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Back from 1st RE appt.

AletheaPAletheaP
in North Carolina Babies

I saw Dr. Couchman at Carolina Conceptions. Both she and the office staff were all friendly & welcoming. I really liked that she looked me in the eye while she spoke, was straight forward and wanting to get the ball rolling. We talked for a long time, I never felt like I was being rushed.

The bad news: she's pretty sure I have PCOS. Crying  She also wants me to try to cut out more carbs and be more consistant w/ my exercise since apparently ppl w/ PCOS have a harder time processing insulin and have crappy metabolism (well, at least there's a reason I'm fat).

The good news: She said we could try Clomid right away if we wanted, but that she would rather if we got a bunch of testing done, which is what we want too. So, she scheduled me for a BUNCH of blood work and an HSG and DH for a SA.

All in all, I feel good. I like that we're actually making some progress!

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  • ECUGirl2004ECUGirl2004 member
    I'm sorry to hear about the likelihood of PCOS.  I know several people who have been able to get pg with PCOS, so hopefully having it identified will help you too!  :)  GL with all the bloodwork and the SA.  Sounds like she's going to be very proactive!
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  • dbertagnidbertagni
    Good luck!! I think you will have great sucess. All the bloodwork is good preperation for when you are pregnant and have loads done. We just found out one of our friends with PCOS is pregnant after trying for a little while. Be sure to keep us posted!!
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  • CharlotteBelleCharlotteBelle
    It is so imp to find someone you trust and feel comfy with!!! I was very unhappy with our first clinic. We LOVE where we are now, and, it makes a difference!
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  • raceyraeraceyrae
    Good luck!  I'm glad you found a dr. you're comfortable with and have a plan of action.
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  • WendyNCWendyNC
    Sounds like a good appt!  Good luck!!!!!

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  • poontaterpoontater member

    I've been waiting for your update Smile

    Boo for possibly having PCOS, but glad she is on the ball and getting things going.

    Is this the first time you are having the bloodwork done? (sorry I don't know much about your struggles).

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  • futureJHLfutureJHL
    Sounds like you had a great appointment.  I sure hope everything works out for you guys.
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  • AletheaPAletheaP

    Yes, this will be the first time we've had any testing. We were always of the "when it happens, it happens" camp. Well, after 5+ years of no BC and it not happening we decided we were for sure ready and obvs. needed some help. :-)

    The whole PCOS thing sucks for sure, but it explains so much more than my infertility, like how hard it is to lose weight, and my crazy unexplained super dry scalp. So, at least I have more knowledge about my body.

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  • slhall730slhall730 member
    Sorry to hear about PCOS, but I am glad you found a doctor you like!
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  • jenn&tim05jenn&tim05 member
    Im so glad that there is a game plan for you right now. I hope to hear more good updates soon. GL with all the testing.
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  • poontaterpoontater member
    imageAletheaP:

    Yes, this will be the first time we've had any testing. We were always of the "when it happens, it happens" camp. Well, after 5+ years of no BC and it not happening we decided we were for sure ready and obvs. needed some help. :-)

    The whole PCOS thing sucks for sure, but it explains so much more than my infertility, like how hard it is to lose weight, and my crazy unexplained super dry scalp. So, at least I have more knowledge about my body.

    The good news is that you now know what's up and she can work on getting you knocked up Big Smile

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  • lah1177lah1177
    That is great you got some answers and have a plan of action. Best of luck to you!!
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  • jenwilljenwill
    Sorry about the diagnosis...but you have a diagnosis! At least now you know what the deal is...and the good news is is that there's lots of good treatments for PCOS! GL with the rest of your testing!!
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