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NoCarbKris

Thu, Oct-31-02, 21:53

Hello everyone. I am new to this site, but very excited by all of the information available. I too, have PCOS. I am currently undergoing fertility treatments, trying to get pregnant, and have also just begun the Atkins diet.

Should I get pregnant, does anyone know how it should affect my diet? Is it okay to be doing the induction while trying to get preg?

Thanks,
Kristi

spch

Fri, Nov-01-02, 09:24

dont do induction in case you do conceive. you can probably do the atkins using more carbs (fruits and veggies kind of carbs, that is).

tripletmom

Wed, Nov-13-02, 00:37

I would think that your Fertility doctor (Reproductive Endocrinologist) would have mentioned the diet to you. I stand FIRM that I was able to get pregnant during my treatment (IVF/ICSI) because I was on LC. My doctor told me to go on Atkins, and stay on until we got a + pregnancy result. When I did get the +, I slowly added carbs back into my diet... started with soy milks and bran cereals, wheat bread, etc. I still tried to stay true, and keep the sugars way down. I never ate white bread, potatoes, pasta, or cookies while pregnant. I ate a lot of protein... but I had to supplement with Carnation Instant Breakfast.. since I needed to get in 4000 calories/day (that's what happens when you have triplets!)

Best of luck!