A member asked:

How can you get pregnant with pcos and diabetes type 2?

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Dr. Amy Tezza answered

Why not?: As long as you are ovulating and have a functional uterus you can get pregnant. Or at least you should assume that's the case and use birth control if you don't want to conceive. Pcos can contribute to Insulin resistance and thus is often seen in conjunction with type 2 diabetes. Both disorders can cause decreased fertility which is not the same thing as infertility.

Answered 6/1/2017

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See below: At age, you need to do following. First you need to meet with your OB to discuss preconception planning and may also need to consult with a high risk ob/fertility expert. You would need to also establish with endocrinologist to keep your diabetes under control during the pregnancy. Hope that helps.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Gregg Nishi answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

PCOS DM2: Three things. First, see your OB for management of pcos. Second, keep tight control of your diabetes. Third, you didn't mention your weight but obesity is common in women with pcos & dm so a healthy diet and exercise are also important to prevent obesity. Losing weight will help with the dm as well. You can also see a reproductive endocrinologist for help too.

Answered 7/28/2020

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Metformin: Several options are available. Most importantly try loosing 7-10 lbs. Drs may use meds such as metformin and actos (pioglitazone). Byetta has been shown to regulate periods but nit improve fertility.

Answered 3/22/2020

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With help of expert: If you have pcos ( polycystic ovarian syndrome) you will need the help of expert team will have success with ivf , normal ovulation is a issue, besides most will have other associated medical conditions, obesity , hypertension, and diabetes as you mentioned speak to your gyn doctor who will form a team to help you good luck.

Answered 6/22/2020

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Yes: If you're ovulating and have unprotected sex with a fertile male, you can get pregnant. Fertility, however, is definitely lower w/pcos, unless you are taking metformin which can return Insulin resistance toward normal. Diet, exercise and weight loss plus glucose regulation are also important. Don't get pregnant unless glucose is normalized.

Answered 3/16/2017

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