New and questions
ale05008
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Hello Ladies,
I am new to the board and have some questions that maybe you can answer.
Backstory; was on BC for 3 years and got pregnant with the first child after trying for 6 months. The only problem with that pregnancy was low progesterone levels. Now we are trying for #2 for almost a year, I stopped the BC pill and got only one period back in January. Saw my doctor who prescribed me Provera to start my period but suggested to get an u/s done to make sure that nothing else going on there. I traveled out of the country right after the appointment and decided to get an u/s done abroad and saw a doctor abroad. That doctor told me that I have PCOS and that in order for me to get pregnant I need to take Clomid. She didn't suggest doing any testing before taking Clomid, which I am not sure about.
Long story short I am back to US and will see my doctor in the week to discuss all of this. But trying to do my research so I know what to ask her. My research is saying that normally you get different tests done like they check the tubes, and DH also needs to get some tests done, is that normal? Or since I already have a kid some of them are needed?
Sorry to ask stupid questions but I cannot find the info online and will appreciate any help
Re: New and questions
You are right all those test should be done before taking clomid - bloodwork, semen analysis, HSG, etc. Even if you have children, your body can change. I don't have experience with clomid, but if you read a couple of the boards, you'll learn more about the proper monitoring that should go along with it. Sounds like you'll be seeing an RE? Most OBs don't tend to do the proper monitoring & testing. Good Luck!
Me 33, DH 37 -- TTC since Jan'12 -- Low AMH (0.78) & endo, SA w/ low motility
IUI's 1-3 = BFN, IVF converted to IUI 4/13 = BFN
IVF 1.2: 8R 6M 4F -- 2 blastocysts frozen, FET 8/15 = BFP!!
Beta #s = 445;1,098; 9,545 -- EDD 5/2 -- Team Pink!
The ultrasound during the cycle are very important so pleae make sure those are done. During the ultrasound they will see how you responded ie wht size your follicles are. I do not usually ovulate on my own so we also do an hcg trigger shot when my follicles are mature, generally over 18 mm, to ripen the follicle and ensure a good ovulation.
My RE doesn't like clomid as much as femara so maybe ask your dr about femara as an option. The femara is a tad bit more expensive but doesn't negatively affect the uterine lining, has fewer side effects, and although it produces fewer follicles my Re thinks the ones it makes are a little higher quality. Hope this helps. You are welcome to pm me if you hav additional questions.