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I'm new to posting and don't really know where I belong...All I know is I am really needing support.

I've been diagnosed with infertility.  The doctor wasn't clear on whether I have PCOS or not. One specialist related that I have amenorrhea & an ovulation related to a history of an eating disorder.  
I failed clomid 3 times (50-50-100) and have just started follistim injections. Currently I am CD 9 and have been injecting since CD 2 (100-75-75-100-75-75-125-100). On CD5 I had about 4 follicles ranging from 5-6mm with multiple small follicles. As of yesterday (CD 8) I have about 4 follicles ranging from 6-7mm and numerous small follicles. The only thing the RE said was "oh you have serious an ovulation."

Honestly, I'm starting to feel defeated. We have been TTC since Nov 2011. I've always had very irregular periods. I'm feeling frustrated because my body isn't doing the one thing I feel it should. 

I don't know what to post---I think I just need support to know that pregnancy is possible. Any positive feedback or experiences would be much appreciated!
Me: 28 DH:35
Married 03/20/11
Started TTC: Nov 2011
05/2013: went to OB-Gyn regarding irregular periods & told not to worry
10/2013: HSG- Clear & normal. Progesterone to induce cycle. Husband SA- "low end of normal"
10/2013: Clomid 50mg- 2 small follicles
11/2013: Clomid 50mg- no follicles
12/2013: Progesterone to induce cycle
01/2014: Clomid 100mg- 1 small follicle. Transferred to RE
02/2014: Prometrium & Progesterone injection to induce cycle
04/01/2014: IUI #1- BFN
04/17/2014: cyst....waiting for it to go away
04/28/2104: started Follistim ...again
05/07 & 05/08/2014: 4 mature follies- IUI 2 days in a row. Praying for a BFP
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  • jencity9jencity9 member
    Welcome! You're in the right place! I don't know all that much but with PCOS or difficulty with ovulation pregnancy is definitely possible! Will you be doing IUIs or are these natural cycles?

    Me: 32  DH: 33  Married: March 2004

    July 2006: started TTC
    2008: HSG (normal), couple rounds of clomid through gyno
    2008 - 2010: dragging my feet out of fear and procrastination
    October 2010: first consultation with RE, dx PCOS and fibroids (DH slightly low count/motility)
    Oct. 2010 - Dec. 2012:  In DENIAL! avoided the issue because I was scared of surgery
    January 2013: returned to RE, fibroids grew significantly
    February 2013: second HSG, fibroids pushed on tubes which blocked them somewhat
    March 2013: MRI to determine what type of surgery may be necessary
    July 29, 2013: fibroids (5) removed via robotic laparascopy
    August 2013 - Nov 2013 : benched due to recent surgery

    IUI #1, Dec. 24, 2013, BFN 
    IUI #2, Jan. 25, 2014, BFN
    IUI #3, Feb. 25, 2014  BFN
    IUI #4 canceled due to lack of response to letrozole
    IUI #4.1 April 28, 2014, BFN
    May 16, 2014: wtf consult, start prepping for IVF in June and add injects for one last IUI in the meantime
    IUI #5 started letrozole and bravelle but canceled after HSG led to new diagnosis
    May 21, 2014: third HSG, tubes blocked, one at the beginning, one hydrosalpinx??
    June 11, 2014: consult, approved to move on to IVF because the hydro is not completely blocked therefore allowing fluid to move through slowly rather than backwards
    IVF #1 August 8, 2014 - 3dt of 2 embryos, BFN
    September 17, 2014 - 4th HSG, the right tube is very patent (open!!) dye went straight through this time. Weird!
    October 2, 2014 - started metformin treatment
    November 14, 2014 - blood work, brought A1C down from 5.8 to 5.5
    November 26, 2014 - RE finally back from vaca and reviewed my chart, no more IVFs for rest of calendar year
    December 1, 2014 - Right after Thanksgiving, I called a new clinic and got in right away! Plan for IVF
    December 17, 2014 - ER! 29 retrieved (!!), 16 mature, all 16 fertilized (ICSI)
    IVF #2 December 20, 2014 - 3dt of 3 embryos, BFN

    We are done with treatment unsuccessfully. :(


    PAIF/SAIF/All Welcome!

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  • sherrimspiressherrimspires member
    The goal is IUI as my husband is on "the low end of normal" for everything. RE says he wants to give me the best option of success considering my lack of ovulation.
    Me: 28 DH:35
    Married 03/20/11
    Started TTC: Nov 2011
    05/2013: went to OB-Gyn regarding irregular periods & told not to worry
    10/2013: HSG- Clear & normal. Progesterone to induce cycle. Husband SA- "low end of normal"
    10/2013: Clomid 50mg- 2 small follicles
    11/2013: Clomid 50mg- no follicles
    12/2013: Progesterone to induce cycle
    01/2014: Clomid 100mg- 1 small follicle. Transferred to RE
    02/2014: Prometrium & Progesterone injection to induce cycle
    04/01/2014: IUI #1- BFN
    04/17/2014: cyst....waiting for it to go away
    04/28/2104: started Follistim ...again
    05/07 & 05/08/2014: 4 mature follies- IUI 2 days in a row. Praying for a BFP
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  • megwill126megwill126 member
    Welcome. Sorry you have to be here! Wishing you and YH all the luck!
    Married 8/6/2011 Me (26) DH (33) SA normal,HSG clear TTC since August 2011 7/2012 50mg Clomid+Trigger+IUI+progesterone =BFN 8/2012 100mg Clomid+estrogen+Trigger+IUI+progestrone=BFN 10/2012 100mg clomid+Gonal+Lupron+Trigger+Progestrone+IUI=BFP but ectopic.
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  • tumbleweed123tumbleweed123 member
    Welcome!  Sorry you are going through this...I know you will get a lot of support on this board. 
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  • DharmaChickDharmaChick member
    Welcome, and good luck!
    ________
    ME: 34, Atypical PCOS (lean, no O without meds) + unexplained; DH: 33, mildly low motility
    09/2012: Start TTC after stopping NuvaRing.  No cycles seemed to occur.
    01/2013 - 05/2013: Tried Provera to "jumpstart" cycles. No luck.
    12/2013-     01/2014: Clomid 50mg - no big follies, stepped to 100mg; One mature follie, Ovidrel (HCG trigger), IUI #1 completed - BFN
    02/2014: Clomid 100mg;     One mature follie, Ovidrel trigger, IUI #2 completed, Crinone - BFN
    03/2014: Clomid 100mg -     no big follies on 1st round, 2nd round prescribed; One mature follie, Ovidrel, IUI #3 completed, Crinone - BFN
    04/2014-05/2014: Letrozole 5mg + Ovidrel HG to prep for IUI #4 switched to TI, Crinone - BFN
    05/2014-06/2014: Letrozole 5mg; one mature follie,     Ovidrel, IUI #4.1 completed, Crinone - BFN
    07/2014-08/2014: Letrozole 5mg; one mature follie,     Ovidrel, IUI #5 completed, Crinone - BFN
    09/2014-10/2014: IVF Prep - Insurance requires IUI #6;     Letrozole 5mg - no big follies 1st round, 2nd round prescribed; IUI #6, Crinone - BFN
    11/2014: "Break" - Letrozole 5mg to cycle before prepping for IVF - successfully O'ed, but BFN
    12/2014: Extending 'break' one more Letrozole-only TI cycle for mental health break - BFN
    01/2015-    02/2015: Prep for IVF - BCP then Gonal-F, Ganirelex, Novarel trigger;  ER scheduled 2/11!
    http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/4cf919
    PAIF/SAIF Welcome.
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  • Amazing817Amazing817 member
    Welcome, hope your stay isn't too long!  Good Luck!

    **June Celebrity Crush**
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    ~*~*~ ALL ARE WELCOME & GREATLY APPRECIATED~*~*~

    TTC since October 2012

    Went to OBGYN in August 2013-Referred us to UCONN RE in September 2013

    Me (31):  Blood / Ultrasound / HSG / SIS- All Great  -  DH (32): SA is very low

    DH met with Urologist nothing is "wrong" just very low count and low mobility

    RE 1st Consult October 31, 2013 - Male Infertility Dx.

    RE Appointment on 1/15/14-Decided on 1st IUI

    IUI Cycle #1-Clomid 50mg 2/14-BFN

    We decided to take a break for 3/14-4/14

    IUI Cycle #2-Clomid 50 mg 5/9-BFN

    IUI Cycle #3-(RE Office called us in for a back to back IUI for another SA) 5/12-BFN

    *Husband's count is still very low post wash however after 4+ months on supplements, vitamins, and a healthy lifestyle (aka no beer)  his mobility has doubled! I am very happy for him, small victories!

    May 2014-RE wants us to progress to IVF as 3 failed IUI's.

    IVF Seminar meeting on 6/12 & then meeting with RE on 7/9 to come up with our plan for our miracle baby!

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  • RachaeleighRachaeleigh member
    Welcome. Sorry you're feeling so defeated. I hope your RE comes up with a workable plan

    4 Losses (2003, 2008, Apr 2012, & Oct 2012)
    All RPL and IF testing with multiple REs = normal

    5 IUIs = BFN

    All AL are welcome
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  • sherrimspiressherrimspires member
    Thanks everyone! It's been a difficult few months and I feel silly talking about it anyone. Most try to offer advice and mean well- but it doesn't help. It's nice knowing there are other women out there who understand. I'm hoping that something positive will happen from this cycle- yet I know that if not, we can try again next month.
    Who would have ever thought getting pregnant would be so difficult!
    Again, thank you all for the support!
    Me: 28 DH:35
    Married 03/20/11
    Started TTC: Nov 2011
    05/2013: went to OB-Gyn regarding irregular periods & told not to worry
    10/2013: HSG- Clear & normal. Progesterone to induce cycle. Husband SA- "low end of normal"
    10/2013: Clomid 50mg- 2 small follicles
    11/2013: Clomid 50mg- no follicles
    12/2013: Progesterone to induce cycle
    01/2014: Clomid 100mg- 1 small follicle. Transferred to RE
    02/2014: Prometrium & Progesterone injection to induce cycle
    04/01/2014: IUI #1- BFN
    04/17/2014: cyst....waiting for it to go away
    04/28/2104: started Follistim ...again
    05/07 & 05/08/2014: 4 mature follies- IUI 2 days in a row. Praying for a BFP
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  • hope2bmom83hope2bmom83 member
    Awww i'm so sorry you are here but welcome.  I have PCOS and don't worry, you aren't alone.  I too didn't respond to my 3 cycles of clomid.  I also didn't respond well to my 3rd injections cycle.   The feeling you are feeling right now is normal, but know that there are lots of options. My RE told me when I started Follistem not to get too excited about the first month because it is more of a trial and error to get your dose right.  He said they start off really low to see how you respond and then increase from there.  I hope this is the case with you as well.  FX your stay here is short and sweet. 
    Ba hahahaha!


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    Me-30 DH-34
    2002- Diagnosed with PCOS at 18
    10/11-10/12 - tried to conceive naturally with Metformin, due to PCOS never had a cycle
    10/12-12/12 3 cycles of Clomid - fail
    6/13- 1st cycle on Clomid 50mg, Metformin, Follistim, and Ovidrel- BFN
    7/13 2nd cycle on Clomid 50 mg, Metformin, Follistim, and Ovidrel 1st IUI - BFN
    8/13 3rd cycle on Clomid 50 mg, Metformin, Follistim, and Ovidrel 2nd IUI - BFN
    9/13 4th cycle on Clomid 50 mg, Metformin, Follistim, and Ovidrel - Benched with Cysts
    From 12/13 to current I have ovulated 4 times naturally
    Currently on break to get healthy.... 35 pounds down, 13 to go!
    All Are Welcome!!

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  • CandaceC1020CandaceC1020 member
    Welcome!  Please know that you can always reach out to the ladies on the board for support.  Good luck!
    Married on October 20, 2012.  Began trying in January 2013.
    RE appointment & testing December 2013 - February 2014= Unexplained IF, possible endometriosis
    IUI#1- March 22 (100mg clomid, 75 mg of Bravelle, Ovidrel trigger) = BFP!!!


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  • lmlee15lmlee15 member
    welcome and sorry you find yourself here... this is definitely the place to be. This is a very supportive group of women and you should never feel silly talking about your feelings, esp related to infertility. People that don't understand always have 'helpful' advice, but most don't understand and cannot relate. This is definitely the place to talk and know you won't be judged and that we all truly understand. PCOS is a pain in the @$$. I haven't been able to start taking femara yet because of it. Are you going to be doing IUI or TI?  Good luck with whatever you decide!

    **siggy warning**

    Me: 30 dx w/PCOS 7/13
    DH: 31
    TTC 11/12
    started Metformin 9/13
    HSG, tubes open but narrow uterus... f/u with RE 3d u/s everything 'normal'
    2/14: hopefully 1st IUI... timing off before trip, waiting until 4/14
    3/27: POAS= BFP!!!
    3/28: beta#1: 108
    4/2: beta#2: 799
    4/11: u/s 6w1d EDD 12/4, 1 little penguin!

    7/7:  We're having a girl!
    12/11: after lots of labor/delivery/nicu excitment baby Piper Mae born 1859 @ 8lbs, 21.5"





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  • BunnyBerryBunnyBerry member
    I'm so sorry to hear about your struggles, I hope your RE comes up with a great medication plan for you! Glad that you can do IUI to make the most of the opportunities. :)
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    Me (29), DH (30) TTC actively 54 55+ cycles | All BFNs
    MFI (low everything) | Endo Stage 1 & Stenotic Cervix (treated) | PCO
    Married - July 2008 | Started TTC - Jan 2009 | RE Visit #1 - Mar 2014 
    IUI #1 ICI #1 - June | IUI #1.1 Laparoscopy - Aug
    IUIs #1.2, 2, 3 - Sept, Oct, Nov (Letrozole) - BFNs 
    IUI #4 - Dec (Bravelle) | IUI #5 - Dec/Jan (Bravelle) - 5 follies + TI - BFNs
    IUI #5.1 - Jan (Bravelle) Cancelled 
    Planning to start IVF in March!
    ***All Welcome***
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  • jszy10jszy10 member
    Welcome!  Sorry that you have found yourself here.  I hope your follies start growing good and you get a good plan moving forward!

    ME - 31, DH - 40

    Married 06/25/2011, TTC since 03/2012

    BFP #1 on 11/13/12 -- EDD 7/24/13 -- M/C (CP) on 11/21/12

    BFP #2 on  7/21/13 -- EDD 3/29/14 -- M/C (CP) on 7/31/13

    09/4/13 - 4/16/14 -- IUI #1 - 6 = BFNs :(

    7/13/14 -- IVF #1 w/ ICSI

    ER on 7/26/14 -- 20 R, 15 M, 11 F

    ET on 7/31/14 -- 1 transferred (4bb); 8 frosties!!!

    BFP #3 on 8/8/14 -- EDD 04/18/15

    BETA #1:  473,  BETA #2: 1009, BETA #3: 1975

    ** It's a BOY!!! **

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  • mrsbark711mrsbark711 member
    You are in the right place, but I am sorry that you have to be here. :( 

    That being said, good luck and I hope your stay is short and sweet!
    ***Trigger Warning: Living and loss mentioned***

    First TTC Journey: 

    - Failed attempts at clomid with OB
    - HSG with OB, nothing found
    - Met with RE. Laparoscopy/Hysteroscopy done on 08/04/2014. Results: Hymenal stenosis, minimal endometriosis, and PCOS
    - BFP #1: 11/26/2014, IT'S A BOY!
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  • MommalawyerMommalawyer member
    Welcome to you! You're certainly in the right place. Our issue too is "low end of normal" for DH count & motility too. He's taking lots of vitamins to combat that. We will be doing our first IUI probably next week. Hope your stay here is short!
    Me: 38     DH: 36
    Married: July 21, 2013
    TTC#1 (between us): June/July 2013

    DX: MFI (low count and motility)
    Charting/OPK/CBFM July 2013-present
    1st RE Visit: January 2014
    Cycling: 
    March 2014- 75iu follistim + trigger + progesterone + IUI = BFN and OHSS
    (8 million post wash 47% motility, 18mm/17mm/16mm/16mm/14mm follies)
    April/May 2014- Benched due to cysts/enlarged ovaries
    June 2014- 50iu follistim + trigger + progesterone + IUI = BFP!!
    (10 million post wash 60% motility, 20mm/19mm follies)
    Beta 1- 85 Beta 2- 2,752 - EDD 2/27/2015


    Everyone welcome. Strength in numbers!


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  • lebradfordlebradford member
    Welcome! I hope your follies keep growing so you can do your IUI!
    **siggy warning**  **everyone welcome**

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    DS- 11.07.02
    DSS- 6.26.04
    Married- 6.29.13
    TTC Again- Sept. 2013
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Test Results/Diagnosis- HSG & SA totally normal
    DX: 3/2014 Prolactinoma/Hyperprolactinemia- Started cabergoline 2/2014
    5/2014 Possible mild PCOS in addition to hyperprolactinemia??
    7/2014 Adding probable tubal factor to the diagnosis list
    9/2014 And now adding hypothyroid to the list- Started synthroid 9/2014
    Cycles 1-4 - Sept.-March- All Anovulatory 
    IUI #1 March/April-  Clomid 50mg + Clomid 100mg +Trigger + IUI #1 = BFN
     IUI #2 April/May-Clomid 100mg + Clomid 150mg + Trigger + IUI #2 + Endometrin=BFN
    IUI #3- June- Follistim 75iu + Trigger + IUI #3  Benched due to a 40 mm cyst. :-(
    IUI #3- July- Follistim 75iu + Trigger + IUI #3 + Endometrin = BFP! on 7/25/14
    Slowly rising betas - Ectopic suspected on 8/8/14 & confirmed on 8/11/14
    Methotrexate on 8/12/14 -HCG negative on 9/2/14
    IVF #1- November- Antagonist protocol: 11/1: start stims, 200iu of Follistim; 11/12 ER 17R/14M/14F; 11/17 5 day transfer of two blasts, 2 blasts and 2 expanding morulas frozen; 11/22 BFP!! (On FRER at 5dp5dt)
    Betas: 9dp5dt 205, 11dp5dt 497, 14dp5dt 1,709
    u/s at 5w0d- 1 sac; u/s at 6w0d 1 baby with heartbeat, another sac without a heartbeat
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  • beekaboo43beekaboo43 member
    Welcome and good luck!  I've only been here a short time, but this board has been an amazing resource and source of comfort for me already...you're in the right place!!
    ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Me:     27, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, PCOS
    DH: 28, SA 3/6/14: Good to go!
    *Married 9/24/11*
    ~Started TTC 5/2013~

    1/27/14: Unofficial PCOS dx, started Metformin.
    2/25/14: First RE Appointment, PCOS confirmed.
    3/10/14:     HSG Test: All Clear
    3/14: Femara 5mg CD3-7; 7.5mg CD13-17: BFN
    April-July 2014 (4 Cycles): Femara 7.5mg CD3-7: BFN
    August 2014: IUI #1 - Gonal F + Ovidrel: Cancelled due to under-response
    September-November 2014: IUIs #2-4 - Gonal F + Ovidrel: BFN
    January 2015: IVF #1

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  • sherrimspiressherrimspires member
    Thanks all. IUI in the morning...at least one follicle over 20mm. So scared- trying to be and want to be hopeful, yet so used to bad news....
    Me: 28 DH:35
    Married 03/20/11
    Started TTC: Nov 2011
    05/2013: went to OB-Gyn regarding irregular periods & told not to worry
    10/2013: HSG- Clear & normal. Progesterone to induce cycle. Husband SA- "low end of normal"
    10/2013: Clomid 50mg- 2 small follicles
    11/2013: Clomid 50mg- no follicles
    12/2013: Progesterone to induce cycle
    01/2014: Clomid 100mg- 1 small follicle. Transferred to RE
    02/2014: Prometrium & Progesterone injection to induce cycle
    04/01/2014: IUI #1- BFN
    04/17/2014: cyst....waiting for it to go away
    04/28/2104: started Follistim ...again
    05/07 & 05/08/2014: 4 mature follies- IUI 2 days in a row. Praying for a BFP
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  • StacyLH24StacyLH24 member
    Good luck with your IUI. I hope it goes well.

    Me: 30  DW (aka C): 29

    Together since 2/15/11 ~ Legally married in NY on 9/29/12

    ***CP mentioned***

    We've been working on baby #1 since July 2013 using Open ID donor sperm.  8 IUI attempts with 5 actual IUIs and one chemical pregnancy.  We have one fresh IVF cycle under our belts as well as a FET.  I have endometriosis and a uterine septum that was corrected via surgery in November 2013. 

    11/14/14 -  Second HSG shows that tubes are still clear and ute is looking good. 

    12/6/14 - Started BCPs in prep for IVF #2

    12/22/14 - Saline u/s and endometrial scratch (All was clear and OUCH!)

    1/2/15 - Began stimming for IVF #2

     ****All Welcome!****

    We are Mommas to four fur babies - 3 dogs and 1 cat.

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