Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

High Testosterone level

Question:

Thanks – any idea which drugs?  I’m already on glucophage – and so far, the oily skin, body hair and weight has started to go away… but not dramatically.  Should I force the RE to check my hormone level again?  He wants me to lose more weight before I try anything else… or should I just switch RE’s? After 2 failed IVF’s – I don’t think I can do it again.

Response:

<Snip According to my doctor, when I was diagnosed, the only thing that can be done is to go on birth control pills that will regulate the sex hormones, but if you are trying to get pregnant, there’s a whole host of drugs to start with before IVF is needed.

Your doctor is terribly misinformed; low-carbing, insulin sensitizing drugs, exercise and other things can all regulate the hormones by controlling the root cause.  Chances are, a birth control pill will only make PCOS worse, and even if it doesn’t it just masks the icky cosmetic symptoms.  I’d hate to see anyone diagnosed with PCOS told that BCP are the only thing available for hormonal regulation. Beth — Beth’s PCO Page    http://www.win.bright.net/~mickbeth/pco.htm

Response:

Is there anything the RE can do for high hormone levels?  I am on Glucophage – it seems to be working on the blood insulin, but I’m not sure about the hormone levels.  Its guess work on my part until August 18.   I’m getting AF on time (3 cycles 35 days, this one 30 days – so I guess I’m back to normal) – think I should start with the OPK again?  Or should I just be patient and wait until the RE says okay?  He doesn’t think IVF will be necessary if I can get the hormone level back to normal… any ideas on how to do that?  Is he treating me with right way?  HELP!!! Evelyn 4.5 yrs TTC 2 failed IVF (9/98, 1/99) Currently 4 mos on Glucophage for insulin resistance

Response:

High testosterone, but everything else normal is a big warning flag for Poly-Cystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).  The outward symptoms are not having a period regularly, oily skin, body hair, difficulty in losing weight, and mood swings. According to my doctor, when I was diagnosed, the only thing that can be done is to go on birth control pills that will regulate the sex hormones, but if you are trying to get pregnant, there’s a whole host of drugs to start with before IVF is needed.

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