ask: can I get pregnant after treatment for Cushings disease?
I am 30 yrs old..and have no children but my husband and I desprateley want to start trying when the time is right..I always had normal periods and suddenly they stopped for a yr now..Just came back from obgyn and pcos has been ruled out..she has referred me to an endocrinologist suspecting possible cushings based on symtoms and ruling other things out.Bottom line I'm fine structurally inside had ultrasound..If it is indeed Cushings and I am treated and have menstral periods restored..what are the chances of going on to concieve...Thank you so much for any information..Erin
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Hi Anonymous,
November 23, 2010 - 9:28amThank you for your question and for finding EmpowHER.
Have you expressed your desire to get pregnant with your doctors? It is important to get a handle on your health first, but your doctors need to know you want to try to get pregnant following treatment. Ask these questions, particularly how long you need to wait following treatment. And the consideration of wanting children should be made when deciding on a plan for treatment. Work with your doctors to develop a plan that works for you.
Here is an article with a link for more information:
Ins and Outs of Cushing's Syndrome
I will keep looking for information and will try to ask a specialist associated with the web site what he thinks.
I'll let you know what I find out.
-Christine
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Hi again,
November 24, 2010 - 9:02amI asked an expert related to the website, here is what he said, "Yes-she can get pregnant both during and after Cushing’s. Cushings is a hard disease to diagnose and she probably should see an expert. Hypopituitarism can also lead to cessation of menses."
Hope this additional information will help you advocate for yourself with your doctors.
Good luck and let us know how you're doing or if you have additional questions.
Hello Christine..Thank you so much for your advice and being so caring....Well I went to my obgyn 2 weeks or so ago and she is suspecting cushings..but the good news is that she has referred me to a supposed wonderful woman endocrinologist near my home in Clinton, NJ..She has already assured me I will get the complete workup I need....To get to the bottom of why I was always so on the money with my periods..and now they have suddenly out of the blue stopped for over a yr..I hope and pray and keep my faith in a higher power that I will do whatever it takes to fullfill my dream of being a mother...Its been also very upsetting to me because I have been struggling with late stage Lyme Disease for 10 yrs...I am basically in control of the disease..but do have bad flares of the disease still once in awhile..So I have a complex medical history..But I view it as even though I am disabled..I still deserve to follow my dream of being a mother..I won't give up..I pray that I am one day blessed..I will keep you posted..Thank you so much Christine..Its nice to know there's hope and people so kind out there..Love and Light..Erin L
December 11, 2010 - 3:03amHi Erin,
December 13, 2010 - 1:23pmYou're welcome. Glad the information helped and you are going to see an endocrinologist. Let us know what happens there as you undergo testing and treatment.
Warmest regards,
-Christine