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Reply: Just diagnoised with PCOS

A glucose tolerance test is no big deal. I think I had the 3 or 4 hour test or something, I...

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Second IVF transfer

We had our second IVF transfer yesterday. We transferred 3 embryos. One was ok condition but...

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Reply: Just diagnoised with PCOS

Personally, I see nothing wrong with going to the 100mg. I know a lot of Dr. start off at 50...

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Reply: Just diagnoised with PCOS

I'm so happy you get to start clomid. I'm praying its all you need to get the job done Are...

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Reply: Just diagnoised with PCOS

It WILL be ok. I know how hard it is to stay positive, trust me. I've gone from positive...

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It WILL be ok. I know how hard it is to stay positive, trust me. I've gone from positive about things to depressed about things in 5 minutes and visa versa.
Even though they believe PCOS is genetic I know of no one else in my family who has it either. Guess I'm just the "lucky" one.
Stress can be your worst enemy when going through this. When I first started fertility treatments I was in a high stress job. There were days I'd just have a break down at my desk because I was just so overwhelmed between treatments and work... It happens. I try focus on the positive and find things that I enjoy doing to try to take my mind off of it. Doesn't always work but I try. Like, right now since my transfer is coming up in a couple of days I just lay in bed at night and think about it. I try so hard not to but I just can't help it.
One piece of advise one of my Dr.'s gave me is that we are allowed to feel however we want. Meaning, its ok if we're not thrilled when we find out a friend or family member is expecting. We're allowed to have our moments of anger and sadness. He and his wife went through the same thing, so he really understood how I was feeling. I have had so many moments of just anger about everything. There have been times my stomach has turned just hearing someone was pregnant. It happens and its OK. But I also tell myself I would never wish anyone to go through what we've been through.
As far as pricing, its only normal to think that far in advance, I know I did. When I first learned of moving onto injectables I knew it was expensive and it freaked me out. However, if you ever do get to that point, and you may not, many have had success on clomid alone. But if you do, many of the pharmaceutical companies have a "compassionate care program" My RE told me about it and we applied. Its very easy to apply and we were gifted a one month supply of medication for our injectable round with IUI. Well, one month worth to one person can last 3 months for another. Some women need a very high amount while most don't. We were told it was a one month supply, it ended up lasting me 3 months.
Also, some insurance will cover the medications as well. At first ours did not cover anything but I know a lot do. My DH got new insurance through work and while they don't cover very much they do pay a little and something is better than nothing.View Thread

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Reply: Just diagnoised with PCOS

First off, nothing you did could have given you PCOS. My Dr. told me its something we're born...

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Reply: Just diagnoised with PCOS

Hi beccarn09, welcome to board... Sorry you have to be here... There are some wonderful...

Posted by CEB85

Hi beccarn09, welcome to board... Sorry you have to be here... There are some wonderful ladies on here and odds are one of us can answer specific questions you might have.
First off, I too am like you and show no physical symptoms of PCOS. I'm not over weight, no facial hair and I really don't have acne issues. I'm not insulin resistant either. Basically I have elevated testosterone levels and the poly cystic ovaries. There have been times I have to remind my RE that I do have PCOS.
I also, like you would not get a period on my own. I always needed provera. I can't remember what its called but if provera doesn't work there is something else that works when provera doesn't. Its driving me nuts that I can't remember the name.
I also started out on the low dose of clomid, it did nothing for me. They kept increasing my dosage and then combined it with dexamethasone to reduce the testosterone and still nothing. I eventually had to move onto injectables with the dexamethasone and finally got a response. We did the injectables with IUI and our first round we got a positive and later found out we were expecting twins. I unfortunately lost both last August. We tried a couple more rounds with IUI and eventually moved onto IVF. My first round of IVF resulted in a chemical pregnancy and I'm currently in my second round, and about to do my transfer this coming Wednesday.
A little advice, since you know you have PCOS please don't hesitate to get in to see and RE. They are way more experienced at this stuff than a regular OB/GYN. I know its a big leap to take but its so worth it in the end.
Oh, and also, even though I'm not insulin resistant I also take Metformin, they have found that it helps some women with PCOS to prevent miscarriages since we have a greater chance of miscarriage. I asked about it after my first m/c and even though I don't need it my RE put me on it as a precaution. He said it can't hurt anything so way not?

Please feel free to ask any questions and I'll do my best to answer them for you. I know how devastating it is when you first find out. For me, when I found out my Dr. left a voice mail for me on a Saturday afternoon telling me I had PCOS and that was it. I had never heard of it and it scared the crap out of me. I researched like crazy online until I was finally able to speak to her to get some answers.View Thread

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Reply: Progesterone Cream

Good luck!

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Reply: Progesterone Cream

Hi KMcEntire, I have taken progesterone but not in the form of cream. I started taking...

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Reply: Checking in

Had my appointment yesterday and everything is going well. After reviewing blood work they...

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