Trouble TTC
Osteoblastic
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Me(28) and Husband(39): 10/5/2013, TTC since 10/2013
Metformin 7/2014, BFP 8/14/2014, MC 11/1/2014
Dx: PCOS, cycles 38-72. As of 6/2015 trying to lose weight and fix cycles with diet and exercise!!
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Anyone here TTC with diet and exercise? (loss mentioned)
Osteoblastic
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Hi all!
I notice most of the posts here have to do with Clomid, trigger shots, progesterone supplements, etc. and I was just curious if there are some women here who are still TTC without medication? I ask because I am currently trying (since 10/2013), and would love the support of others who are trying lifestyle changes first. (Nothing wrong with meds, I'll be trying that if this doesn't work after a few months!)
I was unofficially diagnosed PCOS because my hormones, thyroid, glucose and ultrasounds came back within normal ranges, but I have mild hirsutism and really long cycles (before the mc, they were 90 days). I weighed 190, My BMI was 30, body fat is 37%, and Vit D is low, even after a year of supplementing. I did take Metformin for 2 months and got a BFP, but bean stopped developing at 6w. After my mc, my cycles have been a lot better, especially during months that I exercise regularly (like 38 day cycles!).
Sooo... I finally decided to see a naturopath instead of my NP, who wanted to continue the Metformin despite normal glucose. The theory now is, since I'm mild PCOS, if I can raise my Vit D and get to about 170lb with diet and exercise, my cycles should be consistent and I'll know when I'm O'ing, so we can BD
So I'm on 1750 calories, grain-free diet, and exercise 3-4x a week (and 20,000 IU Vit D). I just started June 23rd, and just had a pretty perfect chart and pos opk before AF (though cycle was still 48 days). I've also lost 6 pounds! So that gave me hope to keep going with the plan! Even though it's hard to sometimes, since it's been 2 years 
Anyone else TTC with diet and exercise, and it didn't help? Anyone where it did help normalize things? Anyone currently trying this stuff? Am I crazy for trying this so late in the TTC game?!
I notice most of the posts here have to do with Clomid, trigger shots, progesterone supplements, etc. and I was just curious if there are some women here who are still TTC without medication? I ask because I am currently trying (since 10/2013), and would love the support of others who are trying lifestyle changes first. (Nothing wrong with meds, I'll be trying that if this doesn't work after a few months!)
I was unofficially diagnosed PCOS because my hormones, thyroid, glucose and ultrasounds came back within normal ranges, but I have mild hirsutism and really long cycles (before the mc, they were 90 days). I weighed 190, My BMI was 30, body fat is 37%, and Vit D is low, even after a year of supplementing. I did take Metformin for 2 months and got a BFP, but bean stopped developing at 6w. After my mc, my cycles have been a lot better, especially during months that I exercise regularly (like 38 day cycles!).
Sooo... I finally decided to see a naturopath instead of my NP, who wanted to continue the Metformin despite normal glucose. The theory now is, since I'm mild PCOS, if I can raise my Vit D and get to about 170lb with diet and exercise, my cycles should be consistent and I'll know when I'm O'ing, so we can BD
So I'm on 1750 calories, grain-free diet, and exercise 3-4x a week (and 20,000 IU Vit D). I just started June 23rd, and just had a pretty perfect chart and pos opk before AF (though cycle was still 48 days). I've also lost 6 pounds! So that gave me hope to keep going with the plan! Even though it's hard to sometimes, since it's been 2 years Anyone else TTC with diet and exercise, and it didn't help? Anyone where it did help normalize things? Anyone currently trying this stuff? Am I crazy for trying this so late in the TTC game?!
Me(28) and Husband(39): 10/5/2013, TTC since 10/2013
Metformin 7/2014, BFP 8/14/2014, MC 11/1/2014
Dx: PCOS, cycles 38-72. As of 6/2015 trying to lose weight and fix cycles with diet and exercise!!
Re: Anyone here TTC with diet and exercise? (loss mentioned)
RE DX for me: Anovulatory cycles/Mild PCOS RE DX for DW: Endometrioma on left Ovary.
Reciprocal Ivf Feb 2016. DW eggs and I am carrying. EDD: 10/27/16
Me(28) and Husband(39): 10/5/2013, TTC since 10/2013
Metformin 7/2014, BFP 8/14/2014, MC 11/1/2014
Dx: PCOS, cycles 38-72. As of 6/2015 trying to lose weight and fix cycles with diet and exercise!!
Married for 7 years, TTC for 4 years
dx: Diminished Ovarian Reserve
2 Clomid IUI's + 4 injectable IUI's= 5 BFNs and 1 mc
I wish you the best of luck and agree with @GoldenKeys that focusing on your health prior to taking fertility meds can definitely help. Getting into an exercise routine may also help set-off any weight gain side effects you may experience upon treatment. I've gained some weight since starting treatment.
I have also started eating a lot healthier because I feel I have more time to prepare whole food snacks and meals instead of relying on prepackaged foods. Low carb diets are the best for women who have PCOS. I've also read to cut out dairy but NO ONE is taking my cheese away. NO ONE!!!!!!!
My thoughts exactly- If come October or November, things still don't look more regular, I'll take another look at the Metformin. But I figure since a higher BMI correlates with complications, getting below 30 or 25 certainly won't hurt anything
Me(28) and Husband(39): 10/5/2013, TTC since 10/2013
Metformin 7/2014, BFP 8/14/2014, MC 11/1/2014
Dx: PCOS, cycles 38-72. As of 6/2015 trying to lose weight and fix cycles with diet and exercise!!
Me(28) and Husband(39): 10/5/2013, TTC since 10/2013
Metformin 7/2014, BFP 8/14/2014, MC 11/1/2014
Dx: PCOS, cycles 38-72. As of 6/2015 trying to lose weight and fix cycles with diet and exercise!!
Good luck with the new meal plan! It's so tough to switch over and I still struggle with it a lot.
Past Treatment: Clomid + Metformin x 3 BFN
Letrozole 5 mg + Trigger shot + IUI = BFP!
Beta confirmed 8/22
EDD 5/1/17
*Child mentioned*
Round 2 of Femara- BFP!!! First beta at 10dpo- 28 Second beta at 12 dpo- ?