contraceptive pill as a treatment method for policystic ovary syndrome

[Alicja]

My ovulation cycle is really irregular. I can have 4- 12 months break between my periods. but everyday I feel quite a lot of pain and discomfort.This feels exactly like PMT.
2 months ago I have been dignosed with policystic ovary syndrome. I was prescribed contraceptive pill as a treatment method but I am still experiencing a lot of discomfort and pain. I would like to know if there is another treatment method for this condition. I also feel that I haven't gone through detailed examination. Could it be another condition? What examinations do I need to undergo to be sure?

[Stacy48060]

<-----In michigan as well
<-----Diagnosed with PCOS and type II diabetes.
Also wanting to concieve :(

[Want2BeMama]

hey,
i just got done reading ur post....you mentioned you are in michigan?? thas soo cool i am too!! where in michigan are you from? and im not trying to change subject but i have PCOS too along with high prolacting levels and being overweight hasent helped...i was also seeying an OBGYN and when he gaved me a rx for clomid and told me..see you in 1 month..i dichted him and went to see an RE a specialist....he started working with me right away they have different approaches with PCOS victmis they monitore you every step of the way and 6 months later im 6 weeks pregnant today!!! after doing clomid for 4 months and one failed IUI...i moved onto into injections and got pregnant on my first round...so never have someone tell you that if you have PCOS you cant get preg. you just need to find a good doc. who will help you along the jeorney and you need to be persist if you want somenthing go for it THE SKY IS THE LIMIT!! i couldnt have asked for a better xmas gift! feel free to message me anytime and since you live in michigan (im in macomb twp, suburbs of detroit) if you need a specialist i will referr you to mine, in the mean time dont give up and good luck!

Elisa.

[Forum-M.D.-SP]

The diagnosis of PCOS is made if you have any two of the following: irregular periods, excessive hair growth and/or elevated male hormone levels, polycystic ovaries on ultrasound. If any two of the above are present, then there is no need for a more detailed exam. The hormone levels to be tested are testosterone, +/- free testosterone, DHEA-S, TSH, prolactin, FSH. Were these done? Also, if you have PCOS and are overweight, it would be reasonable to screen also for diabetes.

The treatment for PCOS depends on your goals. If you are trying to get pregnant, then fertility medication would be the appropriate treatment. If you are not trying to get pregnant, then you require a medication that contains a progesterone drug in it, such as the pill. The reason is that progesterone, which is only released by the ovary for two weeks after every ovulation, protects your uterus from cancer. If you are not ovulating , then you need to get progesterone somehow, and the pill is great choice for most patients.

Ovaries are not painful with polycystic ovary syndrome, and so one cannot attibute your discomfort to polycystic ovary syndrome.

[babygirl_garcia]

I was diagnosed with PCOS 3 years ago,  I'm 26 years old now. The provera pills are just for helping you start your period each month, NOT to ovulate!!!!  Just because you have a period DOES NOT mean you ovulated!!!!  If your doctor is giving you provera to have a baby I would see another doctor, I would see a specialist, because most OB GYN doctors are not experienced enough with PCOS because it is actually an endocrine problem.....there are fertility specialist that are also Endocrinologist....that is the BEST person to see if you are Serious about having a baby!!!!  They usually with start you out with Metformin pills, which is to controle your insuline (eventhough you might not be diabetic, People with PCOS have insuline resistance.) Then they will give you Clomid pills (an ovulation drug). If these don't work there are further measures to take, and more advances have been made every year for infertility due to PCOS.  If you need to talk my email is babygirl_garcia81***@****, good luck!!!!!

[baby248]

I was just diagnosed with PCOS  i'm 22 and trying to conceive my doctor put me on Provera but I heard that it dosent work what do you suggest that I take. Please help trying to conceive in Michigan

[adp224u]

I was dx;d with PCOS as well, earlier this year. I rarely got my periods either, and didn't really care until I

[adp224u]

Sorry, I got cut off....
   Until you want a family. One test is to get a pelvic Ultrasound, which is what they did to show that I had PCOS. It showed a lot of abnormal cysts, and that's why I was getting my period. The b.c. pill can be used, because it should give you your menses, but I'm trying to concieve.I'm on Metformin and Clomid. I also got a colposcopy due to the abnormal cysyts to make sure they are not cancerous. So, 1) Pelvic/vaginal u.s./ 2) Possible bloodwork.
It's also good to get 2nd opinions if you don't feel comfortable with what your Gyn thinks.