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Re: Need info on the effects of PCOS (high Androgen/Testos) on a developing fetus??? Help???
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 24 Jul 2002 09:31:39 -0500 (CDT)
Being on spiro itself is no good for a developing fetus, any doctor will
take you off it straight away. I have not heard anything specific about
whether or not the high androgen levels of PCOS affect a baby but I DO
know many many women with PCOS who have had children, and all (to my
knowledge) have been perfectly healthy and happy.
At Fri, 19 Jul 2002, Rose wrote:
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>I would be so grateful for any info about the effects of PCOS on
>pregnancy & fetus development, in particular how the elevated levels of
>androgen & testosterone will impact the developing sexual organs of a
>fetus. I have heard that a pregnant woman who has an adrenal gland
>tumor would have a baby with underdeveloped reproductive organs (due to
>increased testosterone). Since PCOS causes elevated testosterone
>levels, would there be a similiar effect? If so, how would this be
>prevented during pregnancy? I am assuming that Spironalactone(sp?) would
>not be good for preganancy? Please help. I would like to try fertility
>meds soon to attempt pregnancy, but am AFRAID of what will happen.....
>Thank you, Rose Marie (A very nervous PCOS sufferer!)
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