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Pinky - December 21st, 2004 9:00 AM

sorry spelling :)

Pinkywantsbaby - December 21st, 2004 9:02 AM

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder that affects millions of women. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder that affects millions of women.


Pinkywantsbaby - December 21st, 2004 9:04 AM

PCOS indiscriminately strikes women between the ages of puberty and menopause. It is the leading cause of female infertility, and if left untreated can lead to diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer. The symptoms of PCOS frequently rob a woman of her self-esteem and femininity, and can include irregular menstrual cycles, excessive facial and body hair(hirsutism), male pattern baldness, acne, polycystic ovaries, obesity/weight gain, skin tags(acrochordons), infertility, dark skin patches(acanthosis nigricans), depression. PCOS is a health problem that can affect a woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility, hormones, insulin production, heart, blood vessels, and appearance. Women with PCOS have these characteristics:

high levels of male hormones, also called androgens
an irregular or no menstrual cycle
may or may not have many small cysts in their ovaries. Cysts are fluid-filled sacs.
PCOS is the most common hormonal reproductive problem in women of childbearing age.

Ursila - December 23rd, 2004 9:14 AM

Hai,
Thank u all for ur responses, I have got pregnant on my second cycle of clomid, last month. Wish me the best!

amanda - January 5th, 2005 2:42 PM

hello ursila im amanda im 30 years old and i also was diagnosed with pcos when i was 18 the doctors told me i might have a problem concieveing i also found out that my 2 cousins who live in irland had the same problem and they told me to ask the doctor about clomid it worked for them so i did and im now 2 months pregnant i went on clomid 50 mg they gave me a six month course i had to start them on the second day of my period for 5 days . i got pregnant on the second course so it does work . i hope all goes well for you good luck and loads a babydust your way keep in touch love amanda xx

Marie - January 6th, 2005 7:31 PM

I have been on Clomid for the past 8 months and am taking 100mg (2 tablets a day) from days 2-6 of my cycle. Have been trying for 2 years now and am starting to lose faith. I can't believe that I fell pregnant with my son the first month of trying and he is 2 and a half now...

kaminisridhar - January 13th, 2005 2:33 PM

Hi, I was married 10 months before. I have a irregular period problem. I do not have periods for the last 3 months. I did pregnancy test twice and the result is negative. What shall I do? Is anyone know about tablets to regularise the period problem. Thanks.

ja - January 18th, 2005 4:33 PM

i just started my first cycle of clomid. they have me on 50 mg. two tablets a day. what is the importance of taking it between 4 and 5 p.m.? i've been seeing an infertility specialist and they said that i have to take it between those times.


Meagan - January 19th, 2005 11:36 AM

Hi Ursila. I am 25 years old and I was diagnosed with PCOS in September 2004. I was put on 1500 mg of Glucophage daily and given 50 mg of Clomid in November to take days 3-7 after not becoming pregnant in October. My first round of Clomid worked!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am now 10 weeks pregnant and feel terrific!! I didn't have much faith that this would work, but I am a believer in Clomid. Hang in there. Please make sure that your doctor follows you closely. My best friend has been trying to conceive for over a year now and was on 150 mg for over 3 months and now has a large cyst on her ovary. Think positive and God will send you your precious baby!!


Amber - January 21st, 2005 7:17 PM

Meagan, I have the same situation as you. I was diagnosed with PCOS and am on 1500 mg of glucophage daily. I'm on a 5 day cycle of clomid (100 mgs daily) and hoping for the best. Did you have to have multiple follicle scans?? My doctor wants me to have them about every 3 days and I'm extremely frustrated because I can't afford to take time off from work that often and I have to pay for it out of pocket because my insurance won't cover it. I feel I could use over the counter tests to predict ovualtion. My doc is also pushing the use of HCG and an insemination on my first cycle. Do you think this is a bit overboard?Thanks for any advice and congrats on your pregnancy!

tryin4baby - January 21st, 2005 7:48 PM

Amber, the reason for all the scans while on clomid is to be sure that everything remains ok. As with most ovulation-inducing drugs, there is a risk of ovarian hyperstimulation. Cysts can erupt and ovaries can be enlarged. Also, the uterus lining can start thinning to prevent implantation. I am going through the same thing right now with not being able to take the time off from work but my insurance covers everything fortunately. Otherwise I would not be going to the infertility specialist. I may even have to go every day for the ultrasound and the place is 45 mins. away from me. I have blood work tomorrow and I am finishing up day 5 of clomid. This is my first month on it. It is rough to get there with work but I am hoping for the best on my first try. As long as everything goes ok since I've been on the clomid, I will be having the IUI very soon. I know how frustrated you must be about the whole situation between the time off, not getting pregnant on your own, and paying out of your pocket. Just hang in there, it will happen soon enough and that baby will be worth every second of it. At least that is what I keep telling myself to try to ease the disappointment every month.

kalie - January 24th, 2005 6:56 PM

Hi to all, I was just prescribed Clomid today- after a year of trying- and reading this board- I sound like I fit the profile for PCOS- but I was wondering if anyone used the generic form of Clomid, or knows anyone that has? I was just wondering if there is any difference in the success rate? Sounds like there are plenty of you galz out there that are in the same boat I am. I'm sorry to hear about it, but I feel better knowing I am not alone. Thank you to everyone that took the time to share their story & I will keep you in my thoughts & send out my best vibes to everyone!! Hang in there.... and I'll try to do the same! :O)

fiona - January 26th, 2005 10:23 AM

girls, i just wanted to give you all a little bit of hope. i started clomid 50mg 9 months ago. My dr. didn't give me much hope of conceiving and i was truely in bits, i am only 28 and not long married. i was begining to give up hope as each month i would pray that AF wouldn't arrive. From the begining of Jan i became unwell, tired, sore breasts, nautious. i found out 2 weeks ago that i am pregnant........so happy. i am now 7 weeks and going for my 1st scan tomorrow. i have had alot of cramping so fingers crossed for me. i will let ye all know

JS - January 27th, 2005 4:08 AM

Its great to hear all your success stories. I went to the gynae a few days ago because i went off BC 6 weeks ago and still no blood flow. He did a scan and found that i have follicles on my ovaries. He said it could be PCOS but i don't have any of the other symptoms (excessive hair, overweight, etc.) He sent me for blood tests and i need to see him on Monday to find out what is wrong with me. If i do have PCOS and he starts me on treatment (Chlomid i assume), would I beable to fall pregnant on the treatment or would I have to wait a while for it to get out of my system?

Nica - February 6th, 2005 11:57 AM

I took 50 mg of Clomid for 4 cycles and got pregnant when I took it days 1-4 instead of 3-7 (which I had started on). Good luck!

srividya - February 10th, 2005 7:32 AM

Hi, can i know whether continuous usage of chlome will have any adverse effects on the body?


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