PCOS

[rectherapyfreak]

I just have a question. One of my friends has PCOS and she is now engaged and thinking about making babies in the next 5 years Her Dr told her a couple years ago that because she had PCOS that she couldn't have kids

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[uglybracelets]

I don't know why her doctor would have told her that. There are many things she can try if she isn't ovulating properly. From Clomid to IUI or IVF.

I was diagnosed with PCOS in August of 2005, and my doctor and me decided to it was best to start trying early, so that way there wouldn't be any worry about me not being able to, and going through invasive procedures. I started trying May of 2007, and got pregnant in July. Its not to say all PCOS women are the same as every other women, I got lucky. But for her doctor to tell her 100% can not happen without explaining why, or exploring other options is shitty on their part.

If for some reason she had to have her ovaries removed that would be the only reason she couldn't have children, and thats because she can't even produce eggs. Other than that she should definitely see a reproductive endocrinologist to really get the low down on her chances of getting pregnant.

[quite_rosie]

I don't know... my doctor told me it makes it harder, but not to worry, we'd work through this and get me pregnant. She said she's seen it done many times before.

[babycakies]

PCOS does not automatically equal no children. However PCOS can make having children difficult due to the lack or irregularity of ovulation.

Lack of ovulation can perhaps be remedy with lessening contributing factors... like insulin resistanct, and weigh loss ( if overweight) proper nutrition and medical intervention ie: metformin to treat the insulin resistance, clomid or femera to force ovulation, sprinolactone (sp?) to break down excess androgen levels in the body.

Right now if her plan is for 5 years she should safe gaurd her fertility as much as possible... adapt healthier eating habits, moderate excercise and make sure her uterine lining stays healthy by making sure she has at least 4-5 periods per year.. she may need progesterone to help get a draw out period if she is not very regular on her own.

Most important is a good friend to help/ support and talk through all the changes that PCOS can make on your life.

[aelfie]

I have PCOS and have three kids. All three were through infertility treatments. Clomid got my first baby, and Repronex got me the twins. Its possible...its just more difficult.

She needs a new Dr who's not so negative.

[shantilynx]

i was pregnant 4 times, now is #4 and the healthy one. This one happened when i went off the clomid. go figure.

It is very possible to have kids when you have pcos. if the doctortodl her that, tell her to get another doctor.