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katiekeen · 11-27-2007, 07:26 AM

Sheree, I'm glad you got some good advice from everyone. I share the frustration re doctors/clomid/public health etc. I'm glad you got your appointment with the private clinic, at least you have a backup option now.

My first experience with clomid was following a miscarriage - being told to take it, then get the CD 21 blood test. Of course, I didn't O that time, but when I eventually did that cycle (something like CD130!) it was a really really strong level (about 73). AND I only knew that I'd ovulated cos I'd started temping by that time and figured to go back for the P4 test 7 days after my extremely late ovulation - I didn't even bother trying to explain to my dr that this was still the same clomid cycle as the first test was from as he didn't even know what my progesterone level meant.

It was actually my internet research on clomid that eventually led me to Soulcysters, and it's been here that I've learnt everything I know, which unfortunately for me, is a little too much, I sometimes think (ignorance is bliss...).

Gina, that's good to know about the Medicare Safety net - I'd always heard about it but it sort of went in one ear and out the other. I'll definitely register for it.

Has anyone here tried any alternative methods for either controlling PCOS or for ttc? I'd be interested to hear any success stories. I did try acupuncture for a while when I was living over east, not sure if it helped with PCOS, but it was definitely a great stress reliever. I used to feel so calm after my sessions, and the feeling would last about a week. I'm thinking of trying to find a good acupuncturist in Perth, but of course, it's also quite expensive.