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Posted on Sat, 30 Aug 2014
Question: Hi,
My wife is diagnose following in pelvis scan-
1. Bilateral polycystic ovaries.
Detail: bilateral ovary are bulky with multiple peripherally arranged small follicles and echogenic stroma. Right ovary measured 3.4x2.0x2.5 cms (8.8cc), Left ovary measured 3.1x2.1x2.4 cms (8.1cc).
2.Anteverted uterus with endometrium 3.3mm
Detail: Uetrus appeared anteverted. Measured 7.1x4.0x4.8. Normal appearing uetrus with homogeneous myomtrial echoes. Endometrial thickness measured 3.3 mm.

Trying to conceive and worried. Please suggest?
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Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hi,

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.

Her uterus is normal but ovaries are showing signs of PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease) .

Is she overweight.

She will need to start on metformin and maybe assisted reproduction will also be needed .


Feel free to consult me directly
http://bit.ly/drsombiswas


Regards

Dr. Som Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Som Biswas (14 minutes later)
Her height is 5.2 and weight 65 kg. Which we know overweight by 5-6 kgs at least.

What are the chances to conceive?
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Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Detailed Answer:
It will be difficult for her to conceive naturally

Chances are ~30%

But if she uses assisted reproductive techniques like IVF chances jump to 90%
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Som Biswas (5 minutes later)
Thank you doctor.
I think you tried to tell that it can be treated then chances can go up to 90%.
It gives us the hope.

A last question-->How long the medication required before trying again?

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Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Which medication are you talking about ?

Metformin needs to be taken till she gets pregnant.

You have not mentioned any other medication .

Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For PCOD

Brief Answer: Hi, Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. Her uterus is normal but ovaries are showing signs of PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease) . Is she overweight. She will need to start on metformin and maybe assisted reproduction will also be needed . Feel free to consult me directly http://bit.ly/drsombiswas Regards Dr. Som Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX