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PCOS, Anxiety Disorder and Pregnancy
by Betty1979, Jan 28, 2008 11:43AM
Hi Everyone,
I would really love to get some feedback and information....
I am 29 years old and have been taking Effexor (75mg) for about 2 years now for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and was diagnozed with PCOS a year ago when I stopped having my period.
My husband and I want to start a family in the next year or so. My doctor said that I must start weaning myself off the effexor as it can be harmful to a baby. Secondly, she said that I will probalby need fertility treatment in order to get pregnant because of the cysts.
I feel totally freaked out by all of this. I can't imagine going off the Effexor, it changed my life for the better. And having to go through all the fertility treatments on top of it all is really scary!
Please send your advice/comments.
I would really love to get some feedback and information....
I am 29 years old and have been taking Effexor (75mg) for about 2 years now for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and was diagnozed with PCOS a year ago when I stopped having my period.
My husband and I want to start a family in the next year or so. My doctor said that I must start weaning myself off the effexor as it can be harmful to a baby. Secondly, she said that I will probalby need fertility treatment in order to get pregnant because of the cysts.
I feel totally freaked out by all of this. I can't imagine going off the Effexor, it changed my life for the better. And having to go through all the fertility treatments on top of it all is really scary!
Please send your advice/comments.
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Also I am sure there is an anti-anxiety drug you can take during pregnancy that is not harmful.
the fact that you have PCOS & 3 children is so inspiring :)
I have PCOS I was diagnoesed 4 years ago & i'm only 22
I'm not overweight i'm only 114 lbs & 5'3 ft
& the fact that i might not start my own family is killing me
its very frustrating sometimes when you think you wont have or its going to be so difficult to be mom.
but the only thing im doing is trusting in our Lord. thats the only hope i have.
God bless you all girls...hope to hear from you and hope you read to my question. hope to get some answers, and help.
bye, linda
I cant give you a professional advice I never tried to get pregnant never been on fertility tratment neither the effexors & I have absloutly no idea what its side effects on pregnancy or the baby, all what i can say is that you should always consult more than just one Doctor.
wish i could help more
I wish you all the best :)