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TTC advice - almost 38
Hi,
I'm new to this so was looking for more educated opinions. We have ben TTC for several months and found out that I'm not ovulating by blood tests (last 2 cycles) so my ob/gyn is putting me on Clomid next cycle. She wants to do this for 3 months without sonograms, etc. to see what's happening if anything. Then, after 3 months, start looking. I'm not sure if this is a good plan or if I should consult another OB who will be more aggressive as far as sonograms right away to see what's happening. I will be 38 on Jan. 4. Just wondering your thoughts. TIA!
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Re: TTC advice - almost 38
Sounds like a friend of mine (she's 35, DH is 29). She wasn't ovulating (long history of being amnoreic - sp?) and went on Clomid without u/s, b/w etc. Once she finished her clomid, and no bfp, she had testing done and found out that clomid would never have worked for her. She ended up having to take injections and was monitored, her DH's SA was good and as luck would have it, they got pg on their first cycle of injections. She found out at wk 6 u/s that she's having twins no less. She was actually having her 7wk u/s today, they are looking for the heartbeats, if found she was told that her risk of m/c was less that 5%.
If I were you, I'd press for testing.
Good luck!
I would highly suggest making an appt w an RE. If you take Clomid, you need to first be tested, (bldwrk, HSG, SA, etc) and then while on the drug, you need to be monitored (u/s, bldwrk). See an RE!!
Good luck~
Ditto ^
In my personal opinion, it's a BAD idea to start Clomid with no monitoring and no testing of your DH and an HSG for you. Even if you aren't ovulating, you may have tubal issues and/or your DH may have sperm problems, and it pays to rule those out before starting the Clomid route.
A lot of people aren't monitored on Clomid and are fine, but you don't want to be in the minority who end up with OHSS, cysts, thinned lining, etc. that could have been caught early with monitoring.
Find an RE, not an ob/gyn. They're specialists in this sort of thing..
Lisa, I had my DS at 35..well I was pregnant at 35 and delivered at 36. It only took me 4 cycles with no problems. Now I'm 37 and I'm being very aggressive with getting pregnant. Ever since I had my son, my periods have been kinda irregular 25-35 days. They were always 29 days like clockwork before him so I knew something wasn't quite right! My RE thinks I'm not having good, strong ovulations. After 35, fertility starts a sharp decline and so the quicker you can figure things out, the better!
Good Luck!!
Congrats on your first child. It is definately a good sign and you might conceive without issue, but be aware that your first pg can have no relationship to your journey TTC your second-- you are older now, and your body changes significantly after pregancy. Don't be lulled into a false sense of security and let them waste this important time, especially if you know you aren't ovulating. In my experience OBs are generally "not concerned" where maybe they should be more proactive and an expert in this area is really the best way to go. Also, Clomid is not for everyone, in some cases it can actually hinder fertility and monitoring is important. It sounds like you plan to head to the RE and I think that is a great choice. Good Luck!
I agree with all the others that stated to see an infertility specialist. I am guessing that RE stands for Reproductive Endocrinology? Please correct me if I am wrong.
Anyway, I am 37 and my husband is 30, we are TTC for our first. My ob/gyn in Oct. had me get on prenatals and omega 3's. From Oct-Dec I monitored my ovulation with sticks at home and TTC. In December she spoke with me and my husband and I had my first blood test for FSH and she started me on Clomid that day, because I was on day 3. My FSH came back a bit high, only 2 pts higher. Tomorrow I take another blood test to verify that I ovulated this month. If I did then Clomid again next cycle and if not pg off to the specialists. If I didn't ovulate then they scan my tubes and if all is good, clomid then next month to the specialists.
My ob/gyn said since I am 37 and never been preg. that she doesn't want to waste any more precious time.
My concern is that I haven't heard of many people liking Clomid? I read up on it, but I didn't realize all the issues that women on this board don't seem to like. My ob/gyn stated that it was safe. Please inform me. Thanks