TTC I am now one of thoes "its been over a year now" girls

alexica9605 · April 2011

My husband and I have been TTC since April, 2010. I have a very irregular cycle. I have been on two rounds of 50mg of Clomid, with no luck. I have my super hormone shot ready to use this coming month. I am having to do treatments every other month because my insurance won't pay for TTC procedures. I don't really have the full support of my dad and step-mom and I hear a lot of "you're young" or "well remember what happened to me - that was bad!" or the worst "I'm sorry." I am happy to say I have the full support of my best friend and my mother. And i am happy to have found this group.

Question: If the rounds of Clomid and shots don't work, what is the next step?? I have been tested and my ovaries are healthy. but it seems I have a follicle problem and that my body may not be responding to the Clomid. I am going to start 100 mg next month. What are your thoughts?

mbiondich · April 2011

I can't answer your question as my situation is a bit different, but I wish you the best of luck! I have found a lot of helpful advice on here from some great ladies!

alexica9605 · April 2011

Thank you so much! And I am very hopeful to find some peace in reading others questions and replies.

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Mitzi Bishi · April 2011

Are you sure that it's entirely you and your irregular cycle? Has your husband had a SA done?

Are you charting or do you ovulate on your own? I ask because it will help to know if you're on clomid to even out your cycle. Sometimes long cycles can be due to hormonal imbalances.

Just trying to get more info to help you out! IF is definitely a long and difficult battle. It really stinks that your family isn't entirely supportive, but it's nice that you feel comfortable enough telling them. Mine still have no idea we've been TTC for over a year.

jessican08 · April 2011

I'm sorry you're here but welcome. Are you seeing a RE or your OB/GYN? If you're seeing an OB/GYN, make sure they're monitoring you properly with bloodwork and ultrasound when you're using Clomid. If they're not, I would recommend finding a reputable RE in your area.

Usually if you don't have success after 3 rounds of a certain treatment protocol, your doctor will switch things up. I would imagine your next step may be a few rounds of Femara (Letrozole) or injectibles if you don't find success with the Clomid. GL!

ETA: Ditto what the PP said about having a SA done your DH/SO. Also, have you had a HSG to make sure your tubes are open? Are you doing IUI or just TI at this point?

janelleloss · April 2011

Hi!! I am new to this website and this is my first post. My husband and I have been ttc since October. I went off the pill the beginning of July and have never had my period since then. I only get it when i take provera. I have been through all the tests and have taken two rounds of clomid with no success. My doctor is not even going to give the 150mg, he wants to try something else. The next step for me is to take femera which is similar to clomid and then give myself an hcg shot. The doctor is hoping this will give me better results than the clomid. I know each of us are different, but that's my plan since the clomid didn't work. I have to admit, I was sort of suprised that he didn't want me to at least try 150mg, but he just didn't think I would have any reponse since I didn't really respond to 50 mg or 100mg.

ChicagoWeded2007 · April 2011

HI and welcome!

I hope are seeing an RE, have gotten all the necessary tests for you and your husband and you're being monitored by vaginal ultrasound to make sure you are responding appropriately to medicine.

Good luck!

ChicagoWeded2007 · April 2011

janelleloss:
Hi!! I am new to this website and this is my first post. My husband and I have been ttc since October. I went off the pill the beginning of July and have never had my period since then. I only get it when i take provera. I have been through all the tests and have taken two rounds of clomid with no success. My doctor is not even going to give the 150mg, he wants to try something else. The next step for me is to take femera which is similar to clomid and then give myself an hcg shot. The doctor is hoping this will give me better results than the clomid. I know each of us are different, but that's my plan since the clomid didn't work. I have to admit, I was sort of suprised that he didn't want me to at least try 150mg, but he just didn't think I would have any reponse since I didn't really respond to 50 mg or 100mg.

Hi Jane, welcome. You should start a new post to introduce yourself!

hunterjumper102 · April 2011

jessicandavies:
I'm sorry you're here but welcome. Are you seeing a RE or your OB/GYN? If you're seeing an OB/GYN, make sure they're monitoring you properly with bloodwork and ultrasound when you're using Clomid. If they're not, I would recommend finding a reputable RE in your area.
Usually if you don't have success after 3 rounds of a certain treatment protocol, your doctor will switch things up. I would imagine your next step may be a few rounds of Femara (Letrozole) or injectibles if you don't find success with the Clomid. GL!
ETA: Ditto what the PP said about having a SA done your DH/SO. Also, have you had a HSG to make sure your tubes are open? Are you doing IUI or just TI at this point?

This pretty much gives you all the info to answer your questions. I stress the fact that you should be monitored by your doctor for Clomid and to make sure you have done all the test that need to be done on you and your husband before spending alot of money and time on treatments that might not work. Good luck and welcome to 3T.

kasey9kahne · April 2011

Howdy. I am sorry you have to be here. I hope your stay here is short.

Cheetara2 · April 2011

My thought would be to increase your dosage of Clomid and if that doesn't work, swith to Femara. Welcome and GL moving forward.

JnJ62406 · April 2011

hunterjumper102:
jessicandavies:

I'm sorry you're here but welcome. Are you seeing a RE or your OB/GYN? If you're seeing an OB/GYN, make sure they're monitoring you properly with bloodwork and ultrasound when you're using Clomid. If they're not, I would recommend finding a reputable RE in your area.

Usually if you don't have success after 3 rounds of a certain treatment protocol, your doctor will switch things up. I would imagine your next step may be a few rounds of Femara (Letrozole) or injectibles if you don't find success with the Clomid. GL!

ETA: Ditto what the PP said about having a SA done your DH/SO. Also, have you had a HSG to make sure your tubes are open? Are you doing IUI or just TI at this point?

This pretty much gives you all the info to answer your questions. I stress the fact that you should be monitored by your doctor for Clomid and to make sure you have done all the test that need to be done on you and your husband before spending alot of money and time on treatments that might not work. Good luck and welcome to 3T.

Ditto the above. Also, sorry you are here but welcome! Everyone is very helpful and supportive. Good luck and I hope your BFP comes very soon!!

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