Clomid- RE

mkcin2014

I had a follow up appoinent and ultrasound today to determine if the metaformin I've been taking is maturing my eggs. IT ISN't. I've been seeing my regular OB so far. I know it is highly frowned upon here to take clomid unless it's from an RE but my OB's next move is to start a cycle of clomid. He reassured me I would have several ultrasounds during the cycle. Knowing I will be monitored closely, is it still not okay to do this?

Lulucooks

mkcin2014 said:

I had a follow up appoinent and ultrasound today to determine if the metaformin I've been taking is maturing my eggs. IT ISN't. I've been seeing my regular OB so far. I know it is highly frowned upon here to take clomid unless it's from an RE but my OB's next move is to start a cycle of clomid. He reassured me I would have several ultrasounds during the cycle. Knowing I will be monitored closely, is it still not okay to do this?

I wouldn't do it. And would strongly recommend you don't either.

bsckgb7

Have you had an HSG to make sure your tubes are clear?  All the ovulation inducing drugs won't help if your tubes are blocked.  Has your husband had an SA?  All the clomid in the world won't help if his swimmers are jacked up.  

How long have you been trying?

mkcin2014

He has had a SA and we are all good there. My tubes are also free and clear.
I know it can take a healthy couple a year to get pregnant and we are on cycle 11 so close but not quite a year.

bsckgb7

Why not go ahead and skip the OB and go see an RE?  It may take a while for an appointment.

TheBorg7of9

I would highly recommend seeing an RE.  Especially since you seem to indicate you have PCOS.  REs are reproductive endocrinologists -- therefore, they are experts on your endocrine system and your hormones.  That is what you need help with.  Although the RE might end up just giving you clomid also, you really want to see an expert on YOUR condition and not just an OB because OBs are not experts on infertility or hormonal imbalances.

mkcin2014

Thank you for the feedback. I will have to do some research on what exactly my insurance will cover. I don't want to do anything that will potentially harm me.