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Posted: 08 April 2008 at 5:28pm | IP Logged

I got on rubbish to be honest.

Here's the story I have pcos and I know I have twins, but they were conceived after 2months of metformin. This time round I've been on the metformin for a year and nothing has happened. Before I had the girls I didn't have periods, but now I do. The metformin was only meant to start my periods off again, and since having the girls I have a period every month like normal. I don't know if the metformin is helping that at all, I assume so.

So after a year of trying (I know this isn't long compared to some) nothing has happened. I have asked her for clomid, which I have read up on and it is apparently the recommened treatment for pcos when ttc. She has refused me that. She has also refused me another scan to see if it has got worse or not.

She's doing some blood tests on the 21st day of my cycle, but has said that whatever the results, they can't do anything for me as I already have 2 childen.

I'm stuck - I don't know what I'm supposed to do from here. Should I leave it as it is and except what the doctor has said? Or wait for the blood tests and try and persuade her to do something. I can't really explain how I'm feeling and feel a bit cheeky coming back here after a year or so and letting you lot hear all my problems, but if anyone has any idea what I should do next, I would really appreciate it. I feel like I can't move on with my life until this is sorted one way or another, even if its a case of me knowing I can't have any more children.

Thank you so much if you have managed to get to the end of this!

x

Posted: 08 April 2008 at 5:38pm | IP Logged

Awwww hun was it your gp you saw or your consultant?

Do you still have contact with the consultant who helped you concieve first time etc??

If so i would be tempted to ask to see him.... for reason's of pain or wanting more reasurance etc.

sorry i don't know alot about pcos, but i know there are a few ladies on here who have this condition, hopefully they will be able to help you more than me.

Big hugs hun so snuggle with your girls and i hope you get something encouraging and helpful from somewhere.

Posted: 08 April 2008 at 5:44pm | IP Logged

I would seek a second opion personally! I have PCOS and I have been offered clomid. I turned it down as I am not ttc and I am on a different drug, to prevent pregnancy if my periods return. I only have one child, but my doctor said medication was an option. The one thing that wasnt an option for me is IVF on the NHS, and thats because I already have a child.

The metformin, I was lead to believe is to help the other symptoms of the condition, and regulate the hormones, not the fertility aspect- although I suppose regulating the hormones will help in a round about way. I dont understand why they have refused you a scan, is this just until the blood results are back? Maybe they are testing your testoserone levels (better way of seeing if your condition is under control). Even if you do have more cysts, it doesnt necessarily mean the condition is getting any worse. When are you next due back? Can you ask to see another doctor?

Dont let this one hurdle stop you going for what you want! Ring up and speak to the gynae administrator, and tell them how upset you are. Explain to them why you attended, and what was said, maybe they can see about getting you another appointment quicker, but with a different consultant. They do say they only have one consultant half the time, but they all have different registrars (you never normally see the same person twice lol)

Good luck, and welcome back babe xxxxx

Posted: 08 April 2008 at 6:13pm | IP Logged

zanynut - no I don't still have contact with the consultant as I had my girls nearly 3 years ago. It my my gp I saw today. She really surprised me as she is normally very good and very supportive. Maybe I'm just being a bit sensitive about it all?

mum2joshua - I was on here when you were diagnosed with it hun - you were my next point of call, I was going to pm you later about it all to see what treatment you were offered if any.

xxx

Posted: 08 April 2008 at 6:19pm | IP Logged

Hun i would go back to the gp (maybe see someone else for a second opinion) and ask to be refered to a consultant again and take things from there.

Good luck hun

Posted: 08 April 2008 at 7:04pm | IP Logged

If it was your GP then s/he wont be able to give you the things you asked for, but s/he should have referred you back to your gynae doctor. I would even more definitley go back and ask to be referred back to the hospital. It will mean a bit extra waiting for appointments, but worth it in the long run!#

When I was diagnosed I was offered Clomid, Metformin and another pill which I forget the name of. I explained I did not want a baby, certainly not at that time, so I was given diante, metformin and the other pill I forget the name of lol I also had an internal scan to confirm the number of cysts, and blood tests to check the level of testosterone and other things. I am now seeing an endocrine specialist (hormone doctor) and about to go for more hormonal tests and investigations.