Question:
Women with PCOS
Has anyone been diagnosed with PCOS before having surgery and are now able to conceive naturally after surgery?? Thanks. — MzLatin00 (posted on December 10, 2007)
December 9, 2007
I have had PCOS since 1989, or all of my life, I was diagnosed then. I had
gained over 50 pounds in short amount of time and many negative pregnancy
tests, that prompted me to figure out what was happening to me. I went on
Metformin 10 years later and started losing weight like crazy, having a
regular monthly cycle and eventually, got pregnant in 2003. I gained a ton
of weight after my pregnancy though, and wasn't sticking to my low carb
plan and was tired of taking the metformin. I made the decision to do RNY,
Lap, and am hoping that even though I'm 40, that perhaps in 18 months, we
may try to conceive again, with me at a much healthier weight. I've heard
many people say that they've gotten pregnant soon after having gastric
bypass, which is something you don't want to do. Get your weight down
there, and be out at least 18 months before trying to conceive. I would
say that if you lose a considerable amount of weight, even 50 pounds, could
make the difference in your PCOS. I saw that your BMI is not very high, so
you don't have as much to lose compared to some. I think getting the
weight off will give you a much better chance of conceiving with PCOS.
Your symptoms will more than likely disappear. Do you consult with a
specialist in PCOS? I have a lot of great resources here in MN, and they
even recommended gastric bypass for me. I'm off metformin and my BP pills
and have lost 37 pounds since surgery in Oct. 2007. I know I'm ovulating,
and have tested it. My cycle was off that first month, but like clockwork
the second month. I hope that you have great success in your quest to get
pregnant, but please wait for the baby's sake to concieve until you're out
12-18 months. It's very easy to get pregnant even a month out I was told
by my surgeon. They were very adamant about birth control for me in that
regard. Best wishes....Cheryl
— Cheryl K.
December 10, 2007
I was diagnosed with PCOS back 5 years ago and had surgery during April of
this past year. Before hand they told me that I could not concieve when I
decided to (seeing as how Im only 15 now) and that going on Metaformin was
the <i>only</i> way to become fertile. After surgery I began my
cycles due to the quick weight loss and, thusly, have been confirmed
fertile. So, basically, afterwards I am able to concieve.
(Hope it helps! :D)
— Loreley
December 10, 2007
I have PCOS and was diagnosed many years ago after gaining about 50lbs
after high school. I just recently had RNY surgery (two weeks ago), but I
have heard a lot of positive feedback about PCOS and fertility after having
surgery. I am excited to see what happens!
— jewels-okla
December 10, 2007
i have PCOS and have had problems with my hormones, menstrual cycles, wt
gain, etc. since teen years- i'm only 26 now and about 2 years ago stopped
having periods and began having severe spells of pelvic pain, which led to
the diagnosis of PCOS. i always knew something was wrong, but the doctors
just put me on the pill and said it would get better. i had lap RNY on oct.
1st this year and since have started my periods back and feel soo much
better. my gyn told me that the surgery could only HELP the PCOS, in other
words "go for it, you can't get much worse!" i have never been
put on the metformin, because my gyn told me that he would only do that
when i started trying to have a baby and couldn't conceive on my own. good
luck and hope this helps...Holly
— RNlvnCARSON
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