Women with PCOS who are mostly anovulatory will have erratic BBTs - some say it will look like the Rocky Mountains. If a woman with PCOS has an ovulatory cycle, the BBT chart should show a thermal shift, but it may be a bit harder to read. Some doctors see more value in charting than others, and one should follow their own physician's advice. See similar questions...

It depends on whether the woman has high LH levels. A woman with elevated LH may consistently get positive tests or get erratic readings. Most women will show some kind of line in the result window of a test since LH is always present - it is important to note that a positive result is as dark or darker than the control line. The Clearplan Fertility Monitor notes that it is unreliable for women with PCOS. It's a good idea to check with one's doctor for suggestions on home monitoring. See similar questions...

This product has been designed specifically with the PCOS user in mind. Because the genesis of most ovarian cysts is affected by insulin, the Insulite PCOS System is an important strategy for reducing not only the condition but also Insulin Resistance, the root cause of PCOS. The Insulite PCOS System has several elements. The PCOS + formula is designed to reduce circulating testosterone, increase sex hormone binding globulin, and support liver function and hormone metabolism. See similar questions...

Basal Body Temperature is the temperature that your body is at when you first wake up in the morning before doing anything. By listing your BBT on a chart you can see your pattern for fertility. See similar questions...

estimated five to 10% of women of childbearing age have PCOS (ages 20-40). At least 30% of women have some symptoms of PCOS. See similar questions...

PCOS is an endocrine disorder that affects about 6-10% of women and the number is growing. However about 75% of women who have it don't know it. It can cause weight gain, thinning hair, infertility, acne, and many other unpleasant symptoms. You can learn more on my About Me page. See similar questions...

RAH - Basal body temperature charting is the single best way for a woman to keep track of her monthly cycle and its regularities or irregularities. With respect to fertility, BBT charting can tell you your typical cycle pattern (that you usually ovulate around Day 17, for example). Other ovulation signs, notably cervical fluid, are better *advance* indicators of ovulation in a given cycle; BBT can only tell you that you've ovulated after it's happened, when it's too late to conceive. See similar questions...

The OPK will tell you when to expect ovulate before it happens, while BBT only tells you after it's over. The thermal shift occurs *after* ovulation in response to increased progesterone production. One your temperature goes up, it's too late to get pregnant. By using OPKs, you'll know before ovulation and can be sure to get your timing right. See similar questions...

Your BBT is taken first thing in the morning before getting out of bed, after a minimum of three consecutive hours of sleep. Your temperature should be taken at about the same time every morning, preferably within an hour or so. It is usually taken orally, but can be taken vaginally. By charting your BBT's you can determine if you've ovulated and how long your luteal phase is. Temperature ranges very tremendously but are typically between 96.5 - 97.5 before ovulation and 97.5 - 98. See similar questions...

A Basal Body Temperature graph is a graphical representation of your temperature taken each day of your cycle. During ovulation, your basal body temperature will drop and then rapidly rise to normal levels. The graph will show you when your Basal Body Temperature fluctuates, so that you can use your past BBT readings to predict when ovulation will occur in future cycles. See similar questions...

It should be the very first thing you do every morning on waking, approximately at the same time, before getting up, and before talking, eating, drinking or smoking. You must have slept about 2 hours in order to obtain reliable results. It does not necessarily have to be continuous but you must have at least slept for 1 continuous hour before taking your temperature. You can go to the bathroom quickly before taking the waking temperature. . See similar questions...

Usually the key to weight loss with PCOS is improving glucose metabolism and reducing insulin resistance. This may be achieved by reducing carbohydrate intake and increasing exercise level, as well as through the use of insulin-sensitizing medications. Metformin has a stronger link to weight loss than the glitazones (Avandia, Actos). It is preferable to alter eating habits without reducing caloric intake below 1800-2000 calories for long-term results. See similar questions...

While PCOS is the leading cause of female infertility, not all women with PCOS have infertility issues. Various studies report 30-60% of infertility issues in women are related to PCOS. Because PCOS is an endocrinological disorder, infertility varies according to each female's body. Monthly ovulation/menstrual cycles are necessary for the reproductive process. For women who have irregular menstrual cycles as a result of PCOS, infertility can be an issue. See similar questions...

The answer to this depends on the criteria used to diagnose PCOS. If a main criterion is anovulation, then by definition women with PCOS would have fertility problems. It is possible to have the appearance of polycystic ovaries and be fertile, but having the syndrome usually does impact fertility adversely. See similar questions...

There does appear to be a higher miscarriage rate in women with PCOS, but the exact reason is still under investigation. According to some studies, the risk of miscarriage in women with PCOS is 45 percent or more. One possibility is that early loss is associated with elevated levels of luteinizing hormone - and women with PCOS often have elevated LH levels - but the reason why it relates to miscarriage is not understood. See similar questions...

This is an area where more research is needed. It does appear that many women with PCOS suffer some physical or psychological manifestations of depression. There is some medical literature suggesting a link between diabetes and depression, and perhaps that might be extended to early stages of insulin resistance. It may be that the hormone imbalances, including hyperinsulinemia and hyperandrogenism, create a physical source for depression. See similar questions...

In order to get an accurate BBT reading it is important that you take your temperature first thing upon awakening, about the same time of day, after at least three consecutive hours of sleep and before doing anything. This includes getting up to urinate, drinking water, making love, talking on the phone, etc. A disturbance also includes temperature observations that have been potentially invalidated by early or late rising, sickness, physical exertion and hangover. See similar questions...

Yes, you can record you BBT using a popup list under the title "Basal Body Temperature" in the top section of the Inspector. See similar questions...