose test and will stay on the meds until I am about 36-37 weeks along. I will be preventing gestational diabetes and miscarriage!

I have had two doctors tell me to get off (they swore it didn't prevent anything but it wouldn't hurt the baby) and my nurse practitioner from my fertility clinic (who is also a PCOS specialist) tell me to stay on it. My ob clinic finally listened to me and consulted with the np about my treatment which means green light for metformin!

Lots of doctors don't know the protocol for metformin. My ob thought I was put on it solely for ttc which I wasn't, I had been on the meds for years before even considering having a baby.

 

[yellowyamyam]

Back to Metformin - 850mg once daily as before.

Now I remember that either the OB or Midwife briefly said something like "oh weren't you taking Metformin to loose weight?" I replied "I thought I was taking it to control my PCOS."

Thanks again everyone for your replies, support, etc. It has been a hard couple of weeks.

 

[HoneyWright]

Hi ladies. Can i join you? I posted here a few years ago and we are now back ttc after a bit of a break. Just started my metformin again and pregnacare apart from that au natural to start with. I have a few rounds of clomid left from last year but won't take them till I have lost some weight.

I will go back and catch up on the thread but for now just wanted to say hi and happy. Ew year, good luck for 2012.