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Could my blood sugar being out of control keep me from getting pregnant?

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I was just wondering. Since my blood sugar has been messed up it has caused frequent yeast infections, does that also cause problems with getting pregnant? I just started taking my medicine again, so things should get better but i have been wondering because i have been with the same guy for 5 years and i have never gotten pregnant, but i also have poly cystic ovarian syndrome

It won’t affect your fertility, but you need to get your BG’s in very strict control before you even think about getting pregnant. Diabetes and pregnancy don’t mix well even in the best of circumstances. Rates of miscarriage and birth defects are extremely high, so it’s possible you’ve been pregnant and quickly miscarried if your BG’s have been high. Start working with a diabetes educator…your A1C’s will need to be < 6.0 before you even get pregnant to maximize your chances for a healthy delivery.

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  1. mls

    October 3, 2009

    I am not sure on that. I would ask a dr. or nurse.
    I wouldn’t think so involving your sugar, but i don’t really know. The COS, now that could be a reason. Again, talk to your dr.
    Meds may have an effect maybe, who knows.
    Maybe your other half needs to be checked as well. But first discuss this with a professional.
    Good Luck!
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  2. iTALiANA CHiCA

    October 3, 2009

    poly cystic ovarian syndrome can damage your uterus, causing you to be infertile. ask your doctor about other possibilities to help you get pregnant.
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  3. kathy s

    October 3, 2009

    I think the poly cystic ovarian syndrome is what is keeping you from getting pregnant. But why would you want to get pregnant if your sugars are out of whack. Get them under control. Your sugars will only get worse when you get pregnant.
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  4. dingding

    October 3, 2009

    It won’t affect your fertility, but you need to get your BG’s in very strict control before you even think about getting pregnant. Diabetes and pregnancy don’t mix well even in the best of circumstances. Rates of miscarriage and birth defects are extremely high, so it’s possible you’ve been pregnant and quickly miscarried if your BG’s have been high. Start working with a diabetes educator…your A1C’s will need to be < 6.0 before you even get pregnant to maximize your chances for a healthy delivery.
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