Letrozole also known as femara is similar to clomid. It helps to induce ovulation or gives you a stronger ovulation. Beyond these you move onto injectables.
You should be discussing treatment options with a RE. Are you being monitored on Clomid?
This. If you are taking fertility meds you should be seeing a RE for proper testing and treatment. They should be able to discuss other medication options with you.
Me: 37 DH: 45 BFP #1 3/19/14 EDD 11/29/14 MMC D&C 4/24/14 BFP #2 12/4/14 Beta #1 218 at 12dpo Beta #2 1055 at 16dpo Saw heartbeat 12/29. Please be a rainbow.
I'm just curious what my options are aside from injectables. I haven't seen a doctor yet but have heard of Clomid. Reason I haven't seen a doctor? Seeing one makes it all so real that I'm having trouble TTC, I'm still in denial here...
I'm just curious what my options are aside from injectables. I haven't seen a doctor yet but have heard of Clomid. Reason I haven't seen a doctor? Seeing one makes it all so real that I'm having trouble TTC, I'm still in denial here...
I'm glad you aren't taking clomid unmonitored. I know seeing a RE is scary but for the me scariest part was making the call. Once you start testing it really is nice to be able to see the whole picture and get a better idea where things stand. As PP mentioned, the other oral drug option is Femara (Aka Letrozole).
Me: 37 DH: 45 BFP #1 3/19/14 EDD 11/29/14 MMC D&C 4/24/14 BFP #2 12/4/14 Beta #1 218 at 12dpo Beta #2 1055 at 16dpo Saw heartbeat 12/29. Please be a rainbow.
I know seeing a RE is scary but for the me scariest part was making the call. Once you start testing it really is nice to be able to see the whole picture and get a better idea where things stand.
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I know you are still in denial, but you if you are thinking about doing medicated cycles, then an RE is your only option. I don't know your history, but you can go ahead and make your consult appointment. They are going to pull your cd3 b/w and possibly do an u/s as well. This gives them a baseline to work with. Your H will need an SA and they will probably recommend you get an HSG to check for structural abnormalities. Testing can take a while.
As far as options go, you have been given what there are. No one is going to support you taking meds w/o being under the care of an RE. It's their whole job to get you pregnant. That is all they do. I know taking that leap is scary, I have been there, it sucks.
Wow @Petra gave such an amazing response! I agree the hardest part is making that first phone call but I have found this group is tremendous at answering your questions and helping you to think of the new questions to ask the RE. Good luck and keep us posted!
Re: Meds
DH: 45
BFP #1 3/19/14 EDD 11/29/14 MMC D&C 4/24/14
BFP #2 12/4/14 Beta #1 218 at 12dpo Beta #2 1055 at 16dpo
Saw heartbeat 12/29. Please be a rainbow.
All welcome
As PP mentioned, the other oral drug option is Femara (Aka Letrozole).
DH: 45
BFP #1 3/19/14 EDD 11/29/14 MMC D&C 4/24/14
BFP #2 12/4/14 Beta #1 218 at 12dpo Beta #2 1055 at 16dpo
Saw heartbeat 12/29. Please be a rainbow.
All welcome
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My Ovulation Chart
33 years old, Married Oct '11,
Summer '14: Diagosed with hypothryoidism, pollup, LPD, Low AMH, strong FSH.
BFP: 1/22/15. EDD: 9/23/14. Rainbow baby!