Trying to Conceive, PCOS and Metformin

[LaCasa Studio]

Hi

I am 21 years old, have been trying to conceive for 2 years.

My periods are very irregular, They come about every 3-4 months, so i never know when i am getting one.

I went to the doctors a couple of weeks ago and had a blood test done, and i went back in for the results on Tuesday.

The Doctor said i have PCOS. She says she is going to put me on Metformin but she needs to speak to the endocrinologist to see if she can put me on Metformin this week or if i need to wait and get another blood test the week i get my next period.

So hopefully she can get me on Metformin next week, What are the chances of getting pregnant on Metformin???

Also could someone give me info on what PCOS is cause i have been looking at websites and i dont really understand it, it was saying something about eggs are immature

Any help would be really good.

xxx

[reba]

With PCOS, the developing follicles that are normally ovulated each cycle actually remain trapped inside the ovary. After a while, they swell with fluid and turn into cysts. If not treated, a hard shell may also form around the outside of the ovary, which mean eggs will have a harder time getting out. (Taking Charge of Your Fertility, Toni Weschler)

It is a hormone problem, and there is no cure, although Metformin has been found to help some women with this problem. Clomid can also help, (although I think Femara is better than Clomid).

Symptoms you might see with PCOS= irregular periods, excessive facial and body hair, acne, obesity, insulin resistance or diabetes. Ultrasounds of your ovaries and various blood tests (LH, FSH, and testosterone) can help your doc diagnose this. (again, Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler)

I don't have PCOS, but I do have mild diabetes, and doc put me on metformin to help with that. I was ovulating sporadically before that...and now I ovulate every month (although I still have low progesterone levels post-ovulation). So, it's a good start. If you find that you are not ovulating 3 or so months into the metformin, you may find that you need to add Clomid or Femara.

Good luck!