Friday, January 29, 2010

How soon can you get pregnant?

This is always a question when someone is diagnosised with prolactinoma.  I have asked this same question to every doctor.  They all respond with you shouldn't have a problem once we get your prolactin down.  Now here is what I have experienced; When I was originally diagnosised my menstrual cycle was irregular, if any.  When I started taking bromocriptine at a small dosage every night I started having my menstrual cycle two days after I had begun my medication.  I was on bromocriptine for several months with no sign of ovulation.  So after discussing this with my specialist we decided to try the dostinex 0.5mg twice a week.  I started this in April 09.  With in my first 2 weeks I was able to conceive even though my levels had not significantly decreased.  I was still in the 40 range.  One week later I had a miscarriage or what most doctors refer to it as a "chemical pregnancy".  I continued on the dostinex without increasing and this happened one more time.  Most doctors say that 1 in 6 women have pregnancies that end in miscarriage so this was a good sign.  I on the other hand didn't think so.  So we decided to stay with the dosage and maintain this for several months.  My levels went down to 37 then back up to 45 again.  At this point I was ready to try anything.  We agreed to increase the dosage to 1 mg twice a week after I decided to try a new endo specialist.  So far I have not determined whether my levels have decreased as of yet.  I am suppose to be going for blood work again this month.  Fingers crossed. 
So the answer to the question, yes you can get pregnant while on these types of medications.  Now I have heard that some women have been informed to start taking a small dosage of vitamin b6 50mg to help with the reducing prolactin in the body and some have even been informed by their doctor to maintain this through the majority of their pregnancy.  Now this is something that I would consult with your doctor as some researchers believe that too much can be detrimental to your fetus and yourself.  So I am currently taking a small dosage of vitamin b6 to see if this will help.  I tried to locate a high potency vitamin to see whether it would be more effective than the vitamin you buy at your local grocery store.  I have found a couple and found that Usana makes an essential pack that is worth $75.00 cdn (includes shipping).  So I will wait and see whether all of this has results.  I have my blood work this month and my appt is in the beginning of March to review my results.  I am positive but like you know you need to stay level headed.  8)

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