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pcos...by letter??!!

vix82
vix82
hi ladies..
please read on. . .really need some answers ...

after my first appoint at fertility clinic, an ultasound and bloods...i have just recieved a letter saying that the evidence shows i have pcos...
there are a million questions i wanna ask..cant believe they've done this by letter...(at the weekend)

what does this mean? i dont really know anything about pcos...what are the chances of getting preg?? and whats the treatment??

from what i've read, the only symptom of this that i have is being overweight...

thanks in advance

vicky xx
strength4today
strength4today
First of all, I can't believe they just sent you a diagnosis in the mail. How insensitive!

PCOS is an endocrine disorder. Typical patients are insulin resistant, overweight, have excess facial/body hair, have difficulty losing weight, and often do not ovulate and/or do not have regular periods, some have fertility issues as well.

There are a few treatment options. The typical treatment is either metformin (glucaphage) for women who are ttc or birth control for women who do not want to become pregnant.

The metformin actually treats the PCOS by helping to combat the insulin resistance, and restoring hormonal balance.

There is a lot of good info out on the web, but I would suggest speaking to an endocrinologist as they are more well versed in the disease than an OB/GYN, or primary.

Good luck hun!
deleted_user
deleted_user
you could always google "PCOS" and get all kinds of clinical info there, if you want more opinionated discussions about the disease, then join the PCOS support group.
deleted_user
deleted_user
First of all let me say I have PCOS as well and I have been trying for 10yrs to become PG. but it is diffrent for everyone......when you have PCOS you dont not ovulate....and the follicles just begin growing on the ovaries.....some may be large and sometimes they are just tiny and alot of them....which is my case. I have done research over research, if you are trying to become Prego the best thing to do is tell your OB and he may start you on birth control, or chlomid.....then again he may send you to a Fertility Doctor.... some women that have PCOS only have a menses now and then and some of them may have them for months at a time on going......or you may not ever have one depending on the person.... if there is anything I can help you with just let me know ....streght4 gives a good def. of PCOS...
deleted_user
deleted_user
This is a ridiculous way to tell anyone about pcos. My GP wasn't great either but he did tell me directly he just didn't give me much info or help. Anything I have found out was online or from other women who have it. Are you trying to conceive at the moment? I was prescribed clomid and progesterone to induce menstration as I dont. My GP also sent me to the gynaecologist so you should ask about that.