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Old 06-03-2009, 01:56 AM
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Heart PCOS, birthcontrol & Clomid??

Hi, I came across this site & had to sign up, I dont know anyone with similiar problems as me, so i'm looking for some insight.. I may of posted this in the wrong forum section the 1st time, im sorry--new here!

I'm 24, DX with PCOS & Diabetes type 2 about 4 years ago, believe to of had it 9 years or so, never had a regular menses. Had BIG symptoms- gained 80 lbs within a couple years, facial & body hair growth etc..Was young & dumb, never took the birth control or Provera how I was supposed to. Didn't miss not bleeding!

Until this past year.. Met a wonderful man that I shared these problems that I let go of for so long since marriage & children talk came up.. I decided to go to the Dr 2 months ago to get some help to get regulated. He prescibed me Provera 5mg/10 days, Glucophage & TriSprintec ( recently lost insurance so thank goodness only had to pay $4 ea. with Target! ) Provera followed by TriSprintec during the month of April was a success, FINALLY had a cycle.. a painful one at that (it's been about 9 years since I really bled)

I haven't touched the Glucophage yet cus I was just thinking it was for my diabetes and in my mind I wanted to take care of 1 problem at a time.. But im seeing on here many of you are taking that to help with pregnancy! I planned on staying on the birth control another cpl months for a regular cycle while taking Glucophage NOW..

Basically, what im wondering is at what point is it safe to stop the birth control & start Clomid? Or do you take the 2 together? Im going back to the Dr in 2 months & want a list of questions.. My ultimate goal is to achieve pregnancy. And of course without the health coverage (inbetween jobs) it worries me if this is possible, what's the pricing for Clomid? How exactly does this work?

Any advice would be great! This is the 1st time speaking of this and I hope I get some type of feedback! Thanks so much in advance!
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Old 06-03-2009, 04:56 AM
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sorry no idea.
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Old 06-03-2009, 05:14 AM
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I can't answer when you should start the clomid after taking birth control pills, as that is something only the doctor can answer. I can say that when I was on Clomid, I paid cash for it so that I wouldnt have to go through all the preauthorization stuff with my health insurance, and it was only $23.00 and change. It has been around for so long it is an inexpensive drug. I will say though, that it is important that you begin taking the glucophage ASAP! Your insulin and blood sugar levels have ALOT to do with regulating your cycles....the doctor prescribed it for a reason!!!! Good luck and take care of yourself!
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Old 06-03-2009, 07:19 PM
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Thank you very much, Charlie's mom! I began the Glucophage today & I will speak further with my Dr. about my next step..

I think I will stick around this site, so much insight & wonderful/interesting stories..
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Old 06-04-2009, 02:27 PM
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Regulating your cycles is very important in the treatment of PCOS. For now taking all your medication will help you have normal periods. When you are ready to have a baby, you will go off the birth control but probably stay on the glucophage. If you are spontaneously ovulating you may not even need clomid, but most likely you are not hearing your symptoms and lack of periods before birth control. You will then start clomid and do a treatmetn plan with that. Usually specific days during your cycle with timed intercourse or intrauterine insemination. Sometimes clomid does not work for us PCOS patients and injectable medications are needed. I would definately recommend seeing a reproductive endocrinologist if you have not yet done so. Insurance has never covered my infertiltiy medications and I remember my clomid cycles being fairly inexpensive. The injectables though get up in price. Good luck getting your cycles regulated. Hope this helps.
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