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Is Pregnancy Possible When On Northisterone?

Hi I was diagnosed with pcos when I was 15 I managed to lose weight until falling pregnant with my first baby. Me and my partner really want to try for another baby but my old baby weight isn t coming off as easily as it did before my periods are also absent so my gp put me on norethisterone 5mg to regulate them again I was just wondering if I could ovulate on them and become pregnant for a second time and if so how long would I need to take them for?
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
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Hi
Since you have PCOS, the extra weight you have put on has caused hormone imbalance resulting in irregular cycles. You usually don't ovulate while on norethisterone for 21 days.
If I were your doctor first i would strongly advise you to reduce weight. Reducing weight even by 5% can regularise your cycles and increase the chances of conception. You need to be aware of this.

What is your age? What is the age of your child?
I will first do infertility work up. PCOS women usually have anovulatory cycles. That is why you have irregular cycles. I would start medications for induction of ovulation.
To increase your chances of conception I repeat maintain normal BMI, quit smoking ( if you're a smoker) and have intercourse at least three times in a week.
If you have any further concerns do contact me through Healthcare Magic.
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Is Pregnancy Possible When On Northisterone?

Hi Since you have PCOS, the extra weight you have put on has caused hormone imbalance resulting in irregular cycles. You usually don t ovulate while on norethisterone for 21 days. If I were your doctor first i would strongly advise you to reduce weight. Reducing weight even by 5% can regularise your cycles and increase the chances of conception. You need to be aware of this. What is your age? What is the age of your child? I will first do infertility work up. PCOS women usually have anovulatory cycles. That is why you have irregular cycles. I would start medications for induction of ovulation. To increase your chances of conception I repeat maintain normal BMI, quit smoking ( if you re a smoker) and have intercourse at least three times in a week. If you have any further concerns do contact me through Healthcare Magic.