O.k. I will try & make this as short as possible. Here's my deal:
I have known for awhile that I had pcos but my Dr.s solution was to always have me on the pill. Then when I went to TTC #2 (since Sept 04) w/ no luck he put me on progesterone because I was not getting my cycles, and then on clomid. He finally referred me to a RE Aug05. The RE said that I have cysts on my ovaries and that they will pop and that is why I feel pain in my lower left side??? He also said I have a raised DHEA level, but no IR (but I'm pretty sure I'm IR). Although he did put me on Met (now up to 1000mg a day) which has helped me get AF two times since Oct. Since going off the pill in 04 I have increased acne, hirsutism, agression, tiredness, and gained weight.
O.k. now what is scaring me is reading about the increased risk of certain types of cancer w/ increased males hormones & IR. My paternal Grandma died from breast cancer.
Dh & I are looking into adopting from China. So I am considering giving up ttc, & going back on the pill for healths sake.
Or do you'all think I should not give up so easily and continue w/ the Met? I know for sure if I do that then I need to start eating better (go on the IR diet) & start working out.
But being off the pill for so long and having my hormones go wacky--with the increased risk of cancer is scaring me!
Any thoughts about what I should do???
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Go back to your doctor and talk this out properly, ake sure he/she understands you need some time with them, and you will not be taking any cr**p, then insist you go back to the gyn and talk it all over again, this way you can decide what is best for you
As individuals, what works for one may not work for another, this really is your call but keep your options open!
Thank you for the welcome Beachy & the reply powie!
This is one of those days that has been hard on me. *sighs* I found out that two of the moms in my daughters first grade class are expecting babies this spring. And my face is all broke out in acne so I know my hormones are going crazy which is depressing since I've been following a strict diet & exercising. I am stressed out though & worrying alot.
A friend of mine keeps reminding me that there is a baby girl in China who needs a mommy. And she's right. It just seems like such a long journey.
I think that I have decided to go back on the pill for now. At least for six months till my hormones get under control.
Thanks again.
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My Gyn is going to flip totally when I tell him I have stopped my HRT, but hell, I'm the one who feels a million times better for it, it's not him who has to suffer!
Go for it, and you never know, because coming off the pill makes you so much more fertile than if you'd nevertaken it in your life! Keep us up to speed
I am new to this site, but I had to respond to you. I was diagnosed with PCOS about 5 yrs ago or so (its been so long I forget now). I found out when I was TTC and I was referred to an endocrinologist. He did an ultrasound and saw my cystic ovaries and along with the excess hair, absent periods, etc., was able to diagnose PCOS.
I too was put on Glucophage, metformin, progesterone, clomid, I took it all at various times. I have miscarried 4 times. Nothing worked. The metformin, the Glucophage, clomid, none of it helped me to get pregnant.
AFter my last miscarriage, I decided I was going to forget all about TTC and just go back to school and become a nurse. The last year of my pre-requisites, I decided to go on a low carb diet. I lost 40 pounds. Within 6 months of me going on the low carb diet, I found out I was Pregnant. Of course, I was terrified, because all my other pregnancies ended in miscarriage. I found out on July 4, 2003, that I was pregnant because I went to the emergency room with bleeding after getting a positive pregnancy test, so you can imagine I was a basket case.
From there, I was on a roller coaster ride....they actually almost gave me a D&C because they had thought that I had an etopic, and the doctors couldn't find a heartbeat....but, the day before they were going to schedule me for a D&C the doctor gave me another ultrasound...and there it was, the heartbeat of my baby!!! I am happy to tell you that I delivered a baby girl on Jan 31, 2004, and she will be 2yrs old in a couple of weeks:-)
All that medicine was maddening for me. I completely believe that the low-carb diet I did, at the time innocently to lose weight not thinking in my wildest dreams I would get pregnant, actually did the job that none of the meds did. Its very frustrating to be on the meds, have the side effects, and no results. I tell you, my diet change to low carb was the key for me. I have to admit, it was sooo extremely difficult for me beccuase I LOVE pizza, bread, pasta...I could survive on pizza alone and practically did throughout my pregnancy. AFter my pregnancy, 2 years later, I am back to my old eating habits, and I must tell you, I feel just aweful, abdsolutely aweful again....however, I haven't totally destroyed things because I still get my period every other month or so, but I know if I do not get back on that low carb diet, I will go further in the hole.
Anyway, that is my advice for you. My husband and I will be married 13 yrs this May, to give you an idea of how long we had been trying for a child...it was only upon stumbling on the diet innocently that changed my life forever and brought my sweet angel "Isabella" into the world. I STRONGLY whole heartedly believe this. I lost 40 pounds in about 3-1/2 to 4 months. Even if you do not have a weight problem, I believe the low-carb diet will help get your hormones back on track to help you start ovulating (I am not a medical doctor, just letting you know what I have experienced). Keep the faith!!! I am telling you, it works!!! If you decide yo udon't want to do the meds, do the low carb diet and take a prenatal vitamin every day (you do not need to be pregnant to take a prenatal vitamin;-)) Good luck to you!!! And if you have any questions, feel free to email me at micisa@ comcast.net
In my experience my acne and hormonal mood swings have evened out as my hormones have. I take 500mg of met each day and I eat healthy most of the time. By healthy I mean lots of whole grains and mostly organic food. However I do have a cookie when I want one! Also after not having af for years my cycles have become regular and are about 30 days. If you decide to go with adoption I would still encourage you to see a dr. about dealing with your pcos so that you feel better.
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starting all this madness all over again....
Ds 10
Ds 1
Weight..lots to go, starting with mini goals
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Hello micisa & Brandy! Nice to meet you both and thank you for sharing your stories
Now I am confused as to what I should do. Not saying that either of you confused me, but now my hormones seem to be going back to normal. After about a week of bad acne & hair growth, it is clearing up!
I know I should post this question in another forum (and I might later), but is it possible that w/ ovulation it can cause a hormone change like that???
I counted back on the calender and starting about the time of all my acne, etc it would have been cycle day 16. I"m not doing temps or charting or anything. I just don't have the time or patience for that.
The only reason I want to go back on the pill is basically a self image issue. I feel terrible looking the way that I do and with all the weight I've gained.
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Hello micisa & Brandy! Nice to meet you both and thank you for sharing your stories
Now I am confused as to what I should do. Not saying that either of you confused me, but now my hormones seem to be going back to normal. After about a week of bad acne & hair growth, it is clearing up!
I know I should post this question in another forum (and I might later), but is it possible that w/ ovulation it can cause a hormone change like that???
I counted back on the calender and starting about the time of all my acne, etc it would have been cycle day 16. I"m not doing temps or charting or anything. I just don't have the time or patience for that.
The only reason I want to go back on the pill is basically a self image issue. I feel terrible looking the way that I do and with all the weight I've gained.
Hunny, I feel for you, but the pill can make you spotty and overweight, it did in my case, have you tried asking for the mini pill? You're less likely to get the side effects but it isn't so great as a contraceptive.....It really is up to you, you know what you're body wants and is telling you which way to go, but i's certainly an option worth looking at if the symptoms get you down, I know i've been in tears tonight over it all, and I'm not even on the pill!
See your doc again and discover with him/her what your options are.
Scared...need input please 
