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PCOS and pregnant
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PCOS and pregnant
by GiGi__0, Mar 06, 1999 12:00AM
Hi -
I asked a week ago about BBT and possible pregnancy, and I
first wanted to thank you for responding - it turns out I am
Pregnant, and I'm thrilled!!
My question revolves around a condition I was diagnosed with
(and it was confirmed)last fall. I have polycycstic ovarian syndrome
(PCOS) and I hadn't been ovulating. Well, without meds I did ovulate and got
pregnant. I see my Doc on March 18 for my first ob appt., but I'm
wondering if there's anything I should/should not be doing to
aid this pregnancy since I have PCOS also?
I'm just nervous about this much-wanted, much-hoped for
pregnancy - I want to do everything right!
I don't smoke/drink/anything - I'm eating what the books recommend
for pregnancy, I am taking a prenatal and getting lots of rest.
I feel fine, too. Should I be concerned about my progesterone level?
(it tested low last fall, but so far my temps are still high and I'm still
pregnant) SHould I supplement progesterone with cream, just to be safe
and keep my levels high?
I guess I should call my Doc, but any help you might give in the meantime
would be most appreciated!
Thanks,
GiGi
Doctor's Answer
by hfhsmdrcs, Mar 06, 1999 12:00AM
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Dear GiGi:
PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a biochemical disorder wherein patients are often "glucose intolerant" and over-produce insulin. Pregnancy is a condition that tends to unmask problems with sugar. Thus, it is important that your physician know of the PCOS so that the sugar issue can be addressed. This is most likely an issue later in pregnancy.
PCOS patients do randomly ovulate and conceive. When they do so, their prgnancy has the same chances for success as anyone else.
Progesterone levels are corrected before pregnancy and supplemental progesterone given during pregnancy has no proven value.
A balanced life-style (exercise, diet, vitamin supplement) and avoidance of potential harms such as tobacco, alcohol, street drugs, and medicines that you are uncertain are safe in pregnancy is all that one can do to help promote a good outcome.
Keywords: PCOS + pregnancy.
This information is provided for education purposes and is not a medical consultation. If you have specific questions, please ask your healthcare provider.
