Re: Newly diagnosed...sorta
From: AdoptASAP (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 28 May 2001 20:47:42 -0500 (CDT)
Because everyones PCOS is different and at different degrees, theres no
way of telling if you will be able to concieve easily or difficultly.
The important thing is that you seek medical help now. Thats all you
can do. Cant chagne the past. Get a good Reproductive Endo. One that
will listen to you.
Remember, BCP only MASK the PCOS and temporarily get your menstrauls
back. Once off, the problems will persist again and most likely
stronger then before. IMO, its pointless except to give you that
hormonal break. Provera will give you a break from the wacky levels and
only takes 10 day pills once a month.
At Sun, 27 May 2001, Michelle wrote:
>
>Ok here is my story. Im 24, and recently began treatment for my PCOS.
>When I was 18 I was given a preliminary diagnosis during a routine pap.
>I did not have any lab work done, as she said it wasn't needed. At that
>time I had many questions, but my OB/GYN said it was nothing to worry
>about if I wasn't ready for children. Of course, I was not at that
>time. In my earlier 20s, it really began to concern me, as I was
>thinking more of children. I saw another OB/GYN and she said there was
>no reason to even think I had PCOS (which is incredibly unbelievable,
>knowing what I know now).
>
>Eventually, I went to the original doctor. I was getting married, and I
>thought I wanted to go ahead and do the lab work because I didn't want
>to increase the problems of conceiving. My doctor said come back in
>three months, and we will start you on clomid. At that time, I really
>started researching the disease. When I went back, I said I did not
>want to be put on clomid at that time, as there was no urgency for
>conception, as I had only been married two months. She said great, and
>put me on birth control pills to control my periods and excess hair. And
>she re-scheduled me for one month later. At that time, I nearly had to
>demand at least a couple of lab tests, as I had gained over 70 pounds in
>a matter of 9 months. No matter what I did, I couldn't take the weight
>off. I walk two miles a day, eat right (although not on a low carb
>diet) She ordered fasting glucose and insulin (reluctantly) and almost
>sounded surprised when I had normal glucose levels and high insulin
>levels.
>
>Now, my question is: Has the delay in treatment affected my chances of
>conception? I really do want children someday, and I shutter to think I
>went over 9 years without treatment. My husband is very supportive, but
>he also wants children. Adoption is always a possibility, of course. I
>would love any advice anyone can offer.
>
>I hope this message isn't too long! I just want all the info I can get!
>
>Thanks!
> Michelle V.
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