Trouble TTC

Update - another BFN

Well, I had my follow up appointment with my RE today after a month of lots and lots of bloodwork and internal ultrasounds... She has decided that it is time to move on from Clomid and start Letrozole.  We are going to be on that for three months before starting IUI.  She also decided that if my LH level isn't 20 when they check it the day I get a +OPK, then I have to do a trigger shot of Ovidrel.  I'm a little nervous about the change, but happy to be moving on to something other than clomid.  I'm nervous about IUI, but just hoping that we don't have to actually get to that point.  She also showed me a picture of my ovaries and confirmed that I def. have PCOS.  This is mostly a short little update, I've been MIA for awhile because the school year was ending, but now that I am on summer break (I'm an elementary librarian) I will have more time to read/respond to the posts on here.  If anyone has anything to share about their experience with Letrozole or Ovidrel I'd appreciate it!  Thanks so much!!
BabyFruit Ticker


Me: 28  DH: 27  Married: May 2011

August 2013: started TTC
Me: Abnormal cycles, no ovulation, diagnosed PCOS 5/13/14
DH: Super sperm, according to Dr.
Feb 6, 2014 - First cycle of Clomid 50mg, tested positive for O, BFN
March 8, 2014 - Second cycle of Clomid 50mg, tested negative for O
April 12, 2014 - Third cycle of Clomid 100mg, tested positive from O, BFN
May 14th - Fourth cycle of Clomid 100mg, tested positive from O, 1 Follicle 17mm, BFN
June 15th - First cycle of Letrozole, 2 follies, one on each side, 22mm and 20mm... BFP!!!!  Baby Boy due March 21, 2015



Re: Update - another BFN

  • I don't know much about letrozole but I did want to just offer you some happy thoughts :) I am starting clomid and am def worried about it, so I know its rough.
    I also just went on my summer break from school!! Yay! 

    I hope the letrozole is better for you :)
    Due March 2016 :)

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  • Sorry to hear about the BFN but glad you will be getting to try something new, lots of luck! :)

    Trying to have baby #1 since April 2013

    DH SA March,May 2014 - Low motility and shape issues. On vitamins per RE to help

    Me testing April 3, 2014 - FSH and LH good, HSG showed blocked right tube

    April 29, 2014 - First RE appt., right tube needs to be removed and possibly left also if

    it's bad too. RE suggests going straight to IVF

    June 4, 2014 - LAP/HSC and unexpected endo. removed but tubes got to stay!

    June 13, 2014 - Post-Op appointment. We decide where to go next since main issue

    is MFI influenced. Trying naturally until decision... Repeat SA  in September. Aiming for IUI #1 November 2014.

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  • Sorry to hear about your BFN. Good luck on your new protocol.
    Fucking bump!!!!
  • Sorry about your BFN. I did four cycles of Femara/Letrozole and had little to no side effects. I had three follies the first time and then two on each cycle after that. That is a normal response.

    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.

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  • Glad you have summer break now to make treatments a bit easier! I took my first month of Letrozole and had 1 follicle. Only side effect, I think, was a hot flash or two each night for about a week. I also had a few days of nonstop peeing, and the need to nap in the afternoon, but no certainty they were related to the drug.
    January 3T Siggy Challenge - New Year's Resolutions
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    Me (29), DH (30) TTC actively 54 55+ cycles | All BFNs
    MFI (low everything) | Endo Stage 1 & Stenotic Cervix (treated) | PCO
    Married - July 2008 | Started TTC - Jan 2009RE Visit #1 - Mar 2014 
    IUI #1 ICI #1 - June | IUI #1.1 Laparoscopy - Aug
    IUIs #1.2, 2, 3 - Sept, Oct, Nov (Letrozole) - BFNs 
    IUI #4 - Dec (Bravelle) | IUI #5 - Dec/Jan (Bravelle) - 5 follies + TI - BFNs
    IUI #5.1 - Jan (Bravelle) Cancelled 
    Planning to start IVF in March!
    ***All Welcome***
  •  I don't have anything to share, but wanted to say sorry for the BFN and wish you best of luck with this next step!
  • rubysirubysi member
    I am just finishing my 1st cycle of letrozole. My only side effect was a dull headache. It went away shortly after I stopped taking them. I don't have any experience with clomid to make the comparison. Good luck!

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