I figure that rather than happening upon each other we could get to know who's out there. However please review your KM's esp. 11/99, 7/00, 9/02.
This thread is also for anyone with questions about our beliefs, to either post them here or visit the official website of the worldwide organisation of Jehovah's Witnesses at www.watchtower.org
We are a united organisation throughout the world and so you'll find the same answers from anyone of us in any country
I posted this on October's thread.. but thought I'd put it on here in case the other thread is done.. So, I've been posting on this site for the last couple weeks and never know there was a thread for witnesses! I am 20 and was diagnosed when I was 17 after only having like 4 AF's since I started at 15. I've been on BCP til now.. I recently got married to me DH a couple months ago. We wanted to wait a year before we started trying, but I know that it will probably take a while to get pregnant... So we decided to go off BCP now and just see how things go. If nothin happens after awhile we'll talk to the doctor and see what the next step is! I feel all new to this even tho I have had it for a few years. I have never worried about ovulating or medicines or anything until now. If I am getting cysts, does it mean I am ovulating? How in the world do I know? I have no idea... Anyways. I am really glad I found this thread! Looking forward to getting to know everyone. By the way, my name is Codi!
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8 cycles of Clomid- 7 BFNs
3 cycles of Femara- 3 BFNs Foster Mommy to:
David- 1y4m & Yazzie- 4 y & Alexa-1y3m
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I cannot believe it's already November. Where has the year gone How is everyone doing? We have our C.O. visit this week so we are enjoying that. Other than that nothing else going on.
Codi- Welcome to the thread!
Steph- How was your appointment?
Marcie- Thanks for the new thread! How is the diet going?
Hello to everyone else.. Have a nice day ladies!
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DR. AMOS:
PCOS = polycystic ovarian syndrome. It's the No. 1 reason for infertility in women who do not ovulate.
MEMBER QUESTION:
Can you have PCOS in only one ovary?
DR. AMOS:
If you only have one ovary then it's possible that this ovary has PCOS. But PCOS is really not just a disease of the ovaries; it's a general medical condition involving the whole body. So it's not the ovary in and by itself that's "diseased," but it is a general hormonal condition involving different organs and body parts. Anovulation and infertility is just one, though an important aspect, of PCOS.
MEMBER:
I understand, but I am only ovulating from one ovary, per ultrasounds, and my other ovary that is not ovulating is surrounded by cysts. I was concerned why one side would be affected and not the other.
DR. AMOS:
What you describe has little to do with PCOS; it doesn't just affect one ovary. If one ovary has cysts then this doesn't mean there is PCOS. PCOS is diagnosed with different blood tests, a physical examination, and laparoscopy. You would need those tests before making the diagnosis.
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But the doctor said because of the cysts that I am not ovulating, but it has been two or more years since the last cyst was found.
DR. AMOS:
There is a condition called PCOS: polycystic ovarian syndrome. It's associated with having many small cysts and prevents you from ovulating and getting pregnant. You need to find out if that's what the doctor saw. If you have PCOS then only certain treatments can improve your chances getting pregnant.
MEMBER QUESTION:
If you have PCOS but do not have the cysts, is there a better chance you will get pregnant than someone who does have the cysts?
DR. AMOS:
The diagnosis of PCOS is made in many different ways. With or without cysts, your chances getting pregnant are lowered and your chances ovulating are lowered too, even when you don't have the typical cysts.
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1) Functional (physiologic) cysts. The most common type of ovarian cyst is the functional cyst, also called a physiologic cyst. "Physiologic" means the cyst is non-pathogenic. It develops from tissue that changes during the process of ovulation. Your ovaries normally grow cystic structures called follicles each month. Typically, these resolve back to normal ovarian tissue after ovulation. But sometimes there is a glitch and the fluid-filled cyst stays on for a while.
Functional cysts fall into two categories; follicular cyst, and corpus luteum cyst.
1. Follicular cyst. The pituitary gland in your brain sends a message, by increasing luteinizing hormone (LH), to the follicle holding the ripening egg. This is called a “LH surge”. Normally, the egg is released from the follicle and starts down the fallopian tube where it may then become fertilized by a sperm cell. If the LH surge does not occur, the follicle doesn’t rupture or release its egg. Instead, it grows until it becomes a cyst. These cysts seldom cause pain, are usually harmless, and may disappear within two or three menstrual cycles.
2. Corpus luteum cyst. When there is a successful LH surge and the egg is released, the follicle responds by becoming a new, temporarily little secretory gland called the corpus luteum. The corpus luteum produces large amounts of progesterone and a little bit of estrogen, to prepare the uterus for conception.
But occasionally, after the egg is released, the escape hatch seals off prematurely and tissue accumulates inside, causing the corpus luteum to enlarge. This type of cyst will usually disappear after a few weeks. Rarely, a corpus luteum cyst can grow to 3"-4" in diameter and potentially bleed into itself, or twist your ovary, thus causing pelvic or abdominal pain.
2) Dermoid cyst. A dermoid cyst is mainly fat but can also contain a mix of different tissues. They are often small and usually don’t cause symptoms. Very rarely, they become large and rupture, causing bleeding into the abdomen, which is a medical emergency.
3) Endometrioma or "chocolate cyst". These are cysts that form when endometrial tissue (the type that lines the inside of the uterus) invades an ovary. It is responsive to monthly hormonal changes, which causes the cyst to fill with blood. It’s called a “chocolate cyst” because the blood is a dark, reddish-brown color. Multiple endometriomas are found in the condition called "endometriosis". Although often asymptomatic, chocolate cysts can be painful, especially during your period or during intercourse.
4) Cystadenoma. Cystadenomas are cysts that develop from cells on the surface of your ovary. They are usually benign. Occasionally, they can become quite large and thus interfere with abdominal organs and cause pain.
5) Multiple cysts – the polycystic ovary. Women who don’t ovulate on a regular basis can develop multiple cysts. The ovaries are often enlarged and contain many small cysts clustered under a thickened, outer capsule. There are many factors causing a woman to not ovulate and develop polycystic ovaries. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a complex condition that involves multiple hormonal and organ system dysfunction. Multiple ovarian cysts are just one facet of this disorder.
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Hey ladies....I'm getting ready to walk out the door to go to the meeting. It's been a crazy day! I'll update you all when I get back
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Me 31 / DH 28 Married to my Dutch Boy since 12/23/2000 Cancer Survivor - Leukemia Gloucophage XR,Synthroid,Zoloft,Prenatal TTC Since 5/2004 3 IUI'S A BUST Clomid 100mgs IUI 10/27/08 BFP "I'm going to be a Mommy" Beta 15DPO -108, 17DPO - 331 1st ultrasound 12/1 - strong heartbeat 2nd ultrasound 1/5 - Heartbeat 162 IT'S A BOY!!!!! EDD 7/19/2009
Luca Allen Maarten
Born 6/28/09
5lbs 15ozs 18inches
My day started out with my hair dryer catching on fire while I was using it this morning
I made a list...just like you told me to do I handed it to her and she 1st mentioned the part about me having had Leukemia. She just kind of gave this look like....that's not good But then she went straight to the infertility and the 2 failed IUI's. I explained to her what the Dr had me do to get ready for the IUI's. She was not impressed that he had me go the 1st round with NO meds. Then the 2nd with only 50mgs of Clomid. She said....how do you feel about upping your Gloucophage since your only on 500mgs a day? I said that sounded great. She actually decided to put me on something different. Glumetza. She said it's a much better drug and that she didn't think I would have any problem taking it. She was telling me that this may do the trick for us. She's also going to work on my Thyroid. She said that some women have had no success with getting pregnant when their #'s were in the 2's and 3's. Some women can only get pregnant when their #'s are in the 1's. So she wants to try that with me. Mine are always in the high 2's. Then if that does not work then we will try Clomid. She said the her office likes to make babies with a grin on her face. I said it's a good thing because we have been trying for almost 4 years now. So I feel like this Dr is really going to give us a real chance! I just feel like my other Dr's have just blown it off or have not tried everything in their power to help us. So we will see what happens. I'm excited! I go back to see her on the 11th of Dec. Before then I have to go through some major blood testing. So this is were we stand now
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Me 31 / DH 28 Married to my Dutch Boy since 12/23/2000 Cancer Survivor - Leukemia Gloucophage XR,Synthroid,Zoloft,Prenatal TTC Since 5/2004 3 IUI'S A BUST Clomid 100mgs IUI 10/27/08 BFP "I'm going to be a Mommy" Beta 15DPO -108, 17DPO - 331 1st ultrasound 12/1 - strong heartbeat 2nd ultrasound 1/5 - Heartbeat 162 IT'S A BOY!!!!! EDD 7/19/2009
Luca Allen Maarten
Born 6/28/09
5lbs 15ozs 18inches
All Jehovah's Witnesses!! NOVEMBER EDITION 
How is everyone doing? We have our C.O. visit this week so we are enjoying that. Other than that nothing else going on. 
I handed it to her and she 1st mentioned the part about me having had Leukemia. She just kind of gave this look like....that's not good
But then she went straight to the infertility and the 2 failed IUI's. I explained to her what the Dr had me do to get ready for the IUI's. She was not impressed that he had me go the 1st round with NO meds. Then the 2nd with only 50mgs of Clomid. She said....how do you feel about upping your Gloucophage since your only on 500mgs a day? I said that sounded great. She actually decided to put me on something different. Glumetza. She said it's a much better drug and that she didn't think I would have any problem taking it. She was telling me that this may do the trick for us. She's also going to work on my Thyroid. She said that some women have had no success with getting pregnant when their #'s were in the 2's and 3's. Some women can only get pregnant when their #'s are in the 1's. So she wants to try that with me. Mine are always in the high 2's. Then if that does not work then we will try Clomid. She said the her office likes to make babies with a grin on her face. I said it's a good thing because we have been trying for almost 4 years now. So I feel like this Dr is really going to give us a real chance! I just feel like my other Dr's have just blown it off or have not tried everything in their power to help us. So we will see what happens. I'm excited! I go back to see her on the 11th of Dec. Before then I have to go through some major blood testing. So this is were we stand now 
