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Re: Need advice on getting Pregnant
From: Cyrilla (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 15 Jun 2000 13:03:14 -0700
I don't have any original info re getting pregnant, I was lucky to conceive
easily on clomid. I did want to tell you, however, that while exploring
your medical options - USE A LUBE. If you experience a lack of personal
lubrication, use one of the many lubes on the market. Astroglide comes
highly recommended and is easy to find in drug stores and even some markets.
Many perfectly healthy women expericence dryness (especially as we get
older), and even gals who don't seem to have that "problem" may enjoy the
experience of using a lube. Lifes to short to have sex without having
fun!!!
>----- Original Message -----
From: Namita <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS-MEDICATION
<pcos-medication@forum.obgyn.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2000 12:21 PM
Subject: Need advice on getting Pregnant
> I am 29 years old and have basically had PCOS since I was about 14-15
> years old.
>
> Since then, I have been on all kinds of medication such as Provera,
> Orthotricyclene, Orthonovvum, Aldactone (Spironolactone), and even
> Clomid (to see if it helps me ovulate).
>
> In March-April 1998, I stopped taking birth control pills (which makes
> it over two years now) as my gynecologist at the time said that I should
> try to get pregnant soon as the longer I waited, the harder it would get
> to conceive. However, during that time while I was off the birth
> control, I did not really try to get pregnant and also did not get a
> period for almost one year until about May/June of 1999 when another
> gynecologist suggested I try Clomid just to see whether it would help me
> ovulate. Well, it did help me ovulate and got my periods regularly
> since June 1999 for about 9 months. The last period I got was in
> February/March of 2000.
>
> However, I have stopped menstruating again and am also not on any
> medication. My weight has also increased significantly I would like to
> have a baby soon and want to know what my options are. I have not tried
> to get pregnant naturally as yet (its almost as if i am afraid to - at
> the cost of being disappointed!)
>
> Also, I have gained at least 20-30 pounds in the last 10 years. I also
> have excessive hair growth on my face and thighs/bikini line. It is
> extremely hard for me to lose weight even with regular exercise and
> dieting. Should I try Metformin?
>
> I have also been experiencing a gradual lack of sexual desire over the
> years and my body does not get lubricated enough during sexual
> activities. Is this a possible symptom of PCOS?
>
> I would really appreciate any help/advice/suggestions.
>
> --
> Namita
>
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