Next steps

seagull217

I had an appointment today for ultrasound due to very irregular cycles. Ended up having a saline ultrasound when the doctor noticed uterine lining was about 20mm. They found a polyp and are scheduling me for d and c. Said after that would like to start on chlomid to attempt ovulation.

I've read good and bad about chlomid, but I've had irregular cycles for so long I'm not sure what my next step should be(periods normally last about 21 days or longer). My husband and I want to start a family and the "it will happen when it happens" approach has not worked for a long time. Should chlomid be my next step? Should we see what the d and c brings? Any advice would be helpful! Thank you!

JaysensMom

My husband and I had been trying for several years before we went for help, although they say if you're under 35 a year or more should see a RE or over 35 if you've been trying for over 6 months. If you've been trying I'd go get seen. For me, I've always had irregular periods too. Mine only come 3-4 times a year and last 2-4 days in length. Once we decided to get our referral to see a specialist, they suggested we try clomid first as well. Obviously it didn't work for us and actually my first dose (50mg) wasn't enough to make me ovulate so I had to try the next month with 100mg. By the end of the 3rd month with clomid, it had thinned my lining too much so I got switched to fermera which is exactly like clomid bht actually has less side effects. If I were you I'd ask if they'd be willing to let you try that instead. Hopefully whatever you choose to do, something works and you are able to start your family! Struggling with infertility is no joke. It takes a toll on your emotions every month. I hate it.

plumeria05

Hi. I did my first round of IVF last month but both embryos didn't make it past day 5. Now, my dr suggested we do a mini IVF this time to see how my body reacts. I started taking Clomid last Thursday and I had my 3rd ultrasound today and there were 6 follicles. I'm scheduled for retrieval this Friday. This is the first time I've taken Clomid & I've always had regular periods. We'll see what happens. Good luck to you.

betwise

I had no success with Clomid so my suggestion is to not use it BUT I know it has worked for some people.  I think it wouldn't hurt to try it for a couple of cycles and see if you respond well to it.  It caused the lining of my uterus to thin out way too much and then it wouldn't produce mature follicles.  I have endometriosis so they say if you have that then Clomid is not usually successful for endo patients. I don't know how true that is but in my case it was accurate. 

I hope the D and C works for you and that you get a BFP soon!