No ovulation

seicher3 · May 2010

We've been TTC since December, off of birth control since August, and my doctors do not think I'm ovulating (discovered through ovulation tests). I haven't had a regular period since I've been off birth control, and it's been 65 days since my last period, which was extremely light.

I've been on Clomid for just two cycles, the first dose was 50 ml and the second dose was 150 ml, and still, all ovulation tests come back negative.

I've been tested for high and low thyroid, and everything came back okay.

Does anyone have any ideas or words of advice/reassurance for me? I'm beginning to think this is never going to happen for us!

LnR70707 · May 2010

Why are you on clomid already? Are you over 35?

Ovulation can only be confirmed by charting your temperatures or by bloodwork. OPKs only predict when it might happen and you can easily miss the surge if it is short.

You shouldn't need OPKs at all if you are on clomid because your doctor should be monitoring you with ultrasounds and bloodwork which will show exactly when you are ovulating.

You shouldn't be on Clomid until you've had a complete infertility workup and testing, which I can't imagine you've had, seeing as how you've only been TTC for 5 months.

gymnst1013 · May 2010

L&R70707:

Why are you on clomid already? Are you over 35?

Ovulation can only be confirmed by charting your temperatures or by bloodwork. OPKs only predict when it might happen and you can easily miss the surge if it is short.

You shouldn't need OPKs at all if you are on clomid because your doctor should be monitoring you with ultrasounds and bloodwork which will show exactly when you are ovulating.

You shouldn't be on Clomid until you've had a complete infertility workup and testing, which I can't imagine you've had, seeing as how you've only been TTC for 5 months.

All of this and also

Impatience is not a fertility issue!

It can take up to a year to regulate coming off BC.

Glowconsin · May 2010

gymnst1013:
L&R70707:

Why are you on clomid already? Are you over 35?

Ovulation can only be confirmed by charting your temperatures or by bloodwork. OPKs only predict when it might happen and you can easily miss the surge if it is short.

You shouldn't need OPKs at all if you are on clomid because your doctor should be monitoring you with ultrasounds and bloodwork which will show exactly when you are ovulating.

You shouldn't be on Clomid until you've had a complete infertility workup and testing, which I can't imagine you've had, seeing as how you've only been TTC for 5 months.

All of this and also

Impatience is not a fertility issue!

It can take up to a year to regulate coming off BC.

All of the above.

Jill070707 · May 2010

I think you need to stop taking clomid until you see a RE and have testing done - blood tests on CD3, an ultrasound, a HSG, a sperm analysis. You can't just throw clomid at your problem without understand what the problem is. You also need to be properly monitored on clomid, there are a lot of risks associated with it that you're exposing yourself to without understanding.

Good luck!

hawaii123 · May 2010

I agree with the others--you haven't done any testing or charting to see if you ovulate? Why did they start you on meds within a few months of TTC--thats really unusual?

ams8099 · May 2010

OPKs predict ovulation. OPKs do not confirm ovulation.

Charting can confirm ovulation. Chart Here

Clomid is not candy. OBs Rx it like it's the fix all drug. Clomid also have serious s/e that should not be taken lightly. Like PP said, you need to have b/w, an HSG, and your DH should have a SA.

B/w will confirm that there isn't another underlying problem that is causing you to not ovulate.

An HSG will make sure your tubes aren't blocked. If your tubes are blocked the sperm cannot reach the egg.

If your husband has an a low count or other issues, all the clomid in the world will not get you pregnant.

While on clomid you should have ultra sounds throughout your cycle. Clomid can thin your lining making it impossible for a fertilized egg to implant. Also, clomid can over stimulate your ovaries which can cause HOM.

Please, for your health don't see an OBGYN for your IF needs. Their job is to take care of you while you are pregnant. An RE's job is to get you pregnant.

seicher3 · May 2010

I have been charting my BBT, and I never go above a 97.8. They have done bloodwork, but my OB Gyn has not done an ultrasound or any other work ups. She is just assuming I am not ovulating b/c I do not have a period. Is an ultrasound something I should absolutely demand? I want to be trusting of my doctor, but it seems that perhaps she just gave me Clomid prematurely.

ams8099 · May 2010

seicher3:
I have been charting my BBT, and I never go above a 97.8. They have done bloodwork, but my OB Gyn has not done an ultrasound or any other work ups. She is just assuming I am not ovulating b/c I do not have a period. Is an ultrasound something I should absolutely demand? I want to be trusting of my doctor, but it seems that perhaps she just gave me Clomid prematurely.

OBs are notorious for not properly monitoring patients on clomid. Chances are she will tell you that the risks are very low and it's not necessary, which will be a big fact lie. OBs Rx clomid because it is fairly cheap IF treatment with just the drug.

I would talk to her about the things I mentioned above just to see what she says. I would also ask for a referral to an RE.

seicher3 · May 2010

OBs are notorious for not properly monitoring patients on clomid. Chances are she will tell you that the risks are very low and it's not necessary, which will be a big fact lie. OBs Rx clomid because it is fairly cheap IF treatment with just the drug.
I would talk to her about the things I mentioned above just to see what she says. I would also ask for a referral to an RE.

Thanks for the advice! I will definitely talk to her and see what she says. She has mentioned that she wants to refer me to a specialist if the next couple doses of Clomid do not work.

ams8099 · May 2010

seicher3:
OBs are notorious for not properly monitoring patients on clomid. Chances are she will tell you that the risks are very low and it's not necessary, which will be a big fact lie. OBs Rx clomid because it is fairly cheap IF treatment with just the drug.
I would talk to her about the things I mentioned above just to see what she says. I would also ask for a referral to an RE.

Thanks for the advice! I will definitely talk to her and see what she says. She has mentioned that she wants to refer me to a specialist if the next couple doses of Clomid do not work.

Skip those doses with her and go to an RE.

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