WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2009: Re: PCOS: pregnancy with PCOS

Re: PCOS: pregnancy with PCOS

From: Kimberly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:01:59 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 2 Jan 2009, embryo wrote: >
>Hello,
>I have PCOS and present with symptoms like amenorrhea and anovulation,
>but no insulin resistance and no weight problems (118 lb, 25 years old).
>My doctor prescribed metformin 1500 mg/day (all the time), progesterone
>to induce periods, clomid 100mg during days 5-9. This induces ovulation
>as shown by day 21 progesterone levels. First cycle of aforementioned
>therapy did not result in pregnancy. I just finished second treatment
>cycle (coincidentally Day 1 was on december 1, 2008) and think I may be
>pregnant. I have to stop taking metformin as soon as i am pregnant, but
>unfortunately with all the holidays, my doctor is out of town and I
>can't get a hold of her. I did blood pregnancy test on December 29th
>(lab technicians were working), but there's no nurse or doctor on duty
>until January 12th.
>
>Currently I'm experiencing frequent urination (no pain or burning); some
>cramping (it was more intense few days ago); i think breast tenderness,
>but it's somewhat subjective; no nausea and no morning sickness. I
>bought a home pregnancy test today and it showed as "not pregnant". So,
>I am not sure if I am pregnant and thus should stop taking metformin.
>Any advice on how can I find a definite answer before Jan. 12th?
>
>Thank you for your input,
>N.N.

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I have PCOS but with the weight problems...I Was on Metformin and never really had those problems you are having. But those symptoms you are having, I've been having too but I am having the nausea, and I Just found out that I am almost 6 weeks pregnant...

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