Do I belong here?

greenhope

Hi ladies,

I'm not quite sure where I belong. My doctors have determined the medication (Risperidone) I take for anxiety is increasing my Prolactin levels and causing me not to ovulate. We haven't been trying quite a year yet but unrelated bloodwork showed my elevated Prolactin levels and now here I sit, not pregnant, going through fertility testing. I have horrible guilt associated with the fact that I am the reason we aren't pregnant. My DH is very supportive but my teen/adult life has been riddled with my anxiety and simply going off my medication (as so many people suggest) just isn't an option.

I have a referral to a fertility psychiatrist to talk about my options for different medication. I'm really not sure I want to switch, it took years to find one that works. My OB has ordered blood work, an ultrasound and an HSG, as well as a sperm analysis for DH. He wants to make sure the Prolactin levels are my only problem before possibly trying Clomid. He is confident Clomid would work or my other option is IVF (which I know nothing about). So I read Clomid should be used with an RE not an OB (he is a fertility specialist as well - does that mean anything?)?

I feel like since I'm the one taking the medication that I'm the one at fault and if I just stopped then I wouldn't have fertility issues. 

Sorry to be such a downer. DH does his best and I have good friends but I don't know anyone in my situation and they just don't quite understand.  

 

 

kofmkg

Welcome!  I've found this board is extremely welcoming for those TTC who are encountering struggles and already have had a child.  It sounds like you're in the right place here.

I don't have any experience with anxiety meds, so I can't help you with that.  I know it's got to be a little scary to consider changing meds that have worked for you, but I'd go with an open mind and listen to the options-- follow your instincts, too.  While I recommend going through an RE instead of an OB for using clomid, what's really more important is that you are getting proper monitoring no matter who prescribes it. 

What's also really important though-- please don't place fault or blame on yourself for your TTC struggles. It does you no good to add this blame to your already weighty TTC struggles. Probably easier said than done...

Welcome though!  I hope you can figure out a good resolution and wish you tons of luck and a short, sweet stay on this board. 

tryingyetagain

kofmkg:

Welcome!  I've found this board is extremely welcoming for those TTC who are encountering struggles and already have had a child.  It sounds like you're in the right place here.

I don't have any experience with anxiety meds, so I can't help you with that.  I know it's got to be a little scary to consider changing meds that have worked for you, but I'd go with an open mind and listen to the options-- follow your instincts, too.  While I recommend going through an RE instead of an OB for using clomid, what's really more important is that you are getting proper monitoring no matter who prescribes it. 

What's also really important though-- please don't place fault or blame on yourself for your TTC struggles. It does you no good to add this blame to your already weighty TTC struggles. Probably easier said than done...

Welcome though!  I hope you can figure out a good resolution and wish you tons of luck and a short, sweet stay on this board. 

I agree with all of this. Best of luck to you, and welcome!

greenhope

Thanks ladies. DH and I had a really good talk after I wrote this and hes helping me feel less guilty and at fault. I hope I get my referral appts soon so the ball can roll and I'm not stuck in the inbetween!