metsgirl

Hi All-

I've spent the last few nights reading some posts and I have learned a lot. Similar to some of the others posting in the Newbie board, I have some questions.

But before all that, some background. Back in December I had a cyst rupture (ouch, btw). After TTC since Feb '07, I had bloodwork done in late Feb/March, and was diagnosed with PCOS. My doctor hasn't discussed PCOS proper with me, so much of what I've learned is from websites and this board. To be honest, doc seemed pretty relaxed about it, and I didn't know that it could set me up for other health concerns later in life until recently. Instead, the doc and I talked about fertility options, and onto Clomid I went. I'm finishing up my 3rd day on the drugs, no complaints or questions on that.

Anyhow, my questions. I know I can still have a period even though I haven't ovulated - hormones and such. But, if I haven't been ovulating, why have my tests been positive for ovulation (including the day before the bloodwork was taken)? Can you still have an LH surge w/o ovulating? My BBT spikes around the same time my ovu-tests are positive and stay elevated until that disappointing day when I start. My cycles can last anywhere from 31-35 days... and the 'joyous' week can last anywhere from 3 to 8 days.... is that normal for PCOS? I'm just confused I guess. I just don't feel consistent with what a lot of the rest of you are experiencing. Any thoughts, words of comfort, etc?

Thanks in advance!
MetsGirl

Bella35

Hi MetsGirl...

Welcome so SC. I recently got DX so I feel you pain and understand your frustration. I haven't taken Clomid (not yet) so I can't help you with that question but I find it strange that your doctor prescribed Clomid if you are ovulating. If you are getting AF and you are ovulating then you have half the battle won. I am currently on Provera to induce my AF and I started taking Met today for the first time. My doctor said that the Met should help me ovulate and that only if I dont with the Met will she give me more Provera and Clomid if needed. Clomid as far as I know is used to make you ovulate.

You may want to see an Endocrinologist if you doctor is not telling you what you need to know.

Good luck!!

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TTC: Jan. 2008
DX: PCOS & Hypothyroid (04/08)
RX: Met 2000MG - since 04/08
RX: Synthroid 75MG - since 05/08
Other Meds: Prenatal Vit.
Next Appt. 10/17 with Endo.


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Addy1girl

I am sorry I can't answer your question (I don't get a period) but I just wanted to sympathize with you for a moment.

"My doctor hasn't discussed PCOS proper with me, so much of what I've learned is from websites and this board. To be honest, doc seemed pretty relaxed about it."

I'm in the exact same boat and still very much confused about a lot of aspects of PCOS. Everybody seems to brush it to the side, but it's my body and it's important to me.

I just really wanted to to wish you the best of luck. If nobody here can help, I'd ask your doctor. He/She didn't seem like much help, but if that's all there is then I guess it's worth a shot. Good luck to you!!!