PCOS and pregnancy

Posted by littlecloud (157 days ago)

I had been trying to conceive for the past 1.5 years. Had very irregular periods; went to a few doctors but none of them knew what the problem was. Finally I was dianosed of PCOS by Dr. Derek Lo and got pregnant after an ovulation induction (Clomid + Metformin).

I am 8 weeks pregnant now. Feel very lucky to be pregnant but at the same time worried about losing my precious package. Many articles on the internet say that women with PCOS have a higher risk of miscarriage - Can someone who also have PCOS share your pregnancy experience? Were you on Metformin while pregnant?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by sysy (157 days ago)

I had exactly the same problem as you with PCOS and was lucky to fall pregnant after 2nd try of Metf+clomifen. If you are still on metformin during the first 3 months of pregnancy it should be ok. I had no problem throughout my 1st pregnancy and I am now close to deliver the 2nd (didn't have any treatment for the 2nd)...Good luck and don't worry too much!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by littlecloud (157 days ago)

Thank you, sysy. Good luck to your 2nd delivery!!

It's comforting to hear that you had smooth pregnancies both times. Did you take Metformin throughout your first trimester? I had my first prenatal check last week but the doctor didn't ask me to continue taking it. Wondering if I should ask him about it next time.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by sysy (154 days ago)

Hi littlecloud, thanks for you msg. You should follow your doctor's advice, I guess he knows what he's doing and it is better to stay off the medicine asap...Metf. made me sooooo sick, and I didn't like the idea of taking medicine while pregnant but I knew if was for the best. pcos is all related to hormones, diet,body weight etc...have the best diet while pregnant and stay away from carbs etc...
good luck and don't worry too much!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by jwng (150 days ago)

Hi, I was diagnosed with PCOS during my early 20s (still single) and has been "battling" with it since then. It's surprising that it took you 1.5 yrs to find out what the problem is as an ultrasound would have done the trick. I was also told by my earlier doctors that conceiving would be difficult as both my ovaries have PCOS. 6 months prior to my marriage, my mom got me drinking this chinese medicine and 4 months after marriage I am pregnant with no help. It was mostly uneventful and I delivered normally. After that, I was put on metformin in the hopes of regulating my period but a year after I was back with irregular periods. I went back when we were ready for a 2nd baby and after 1 month back from metformin I am again pregnant. I did not opt for Clomid because I was told the chances of multiples is high.

Both pregnancies I was put on a progesteron pill for the 1st 12 weeks to decrease chances of miscarriage. I was also on metformin for 3 months on my current pregnancy. They are awful meds that make u sick but like sysy said, stick to it.

You should ask your doctor about taking metformin, I had to ask. Sometimes doctors here are on a question & answer basis...

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by littlecloud (149 days ago)

Hi jwng, thanks so much for sharing!!

I was unlucky at the beginning - the first doctor I saw did not diagnose me correctly, although she did multiple ultrasounds on me over the course of 3-4 months. She put me on FSH injectibles and Clomid, and when those didn't work (I was still not ovulating) she suggested IVF right away. I am glad that I sought second opinions.

Right now I am seeing Dr. Philip Ho. He doesn't think that I need to be on Metformin, although I am only at my 9th week.

Thanks again for sharing your experience.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by MAWU (124 days ago)

Hi littlecloud,

I agree with sysy and think you should listen to your doctor and not worry too much. They know what they're doing and usually there's far too much medication involved anyway.

I too was diagnosed with PCOS when we were trying to get pregnant. My doctor put me on Metformin and Clomid, but the Clomid didn't work. During the same cycle I was put on Gonal-F injections (continuing the Metformin) and fell pregnant the same month (-: I stopped the Metformin after my pregnancy was confirmed and had to take Progesteron for the first 14 weeks to prevent a misscariage. My entire pregnancy was completely uneventful. I didn't even feel sick.
My boy is almost one year now and my periods are as regular as they can be. I have high hopes we'll be able to conceive no. 2 without needing any help.

Good luck with everything and enjoy your pregnancy. It's truly an amazing experience.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by sylviasuen (124 days ago)

Hi MAWU,

Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I am at my 12th week now and start to feel a bit more relaxed than a few weeks ago. My pregnancy has been uneventful too - no morning sickness and hardly any discomfort. At my last prenatal check we saw the baby actively moving already. Like you said, it's been a truly amazing experience. I will try not to worry too much & enjoy my pregnancy!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by littlecloud (124 days ago)

Hi MAWU,

Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I am at my 12th week now and start to feel a bit more relaxed than a few weeks ago. My pregnancy has been uneventful too - no morning sickness and hardly any discomfort. At my last prenatal check we saw the baby actively moving already. Like you said, it's been a truly amazing experience. I will try not to worry too much & enjoy my pregnancy!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by MAWU (123 days ago)

In know exactly where you're coming from. Getting pregnant on my first cycle of medication, I always thought: "It happened so fast now, so maybe something will go wrong?"
Trust me, once you can feel your baby moving and your belly starts growing you'll stop worrying. That was the moment when I realised I should just enjoy every minute of it. And I did... ((-:

Good luck! You'll do just fine and you'll have a gorgeous little baby soon!

(I am based in Hong Kong)