Questions for dr re: starting to ttc

I have a gyno appt 6/30 and I am going to tell him we want to start ttc in Oct/Nov. I want him to put me on pre-natal vitamins now, and talk about when he wants me to come off the pill. Are there any other questions I should ask him? I am going to go get the basal thermometer and start tracking that this week, so I can have some information when we start. I have pcos and hypothyroid so we already know it might be difficult. Any suggestions of questions would be great.

Thanks

I have no specific questions for you, I just wanted to say, all the best!!!

My NP wants to test me for the Rebella vaccine at least 3 months before TTC. This might be something you want to ask about......

One question here, how does a woman know she has pcos are you tested for it or something???

Shamma - this is a basic overview from WEBMD. You start with a blood test (they test for certain hormones) and if that comes back positive, they then will do a sonogram and an internal sonogram if needed. Mostly treated with birth control to regulate the periods and help some os the symptoms. They are finding with more research that this is an endocrine disease, not an ovarian disease, therefore people who have this should really see an endocrinologist as well as a gyno. It can also be treated with glucophage (metformin), which is actually a med for diabetes. Many women with pcos have abnormal sugar leverls, although not necessarily diabetes.



Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance condition in women that affects ovulation. For these women, normal, regular ovulation does not occur. This hormonal imbalance also affects other body systems, such as metabolism and cardiovascular system. The cause of PCOS is not fully known. PCOS occurs in 5% to 10% of women age 20 to 40.

PCOS has many symptoms that occur either early in the condition or develop gradually. Because there is such a wide range of symptoms, PCOS is defined as a syndrome, not a disease. PCOS may include irregular menstrual cycles, weight gain, acne, excess hair growth, or diabetes. The ovaries become enlarged and contain one or more abnormal cysts.

There is no single test to diagnose PCOS. Many women are diagnosed with PCOS after being evaluated for miscarriages, infertility, or other symptoms. PCOS is a major cause of infertility. It is important that any teenage girl with irregular menstrual cycles that continue 2 years after menstruation begins be evaluated early for PCOS.

There is no specific cure for PCOS. Treatment focuses on relieving symptoms, preventing long-term complications, and reducing the risk of developing other medical conditions.

Thank you so much Liz, now I have a better understanding.