Those who have opted NOT to take meds - pls come in

lumbride

For those girls whose doctors have suggested medication as a way to treat issues ttc/pcos/long cycles/etc - and you have decided not to go the medication route just yet -  please discuss why.  I know it's a personal choice and obviously know there are side effects of meds, etc.  I'm just wondering if you would share your personal opinions/rationale with me as to why you want to wait before you go the med route. 

kit4485

::sits in post and waits for replies::

i know boxie has opted out at one point. ?we are in the same boat right now. (smooches to boxie)

i have my appointment tomorrow in which i know i will be offered meds and i'm still not sure what i want to do...?

grace28

I am opting for an ND because I tried Clomid and it thinned out my uterine lining. My RE suggested injectables would be the next route. However, my DH and I are not ready for that aggressive of treatment. I started in February with my ND and will give it around 6 months to see if I have shorter cycles/BFP...etc.

I would rather go the holistic route first because I do know a few people that did the meds, IUI, IVF without success first and are now seeking holistic means. ?I guess this is my attempt to say I tried "everything" before going back to the RE.

Savat

Lumbride you know my deal. Back in January my doctor wanted to put me on Clomid but I felt it was too early. Since then I have been taking Vitex and herbal teas. I have ovulated both months since, even if it was later than I would hope.

HOWEVER, if I were in your shoes I would definitely consider the drugs. I know it's a big step but if you're not o'ing at all you cannot get pg. Don't beat yourself up about this. There is nothing wrong with taking a medication when you truly need it. 

LOVEDBYD

We have been offered Clomid and Fermera, why I am not sure! I have only taken homeopathic medicines. My mom was diagnosed with Breast Cancer shortly after using Clomid and her Dr thinks it may have contributed to the cancer although there is no confimation. I want to try as natural as possible!

Emie28

I waited and I wish I hadn't. I was pretty naive thinking that even though my cyces are excruciatingly long I was ovulating and we would be able to time everything. A year and a half ago when I first discussed TTC w/ my doctor she told me that since I was having only 2 to 3 periods a year that I was only ovulating 2 to 3 times a year (duh). But I was optimistic and thought it would work out. Really, I just was not comfortable w/ taking the meds route.

Now, I'm just so tired and a little bit fearful it will never happen for us w/o help. I'm a little angry at myself for putting it off. We'll be starting medicated cycles w/ my next cycle and I'm excited about feeling hopeful again, but a little scared by the whole process as well.

 

meg&jk

Savat:

 Since then I have been taking Vitex and herbal teas. I have ovulated both months since, even if it was later than I would hope.

Just out of curiosity, what herbal teas did you use?

MSC03

First of all, I just want to be clear that I'm not against anyone getting fertility treatments who needs them. Not for a moment.

For me, it's a combination of factors. I've been trying to make my life anti-drug and hormone (no BCP's, no meat) for a long time now and I thought it was starting to have a positive effect on me. I'm not even one to take tylenol for a headache unless it's really bad--so we're probably talking 1-2 times a year.

But secondly, I'm not in a terrible hurry and I'm just not there emotionally. I'd like to give the natural route a shot (herbs) and then give acupuncture a try. But if those things fail me, I will certainly be calling my RE and taking him up on his offer for clomid.

It hasn't been that long and I'm just trying to put one foot in front of the other.

BROCKSTAR

I am still unsure if this post will even get a glace but since we have only been trying since August it is just not necessary yet. When/If it comes an option I probably wouldn't only because my body is still young and I want it to be able to do it on its own. Sometime thats not an option and I understand that but I guess for me it will have to be an in the moment thing and I would have to know the circumstances why!

lumbride

Thanks, ladies.  Interesting perspectives!