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sims822257 · 01-21-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JadedSmilez

Well, your welcome

Anyways thanks for your story and the prayers. Anyways my Drs said when I was ready that there are medcations they can give me to 'get me going'. But my Endocrinologist said controling my insulin levels is the important part, because he said I cant ovulate w/o that? Anyways, he said he really doesnt want to put me on medication because he said it will be really hard to get me off of it. But that I should control it with my diet. But now that I moved to Los Angeles a few months ago, I am awaiting to see a new Dr here (with a 4 month waiting for new patients).
Anways keep your head up and sending prayers your way!

I have heard you can control it by controlling your diet and cutting things like bad carbs and sugars. I just started a new way of eatting this week to see if by cutting the bad carbs and sugars and only taking in GOOD carbs I could regulate myself. Sounds like that is what your Doctor is talking about as well. I will have to keep you posted but best wishes with the new Doctor as well.

mojo · 01-21-2008, 05:53 PM

I have a book I bought when I was diagnosed - PCOS, The hidden epidemic by Samuel Thatcher. It is quite a bit clinical, but a lot of good information. Chapters in there about trying to conceive. You might want to see if you can get it at your library.

sims822257 · 01-22-2008, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mojo

I have a book I bought when I was diagnosed - PCOS, The hidden epidemic by Samuel Thatcher. It is quite a bit clinical, but a lot of good information. Chapters in there about trying to conceive. You might want to see if you can get it at your library.

Awesome....thank you!

teri88 · 01-22-2008, 06:41 AM

I have PCOS and I also have 2 kids! When we went for infertility treatments I was terrified that it wouldn't work! Women with PCOS produce eggs but they do not ovulate (they then become benign cysts). I was given shots to stimulate egg production and then had to take a shot that would force ovulation. It took about 4 months to get pregnant with my son and 2 months with my daughter. The one nurse told me that the drug I was taken was very successful for PCOS. (I'll also add this was 18 and 15 years ago...there have been great improvements made in infertility treatments since then!) Don't get discouraged. And don't feel like a failure because you have to go this route. Once that baby is placed in your arms you couldn't care less how you got there! Best of luck to you! Find and join a support group for PCOS it will help alot!

JadedSmilez · 02-16-2008, 08:56 PM

So, I went to the Specialist last week, had my bloodwork done and was placed on ProVera for 10 days. I am day 5 of it and boy am I moody! Anyways he said by the end of 10 days I should have started my period. Then he said that I will have to take birth control to regulate my low levels of progesterone, but that when I am ready to have a baby he said he will try me on Clomid. But in addition I have to be on Metformin for my insulin levels, they are 3x the normal amount. Anyways, he said if I am lucky the metformin while getting my insulin back normal may be enough to start ovulating.

Anyways, I will continue to be on 'period watch' LOL

(after 2 years without it, I am not looking forward to it!)

mojo · 02-16-2008, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JadedSmilez

So, I went to the Specialist last week, had my bloodwork done and was placed on ProVera for 10 days. I am day 5 of it and boy am I moody! Anyways he said by the end of 10 days I should have started my period. Then he said that I will have to take birth control to regulate my low levels of progesterone, but that when I am ready to have a baby he said he will try me on Clomid. But in addition I have to be on Metformin for my insulin levels, they are 3x the normal amount. Anyways, he said if I am lucky the metformin while getting my insulin back normal may be enough to start ovulating.

Anyways, I will continue to be on 'period watch' LOL

(after 2 years without it, I am not looking forward to it!)

Good luck! Word of warning - start the glucophage SLOWLY. I don't know what dose he put you on, but lets say 3000mg - I would take 1000 mg for 2 weeks and slowly increase. It can make you quite sick, but your body will adjust. Hopefully Dr. made you aware.

JadedSmilez · 02-16-2008, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mojo

Good luck! Word of warning - start the glucophage SLOWLY. I don't know what dose he put you on, but lets say 3000mg - I would take 1000 mg for 2 weeks and slowly increase. It can make you quite sick, but your body will adjust. Hopefully Dr. made you aware.

Yeah he said he would have to slowly titrate up to the correct dose. But if it makes me feel better I cant wait!

Thanks

sims822257 · 02-18-2008, 05:31 AM

I am going to take my Glucose test tomorrow at the lab. I had my blood work done and it all came back fine. What fine means I really do not know but that is what the paperwork said that came to my house.

When I go get the glucose test done what should I be looking for?

I am really thinking of calling the doctor and just asking her to put me on the Metformin since i am hearing such success stories about it regulating others.

altigger74 · 02-18-2008, 05:39 AM

I used to call Provera "my monster pills" because I was nasty on them. The metformin should get you regulated, it did for me after about a month on them and for the fist time in years (not including on the pill) that I've had a period every month.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JadedSmilez

So, I went to the Specialist last week, had my bloodwork done and was placed on ProVera for 10 days. I am day 5 of it and boy am I moody! Anyways he said by the end of 10 days I should have started my period. Then he said that I will have to take birth control to regulate my low levels of progesterone, but that when I am ready to have a baby he said he will try me on Clomid. But in addition I have to be on Metformin for my insulin levels, they are 3x the normal amount. Anyways, he said if I am lucky the metformin while getting my insulin back normal may be enough to start ovulating.

Anyways, I will continue to be on 'period watch' LOL

(after 2 years without it, I am not looking forward to it!)

altigger74 · 02-18-2008, 05:41 AM

My lab work came back "fine" too but was put on the metformin because of the other symptoms.

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Originally Posted by sims822257

I am going to take my Glucose test tomorrow at the lab. I had my blood work done and it all came back fine. What fine means I really do not know but that is what the paperwork said that came to my house.

When I go get the glucose test done what should I be looking for?

I am really thinking of calling the doctor and just asking her to put me on the Metformin since i am hearing such success stories about it regulating others.

magnolia · 02-18-2008, 06:20 AM

Just now seeing your thread and wanted to offer my prayers to you and lend support. Keep us updated!

sims822257 · 02-18-2008, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mojo

Good luck! Word of warning - start the glucophage SLOWLY. I don't know what dose he put you on, but lets say 3000mg - I would take 1000 mg for 2 weeks and slowly increase. It can make you quite sick, but your body will adjust. Hopefully Dr. made you aware.

Question: Is the the Glucophage the Metformin?

sims822257 · 02-18-2008, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by magnolia

Just now seeing your thread and wanted to offer my prayers to you and lend support. Keep us updated!

Thank you Suzi!

Mybabyboymax · 02-18-2008, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sims822257

Question: Is the the Glucophage the Metformin?

Yes they are the same

my sister has just started taking it as well.

sims822257 · 02-18-2008, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mybabyboymax

Yes they are the same

my sister has just started taking it as well.

Great - thanks. I would be curious to hear how it works for your sister if you would not mind updating me in a few months.

Thanks again!

01-21-2008, 05:53 PM	#32
mojo Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Here, there Posts: 2,693	I have a book I bought when I was diagnosed - PCOS, The hidden epidemic by Samuel Thatcher. It is quite a bit clinical, but a lot of good information. Chapters in there about trying to conceive. You might want to see if you can get it at your library. __________________ Bella (I miss you) Sachi Emmy

01-22-2008, 06:41 AM	#34
teri88 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 4,021	I have PCOS and I also have 2 kids! When we went for infertility treatments I was terrified that it wouldn't work! Women with PCOS produce eggs but they do not ovulate (they then become benign cysts). I was given shots to stimulate egg production and then had to take a shot that would force ovulation. It took about 4 months to get pregnant with my son and 2 months with my daughter. The one nurse told me that the drug I was taken was very successful for PCOS. (I'll also add this was 18 and 15 years ago...there have been great improvements made in infertility treatments since then!) Don't get discouraged. And don't feel like a failure because you have to go this route. Once that baby is placed in your arms you couldn't care less how you got there! Best of luck to you! Find and join a support group for PCOS it will help alot! __________________ Teri Owned by and completely devoted to Tucker... Maddie, we will always love you *Bandit, you are always in my heart* Proud Member SSLS

02-18-2008, 05:31 AM	#38
sims822257 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,436	I am going to take my Glucose test tomorrow at the lab. I had my blood work done and it all came back fine. What fine means I really do not know but that is what the paperwork said that came to my house. When I go get the glucose test done what should I be looking for? I am really thinking of calling the doctor and just asking her to put me on the Metformin since i am hearing such success stories about it regulating others. __________________ Caren, mommy to Murphy and Mia Murphy WUVS his girlfriend Trixie

02-18-2008, 06:20 AM	#41
magnolia YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,459	Just now seeing your thread and wanted to offer my prayers to you and lend support. Keep us updated! __________________ Suzi - mom to Gabby and Gage For Mickey

02-16-2008, 08:56 PM	#35
JadedSmilez YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 260	So, I went to the Specialist last week, had my bloodwork done and was placed on ProVera for 10 days. I am day 5 of it and boy am I moody! Anyways he said by the end of 10 days I should have started my period. Then he said that I will have to take birth control to regulate my low levels of progesterone, but that when I am ready to have a baby he said he will try me on Clomid. But in addition I have to be on Metformin for my insulin levels, they are 3x the normal amount. Anyways, he said if I am lucky the metformin while getting my insulin back normal may be enough to start ovulating. Anyways, I will continue to be on 'period watch' LOL (after 2 years without it, I am not looking forward to it!)