Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Question: I need some advice on polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, how did your doctor treat it? I was just diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome and was wondering what to expect in treatment for this. I have small cysts on my ovaries, and they are big and bulky. I was just wondering if you have this syndrome how your doctor treated you. Thanks for the advice.

Answer: I dont have PCOS, but I am a Registered Nurse and I once attended a surgery called "ovarian drilling"... there may be other names for it but it is a sort of unconventional type treatment that they've been doing for quite a while now... they drill tiny little holes into the follicles all over the ovaries... it's a simple procedure... I believe they still use a scope down thru the belly button ... so no scar... and the holes acutually stop cysts from forming... it was amazing to see and it actually does work for women who want to get pregnant.

Question: can you get rid of polycystic ovarian syndrome? I have been told that i have polycystic ovarian syndrome can you get rid of it or is it there for life?

Answer: No, at the moment there is no cure for PCOS. :( When I was 17, a doctor told me I had it. She said it makes it a little difficult to get pregnant when the time comes... well, I have an 8 month old son! Don't be discouraged. Depending on what your symptoms are... like if you have excessive hair growth or irregular periods... you can do different things to help with it. Birth control pills help regulate your period and get your hormones in check which should help out with hair growth. I hope one day someone finds a cure!

Question: What treatments are available if you have polycystic ovarian syndrome and you want to become pregnant.? I have been trying to get pregnant for 12 years now but was unaware that I had polycystic ovarian syndrome until Jan 2007 when I starting seeing a really good doctor that listened to me. I have been on Metformin and Clomid since that time but still no pregnancy. What else is available?

Answer: well assuming that pcos is your only fertility issue(no tubal blockage or male factors) then you have a few more options. if you have high testosterone levels then adding a small dose of dexamathasone helps women that are clomid resistance. speaking of which you did not mention if you ovulated while on clomid. if you ovulated on clomid then you may need to try artificial insemination which is a very basic procedure and even without insurance will cost less than $500. if you did not ovulate on clomid then either adding dexamethasone or switching to injectables is the next option. you said you've been trying for 12 yrs. how old are you? this will also indicate how aggressive you should be. fertility treatments work best if you are under 35 and definitely under 40. injectables have a high success rate for women with pcos esp. if you have not responded to clomid.

Question: Does anyone know anything about polycystic ovarian syndrome? I'm 23, overweight and have facial hair (bad enough so that i need to shave every day). I also only get my period once every 4-5 months. Is this just due to me being obese or could I have polycystic ovarian syndrome? Should I see my doctor?

Answer: Yes, see your Doctor, as soon as you can book an appointment. Having only one period every 5 months is not good, it's not healthy for your body.

Question: Is it possible that I have Polycystic ovarian syndrome? I was told by my endocrinologist that I have polycystic ovarian syndrome. However I have regular periods. She sent me to do a lot of tests. I however have extremely oily skin, facial and body acne, and slight facial hair and my hands are also hairy. She also told me that I may have difficulty etting pregnant. Also for now my medication is to lose 15 lbs. That is going to be difficult because I do not lose weight easily.

Answer: It's definitely possible. But we can't tell you if you do or not. The same thing happened to me, by the way, but my periods were irregular. My gyno just told me to lose 10 pounds and then come back. It was sort of ridiculous. If your goal is to get pregnant, however, losing that weight is important. I've read that just losing a little weight helps improve fertility. It's taken me years to get this under control, and I was recently diagnosed with diabetes. If you have insulin issues like I do, ask your doctor to prescribe Metformin. I'm also taking Yaz, a birth control pill, and it's helped me lose weight. Right now to lose weight, I do cardio 4X+ a week and lift weights 3X a week. I avoid added sugar (which is hard, but doable), white flour, and hydrogenated oils. I eat most of my carbs before 3pm, and I always pair carbs with protein and fat, never eat it alone. PCOS is inconvenient, but not unmanageable.

Question: Des anyoe know anything about polycystic ovarian syndrome? I'm 23, obese, have facial hair (enough so that I have to shave every day), and I rarely have periods (about once every 5-6 months). Should I go see my doctor about polycystic ovarian syndrome or isthis just a result of being overweight?

Answer: It sounds like you have PCOS. You should look into low carbohydrate diets. Many women with pcos have found lots of relief on them. I personally had a lot of luck with a gluten free diet as well. I would see a doctor too. Having that much facial hair isn't normal, even in women with pcos. They will probably want to test your hormone levels. Good luck to you!

Question: Does anyone have Polycystic ovarian syndrome? I am not overweight but I have read some articles about polycystic ovarian syndrome which say that one side effect is weight gain. Does anyone have it who aren't overweight but have stopped having their period and have some unusual hair growth? Thank you for your help.

Answer: I have PCOS but was very underweight until I started packing it on at age 34, I have gained 50 lbs.. I also did not have any trouble conceiving quite the opposite. Not everyone has every symptom, I had very high testosterone, facial hair, mild hair loss, dark skin patches, the weight gain and troublesome multiple cysts on my ovaries, and heart disease. Not due to poor diet.

Question: I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Am trying for a baby? I have Polycystic ovarian syndrome and am trying for a baby. what are some things i could do to help concieve, because i obviously realise it will be harder to get pregnant than if i didnt have this.

Answer: i have PCOS as well. because of this, it does make it harder to conceive naturally. it was suggested after years of trying on our own with no success, that we do in-vetro. because w/ PCOS you don't always ovulate regularly if at all sometimes. we did our first ivf cycle in april/may and i am now almost 8 wks pregnant! with pcos u do have a higher risk of early miscarriage but your doctor should give you meds to help with that. i have been on Glucophage (metformin) for 2 years now and i am continuing to take it at the advise of my doctor to help reduce the risk of m/c. the Glucophage was originally perscribed to help regulate my cycle. and it did, so that was the first step in getting pregnant. good luck!!

Question: where can i find a site that can translate everything about polycystic ovarian syndrome into lithuanian plz? my partner is from lithuania and is having some problems with polycystic ovarian syndrome. we have been to the hospital for scans and back to the docs for results. im english and although i can speak lithuanian my partner does not understand everything i try to explain. please can somebody point me in the right direction of somewhere i can find a translated page that can tell my partner everything she needs to know and finally give her some peace of mind. if any one can help me i'd be deeply gratefull. thank you.....

Answer: You should be able to translate any page into the language of your choosing. If not I am sure there is a program you can download that will do that for you.

Question: I was just diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome? I am 16, and was diagnosed after not having had a period for 6 months. I have some questions, and ws wanting to know if anyone out there had personal experience. I really want to have children one day, but my doctor said I mighht no be able to get pregnant. Has anyone out there polycystic ovarian syndrome had a healthy baby? Does polycystic ovarian syndrome ever get better? Will I have to take pills for ever? Thanks

Answer: i was diagnosed with PCOS about 7 years ago. but i have a beautiful, healthy baby girl that is almost a year old. sometimes it can ix itself. my doctor didn't put me on meds and wouldn't do the surgery to fix it. i had a friend who had it too and she has a child now also. do your research on it because docs are not always right. hope this helps

Question: How long can polycystic ovarian syndrome last? I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome at the age of 27. I've just turned 33 and still continue to have acne breakouts even though I take the pill, Yasmin on a regular basis. I never had acne until I was 27 and soon found out I had poly cystic ovarian syndrome. How long can this condition last, am I doomed to have acne and poly cystic ovarian syndrome until my cycle ends sometime in my 50's?

Answer: Well I am 20 and I have had it for a year. I believe you will have it for the rest of your ovulating life but there are meds you can take for it. One popular one is Metafomin. Go to your OBGYN and get on meds they help:) Good luck! I have one question tho...Have you had kids since you were diagnosed? Message me back.

Question: what is a cure for polycystic ovarian syndrome? Im am 13 and my mom is a paramedic and she thinks i might have polycystic ovarian syndrome. I keep wondering if i will need surgery if i do have it. I am going to an ultrasound soon. If i do have this will i need surgery? Or will the cure just be a pill, like my mom says?

Answer: If you think you have this you should set up an appointment with an Endocrinologist, which is a doctor the deals specifically with hormones. You most likely will not need surgery. Only if there is a complication with the cysts. Some women don't even have the cysts. You may be put on a pill to help with symptoms like acne, excess hair and excess weight. Or a pill for called Metformin for diabetic symptoms that can sometimes occur. Try visiting soulcysters.com for my information. Make sure to check out the message board!

Question: How can Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affect pregnancy? I'm also wondering about the pregnancy rates of the patients having polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Answer: There does appear to be a higher miscarriage rate in women with PCOS, but the exact reason is still under investigation. According to some studies, the risk of miscarriage in women with PCOS is 45 percent or more. One possibility is that early loss is associated with elevated levels of luteinizing hormone — and women with PCOS often have elevated LH levels — but the reason why it relates to miscarriage is not understood. Another possibility is that elevated levels of insulin or glucose may impede implantation or cause problems with the embryonic development. There is a clear association between uncontrolled blood sugar and pregnancy loss, but the issue of insulin resistance and elevated insulin levels is relatively new and in need of further study. There is a possibility that insulin resistance reduces egg quality. That leads to another possibility — that late ovulation (after cycle day 16) may be associated with poor follicle development and decreased egg quality. Conception is frequently possible with proper surgical or medical treatments. Following conception, pregnancy is usually uneventful. The last link below leads to an article entitled, Conception Rate in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Resistant to Clomiphene Citrate) With Different Treatment Methods.

Question: if my aunt has polycystic ovarian syndrome is it possible for me to get it too? My period never comes ontime and i have some symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome i was just wondering if it is possible for me to have it if my aunt does?

Answer: Yes, it can be possible that you might get it as well but I would recommend checking with your doctor as well to see what they say.

Question: Can Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome go away? I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome a few years ago after going to the ER in severe abdominal pain. My doctor put me on birth control which i stayed on for about 4 years. I stopped the BC over a year ago, and haven't had the horrible cramps or symptoms that i used to have. Can it go away? Is it possible i just had polycystic ovaries for a short time, but not the syndrome?

Answer: no it wont just clear up, the sypmtoms do get lighter as time goes by!!!

Question: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Is there something else besides a pill? I've had polycystic ovarian syndrome for a few years now. I was first on Yasmin, then switched to Microgestin. I've been on Microgestion for 2 years now and I still get really bad side effects. I asked the doctor if there was something else I could try, but she wouldn't give me anything. Is there another kind of pill or a patch or something else that would work with this diease?

Answer: Many take metformin for PCOS. It's not a birth control pill and has no hormones in it. It can, however, help balance your hormones - and help with insulin resistance. I think you need to find another doctor b/c there are other options out there.