PCOS Message Board - Infertility and Trying to Conceive http://www.soulcysters.net/ Are you trying to have a baby? Share your frustrations, share your joys... en Thu, 23 May 2013 00:49:08 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.soulcysters.net/images/misc/rss.png PCOS Message Board - Infertility and Trying to Conceive http://www.soulcysters.net/ 200mg clomid and 2% morphology success story! http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347916-200mg-clomid-and-2-morphology-success-story!?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 22:20:55 GMT Hi everyone, I wanted to post this so that it would come up for anyone searching either of those terms. A couple of months ago, my husband did a sperm analysis and the motility and concentration came back normal, however, the morphology indicated only 2% were shaped normally. After frantic googling, I was feeling pretty pessimistic about our chances of conceiving without more invasive... Hi everyone,

I wanted to post this so that it would come up for anyone searching either of those terms. A couple of months ago, my husband did a sperm analysis and the motility and concentration came back normal, however, the morphology indicated only 2% were shaped normally. After frantic googling, I was feeling pretty pessimistic about our chances of conceiving without more invasive procedures. As for me, I started last year on 50mg of clomid, then 100mg and 150 after no signs of ovulation. I finally ovulated on 200mg so was prescribed 2 more doses. On my last dose, a few weeks after getting my husband's sperm analysis results,I noticed my period was late ( I wasn't really paying too much attention to things due to feeling discouraged because of the morphology results). I took a pregnancy test and to my surprise, it was positive. My first ultrasound at 8 weeks surprised us again showing twins!

Anyhow, I wanted to put this out there so that it would give hope to anyone who is dealing with a low morphology diagnosis. Also anyone how is hesitating about trying 200mg of clomid, it was definitely what my body needed to kick start things. I've only ever ovulated 3 times and my husband managed to impregnate me with twins on the third go. I know that testing for morphology is a relatively new test, so perhaps it isn't as important as the concentration and motility.

Good luck to everyone and hope you get your BFP's soon! ]]> Infertility and Trying to Conceive Jayoss http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347916-200mg-clomid-and-2-morphology-success-story! How long should I wait for AF after taking progesteron?!?! http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347915-How-long-should-I-wait-for-AF-after-taking-progesteron-!-!?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 22:14:49 GMT hi all

I'm so frustrated, my doctor had Rx me 200mg of progesteron for 10 days to induce AF. It is now day 7 since my last pill and no AF. I spotted a couple days, not enough to notice on pad/tampon..and now nothing. I have absolutely no symptoms AF is coming. How long does it usually take for AF to show up after taking progesterone? Wondering if maybe i did something wrong.

=( ...very very frustrating...because I am suppose to take Clomid on CD 3-7, now its probably too late and can't TTC this month. ]]> Infertility and Trying to Conceive Want2BMommy28 http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347915-How-long-should-I-wait-for-AF-after-taking-progesteron-!-! Wish I could just start my medicated monitored cycles http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347912-Wish-I-could-just-start-my-medicated-monitored-cycles?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 19:47:43 GMT So this cycle I was supposed to start my first month of medicated cycles with my RE. When I went in for my CD3 u/s, turns out I had a huge cyst on my left ovary. She said that she was going to have to put me on a month of BCP to get rid of the cyst. I was very upset because it has been so, so hard for me these past few months to not do medicated cycles. My first appointment with her was the end... So this cycle I was supposed to start my first month of medicated cycles with my RE. When I went in for my CD3 u/s, turns out I had a huge cyst on my left ovary. She said that she was going to have to put me on a month of BCP to get rid of the cyst. I was very upset because it has been so, so hard for me these past few months to not do medicated cycles. My first appointment with her was the end of March, had to take a month and a half off to do my preliminary testing she wanted done like the hsg and all the proper lab work/diabetes testing, now when my period finally starts again I have to wait another month for BCP.

Anyways, what I am worried about now is I leave for vacation on my 4th day of my inactive pill. Now I haven't taken BCP in years but I feel like I remember starting my period usually on the 3rd day of my inactive pill. Which means I will be out of town for my CD3 u/s, putting me off yet another month!!!! So frustrating and this really has got me upset! What should I do? I feel like I want to call the nurse and ask but don't know how to word it, I feel like she will just say 'well ok there's nothing we can do...'. I wonder if they would let me start the meds without the CD3 u/s? If they would prescribe me another 2 weeks of BCP to put my period off until after I get back and hold off on the inactive pills? Or if I could just stop taking the BCP now to make my period start, which I won't do but I am just desperate! Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I should do? ]]> Infertility and Trying to Conceive Valerie11 http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347912-Wish-I-could-just-start-my-medicated-monitored-cycles Ovulating and no period http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347908-Ovulating-and-no-period?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 16:54:00 GMT can you ovulate without a period... I used to practice natural family planning & could tell when I was ovulating (amount of cervical mucas) So, the past few months, I have noticed an increase in cervical mucas, BUT, no period. I was diagnosed with PCOS recently... but I wonder if I am ovulating.

I have been pregnant several times before (and got pregnant very fast & easily, no medical help). I have children, but also had 1 miscarriage. For years doctors said I didn't have pcos because I had an easy time getting pregnant. I don't know, maybe I just am in denial about the pcos ]]> Infertility and Trying to Conceive pumpkin http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347908-Ovulating-and-no-period Acupuncture http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347907-Acupuncture?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 16:03:27 GMT Hi everyone! I'm trying to be more positive lately (it is a major effort) and part of this effort is a meeting with a nutritional consultant who specializes in a PCOS diet. I'm really excited for it! I need to lose weight and I think it will have an extremely positive effect on my overall health and, hopefully fertility!

That said, the place I am going is offering a discount on acupuncture consultations and at this point I will really try anything. Has anyone had success with acupuncture? Has your insurance covered it? I know nothing about it at all, but I guess it can't hurt, right? ]]> Infertility and Trying to Conceive AmandaM http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347907-Acupuncture Chatty Ladies - The Conversation Continues! http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347906-Chatty-Ladies-The-Conversation-Continues!?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 15:25:11 GMT I've stuck my neck out and started a new thread. ;) We've certainly got lots to talk about! A new thread means a new beginning. Looking forward to BFPs from those still in the TWW and those who have started a new cycle!

Let the conversation continue... ]]> Infertility and Trying to Conceive Lillith http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347906-Chatty-Ladies-The-Conversation-Continues! <![CDATA[May into June- Awaiting BFP's!!]]> http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347905-May-into-June-Awaiting-BFP-s!!?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 15:16:06 GMT Thought I'd start a new thread since I'm on here non-stop, anyway! :)

Aussie and Kate, they don't know what is in her neck. It is a round mass, doesn't appear to be cancerous, but it's been there for a few years without incident. It's part of the stress I referred to before....the lyme disease (which you get from ticks, generally, but now it is believed to be carried by mosquitoes as well) and then the CAT scan on Saturday. She has never been poked with a needle and she has to have an IV contrast. :( The ENT doc is already talking about surgery. I'm a natural mama, so all these drugs and poking and scans are killing me. ]]> Infertility and Trying to Conceive sherbear53 http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347905-May-into-June-Awaiting-BFP-s!! Kind of OT but... http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347903-Kind-of-OT-but?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 12:43:05 GMT For anyone who uses Fertility Friend, is it worth it to get the VIP access? It's not horribly expensive but I'd rather not spend more than I need to. ]]> Infertility and Trying to Conceive abs6angels http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347903-Kind-of-OT-but Clomid days 2-6 please Help!! http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347902-Clomid-days-2-6-please-Help!!?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 12:06:04 GMT Hi can anyone help, I was told to take Clomid days 2-6 I was spotting Monday night and yesterday was my first day of full flow, I would of started tonight, but a Friend has told me it has to be full 24hrs so I should take it tomorrow.The consultant said to me take it the days after Full Flow, im so confused x Hi can anyone help,

I was told to take Clomid days 2-6 I was spotting Monday night and yesterday was my first day of full flow, I would of started tonight, but a Friend has told me it has to be full 24hrs so I should take it tomorrow.The consultant said to me take it the days after Full Flow, im so confused x ]]> Infertility and Trying to Conceive furno78 http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347902-Clomid-days-2-6-please-Help!! Femara cycle with high testosterone (DHT)? http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347901-Femara-cycle-with-high-testosterone-(DHT)?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 07:32:01 GMT Is it possible to conceive and have a successful pregnancy with high testosterone in any form? I have (very) high DHT and this will be my last cycle of TTC before a break. Im on Femara (day 8, 12&13mm follies).

My issue is my DHT (dihydrotestosterone) which was ridiculously high when first detected (2200, normal range 50-350). I was on meds for months to bring it down, and then was told i had a 3-4 month window in which I could conceive before DHT shot up again. The first 2 cycles we tried unmedicated and nothing happened. Last cycle was a Clomid cycle, which ended in a chemical pregnancy (no trigger, follie was 29mm when last measured). If we dont conceive this cycle then ill have to go back on the meds for a few months to bring my DHT down. Its currently at 700.

My doc finds it strange that im merrily growing follies even with this DHT. Her idea is to see how this cycle goes, and give me support "like an IVF patient" in case I do conceive (im guessing that means higher progesterone ?). She said the roadblock would be conception itself with this DHT; she can help in sustaining the pregnancy if it does happen.

Could it be that my ovaries have figured out a way of functioning, high DHT notwithstanding? I know i was ovulating even without Clomid / Femara. Maybe the egg quality isnt good enough? Does this sound like the right thing to do or am i setting myself up for a miscarriage? ]]> Infertility and Trying to Conceive Patien http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347901-Femara-cycle-with-high-testosterone-(DHT) ??? Guaifenesin and baby aspirin questions http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347899-Guaifenesin-and-baby-aspirin-questions?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 04:22:51 GMT For those who take baby aspirin and also Guaifenesin. When are you supposed to take them and how much??? My doc said to take the Guai for thinning out the cervical mucus since lovely Clomid can cause it to be sticky and pasty. So how much and what days do I take that? When do you take the baby aspirin and how much? My doc said to keep taking the Inositol and prenatal vitamins but didn't say how much baby aspirin and how much guaifenesin to take. So confused about that part. I am guessing a few days before ovulation and then how long? Thanks for your input and help. Also, how do I post my picture in the box on the left and also how do I put link to my Fertility Friend charts? ]]> Infertility and Trying to Conceive keecee http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347899-Guaifenesin-and-baby-aspirin-questions could this be?!?! a BFP????? http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347897-could-this-be-!-!-a-BFP?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 03:32:42 GMT 2013-05-21_22-24-37_734.jpg

I'm 14 dpo and got this before I went to bed tonight. This mornings was bfn so I'm kind of not believing it until I get a few darker ones. I'm feeling VERY CAUTIOUS
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]]> Infertility and Trying to Conceive faithneverfailing http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347897-could-this-be-!-!-a-BFP how to post a possible BFP picture??? http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347896-how-to-post-a-possible-BFP-picture?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 02:57:52 GMT I'm pretty sure I have a faint bfp....not sure though. Picture below ]]> Infertility and Trying to Conceive faithneverfailing http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347896-how-to-post-a-possible-BFP-picture Calling all chart readers... http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347892-Calling-all-chart-readers?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 23:49:36 GMT Hi, I need help figuring out my chart by all of my experienced cysters. I am CD33 with BFN and no AF. I am thinking that I didn't ovulate and need Prometrium to get this cycle over with. It can't hurt anything right? Also, when would you start, I was thinking of staring tomorrow night. Thanks in advance for your help! ]]> Infertility and Trying to Conceive crewsocks http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347892-Calling-all-chart-readers Should I be concerned? http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347886-Should-I-be-concerned?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 20:24:11 GMT I ovulated back on May 6 or 7th. I am sure I ovulated based on temps, opks, and symptoms. In the two I had sign of progesterone and was hopeful, but my temps started to fall and I had my BFN. I thought AF was coming but I haven't had anything beyond some minor spotting when I wipe, not enough bright red blood to say I'm on cd1 (tmi sorry). I tested today just to be sure and it was a BFN. Should I be concerned that AF doesn't seem like its going to really happen? I know my lining will be messed up if it doesn't shed this month which means likely next month is out for me too.

I have a doctors appointment tomorrow for something else and was going to cancel but I wonder if I should go and talk to her about this instead? ]]> Infertility and Trying to Conceive thisyearsgirl http://www.soulcysters.net/showthread.php/347886-Should-I-be-concerned