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Re: PCOS - Low carb diet and Birth Control and trying to concieve!??!!?
From: Kristy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 31 Mar 2002 09:04:08 -0600 (CST)
Here is an update after reading all of your wonderful replys so far....
I am 24, and I threw out the birth control pills TODAY!! Although I
can't get into my doctor until April 19th, I am going prepared and ready
to make her listen to me. The biggest problem I have had with the
numerous doctors, is that they all want me to see a fertility specialist
BEFORE they will treat me, because my husband has had 2 semen analysis'
done and both showed low motility.
I feel that this is NO EXCUSE to not treat me...his test results were
not that low, and anyways...it only takes ONE, right??? And if I am not
working, theres no way that his 'one' will ever work anyhow. Thats just
how I feel about it.
We have gone through charting BBT's and everything else suggested to an
infertile couple, but stopped due to the fact I never ovulated anyhow.
But I have started charting again today in hopes of some kind of
improvement...
I will keep you all posted up to and after my appointment.
Thanks again... :)
At Sat, 30 Mar 2002, Victoria wrote:
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>Hi Kristy,
>
>You don't mention your age. Either way, once you have been trying for a baby
>after one year, or are over 33-35 yrs of age, for 6 months, you can go to a
>reproductive endocrinologist. They are specialists in reproductive problems.
>
>Next, if you have been switching doctors, have you been calling first to check
>them out before you go to them? When I searched for a doc, I made lots of phone
>calls, was polite and persistant, but for the most part, I got answers to a list
>of 7 short questions I made up. That's how I knew I got the doc I wanted.
>
>I'm also confused by why you are taking birth control if you are trying to get
>pregnant. Low carbing is great, but are you trying to exercise? Are you doing
>any BBT's? Charting?
>
>The pills probably will give you a normal cycle, but may not be the normal cycle
>you are thinking of. Its hard to tell whether or not Adkins is helping if you
>are taking something to normalize your cycle.
>
>As for what people say, ah well, people are like that. For me, I just shrug 'em
>off and keep on moving to find those that can.
>
>--
>Victoria
>
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Kristy)
>
>Hello everybody. Your forums are great and have been a great source of
>strength for me. Maybe you all can help me with this.
>My husband and I have been trying to concieve for 3 years and have had
>no luck. I have switched numerous doctors after being diagnosed with
>PCOS and have yet to find an OB/GYN that is willing to be of any help.
>The most help my current GYN has given me, is to put me back on birth
>control pills, which I am not happy about in the least bit. I have been
>trying to find ways to 'cure' myself and have recently started the low
>carb Atkin's diet and feel wonderful, tho I am still taking birth
>control, I can't help but wonder whether my body's natural cycle is
>trying to kick back in, after having no periods for sooo long.
>I am constantly having symptoms of PMS all month long instead of the
>week before my periods like I used to....I am really just looking for
>help and answers and am thinking of going back off the pill after this
>pack is through.
>What are the chances that the pills have helped me, and will at least
>give me on enormal cycle? Or will the Atkin's diet help to straighten me
>out??
>Please help me. The frustration is unbearable, and all I want is to
>start a family and quit having people tell me 'No. you can't' because I
>KNOW I can!!
>
>--
>Thank you all so much for your time
>Krisy - in Ohio
>
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Thank you all so much for your time
Krisy - in Ohio
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