my husband and I have been TTC for 17 Months. Last Month we went to a fertility Doctor and he diagnosed me with PCOS. (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) He put me on Metformin. I have a 3 1/2 year old from a previous relationship. My husband had a sperm analysis done, He has 25% mobility. His sperm count was fine. I have to get a Dye test next week for my fallopian tubes, then the doctor is suggesting we do an IUI. Any positive stories about IUI procedure and success? Thanks in advance!
I’ve heard Clomid and Metformin help women with PCOS get pregnant.
I have PCOS and my husband and I have been TTC for a few months now.
My gyno is letting us try on our own for the first year and then she’s going to give me clomid.
I’ve heard many success stories from women taking Clomid and or other fertility drugs.
I’ve also heard PCOS isn’t something that will hold us back from getting pregnant.
I have faith.
Best of luck!
I don’t have any experience with IUI, but here are some ideas to increase your husbands sperm motility:
Panax Ginseng – Studies have shown that ginseng helps to increase sperm counts, motility and quality of sperm.
l-carnitine – It is a necessary nutrient for sperm cells to function normally. In studies supplementing with L-carnitine helps to normalize sperm motility in men with low sperm quality.
CoQ10 – Acts as an antioxidant protecting the sperm cells from damage. Studies have shown a connection between coQ 10 levels and sperm health. COQ10 has also been shown to increase sperm motility.
Even while you are on fertility meds it would be a good idea to learn how to eat a PCOS Diet.
A big part of the problem with PCOS is the high insulin resistance. Resistance to insulin increases the bodies insulin levels which effects normal ovulation by preventing the body from ovulating or limiting the maturation process of the released egg. Women who are insulin resistant are also 4-5 times more likely to have a miscarriage. Imbalanced insulin levels due to PCOS make it difficult for the embryo to attach properly to the uterus.
Eating a specific PCOS Fertility Diet is one of the best things you can do to improve your chances of becoming pregnant.
1. Balance your intake of carbohydrates with your Protein
-The types of carbohydrates you choose are also an important factor. Choose whole grain, or sprouted grain products. They contain more protein and fiber (thus balancing insulin better) than the processed counterparts. Avoid white processed carbohydrates which cause a spike in your insulin levels and provide no fiber, or nutrients.
2. Eat low glycemic index foods
-Low glycemic index foods are carbohydrates that break down slowly in the body, and don’t case such a dramatic spike and drop in insulin levels.
3. Eat a diet high in fiber
-Fiber helps in two ways with PCOS. The first way they help is by slowing down the digestion of sugars in the body, so there is no spike in insulin. The second way they help is by removing excess estrogens from the body.
4. Eat 5 meals a day
Here is what the 5 meals a day could look like:
Breakfast – right away, when you wake up
Snack
Lunch
Dinner
Snack- less than an hour before bed
In addition try to eat organic foods only, quit drinking coffee or beverages with caffeine, make sure to exercise 30 min a day 5 times a week.
Good luck, I hope you get good news that your tube are free and clear!