trying to get pregnant

[wado]

hi, im married almost 4 yrs now an have PCOS im now 30. We have been trying for almost  3 yrs to conceive. I am on clomid and methphormin. I did all the hormone test and tube test everything came more or less normal. I have my period date to date everymonth. The doc said its not bad but why is it taking so long? My hubby did a sperm count an was good.  Iended up havinga laproscophy january this yr. Will my chances increase after this?. Nothing happened as yet. Does a lap normally work? and how long does this take?My ovaries are producing eggs without hte pills now so eggs are formed. Would it still have a problem to be released as before?

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
I hope they checked your fallopian tubes when they did that laparoscopy. If the tubes are blocked nothing will happen--obviously.  I am going to presume that they did, but if not, you definitely need to have that done.  The laparoscopy may speed up the process for you, but if you were my patient, I would be putting pressure on you at this point to consider IVF, or at a minimum, a consultation with an endocrinologist.  Some other options to consider before taking the great IVF leap would be:
Switching from clomid to femara--I have MUCH better luck with femara.
Intrauterine insemination.  Even if the sperm count is normal, IUI can increase your chances somewhat.

Hope this is helpful!
Good luck!
PS a good site for IVF information is GoIVF.com

Dr B

[Vamplady22]

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[melissa_c]

Have you had your prolactin levels checked?  Elevated prolactin levels are probably what causes the milk production.  Are you currently trying to conceive?  Elevated prolactin levels can also cause fertility issues.  My doctor just told me that mine are elevated.  Mine aren't high enough to cause milk production but that along with PCOS I believe is my problem.  I don't ovulate.  My doctor told me in the past all of my blood work was normal but this time she said it was actually slightly elevated the last time she did the blood work but not by much and it has since increased further.  She is going to do an MRI now.  From what I have read though there is a medication that is very successful in lowering the prolactin levels.  Since your doctor has already done ultrasounds I would bet they have done blood work too?  You should call your doctor's office and inquire about your blood work results if they did, if not I would try to get in for hormone testing soon.  Good Luck!

Melissa

[Tiggywnks]

Has  your  consultant ever talked to you about ovarian drilling? This is when they drill 4 holes in each ovary which  releases the  male  testerone  and helps with weight loss too.

I had this done in June  2008 and I fell pregnant July, it sounds painful but really is not too bad and within a week after surgery I was back at work.

I know they do things a lot different over in the US then the UK but maybe look it  up on the net and see for yourself  for more info.

Tiggy.

[nmcgahee]

Hi.
I had my tubes clamped 6 years ago and ever since then I have been experiencing pregnancy symptoms every month from severe nausea to breast producing milk even my stomach growing. my doctor ahs done ulrasounds and I don't have any fybroids nor cysts everything down there is normal no scarring no nothing. Is there a possibility that I could have some sort of hormonal imbalance?