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05-21-2009, 10:38 AM
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Totally Overwhelmed!
Hey gals,
I was diagnosed with PCOS back in December. I have to say, that I haven't been doing a really good job of trying to keep it under control. I'm taking the Metformin that my RE prescribed but I know that there are things in my lifestyle that I should be chaning. I was on Amazon this morning trying to purchase some literature. There were like 20+ books and I was trying to go through all the reviews but my head started to hurt. So I thought I would ask you ladies if you've used any books that you've found really helpful. Any advice would be great.  Thanks
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Me: 28, PCOS DH: 28, Low Morphology TTC: 2 years 12/12 Started Provera HSG 2/13 Tubes are open  , mild indentation in the uterus 2/14 Started Metformin February IUI cancelled, no follies April IUI cancelled, no follies 5/13 and 5/14 B2B IUIs. IUI #1  June IUI cancelled, no follies Poor responder to Clomid 8/11 IVF consultation with RE 8/19 Start Lupron 8/21 Ovarian Drilling 9/14 Start Follistim 100 units 9/18 Continue Follistim, 125 units 9/23 Adding 1 vial of menopur a night to help things along 9/27 Trigger 9/29 ER 6 eggs 9/30 4 fertilized! 10/3 ET-2 beautiful embryos transferred 10/15 BETA  to get Sending out  to everyone!Isaiah 40:31. "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as EAGLES they shall run, and not be weary;and they shall walk and not faint". 
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05-21-2009, 10:41 AM
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Hey Justice! I don't have any advice - but I just wanted to say hello... and good luck sista!
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Lynn Happily married since 2002 Me - 33 DH - 34  One furry child - Mitzi (Pitbull)History: TTC since 2006 - naturally IUI#1 w/Clomid 7/08 - B2B IUIs 8/08 -  9/08 - m/c  Dec. '08 - March '09 4 IUIs - each w/Clomid All were B2B IUIs with trigger shot - all resulted in IUI #5 - Onto injectibles - Bravelle 3/18 - CD3 - started 150 iu of Bravelle 3/23 - 3 follies (9, 10, 14) - up'ed the dose to 225 iu 3/25 - only 1 mature follie at 18mm - triggered 3/26 & 3/27 - B2B IUIs - 16 mill and 92% motility / 5.8 mill (not sure what the motility was) 4/8 - 13dpiui - HPT - 4/9 - Beta test - - Beta is 101  4/11 - Beta 323  4/20 - b/w and u/s - one little bean. All looks good!! 4/27 - u/s - OMG, we are prego with IDENTICAL TWINS! 
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05-21-2009, 11:18 AM
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I thought this book was fantastic: Amazon.com: A Patient's Guide to PCOS: Understanding--and Reversing--Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Walter Futterweit M.D.: Books It explains how PCOS affects our whole bodies, not just our reproductive abilities. It can be a little academic at times, but just re-read when you need to or put it down for a bit if it starts making your eyes cross and your head swim
 As for changing your eating habits (I assume that's part of what you meant), this book has some good info in it: Amazon.com: New Glucose Revolution Guide to Living Well with PCOS: Dr. Dr. Jennie Brand-Miller M.D. M.D., Dr. Nadir R. Farid Dr., Kate Marsh: Books Best of luck to you! I know it can be overwhelming at first, but PCOS is very manageable with the right information.
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Me: PCOS, hypothyroid DH: Good enough  2 failed Clomid cycles Ectopic pregnancy Success with Clomid/Follistim/Ovidrel Perfect baby girl born 11.26.08 
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05-22-2009, 01:38 PM
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Hey Horsey-Thx. Girl I miss you! Congrats again. Identical Twins
. I might be a stalker and jump on your due date thread so I can keep tabls on you. j/k lol.Persephone-Thx for the advice. I'm gonna order those books from Amazon tonight!!!! It's encouraging to see a picture of your little girl so that I am reminded that it is definitely possible to have a baby with PCOS.
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Me: 28, PCOS DH: 28, Low Morphology TTC: 2 years 12/12 Started Provera HSG 2/13 Tubes are open , mild indentation in the uterus2/14 Started Metformin February IUI cancelled, no follies April IUI cancelled, no follies 5/13 and 5/14 B2B IUIs. IUI #1 June IUI cancelled, no follies Poor responder to Clomid 8/11 IVF consultation with RE 8/19 Start Lupron 8/21 Ovarian Drilling 9/14 Start Follistim 100 units 9/18 Continue Follistim, 125 units 9/23 Adding 1 vial of menopur a night to help things along 9/27 Trigger 9/29 ER 6 eggs 9/30 4 fertilized! 10/3 ET-2 beautiful embryos transferred 10/15 BETA to get Sending out to everyone!Isaiah 40:31. "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as EAGLES they shall run, and not be weary;and they shall walk and not faint".
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05-24-2009, 08:36 PM
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I understand how you feel! I really enjoy the pcos books by colette harris. I highly reccomend PCOS and your fertility: your guide to self-care, well being, and medical support by colette harris and theresa cheung. Both authors are pcos patients. I love this book it's like my bible! It's also great even if your not ttc right now.
I am new to this board and i have a lot of hope just seeing all of the on this board. It will be our turn one day. 
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Jen and Ron 2/22/08 Me 28, dx pcos april 08 DH 30, dx crohns disease 1985. Probable MFI June 08 Clomid 50mg with Met 1000mg. Sep 08 same as above. Waiting til ocotober 09 to ttc again.
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05-29-2009, 07:47 AM
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Thanks Jen-I will look into that one as well.
It will definitely be our turn one day!
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Me: 28, PCOS DH: 28, Low Morphology TTC: 2 years 12/12 Started Provera HSG 2/13 Tubes are open , mild indentation in the uterus2/14 Started Metformin February IUI cancelled, no follies April IUI cancelled, no follies 5/13 and 5/14 B2B IUIs. IUI #1 June IUI cancelled, no follies Poor responder to Clomid 8/11 IVF consultation with RE 8/19 Start Lupron 8/21 Ovarian Drilling 9/14 Start Follistim 100 units 9/18 Continue Follistim, 125 units 9/23 Adding 1 vial of menopur a night to help things along 9/27 Trigger 9/29 ER 6 eggs 9/30 4 fertilized! 10/3 ET-2 beautiful embryos transferred 10/15 BETA to get Sending out to everyone!Isaiah 40:31. "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as EAGLES they shall run, and not be weary;and they shall walk and not faint".
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05-31-2009, 08:29 PM
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I do have one book I love. Not about PCOS, but it's called Hannah's Hope. It references Hannah in the Bible and infertility. I also wanted to wish you good luck. You may remember me from February IUI board.
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Me: 27 PCOS, poor responder DH: 28 perfect DS: 2 1/2 TTC since 10/04 7/06- follistim/IUI 3/13/07- IT'S A BOY! TTC #2 since 7/07 2/08-2/09- 5 IUI's, IVF, FET- 5/09- foster/adopt process started 10/30/09- Should have final approval to adopt Clomid/follistim cycle (Oct)- Clomid/follistim cycle (Nov)- for our Christmas miracle
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06-15-2009, 10:46 AM
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Hey Kristy,
Of course I remember you girl! How have you been? I'm gonna order Hannah's Hope from Amazon. Thanks
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Me: 28, PCOS DH: 28, Low Morphology TTC: 2 years 12/12 Started Provera HSG 2/13 Tubes are open , mild indentation in the uterus2/14 Started Metformin February IUI cancelled, no follies April IUI cancelled, no follies 5/13 and 5/14 B2B IUIs. IUI #1 June IUI cancelled, no follies Poor responder to Clomid 8/11 IVF consultation with RE 8/19 Start Lupron 8/21 Ovarian Drilling 9/14 Start Follistim 100 units 9/18 Continue Follistim, 125 units 9/23 Adding 1 vial of menopur a night to help things along 9/27 Trigger 9/29 ER 6 eggs 9/30 4 fertilized! 10/3 ET-2 beautiful embryos transferred 10/15 BETA to get Sending out to everyone!Isaiah 40:31. "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as EAGLES they shall run, and not be weary;and they shall walk and not faint".
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