Re: Laurie & heather[Re: Pregnant with PCOS.....]
From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
17 Jul 00 13:30:56 EDT
Best of Luck to you both, Laurie and Heather!!!
anonymous@obgyn.net (Heather) wrote:
> At Sat, 15 Jul 2000, Laurie wrote:
> >
> >I have been researching ALOT. I am now 3 weeks and am being sent to the
> >closest doctor that will work with a specialist from Ohio to help me
> >carry this child full term.
> >
> >Anyone have any success stories they could share or really usefull
> >sites?
>
> Hi Laurie,
> I am currently 27 weeks pregnant with PCOS. I must say it has been an
> exciting yet, nervewracking time. I have had a pretty uneventful
> pregnancy so far. At six weeks I lightly spotted and was put on
> Progesterone suppositories until I reached 13 weeks. They monitored my
> blood levels and did a few ultrasounds to make sure the baby's growth
> was okay. Other than my annoying hair problem, I am doing very well. Of
> course the hair was a problem pre-pregnancy, but it has gotten alittle
> worse. Do you have a hair problem? I was alittle nervous about the
> chance a female fetus could be effected by the excessive testosterone,
> but I consulted with a perinatologist, my OBGYN and my endocrinologist
> and they say the chances are small since my levels aren't crazy high.
> Testosterone actually rises in pregnancy for non PCOS people too. So, I
> would suggest that you just request more than the 20 week routine
> ultrasound, and report any spotting immediately. If you have any other
> questions please feel free to e-mail me. Congrats on your
> pregnancy!!!!!!! That is wonderful! Enjoy it, because it is such a
> wonderful experience.
>
> Best Wishes,
> Heather
>
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