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Hormones, more hormones and acne

NordyMN89NordyMN89 member
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Hi there - this is my first post. A quick history, DH and I have been TTC since Jan. 2015. July I was dx with unexplained infertility. Was going to start Clomid in August, but had a huge cyst so we had to wait until my next cycle, which only happened a couple of weeks ago. I'm undergoing all the proper monitoring for Clomid...the first round I produced follies but they didn't get big enough. They started me on Provera to induce a new cycle and next round we're upping the dosage and adding dexamethasone (sp?). Anyway, to my real point here...not only am I feeling sad/depressed about not getting pregnant and the treatment not working well this first round, I'm feeling even worse about myself because of my acne. Prior to going off BCP I never had acne issues. Now with all the fert drugs it's worse than ever. Does anyone have suggestions on how to curb the hormonal acne? I've tried a few things, but nothing is helping. Any and all suggestions are welcome. Thank you!


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Re: Hormones, more hormones and acne

  • vssbrmvssbrm member
    I never had acne as a teenager, but when U was around 28 yo my skin freaked out. I went to s dermatologist and she gave me her mantra of water, suppliments, and a gentle cleanser. I started suppliments (nicinamide, zinc, folic acide) and went from using a very expensive cleanser to Clean and Clear with my ClairSonic. For the past 4 years my skin has been almost completely clear, except for thst 1 time per mth. Getting 1 hormone level balanced has helped as well.
    Married May 2009, TTC since November 2012 (Together since 2006 ish - had my eyes on him since 2001)
    Me: 32 (33 in May), Him: 37 (January)

    DX: Me: High Prolactin, Possible Autoimmune Disease Issues, though RE not concerned (?)  New RE has a plan!!
           Him: Minor Varicocele, low morphology, slightly low count

    History:

    Beta 5/9/2016 BFP!!
    Embryo transfer scheduled for April 28, 2016 and beta test May 9, 2016 (day after Mother's Day!)
    Transfer Meds include: Lupron Depot (4/1), Minivelle Patch (every 3rd day), Estradiol (3x daily), Amoxicillin, Progesterone in Oil, Methylprednisonlone. Lovenox and baby asprin added after transfer. 

    3/22/16 - Sono Saline ultrasound cyst to be aspirated on 4/1/16 if not cleared up by 3/29 US - It cleared on its own
    Retrieval 3/4/16 - 26 eggs retrieved, 23 mature, 20 fertilized, 14 embryos currently frozen
    Starting IVF Stims on +/- Feb 22, 2016
    HSG scheduled for 1-26-16 - All clear "beautiful uterus" (though inverted)

    Switched clinics and now prepping for IVF in February / March

    Fourth IUI -  CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - December, 2015 - BFN
    Third IUI -  CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - November, 2015 - BFN
    Second IUI - CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - September, 2015 - BFN
    Started Prolactin Medication October 15 - Levels quickly regulated to with in normal range
    First IUI - CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - August, 2015 - BFN
    After no BFPs (ever) First RE/Urologist visit in Feb 2015
    HSG w/ OB, 2014 = all clear
    Trying to conceive since November 2012
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