[nic-paul]

Do you think 5lbs could really make that much of a difference? Seriously. Tell me what you think.

Here's why I ask...
I got my 1st period @ 15y/o & never had another "spontaneous" period since (always RX induced). I finally got PG Aug '08 (clomid + metformin + IUI). @ that time my stats were height: 4'10", weight: 110lbs, BMI = 23.0 Normal BMI 18.5-24.9). I've not weighed less than 110lbs all my adult life. I have recently dropped all the baby weight & than some (I'm 106 lbs - BMI = 22.2). I've begun having regular periods. What do you guys think??? Could just a little bit of weight (5lbs) make that much of a difference???

BTW -- I'm NOT on BCP, metformin or any other meds. I acutally haven't even started my folic acid or prenatal vits yet.

Anxious to hear everyone's input... We're going to try for baby #2 this fall. I will go back to see OB/GYN in June. May see RE if not PG by Jan 2010.

[Persephone1881]

I know they say that just a 5% drop in weight can positively impact a lot of health things (like blood pressure and whatnot). So for 110 pounds, that would be 5 1/2 pounds. There's no reason not to think that losing so little could be at least in part responsible for the change.

[lauraanna]

I'm new to this forum and was just recently diagnosed with PCOS. I was on BC for about 8 years and stopped taking it 1.5 years ago - haven't had a natural period since. I'm 5'4 and 105# - underweight, which most doctors blamed as the reason for not having a menstrual cycle.
I am a dietitian and uncomfortable taking harsh medications. Currently I am trying a no sugar diet. I've never had my insulin levels checked, but I've seen several studies with successful conception from diet modifications. Also, my sister has PCOS and has 5 children. She swears that all she did was eliminate sugar from her diet for about 3 months and she got pregnant.

Anyone on here have experience with PCOS and diet modification? I've been off sugar for about 3 weeks now, so I'm hoping it works!!