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Trouble TTC
nikiswimr
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Intro
nikiswimr
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Hi, I wanted to introduce myself as my husband and I have been TTC for 12 months now. I was active for a little while on the TTGP board, but stopped being as active when it became clear that things were not going as hoped. We are both 32, have been together for 10 years, and I came off of OCP at the end of May 2013. Since then, I have had unexplained anovulation.
Our OB/Gyn referred us to an RE a month early due to past-30 and anovulatory state (confirmed by temps, OPK). Our work-up thus far as been negative (normal SA for the hubs, normal HSG for me, no evidence of PCOS). From what I understand, I basically have a low-estrogen state. They thought it was originally due to weight, so I gained some (BMI totally normal). They then thought it was due to exercise-induced amenorrhea, so I stopped running seriously (now about half of my previous activity level, if that). Now they think it is otherwise unexplained post-pill amenorrhea (took OCP for 10 years prior to TTC).
The plan is (monitored) Clomid to start in one month (due to work/vacation schedule, ability to be there for ultrasounds). My RE thinks that as the primary problem is anovulation (normal SA), we don't need to do Clomid combined with IUI but I am a little worried about potential effects on endometrial lining/CM? Thoughts?
Nice to meet you ladies!
Me: 32 DH: 32
Met: 4/25/2004, Married 8/14/2010
Off BC 1/2013
TTC (actively) since 5/2013
5/2014 started testing with RE, me: HSG normal, normal AMH, no cysts; DH: great sperm
Unexplained IF + unexplained anovulation (post-pill vs hypothalamic)
7/2014 Clomid (monitored) + TI: BFN
8/2014 Clomid (monitored) + TI: BFP #1: 9/12/2014, EDD 5/22/2015, MMC 10/11/2014 8w1d
11/2014 Clomid + Novarel + IUI 12/5/14: BFFN
12/2014 Comid + Novarel + IUI 1/3/15: ???
**PgAL/PAL welcome**
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Re: Intro
Me (29) DH (37)
Married 7/11
Actively TTC 3/12
DX: PCOS
Current treatment: Break from IUIs until after the holidays
-----All Welcome----
~~~January 3T Siggy Challenge: New Year's Resolutions~~~
(I don't do resolutions...so I stole T-Rex's)
My only problem is anovulation too, and I decided I wanted to jump straight to IUIs with my Clomid cycles instead of TI. Like you're saying, I didn't want to have to worry about CM (though it seems like it's been normal on Clomid) and I thought there would be less pressure overall that way.
As far as your lining, that doesn't have anything to do with IUI vs TI (not sure if that's what you meant), but Clomid doesn't always thin your lining out (mine has been fine). If you are properly monitored and your lining isn't thickening in proper relation to where you are in your cycle, then you can take extra estrogen.
Good luck!
2008: HSG (normal), couple rounds of clomid through gyno
2008 - 2010: dragging my feet out of fear and procrastination
October 2010: first consultation with RE, dx PCOS and fibroids (DH slightly low count/motility)
Oct. 2010 - Dec. 2012: In DENIAL! avoided the issue because I was scared of surgery
January 2013: returned to RE, fibroids grew significantly
February 2013: second HSG, fibroids pushed on tubes which blocked them somewhat
March 2013: MRI to determine what type of surgery may be necessary
July 29, 2013: fibroids (5) removed via robotic laparascopy
August 2013 - Nov 2013 : benched due to recent surgery
IUI #3, Feb. 25, 2014 BFN
IUI #4 canceled due to lack of response to letrozole
IUI #4.1 April 28, 2014, BFN
May 16, 2014: wtf consult, start prepping for IVF in June and add injects for one last IUI in the meantime
IUI #5 started letrozole and bravelle but canceled after HSG led to new diagnosis
May 21, 2014: third HSG, tubes blocked, one at the beginning, one hydrosalpinx??
IVF #1 August 8, 2014 - 3dt of 2 embryos, BFN
September 17, 2014 - 4th HSG, the right tube is very patent (open!!) dye went straight through this time. Weird!
October 2, 2014 - started metformin treatment
November 14, 2014 - blood work, brought A1C down from 5.8 to 5.5
November 26, 2014 - RE finally back from vaca and reviewed my chart, no more IVFs for rest of calendar year
December 1, 2014 - Right after Thanksgiving, I called a new clinic and got in right away! Plan for IVF
December 17, 2014 - ER! 29 retrieved (!!), 16 mature, all 16 fertilized (ICSI)
IVF #2 December 20, 2014 - 3dt of 3 embryos, BFN
We are done with treatment unsuccessfully.
Me: 30 DW (aka C): 29
Together since 2/15/11 ~ Legally married in NY on 9/29/12
***CP mentioned***
We've been working on baby #1 since July 2013 using Open ID donor sperm. 8 IUI attempts with 5 actual IUIs and one chemical pregnancy. We have one fresh IVF cycle under our belts as well as a FET. I have endometriosis and a uterine septum that was corrected via surgery in November 2013.
11/14/14 - Second HSG shows that tubes are still clear and ute is looking good.
12/6/14 - Started BCPs in prep for IVF #2
12/22/14 - Saline u/s and endometrial scratch (All was clear and OUCH!)
1/2/15 - Began stimming for IVF #2
****All Welcome!****
We are Mommas to four fur babies - 3 dogs and 1 cat.
Me: 29, DH: 30
Married: April, 2011; TTC: July, 2012
Dx: MFI; June '14 IVF w/ ICSI: 11R, 8M, 5F... 1 5dt, beta #1: 213, beta #2: 621, beta #3: 8545!
PCOS | Anovulatory | Metformin + Letrozole
TTC since 08/2012
DX: DOR
*****Siggy Warning*****
I think everyone responds differently to Clomid and it's definitely worth a shot and totally up to you if you want to jump straight to iui! Good luck and hope you're not here long!
***SIGGY WARNING***
me: 28 - all test normal
DH: 33 - SA normal
*unexplained*
TTC since September 2011
2011-Oct.2013 - trying off and on, ob/gyn, no meds
November 2013-December-EOD, ob/gyn, no meds
January 2014- ob/gyn ordered Clomid (50 mg) unmonitored, EOD-BFN
February-Clomid 50 mg. unmontiored, EOD - BFN
March-Switched to RE
April- 100 mg Clomid/Ovidrel-BFN
May - 100 mg Clomid/Ovidrel-BFN
June-*BREAK/Switch RE*
July- 5 mg Femara/Ovidrel + IUI #1- BFN
August- 5 mg Femara/Ovidrel + IUI #2 - BFP!!!!
EDD: May 7th, 2015: Team PINK
Sounds like you're having some of the same thoughts, lol. We're also early 30s, been together for 10 years and have been trying for FOREVER. My challenges has always been working around not only MY work/travel schedule, but DH as well. This month is our first IUI and it feels like it's been moving mountains to get all these appointments squeezed in.
I did clomid first too, but unfortunately my body was overstimulated & ended up with a slightly thinner lining. RE moved me to femara/letrozole and we're doing our first IUI this month.
BEST OF LUCK!