Re: For Those with infertility due to PCOS
From: Joanna (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 19 Dec 2001 21:42:19 -0600 (CST)
Wow! lol! What a great story!
Good luck with your second pregnancy!
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Joanna
At Wed, 19 Dec 2001, Angela wrote:
>
>A brief story: I was diagnosed with PCOS and IR in June of 2000. (Please
>note I had been trying to have a baby for 6 years and the drs couldn't
>figure out was wrong) The RE that I went to see immediately put me on
>METFORMIN. In August of 2000, we tried using clomid, that was like
>taking water. In Sept. we went to the injections. It was a long
>process, my cycle lasted 3 weeks. We used Provera to kick in a period
>(I don't get my periods due to the PCOS & IR) we started the injections
>and three weekss later I had two eggs big enough. I took the HCG shot
>that night and had two inseminations in a row for the next two days. On
>on Oct 11 I found out I was pregnant. Brendon was born on May 17th. 4
>weeks early. He is a happy 7 mth old boy.
>
>Well, we have decided to try the process again when Brendon turns a
>year. I got one period after Brendon was born, which was in July. About
>two weeks okay I thoughjt I had the flu so I went to a walk in clinic,
>they automatic do a pregnancy test since I don't get my periods. Well
>Low and behold it was positive. I was freaking out. I went home called
>my dr. he had me do a blood test that came back positive and then I had
>an u/s the same day. I was 6 weeks 4 days with a strong heartbeat.
>
>This is the best miracle. I am now 8 weeks 4 days. My progesterone
>levels where very low at first so they put me on progesterone right away
>and it bought it right up. Of course this is a little sooner than
>planned and we thought we would have to go through the injections and
>inseminations again. But this is unavailable. I will cherish this
>miracle forever.
>
>So Ladies there is hope out there. Feel free to email me at
>faussetja@aol.com if you want to ask any questions.
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