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PCOS and Diabetes: Anyone got pregnant??

Jayavin

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I have PCOS and Type 2 diabetes. I'm on insulin and metformin. I have mostly tried every fertility treatment like clomid, ovuation injections, my DH sperm test came out very good, HSG, IUI(1 time). Nothing is happening. Married for 3 yrs and have been trying for 7 months. Very frustated and disappointed.

Anyone who has PCOS and Diabetes and got pregnant. Please please share your stories!!
 
@Jayavin the key is less stress and metformin for pcos.
Of course my diet was very very good at that time of first conceiving. Not as good for my 2nd pregnancy. Good GI carbs and 3 meals a day with veg and little fruit.
I believe the metformin resolves my pcos symptoms.
My 2nd conception was on metformin and insulin.
I was on metformin 3yrs steadily before I met the 9yr old's dad. After 6mths I was pregnant thereafter.
I was very relaxed compaired to other periods in my life. In fact I'd resigned from a very stressful job in London. I was enjoying my free time with a new partner.
I was taking 2x500mg metformin not the long acting one. My average bgs were 6-7mmol/l because of the metformin. I was regularly ovulating but not on the day expected by specialists. A few days later.
I had a discharge to indicate ovulation.
I believe because metformin had had a chance to settle my system down and I had considerable less stress. I feel pregnant.
Don't put pressure on yourself. Try and forget about getting pregnant and take metformin on time.......then let your body do what will come naturally.
No stress is the key when on metformin for fertility. (Pcos wise!)
Specialist don't expect patients to conceive within 2yrs without help. Metformin should resolve that but only if the patient has already been using metformin regularly before trying to conceive.
You body needs a chance to settle down with metformin before a pregnancy will develop.
How long have you been taking metformin?
 
@Jayavin the key is less stress and metformin for pcos.
Of course my diet was very very good at that time of first conceiving. Not as good for my 2nd pregnancy. Good GI carbs and 3 meals a day with veg and little fruit.
I believe the metformin resolves my pcos symptoms.
My 2nd conception was on metformin and insulin.
I was on metformin 3yrs steadily before I met the 9yr old's dad. After 6mths I was pregnant thereafter.
I was very relaxed compaired to other periods in my life. In fact I'd resigned from a very stressful job in London. I was enjoying my free time with a new partner.
I was taking 2x500mg metformin not the long acting one. My average bgs were 6-7mmol/l because of the metformin. I was regularly ovulating but not on the day expected by specialists. A few days later.
I had a discharge to indicate ovulation.
I believe because metformin had had a chance to settle my system down and I had considerable less stress. I feel pregnant.
Don't put pressure on yourself. Try and forget about getting pregnant and take metformin on time.......then let your body do what will come naturally.
No stress is the key when on metformin for fertility. (Pcos wise!)
Specialist don't expect patients to conceive within 2yrs without help. Metformin should resolve that but only if the patient has already been using metformin regularly before trying to conceive.
You body needs a chance to settle down with metformin before a pregnancy will develop.
How long have you been taking metformin?

Thanks a lot for your kind advice.

I have been on Metformin for more than a year. Is insulin injections bad for ttc? My doc has advised me to go for Laparoscopy(ovarian drilling). Just confused do try IUI one more time or go for laparoscopy or give a rest to everything and try.
 
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Thanks a lot for your kind advice.

I have been on Metformin for more than a year. Is insulin injections bad for ttc? My doc has advised me to go for Laparoscopy(ovarian drilling). Just confused do try IUI one more time or go for laparoscopy or give a rest to everything and try.
If you have a choice, I'd relax and keep on metformin. IF OVULATING ON METFORMIN.
A laparoscopy told me that one of my ovaries was clubbed with adhersions and covered in skin. Making conception longer to happen. But it happened twice. A laparoscopy can tell you more.
I've now been sterilized as I don't want any more.
Sometimes time.........and keeping as stress-free as you can makes all the difference.
 
The doctor said I'm not ovulating on my own so lap is my next choice. My HBA1C is 7.7 so now they are doubtful in doing lap due to me hba1c :(
 
The doctor said I'm not ovulating on my own so lap is my next choice. My HBA1C is 7.7 so now they are doubtful in doing lap due to me hba1c :(
Don't get hung up on lap. How long have you been taking metformin?
Stress can change a fertile woman into an infertile one.
I was taking metformin and less stress for my body to ovulate.
My body needed a chance to settle down into metformin and good hba1c.
My meter was ranging 5-8mmol/l. Active, loads of walking. Veg in every meal and no takeouts. No crisps or sugary drinks.
Most important is good regular $ ex. No immediate washing for swimmers to be able to hang about. Pelvic positioning to help in relaxed position but elevated. All in a very relaxed environment to wait 10-15 so plenty of assistance.
Sometimes our bodies need no stress.
My specialist said my blood test showed i wasnt ovulating but i soon did.
Give metformin and your body a chance to settle down.
When is your bgs the highest?
 
Don't get hung up on lap. How long have you been taking metformin?
Stress can change a fertile woman into an infertile one.
I was taking metformin and less stress for my body to ovulate.
My body needed a chance to settle down into metformin and good hba1c.
My meter was ranging 5-8mmol/l. Active, loads of walking. Veg in every meal and no takeouts. No crisps or sugary drinks.
Most important is good regular $ ex. No immediate washing for swimmers to be able to hang about. Pelvic positioning to help in relaxed position but elevated. All in a very relaxed environment to wait 10-15 so plenty of assistance.
Sometimes our bodies need no stress.
My specialist said my blood test showed i wasnt ovulating but i soon did.
Give metformin and your body a chance to settle down.
When is your bgs the highest?

Thanks for such a detailed and lovely advice. I feel better and will definitely follow a good diet to lower my hba1c. May I know what is BGS?
 
It is highest during post meal (afternoon and dinner) about 170 to 190 mg/dl.
That's high!
Can your gp help you get those levels down? Have you thought about doing low carb diet just to get pregnant then insulin whilst pregnant so no nutrients lost?
I'm not sure if lchf is safe whilst pregnant.... check with their forums maybe? Don't do lchf without doctors supervision since looking for a healthy pregnancy.
You need to knock those high bgs down. You'll feel better for it.
Metformin is getting loads of people pregnant.
At my anti-natals loads of big woman pregnant with diabetes.
Get those bgs down with healthy food and walking.
Once a baby comes, loads of walking needed, just to keep up with them. Ha ha
Ps. No. Insulin is fine for ttc and pregnancy.
 
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