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Newbie with a Question
doucettechristina
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Hi All,
I am new to the discussion boards. Don't know where to start...
DH and I have been married and TTC for about 16 months now with no luck 
In May of 2014 I unfortunately was diagnosed with PCOS by my OBGYN. I am now on my second round of daily Metformin and Clomid (first round - BFN). I am not seeing an RE, but am being monitored by my OBGYN with blood work and ultra sounds. I have been overweight for about 3 years now and have been trying to eat healthy and work out for the past year (obviously didn't loose any weight before I was diagnosed and began treatment for PCOS). I guess my main concern is that I have been reading that exercising too much can stress the body out and cause more fertility problems but I know I need to to loose the weight to increase my chances of getting pregnant. It's like a catch 22. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
We have not tested DH for any infertility problems yet, but have decided that if this round of Metformin + Clomid does not work we will be getting him tested.
Thanks girls!
Me: 26 (PCOS - Diagnosed May 2014) DH: 30 (Normal - In the process of testing)
Married: 03.16.13TTC Since: April 2013
Treatment: Daily Metformin + Clomid Days 5-9 each Cycle
May 2014 - June 2014: 50 mg Clomid + timed BD = BFN
June 2014 - July 2014: 50 mg Clomid + timed BD = BFN - progesterone test 1.6
July 2014 - August 2014: 100 mg Clomid + timed BD = CANCELLED due to bleeding on day 14
August 2014 - September 2014: Unfortunately not medicating as we are waiting to see an RE in September!!!
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Re: Newbie with a Question
TTC since 08/2012
DX: DOR
US (with RE) 3/24/2014 (two healthy HB), US (with OB) 3/31/2014 (three healthy heartbeats)
BFP#2: 10/22/14 | (beta #1 75, beta # 2 219) | EDD 7/3/15 ~*Please be our RAINBOW*~
Official diagnosis: Unexplained IF. I am 32. I have low ovarian reserve (low AMH), and poor egg quality. I've also been diagnosed with mild glandular developmental arrest (lining problems, detected with EFT).
We are using open ID donor sperm. IUIs #1-7=BFN. IVF September 2014 antagonist protocol, 8R,5M,3F, 5 day transfer of 1 morula = BFN. IVF#2 planned for January 2015 (antagonist protocol + HGH).
Welcome! I'm sorry you find yourself here, though. I'm glad you are getting monitoring on Clomid for your safety.
Like PPs said, an RE is a far better bet. With an HSG, SA, and the best interpretation of the many hormones involved (on your side and YH's side), an RE can give every cycle the best possible chances for you, since they are so invasive and expensive.
Around 5-10% of women have PCOS, so it's pretty common, and it's very possible that it is not the only factor involved. It's frustrating to see how many women on the board had OB's just take a "good enough" approach and put their patients through a lot for nothing. For example, if YH has even mild male factor (like mine - and as PP said, it's quite common!), your chances with TI are about 3% per cycle, but with IUI concentrating the sperm and getting it to the uterus, it could be 20%+ per cycle.
The thing is that some women with PCOS do get pregnant after trying a while, so the ones who don't are more likely to have a partner with MFI.
Either way, I am glad you have monitoring! Good luck.
Hi and welcome! I'm sorry you have to be here though. I would recommend not waiting 4 cycles before going to an RE. Will your OB be doing monitoring on the clomid cycles? You should see an RE because they are specialists and would insist on an HSG and SA before starting treatment. Good luck!