Miscarriages--no Miscarriages

girlydimples · 12-03-2007, 04:47 AM

I am very concerned and uninformed. I just been diagnosed with PCOS in April 2007 and never realized how serious it was until Thursday (Nov29) when I visited my doctor. Well here goes my question. Do more women with this condition experience miscarriages, good conception first time around (2nd, 3rd, etc...), or don't even need medication to get pregnant? PLEASE LET ME KNOW YOUR STORIES PLEASE!!

irisa · 12-03-2007, 12:38 PM

Well every case of PCOS is different so i don't think there is a specific answer to your question. A lot of women with PCOS do experience miscarriages, others are able to conceive without a problem, and others are not with out fertility treatments. That's what makes it a syndrome, each case is pretty much unique we don't all experiece the same. Sorry if i can't be of much help

SABTeacher · 12-03-2007, 12:57 PM

Unfortunately, the odds are higher for us due to hormonal imbalances. Many women with PCOS have trouble conceiving (others have none at all!). Some women, like myself, conceive with no problems but go on to miscarry. The good news is that once we identify the reason for the miscarriages (i.e., low progesterone, low thyroid, blood clotting problems), we can often get the help we need to carry a pregnancy to term. Some women never find a reason for their miscarriages though.

I had 2 m/c's and now have a healthy 11 month old daughter. After my 2nd miscarriage, my OB sent me to a specialist for testing. We identified that I had several problems--low progesterone and two clotting problems (factor V leiden and antiphospholipid antibodies). For my last pregnancy, I took progesterone starting right after ovulation until 12 weeks. I also had to give myself shots of a blood thinner every day from when I found out I was pregnant until 6 weeks post partum.

For more help, you can visit the mother hood section of this site. The pregnancy loss threads are helpful.

Best wishes,
Shari

Jashobeam · 12-03-2007, 01:10 PM

The Newbie Road Map

http://www.soulcysters.net/5-weight-...n-hair-138507/
PCOS, Pregnancy & Miscarriage rates
Results of small study: metformin betters pregnancy outcomes in PCOS
http://www.soulcysters.net/breast-ca...-mentd-131043/
TTC FAQ and links. Lots of valuable stuff - check it out!
Weight Not a Factor Among Women Using Fertility Technologies to Become Pregnant
http://www.soulcysters.net/trying-conceive/
Info RE Metformin & Pregnancy: Given by my OB
Warning Signs for Incompetent Cervix and Pre Term Labor
Real-life, Plus-sized pregnancy storyies from women with PCOS
Weight and Fertility: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
New & Improved NPC (Natural Progesterone Cream) Info!
***Progesterone Information***
Low Levels of Two Proteins Raise Miscarriage Risk (in women with PCOS)
Miscarriage Rate in PCOS Falls to 12% With Metformin
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome gain regular menstrual cycles when ageing
Metformin May Be Only Drug Needed for Ovulation in PCOS
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - What chance of pregnancy?
What should my hormone levels be? Excellent, easy-to-read chart
IR causes misscarriage? Article: Metformin could improve pregnancy outcomes in wider range of women with IR"

ChelNY · 12-04-2007, 11:02 AM

Miscarriages can happen to anyone, pcos or not. My mom and sister have both had them. I'm not TTC, nor have I ever tried, so I can't speak for myself. My mom had a miscarriage when she was young & thin & basically didn't have any health problems. Then she went on to have 4 fat, healthy babies. My sister & one of her friends who I know have both had miscarriages. They joked that it was something in the water in Atlanta, because they were both basically healthy 20-something women, and I think they knew others who had miscarried too.

That being said, because of our various hormone issues related to PCOS, it seems like conception is more difficult for some of us. But like everything with PCOS, there is no hard and fast rule. And thank God that we live with modern medicine to help us out!

*~SugarPlums~* · 12-04-2007, 11:11 AM

1 out of 4 pregnancies will miscarry, although they think that is even higher. With pcos, I do believe there is a higher chance of miscarriage.

I myself have had 5 losses. My 5th pregnancy is the one that resulted in my living children. I have been pregnant 6 times that I know of for sure.

I also have antiphosphilopid syndrome, possible progesterone issues, and diabetes just to name a few.

MIgirl · 12-04-2007, 01:54 PM

I'm one of the lucky ones. I conceived without even trying, my DD was a surprise. Of course, we'd been engaging in unprotected sex (pull out only) for 8 months before I conceived. I have never had a miscarriage. I did not have an easy pregnancy or delivery, but it wasn't horrible either. There are some lucky cysters out there (although it does seem to be the exception), I hope that helps!

wolfie1122 · 12-05-2007, 12:11 AM

Hi cysters:
I don't know if this happens to all the pcos cysters or not, but I personally had a miscarriage and several frustrated attemps to conceive. I think having pcos due to the hormonal imbalances that we have make us a target for miscarriages and problems conceiving, but this doesn't mean that having a baby for us is not possible, on the contrary, we should never loose hope!
Lucrecia

justagirlgirlgirl · 12-05-2007, 12:56 AM

I've heard that the average miscarriage rate for all women is about 20% of pregnancies (although possibly higher since we're realizing we're pregnant earlier). In PCOS women specifically, that rate jumps up to 45-50%, as opposed to only healthy women at 15% or so. Unfortunately, the infertility rates for PCOS women are much higher than average, too.

But, there are a lot of cysters who don't have miscarriages. And, there are a lot of treatments out there that can help you to have a healthy pregnancy despite having PCOS. Your best bet is to find a good doctor and keep hanging out on boards like these to get insights from cysters who are going through the same things.

sheepiegirl · 12-05-2007, 04:06 PM

I think, too, that it depends on the type or severity of PCOS. I mean, the symptoms of PCOS vary so greatly, that a woman with a certain problem might make it harder to conceive or carry a baby than a person with a different list of symptoms.

TrishainAZ · 12-05-2007, 04:35 PM

I have a harder time conceiving, but once I found my wonder drug, I've had successful pregnancies (knock on wood... I'm about to deliver anyday now!) I've always wondered too, if the fact that so many of us find out so early on if its more that we know we are pregnant earlier than most women so that we know about the miscarriages (where other women just think they had a late period? Just a theory)

MarianneUnfaithfull · 12-05-2007, 04:46 PM

Personally I have had one miscarriage - I conceived and miscarried on bcps and didn't even realise until the bleeding started.

girlydimples · 12-05-2007, 05:46 PM

Thanks, I'm not sure of what type I have all the doctor told me is that I am insulin resistance

Jashobeam · 12-05-2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by girlydimples

Thanks, I'm not sure of what type I have all the doctor told me is that I am insulin resistance

5 Types of PCOS

1. traditional PCOS -- anovulatory, increased androgens, no insulin resistance
2. endocrine syndrome X -- anovulatory, increased androgens, insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes
3. non-traditional PCOS --anovulatory, normal androgens, obese, insulin resistant or type 2 diabetes
4. non-traditional PCOS -- ovulatory, increased androgens, mild insulin resistance
5. idiopathic hirsutism -- ovulatory, increased androgens, no insulin resistance

PollySis · 12-06-2007, 09:47 PM

I had 3 miscarriages. The first when I was 19, then one at 28, the last when I was 40.

The 2nd miscarriage turned out to be a non identical twin pregnancy and, although I thought I was no longer pregnant after miscarrying at 12 weeks, went on to have the other baby successfully on the due date (although I thought I had lost the baby so got on with my life and just thought I was getting fatter and had some mystery illness til they told me I was still pregnant at 20 weeks!)

And that was my oldest son. We had no drugs and no intervention. But once I was 'in the system' they sent me for tests and told me I had PCOS. So I got clomid for my second baby.

My last miscarriage was horrible because I lost the baby on the day I did the positive pregnancy test so in the morning I was celebrating being pregnant - and in the afternoon I was in hospital, losing my baby.

My first son took 8 years to conceive. Second son, just one round of Clomid. And that seemed to unlock the floodgates as I went on to have 3 more babies with no medical intervention whatsoever (although I fought my weight down after each pregnancy which probably helped). My last 3 sons were all 'unplanned'. (But much loved).

I have five sons, ages 18, 14, 13, 7 and 5. So it is possible! My PCOS is at the severe end of things and I have probably always had it as I didn;t even have a period til I was about 17 and then they were always excruciating and maybe only one or two a year. They regularised after having kids and when I eat good and exercise, even though I'm in my 40s they're now every 6 weeks or so. Also painless now. They became painless as soon as I had my first baby.

My miscarriages were at I forget the first but it was probably around 8 weeks, the 2nd at 12 weeks and the 3rd at 6 weeks. My pregnancies were all normal cept a small complication with the last one - and my deliveries were unusually fast, but unremarkable.