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Tying to Concieve, having PCOS

Vich33188Vich33188 Posts: 27
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I'm 25 single and trying to get pregnant using donor sperm. I have PCOS and am having a difficult time ovulating. I finished my third round of clomid 5 days ago, and go for more bloodwork tomorrow. I'm hoping my levels have gone up and I'm close to ovulating. Anybody else?

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    austingurlaustingurl Posts: 202
    I am 36 with pcos. I monitored for 2 cycles and determined I didn't ovulate on my own. My dr started me on the lowest dose of femara, basically the same as clomid. I ovulated but only produced 1 follicle. After the first month, my dr increased my dosage of femara. I tried that for 3 months producing only 1 follicle each time. The fourth month, I pushed to start injectables. I took femara days 3-7 and then monopur shots 8-10. It worked and I got preg. I miscarried at 8 weeks. We tried the same program when it was time to start again. That time I produced 3 follicles but 1 was really small. I got preg again with twins. I am currently up with my beautiful daughter who has no concept of night or days. It's not an easy road but possible. Just keep going til you find the meds that work for you.
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    Vich33188Vich33188 Posts: 27
    Thank you for your story. Stories like that really keep me positive that this will happen for me, it just takes time. Congrats on your twins. My dr. said we will do up to 250 of clomid then start injectables. Im currently on 150 of clomid. Going for blood work this morning. Fingers crossed
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    Vich33188Vich33188 Posts: 27
    Just recieved the results from my blood work this AM. Not looking so good, not only have I not ovulated but none of my levels have changed since I've started. So disappointed right now.
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    Tomigrl5Tomigrl5 Posts: 132
    I also have PCOS. I got pregnant with a mc about 2 years ago, something I never thought would happen (getting pregnant by accident). I took clomid (standard dose), did 2 rounds of IUI, and the second time it worked. I was pregnant with twins, but lost the second at approx 7 weeks, the other is holding strong, I am 11 weeks. There is hope!
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    bl6866bl6866 Posts: 47
    I just found out I am pregnant and have PCOS. I didn't have trouble ovulating, but I read an article that said you should avoid dairy while trying to conceive with PCOS. It can impact your lining. I did two rounds with clomid and this last round used a combo of orals and injectibles. I pushed my doctor to be more aggressive this last round, but the injectibles can be expensive if your insurance doesn't help, so keep that in mind. I have a friend that also has PCOS and she has two beautiful boys. So, stay strong and lean on us for support.
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    Vich33188Vich33188 Posts: 27
    Thank you everybody for the support and help. I'm trying very hard to be strong. I asked my dr. today if we can start th injectables, but he wants to wait till'm on 250 of clomid to see if that works, if not then he will start injectables.
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    Vich33188Vich33188 Posts: 27
    Day 3 of 200mg clomid and staying positive.
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    Vich33188Vich33188 Posts: 27
    I'm so disappointed right now. Just heard back from my blood work and once again I didn't ovulate. I have an appointment with my Dr. on June 3rd. I really wish it was sooner but he did say we will discuss injectables. Definently need so up lifting.
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    nisedmnisedm Posts: 87
    Hey Vich..
    That really stinks, I am taking a break right now after my 5th iui didn't work. I have PCOS like you and am older. The Dr. wants me to lose 30lbs before even considering ivf. So here good working out everyday and watching what I eat. My Dr says even losing 10-20 can help your body and allow it to ovulate. Not sure you have that issue like I do. I hope your appointment with the Dr in June goes well.
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    Vich33188Vich33188 Posts: 27
    Nisedm, thank you for the help. Sorry to hear it hasn't yet worked for you either. I'm gonna take these next couple of weeks till june to lose some weight myself.
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    nisedmnisedm Posts: 87
    I started doing the biggest loser work outs, that will make you lose some weight. Been doing it 5 times a week for 2 weeks and have lost about 4 1/2lbs. Plus I am counting my calories, staying around 1500-1800 a day. Hope those hints might help. Read labels, you would be surprised what has fructose in it (stay away from that).
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    Vich33188Vich33188 Posts: 27
    Hi everybody,
    So I went to the Dr. today, hoping to start injectables so I will ovulate. After discussing my options my Dr. thinks I should try Letrozole (femara) first. I'm a bit disappointed about this decision but he assured me that we will only do one round of this and if it doesnt work than we will go straight to injectables. I'm pretty certain that it won't work only because of the fact that I had no hormonal change from the clomid. But I'm staying posiive. i will know in 10 days wether it worked or not.
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    grizgirlgrizgirl Posts: 56
    Some women respond better to femara, it might be just what you needed. Fingers crossed for you! Are you on Metformin? That can also help. I had good luck with it helping my cycle but I had to stop due to side effects. I now take Pregnitude and I am hoping it will work instead. Waiting on AF to see if I O'd.
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    Vich33188Vich33188 Posts: 27
    Yes, I'm on 2000mg of metformin. It has been helping with my cycles but no ovulation.
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    BanditBandit Posts: 348
    Vich you need to stay very positive about this journey. If you get discouraged or think it won't happen it wont. It will happen just give it time.
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    lane06lane06 Posts: 4
    I'm trying to concieve and I have pcos, its so tough. I'm not seeing a new fertility specialist so I can go my first IUI with a donor.
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    austingurl123austingurl123 Posts: 35
    Vich,
    Don't be discouraged. The femara worked beautifully for me. It got me ovulating and I had no side effects. I didn't get pregnant until I added injectibles, but that is just me and the luck of the draw. It's worth a shot to try it for one month.
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    Vich33188Vich33188 Posts: 27
    Hi everybody, I have good news. So on friday I went to the Dr. for blood work and an ultrasound after doing five days of femara. On the ultrasound you can see clear as day a 17mm follicle in my right ovary. Im so excited. My blood work indicated that my levels were still low so no surge yet, but I go back for more bloodwork on monday. Im hoping to be close to ovulating if not I'm gonna ask if a trigger shot would be possible. Either way I'm super excited.
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    Vich33188Vich33188 Posts: 27
    Wish me luck. I go for my first IUI tomorrow
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    highlyfavoredhighlyfavored Posts: 61
    Good luck and God Bless, Vich33188!!!
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    Vich33188Vich33188 Posts: 27
    So its been 10 days since my IUI an the suspence iskilling me. I want to tst so bad but feel nervous about testing so early. I have alot of pregnancy symptoms, I guess (beause I've never been pregnant, I really don't know). My nipples r sore, I'm tired a lot, I have a lot of gas, I'm more hungry than usual, and I've been peeing more than normal. Send me baby dust for a BFP and strength to hold out 4 more days
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    dragonflinursedragonflinurse Posts: 116
    Vich - all those symptoms sound very promising!!! Hold out from testing if you can....I know how hard it is. I will add you to my prayers!! My next IUI will be a little over a week from now. I'm on day 3 of Clomid. Exciting!!

    Super sticky baby dust to you!!!
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    grizgirlgrizgirl Posts: 56
    Fingers crossed for you vich! Dump truck of baby dust for you!
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    Babyin2014Babyin2014 Posts: 63
    Baby dust, baby dust, baby dust to you Vich!
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    Vich33188Vich33188 Posts: 27
    So tomorrow morning I go to do blood work and find out if I'm pregers or not. I have a lot of pregnancy symptoms so fingers crossed and baby dust!
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    Vich33188Vich33188 Posts: 27
    first iui was not succesful
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    futrn1futrn1 Posts: 1
    Hi,I came across this thread via a google search. I am a few months away from being 25 myself and just got diagnosed with PCOS. From what I have been reading it's better to get pregnant sooner rather than later with this condition. I am considering finding a sperm donor and attempting fertilization but it's been hard to find single women in there 20's doing this alone. I would love to know where you are now in your journey if possible.
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    charliebcharlieb Posts: 6
    Hi futrn1 I was diagnosed with pcos and endometriosis at 18. I had my right ovary removed at 12 and had multiple surgeries on my left ovary all due to cysts. I was 28 when my doctor more or less said if I wanted to try for a baby of my own it was more or less now or never. So after a year of thinking really things thru i decided to meet with a fertility doctor and give it a try. I too am single and decided to go the donor route. My doctor felt ivf was the best way for me to go due to ovulation issues. At 30 I found out I was pregnant. He just turned 1 last month it is definitely the best decision I've ever made. I truly wanted to experience having a baby and knew with the health issues I have that it would be a challenge. It was well worth everything I have gone thru to get this result. I know you were looking for people in there 20's but I would be happy to talk with you if you had questions or anything! Lots of luck to you!!
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