https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:40:16 +0000 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:44:37 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=22133 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=586054&title=pcos#586054 Author: lovingmummyhood
Subject: 22133
Posted: 13 January 2009 at 5:44pm

Fair enough!!

Keep up the BDing at your place!! ]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:44:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=586054&title=pcos#586054 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=586048&title=pcos#586048 Author: MindyW
Subject: 22133
Posted: 13 January 2009 at 5:40pm

Hey Funlun! Wow 18 weeks already! No, I'm just having day 21 bloods sue on the 20th. BD'ing every second day after AF to ensure we get close to Ov if in fact I do Ov! Fingers crossed this is our time.... kind of glad we dont have to do scan as was scared we wouldn't be allowed to try if too many follicles.]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:40:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=586048&title=pcos#586048 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=585185&title=pcos#585185 Author: lovingmummyhood
Subject: 22133
Posted: 12 January 2009 at 9:00pm

Yay Mindy! That's great news (well, PCOS isn't great news, but so cool that you got some answers ) When is day 21 for you?? Did you have/Are you having a scan to check for follicles too?
Fingers crossed for you ]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:00:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=585185&title=pcos#585185 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=584150&title=pcos#584150 Author: Treen
Subject: 22133
Posted: 11 January 2009 at 6:45pm

Hi MindyW, I've got the scan and I've done the blood tests so now I'm just waiting for my 2nd appt with the specialist. The whole process has been sooooo long. Good luck with you, too!]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:45:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=584150&title=pcos#584150 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=584146&title=pcos#584146 Author: MindyW
Subject: 22133
Posted: 11 January 2009 at 6:36pm

Hi Treen. Yup I had my u/s and I def have PCOS, Dr described my ovaries as swiss cheese which is apparently what it looks like on the u/s. I have finished my first cycle of clomid and am waiting for my day 21 blood test to see if I've ovulated. So fingers crossed! My test results show that I have good ovarian reserve and DH's "boys" are "normal". Just gotta wait and see really.

Are you waiting to see specialist or waiting for u/s? Or both? My G.P kept fobbing me off so I went in and asked assertively for a referral to a specialist and had to wait 6 weeks for appt but got my u/s on day of appt. Keep us posted. Good luck!]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:36:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=584146&title=pcos#584146 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=583166&title=pcos#583166 Author: Treen
Subject: 22133
Posted: 10 January 2009 at 10:06am

Hi MindyW, how are you going with this? I'm still waiting...]]> Sat, 10 Jan 2009 10:06:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=583166&title=pcos#583166 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=545343&title=pcos#545343 Author: almostthere
Subject: 22133
Posted: 17 November 2008 at 8:44am

I depends really. They dont treat the whole condition as such, they pick out the worst parts and go from there,.
For me the first step was Metformin, To treat my inulin resistance. They usually also try to get you to lose some weight if your over weight.
Then , Clomiphine or clomid to help bring on ov if your not already ovulating.
There are other medical steps ive heard of, maybe someone here can confirm: Ovarian drilling, lap?? Cant remember the others..]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:44:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=545343&title=pcos#545343 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=539358&title=pcos#539358 Author: Treen
Subject: 22133
Posted: 08 November 2008 at 10:18pm

Hi guys, I'm pretty sure I've got PCOS but keep getting fobbed off by my GP. Went to a specialist and finally get to have a scan on Tues. My question is, if I do have it, how do they treat it?]]> Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:18:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=539358&title=pcos#539358 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=537167&title=pcos#537167 Author: Peanut
Subject: 22133
Posted: 06 November 2008 at 7:27am

Well Done, Mindy! Its sometimes hard to question Dr's so was probably a bonus that you didn't get your regular Dr.

Good Luck and I have my fingers crossed for you! I had no probs conceiving the first time but the second time could be a different story ]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:27:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=537167&title=pcos#537167 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=537159&title=pcos#537159 Author: lovingmummyhood
Subject: 22133
Posted: 06 November 2008 at 6:25am

Yay Mindy! That's awesome!!! Let us know how it goes

And thanks (I was very lucky, it only took one lot of drugs Sometimes it takes a bit for them to get the dose right)]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:25:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=537159&title=pcos#537159 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=536785&title=pcos#536785 Author: noodle
Subject: 22133
Posted: 05 November 2008 at 6:12pm

contraception masked my symptoms of PCOS aswell but i had been diagnosed with it whilst on the pill so knew in the back of my mind we would have trouble concieving when it came to it but we got there in the end and i'm sure you will too its just all the waiting and not knowing and your body not doing what it is suppose to that is frustrating and hard...... but i'm really glad you have got the ball rolling mindy good luck with your ultrasound and TTC chick fingers crossed you dont have to wait too much longer! ]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:12:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=536785&title=pcos#536785 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=536775&title=pcos#536775 Author: MindyW
Subject: 22133
Posted: 05 November 2008 at 6:02pm

Ok so I took your advice and saw a G.P today, not my regular one cos he was off sick. Anyway, I dicussed every thing with a female G.P and she agreed that a year is a long time tio be TTC sooo she has sent a referral to a fertility specialist (I have heard of this guy and he has a fantastic reputation),

It will take a few weeks to get in to see him. I can get an ultrasound there...

Consultation is $150 and U/S is another $50.... Ii feel so much better! thanks Funlvn and Peanut, your support and advice helped me make this step, ]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:02:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=536775&title=pcos#536775 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=534511&title=pcos#534511 Author: MindyW
Subject: 22133
Posted: 03 November 2008 at 2:40pm

Thanks alot guys.. I have bee to the doctor x2 but kind of feel fobbed off .

The waiting list for a public u/s is 8months in palmy, i have been on the waiting list for 4months. I will def make an appt this week to see my G.P again and push harder to get up the queue a little, If that fails I guess I will have to go privately
funlvn, it makes me feel a lot better to know that our circumstances are so similar and you've got a lovely little baby on the way- Congrats!]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:40:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=534511&title=pcos#534511 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=533688&title=pcos#533688 Author: Peanut
Subject: 22133
Posted: 02 November 2008 at 4:24pm

I was the same. The contraceptive pill etc masks the symptoms of PCOS so often its not diagnosed until you start TTC. I would def recommend asking your GP for a referrel for a scan if you are not already under a fertility specialist - once you have a diagnosis it makes it easier to treat and know what you are dealing with.

I was off the pill for a year and had regular periods but was getting weird pains in my side my GP referred me for a scan and it was picked up. I was only ovulating every 2 months and wasn't TTC at the time but when me did it start it was nice to know what we were dealing with.

Good Luck]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:24:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=533688&title=pcos#533688 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=533440&title=pcos#533440 Author: lovingmummyhood
Subject: 22133
Posted: 02 November 2008 at 7:15am

Hi Mindy, and welcome. I had no idea I had PCOS until a few months ago when we finally saw a specialist. I was the same as you thinking possibly my cycles were still trying to get back to normal after so much contraception (I was on the injection for about 8 years, then the pill before stopping everything). My cycles were 80+ days and I understand where you are coming from.
Go and see a doctor if you are worried. At least then your mind might be put at ease ]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2008 07:15:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=533440&title=pcos#533440 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=533334&title=pcos#533334 Author: Chickoin
Subject: 22133
Posted: 01 November 2008 at 9:05pm

Hi Mindy,
Irregular cycles can be one of the symptoms of PCOS, but there can be other causes too.
If you have been trying for a year you should now go and talk to your GP about it so you can find out what's going on.
Good luck chicky ]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 21:05:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=533334&title=pcos#533334 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=533310&title=pcos#533310 Author: MindyW
Subject: 22133
Posted: 01 November 2008 at 8:04pm

Sorry- obviously I haven't been on any contraceptives the last year.....]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 20:04:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=533310&title=pcos#533310 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=533309&title=pcos#533309 Author: MindyW
Subject: 22133
Posted: 01 November 2008 at 8:01pm

Hi, I'm new to all this though I'm embarrassed to say I've been a lurker My cycles have been incredibly irregular for the last year, (its been a bit of a tearful day cos today is one year exactly since we began TTC with no success). Ive been on the depo inject for 6-7 years and the levlen pill for approx 2 years.... my last cycle was approx 70ish days before I got AF- approx every 3mths AF arrives...

Could this be the beginning of PCOS? Can it just start causing probs? or were the contraceptives possibly be masking the symptoms of it? Please help.. A year is a long time to wait....

TIA- Mindy]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 20:01:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22133&PID=533309&title=pcos#533309