PCOS+baby=normal? (maybe a little tmi) - Page 2

[ctdoula]

I also have PCOS but am now having regular cycles. BUT, my cycles regulated as a result of a large weight loss (~50lbs going from 215 to 165). With my first child I took Met & clomid. My af returned at 16mo, but I only had 2 natural cycles in 6+months, so I returned to the endocrinologist and used Follistim to have my son.

Using weight watchers (on my own) I lost weight after having my ds, and my cycle returned at 18months pp. I've had cycles aprox. every 5 weeks since. I'm hoping to conceive another baby the normal way for once, LOL.

Good luck!!! I hope it continues for you!

[kimberlychapman]

I keep seeing people on this board who have convinced docs to give them Met while BFing, but despite bringing in Hale and other info, my doc simply won't do it. He showed me his practise's information on the drug and while it even included the Hale info, it says not to prescribe while breastfeeding due to liability concerns.

He was really sympathetic and said that if I wink wink nudge nudge "told" him that I had weaned, he'd give me a prescription. But I said that others had suggested I lie to him and my concern was what if I need an antibiotic or something that has to be BF safe? He agreed that maybe fudging it wasn't a good idea, since last winter I did indeed need an antibiotic for a vicious ear infection I contracted from my daughter.

So he said my blood test numbers are only slightly above borderline anyway, and to come back when I've weaned.

It sucks, but there you go.

PS My Ob/gyn won't prescribe it either for liability reasons, and our PPO leaves little choice in other doctors who won't be subject to the same restrictions.

[thismama]

Originally Posted by laralee16

Oh no, all the stuff I love, lol. I am gonna have to try this. Anywebsites or books or anything that helped you guys in this?

I read the book Syndrome X and that helped a lot.

[twindaze]

Is he worried about the liability that could result if you develop diabetes or uterine cancer as a result of being denied these meds that research says are safe and that the babies of moms being breastfed have almost no trace of the meds in there system? I hate doctors who are ridiculously conservative. Liability for what anyway? Are there any examples of bad reactions in a child that resulted in any permanent injury? Those are the questions I'd ask. The bottom line is that most doctors treat breastfeeding as a short-term temporary thing. When one does child lead weaning, as I do, being overly conservative can result in a patient being denied needed meds for years, not months. I've breastfed for a total of about 9 years so far!

Originally Posted by kimberlychapman

I keep seeing people on this board who have convinced docs to give them Met while BFing, but despite bringing in Hale and other info, my doc simply won't do it. He showed me his practise's information on the drug and while it even included the Hale info, it says not to prescribe while breastfeeding due to liability concerns.

He was really sympathetic and said that if I wink wink nudge nudge "told" him that I had weaned, he'd give me a prescription. But I said that others had suggested I lie to him and my concern was what if I need an antibiotic or something that has to be BF safe? He agreed that maybe fudging it wasn't a good idea, since last winter I did indeed need an antibiotic for a vicious ear infection I contracted from my daughter.

So he said my blood test numbers are only slightly above borderline anyway, and to come back when I've weaned.

It sucks, but there you go.

PS My Ob/gyn won't prescribe it either for liability reasons, and our PPO leaves little choice in other doctors who won't be subject to the same restrictions.

[lilgsmommy]

I have PCOS and have normal blood work. Mine is restricted to the many many cysts on my ovaries...it does mess with my periods and ovulation but nothing else yet.

I was really abnormal before older DS and after him even with EBF for the first 2 months, I still had AF, but then I got PG when he was 3 months old (ended in a loss). With my twins I needed Clomid to concive them, and efter them my periods were really off. But when I concieved again when they were 9 months old, we lost the baby at 13 weeks, and after that I had 7 normal periods, after which I concieved again and am where I am now.

My OB said that PCOS syptoms and issues can flucuate alot.

[kimberlychapman]

Originally Posted by twindaze

Is he worried about the liability that could result if you develop diabetes or uterine cancer as a result of being denied these meds that research says are safe and that the babies of moms being breastfed have almost no trace of the meds in there system? I hate doctors who are ridiculously conservative. Liability for what anyway?

He actually agrees with me that it's probably safe, especially since I'm nursing for maybe 5 minutes a day total at this point (it's really just pre-sleep comfort nursing). The problem is, he's a junior doctor in a clinic that simply says no to prescribing it because in their system it still has it classified as not recommended for lactating mothers. That's why he said he'd let me lie if I wanted to.

It's entirely stupid, and he agrees, but we're stuck because he's not going to risk getting fired for prescribing it and I'm not at the point of wanting to sue for a prescription.

If I was back home in Canada I'd simply go to another doctor, even if it was just for that prescription. But our PPO, as I said, is extremely limited and if I was lucky I might get to see another doc locally in about three months (don't even get me started on the lies that say Canada's health care is more restrictive than health care in the US).

We might be moving to another state early next year. If my daughter is still needing that bedtime comfort nurse, I'll see if I can convince a doc in the new place.

[twindaze]

Originally Posted by lilgsmommy

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My OB said that PCOS syptoms and issues can flucuate alot.

That has been my experience.

Originally Posted by kimberlychapman

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If I was back home in Canada I'd simply go to another doctor, even if it was just for that prescription. But our PPO, as I said, is extremely limited and if I was lucky I might get to see another doc locally in about three months (don't even get me started on the lies that say Canada's health care is more restrictive than health care in the US).

We might be moving to another state early next year. If my daughter is still needing that bedtime comfort nurse, I'll see if I can convince a doc in the new place.

Hmm, could you pay out of pocket to see a doctor and get a script? It might be worth it for a short term thing. Maybe there's a clinic or something in your area. I can see why he wouldnt' want to get fired, although that would stink to have to practivce medicine in such a restrictive way, my brother is a doctor and I know he's not restricted like that.

Hopefully something will work out soon.

[twindaze]

Originally Posted by lilgsmommy

I

My OB said that PCOS syptoms and issues can flucuate alot.

That has been my experience.

Originally Posted by kimberlychapman

H

If I was back home in Canada I'd simply go to another doctor, even if it was just for that prescription. But our PPO, as I said, is extremely limited and if I was lucky I might get to see another doc locally in about three months (don't even get me started on the lies that say Canada's health care is more restrictive than health care in the US).

We might be moving to another state early next year. If my daughter is still needing that bedtime comfort nurse, I'll see if I can convince a doc in the new place.

Hmm, could you pay out of pocket to see a doctor and get a script? It might be worth it for a short term thing. Maybe there's a clinic or something in your area. I can see why he wouldnt' want to get fired, although that would stink to have to practivce medicine in such a restrictive way, my brother is a doctor and I know he's not restricted like that.

Hopefully something will work out soon.

[twindaze]

Originally Posted by lilgsmommy

I

My OB said that PCOS syptoms and issues can flucuate alot.

That has been my experience.

Originally Posted by kimberlychapman

H

If I was back home in Canada I'd simply go to another doctor, even if it was just for that prescription. But our PPO, as I said, is extremely limited and if I was lucky I might get to see another doc locally in about three months (don't even get me started on the lies that say Canada's health care is more restrictive than health care in the US).

We might be moving to another state early next year. If my daughter is still needing that bedtime comfort nurse, I'll see if I can convince a doc in the new place.

Hmm, could you pay out of pocket to see a doctor and get a script? It might be worth it for a short term thing. Maybe there's a clinic or something in your area. I can see why he wouldnt' want to get fired, although that would stink to have to practivce medicine in such a restrictive way, my brother is a doctor and I know he's not restricted like that.

Hopefully something will work out soon.

[twindaze]

Originally Posted by lilgsmommy

I

My OB said that PCOS syptoms and issues can flucuate alot.

That has been my experience.

Originally Posted by kimberlychapman

H

If I was back home in Canada I'd simply go to another doctor, even if it was just for that prescription. But our PPO, as I said, is extremely limited and if I was lucky I might get to see another doc locally in about three months (don't even get me started on the lies that say Canada's health care is more restrictive than health care in the US).

We might be moving to another state early next year. If my daughter is still needing that bedtime comfort nurse, I'll see if I can convince a doc in the new place.

Hmm, could you pay out of pocket to see a doctor and get a script? It might be worth it for a short term thing. Maybe there's a clinic or something in your area. I can see why he wouldnt' want to get fired, although that would stink to have to practivce medicine in such a restrictive way, my brother is a doctor and I know he's not restricted like that.

Hopefully something will work out soon.

[kimberlychapman]

Originally Posted by twindaze

Hmm, could you pay out of pocket to see a doctor and get a script?

Probably. I just haven't felt like bothering, both in terms of money and time. We're already facing huge medical bills at the moment because of an insurance issue (which hopefully is now resolved but we're not 100% sure yet), so poking around for more isn't high priority.

I just hope we can move soon.

[Miguelsmomma]

Well, since you asked...

I don't have pcos but endometriosis. I ordered the book "Endometriosis: A guide to healing and fertility through nutrition." It talks about how endo and pcos are closely related and pcos sufferers can probably benefit from the nutrition program. It is very detailed on what to eat and not eat. Just like the op I was eating lots of fruits, vegetables and protein. I got pregnant after one ovulation cycle! If you want my whole story, go to the post about a natural alternative therapy (something like that in the title) on this infertility forum.

Good luck.