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ashcip

Hello World-
Looking for some support. I'm new here. My husband and I have been going through treatment with our OB/GYN since October 2015. We have been trying to get pregnant since 2012. I have PCOS, which I have had for many years. I tried metformin and I couldn't tolerate it at all. Horrible experience, loose stools, nausea all day. My ob/gyn put me on clomid in october, the first month I was on 50mg, my progesterone on day 21 was 0.6. I never saw a positive surge on my ovulation test. The following month they originally ordered me 50mg Clomid and I started it, than changed me to 100mg. So i ended up with 4 days of 50 and than 5 days of 100mg. Started on day 3. My results were 8.6. Still no pregnancy. Although I did finally see a positive surge. Which was rather amazing.  In December she started me on 150mg day 3-7. My progesterone was 0.6 again. So disheartening. I never saw a positive surge at all. 

My OB/GYN has referred us to a RE. My appointment is Monday, I'm so nervous and excited to have some answers and treatment options. We have never had kids before. My husband is 30 and I just turned 28. 


Thanks everyone!! So happy to start having a support group!

AandDM2014

Welcome! So sorry that you've struggled. I hope all goes well at your upcoming appointment!

mrandmrssmith007

Welcome! So sorry you have to be here but so glad you found us!  I have found a lot of support and answers to my many questions here.  Best of luck to you!

alexiskiriluk

Welcome! Sorry to hear you are going through this! Hopefully you will get some answers from your RE tomorrow! Good luck!

wendyp28

Welcome. Sorry you are struggling. I'm glad you're going to RE they are the experts and are more up on treatments. I also have PCOS so I can relate. I hope your stay here is short. Take care and GL.

cmm012

Welcome to the group! I hope and trust you will find the support you are looking for.

ashcip

It's a little crazy having to go to the doctor for all this. It rather destroys some of the joy related to trying to get pregnant and getting pregnant. I'm dreading the MD appointment thats for sure. Thanks for the welcoming!

mandasd

@ashcip welcome! Going to the RE for the first time is exciting and scary at the same time! Just remember that it will be a discovery consultation. The RE will want to get lots more blood work and possibly schedule some additional tests before you'll get many "answers" or a treatment plan. However, it's a positive first step in the right direction! OBGYNs usually exhaust all their resources first before referring you to an RE so stay positive, ask lots of questions and take notes!!!

RipleyLV426

Welcome!!! I'm sorry you've had to go through all of that. Infertility sucks! But that's what we are here for. Remember, if you ever feel alone, or you really need to talk, come on here and type away! 

oxinfree

hi @ashcip - welcome. Sorry to hear about your struggles with pcos (and clomid!) but glad you have since been referred to an RE. I remember being at that point (years ago now, but I remember it vividly) and just feeling like finally I was moving forward in the direction I was supposed to be to get the answers and treatment I needed. It's so exciting, yet of course nerve-wracking wondering what will come of it all. We've (most) all been there, and can totally empathize with what you're going through. The wait can be torturous, but well worth it. Wishing you much success on this new journey!

MelD17011

welcome and good luck at your appt.... I hope you find the path that's right for you

ashcip

Well appointment is done. They did bloodwork. Will be going back next monday for my hsg exam. My husband gets to do his SA. The pure cost just kills me. We have insurance but nothing for infertility treatment. Just for all the diagnostic testing, it will cost us $1000. which is a discount from the $1500 if we paid for each test separately. this will be an expensive road. =[ We won't be able to start treatment til around April due to these cost. Which is really upsetting for me. But only so much money in our world. 

ultratomato

Welcome and good luck on your journey