Re: pcos,chlomid,pregnancy.
From: Victoria (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 4 Feb 2003 8:41:17 -0500
> From: juliacallaway@aol.com (Julia)
> To:
> Subject: Re: pcos,chlomid,pregnancy.
> Hi,All!
> I am 27 years old and have a 4 yr old son. My hubby & I are ttc baby
> #2. This is how I discovered the possibility of something that I
> have suspected for some time...PCOS. Feeling a little relieved that
> some treatment was available and I would hopefully be ovulating
> again, I anxiously awaited my labs. I called a few days ago and the
> nurse said that all y levels were "within normal range". How could
> this be? I have every symptom there is: hirstuism, weight gain, carb
> craving, low sex drive, discharge, irregular or nonexistant periods,
> lack of energy, mood swings.
It is not unusual to have normal levels on this. Did he look at your FSH/LH ratio? How about glucose/insulin testing?
> My last doc tested my thyroid, but no
> hormones and put me on Prometrium to induce menstruation each month.
> This, of course, did NOT insure ovulation. My new doc immediately
> recognized the symptoms as PCOS, but labs do not confirm it. Sorry
> to be so lengthy, just need some advice.
Get another doctor.
> Also, I am sure that most
> of you are familiar with ovulation testing kits. On day 28 of my
> cycle, using my 2nd ovulation kit, I think I had a positive result.
> Usually, 1 line is much fainter than the other, but this time, they
> were similar in color. I would say the same color, but one band was
> wider. Also, felt feverish for a few days and had a dull pain in one
> sied for about 3 days or so. Is it possible that I ovulated on ly
> own?
Yes, but the ovulation kits (please check behind me) aren't very accurate for those with PCOS.
> Isn't that late in a cycle to ovulate?
Yes.
> COuld the pain have
> been a cycs? Does anyone know what may cause a false positive
> result? I apologize for all the questions, just had a few very
> confusing months and don't know what to think. ANY and ALL opinions
> are greatly appreciated.
> Thak You,
> Julia
It is possible it could have been a cyst. Your doc may be able to diagnose PCOS, but not treat it. It might be better to call around on the docs in your insurance and ask a few PCOS treatment questions. One of the first would be: do you use Metformin in the treatment of PCOS?
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Victoria
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