[bluedragon0110]

#1059026

Hi everyone,

My name is Kelly and I am 28 and was just diagnosed with Graves, but I have also had PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) since I was 15. From what little I have found about research regarding both conditions, Woman with PCOS are more likely to have Graves. My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for over a year, and it was thru a blood test ran by my gyno that we found out I have Graves.

Is there anyone with both conditions that has successfully had a child. I am looking into ablation right now and will probably go thru with it in the next 3 months, but after a safe period of time, my husband and I would like to start trying again. I guess I am just hoping to hear some success stories to give me hope.

[Kimberly]

#1171640

Hello and welcome to our boards!

I’m including a link to a bulletin from the GDATF on Graves’ and pregnancy planning. I’m not sure how PCOS complicates the picture in terms of pregnancy (hopefully, you will get some other responses), but you definitely want to make sure your thyroid hormone levels are normal and stable before trying to conceive.

(Note on links: if you click directly on the following link, you will need to use your browser’s “back” button to return to the boards after viewing. As an alternative, you can right-click the link and open it in a new tab or new window).

http://gdatf.org/about/about-graves-disease/patient-education/graves-disease-and-pregnancy-planning-2010/

Also, you might visit the “Treatment Options” thread in the announcements section of this forum. There is a link to a guidance document from two medical associations that includes some good info on Graves’ and pregnancy.

Take care!

[NLBatten]

#1171641

Not sure on the relation to GD, but if you are speaking of endometrial ablation (such as Novasure or Thermachoice), you cannot (or rather should not) get pregnant after that procedure. Endometrial ablation basically carterizes the lining of your uterus and it isn’t an environment where the egg can survive. I am considering this procedure (in fact discussed with my ob/gyn and did lots of research just this week) and have been told I will need to have tubal ligation before (or at the same time as) the ablation to ensure I do not get pregnant. Perhaps you are speaking of a different procedure, but if not, this is not one you can consider if you intend to birth children. Just my 2 cents…..

[Gigi]

#1171642

Hi,
I am now 34, but I was dx with PCOS when I was 28. Having an ablation was never an option for me, but after having one miscarriage and trying IUI without success, we did IVF and it worked after the first try. We have a healthy baby girl who is now 2 years old.

It wasn’t until after I had her,about a year and a half later that I was dx with Graves. I would investigate the ablation a little more. I know there are different degrees of PCOS but I do have the grape like ovaries and I had very irregular and painful periods. No other sx.

I hope this helps you. Good luck,
Melissa

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