Hi Everyone-
I'm 29 and have been ttc since August 2015. We finally started seeing a specialist at the end of January this year. I was diagnosed with "mild PCOS." I have regular cycles and ovulate, but I have 20+ follicles on each ovary.
I've been taking Metformin since February and my husband and I decided to proceed with IUI this month. I went in for my initial appointment Wednesday and began taking Letrozole (Femara) yesterday. I have severe health anxiety so this whole process is extremely daunting for me. I was up all night fearing something bad would happen from taking the first dose of Letrozole and and even more nervous for when I'll have to take the trigger shot of Ovidrel because I've read it can cause OHSS.
Has anyone been through this process? Are there any bad side effects from the Femara or Ovidrel? I just pray we only have to go through this one time. I'm so exhausted from being heartbroken every month and every near me conceiving so quickly and easily.
I'm super concerned about OHSS.
Thanks in advance.
Re: First time IUI
And wishing you the best!
DH and I are on our second IUI and this is my 5th cycle on Letrazole. The only side effect I have ever had when on the Letrazole was that it made me tired. It was manageable, but felt like I was dragging the week I took it. I had no side effects from the Ovidrel.
From what I have read, most OHSS are mild, with severe cases being pretty rare. My advice would be to remember that your doctor has already weighed the potential risks of all your medications versus the benefits. Many people take this medication without getting OHSS or having any side effects.
GL with your IUI.
TTC #1 Since: April 2015
Unexplained Infertility
Cycle 1&2 : Clomid 50mg- BFN
Cycle 3: Letrozole 2.5mg- BFN
Cycle 4: Letrozole 5mg- BFN
Cycle 5: HSG-normal
Clomid 100mg+ Estrace- BFN
Cycle 6: Letrozole 5mg+Trigger shot+IUI+Progestrone- BFN
Cycle 7: Letrozole 5mg, Cyst found during follicle check
Cycle 8: Birth control to treat left ovary cyst
Cycle 9: Letrozole 7.5mg+Trigger shot+IUI+Progesterone- BFN
Cycle 10: Letrozole 7.5mg, 2 Cysts found during follicle check
Cycle 11: Clomid 100mg+Estradiol+Trigger shot+IUI+Progesterone- BFN
Cycle 12: Clomid 100mg- BFN
Cycle 13-16: Natural attempts while awaiting IVF
Cycle 14: IVF-BFN