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gale
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so today i went for my pre-ovidrel ultrasound to see if I had any mature follicles and i do. ONE! Thats it just one and thats after a cycle of clomid. I am like good I at least have one. So I left and went shopping and they called me to come back for a progesterone level because they thought by looking at my follicle it was kinda smushy and breaking down. Also my uterine strip was not the three fold strip they like to see. So I left shopping and went back to the doctors office ( I told them that I didn't think that I had because I had been keeping track of it two to three times a day as per ual's suggestion, good idea by the way). I got my lab drawn and left. They called me to tell me that I had not according to lab results ovualated. yeah I know this. So to go ahead with my ovidrel tonight and do another cycle on thursday morning of IUI. Since my follicle looks smushy ( they said they could not tell the quality of my follicle)
and my uterine strip looks off, I am wondering if I should even go through with this. Part of me does but after last month and everything looked great what are my chances with a smushy follicle and lacking uterine strip? What would you guys do?
and my uterine strip looks off, I am wondering if I should even go through with this. Part of me does but after last month and everything looked great what are my chances with a smushy follicle and lacking uterine strip? What would you guys do?
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I think it also depends on what your situation is like. For example, my doctor wouldn't have normally done the laproscopic surgeries to check for endometriosis after only two attempts with me, but when I emphasized that I could only afford two more, he decided to move ahead. It turns out that I was dealing with endometriosis, on top of PCOS, and the surgeries allowed him to clear out things and increase my odds. If I hadn't spoken up when I did, I might have wasted those last two attempts with this condition interfering.
I'm basically an advocate of stepping up and speaking up for what you feel is right for you. As long you keep doing so, I don't know that anything decision is inherently wrong.
I look forward to seeing a post from you in a couple weeks that a certain test is positive for you.
God bless!
I went to the Yale Fertility Center first, and they were in a rush to put me on Clomid. I didn't feel like my preferences were being respected there in a few ways, and they were definitely looking to take me to the cleaners financially as my insurance wouldn't cover the costs (I'm talking about a difference of a couple thousand dollars a month.), though, so I looked around and found another doctor with about 25 years in the field and who's done some groundbreaking research. (CC recommends him also.) He said that the most recent research is pointing away from Clomid in certain instances and that other physicians are a little too quick to put women on it, thereby reducing their chances of conceiving. (He is not making the same claims for any other drugs, incidentally.)
You can do with this information what you will, but I figure it's worth mentioning for you and any other women reading the post to take into account.
If I don't become pregnant on my 3rd attempt, I'll go for the drugs, but probably something a notch up from Clomid.
Disclaimer: I'm not a physician. I'm not claiming that what I've written applies to anyone else reading this post. I only think it's worth sharing for women who are on the line about using the drug.
Reading your post and wanted to ask a question...
When I started this journey I was ovulating naturally and had been taking testes 6 months prior to make sure things were still working...Im 43 and no problem getting pregnant but had a problem keeping the pregnancy...the Dr found a problem with blood cloting, they started me on Clomid and when I went for the ultrasound I had 4 mature follicles, 2 on each side....is taht a good thing or a bad thing ??
Thank you,
Good Luck to All !!! :o)
I honestly don't know enough to say. My understanding from what my doctor said is that Clomid might affect my ability to ovulate/conceive. He didn't say anything about it influencing miscarriages. He did, however, comment that my progesterone levels being off could be problematic with the retention, so, immediately after each insemination, he starts me on progesterone tablets. Evidently an insufficient progesterone level can result in an increased miscarriage rate, as I understand it. I want to emphasize, though, that I'm talking about what he said in relation to me and that I'm not any sort of expert in this area.
If you're uncertain about the course that your doctor is taking with you, I'd ask for a second opinion at another practice. It's what I did, and I ended up changing doctors and practices as a result. If you want something in between, perhaps going on WebMD would be a first step.
The number of mature follicles sounds pretty good from what I've seen in other people's posts, though, but, as you said, your issue has not been one of conception so much as retention.
As I understand it, we're looking at a significantly increased miscarriage rate each year after 35. I know that it's one of my biggest concerns as well.
I wish you the best with your next AI and keeping the pregnancy.
God bless,
DLM
PS I go for my next AI Friday morning. Here's to hoping that the 3rd time is the charm!
How are you doing in the tww?
Just thinking about you...
Test already! You possess more self-control than I do if you're 16 days past and haven't done so yet. In fact, my doctor sends me for blood test results on day 14, irrespective of what the test says. His commentary is that many pregnancy tests (over-the-counter) can give false negatives at 14 days, whereas a blood test is definitive. (He said that false positives are exceptionally rare, though.)
We're on the edge of our seats here. . .
On my end, I went for my 3rd IUI this morning, so I'm into the two-week wait period now.
Looking forwarding to your next post,
DLM
I have been enjoying reading the posts and had my first IUI yesterday. My MD wanted me to use Clomid, however, I opted against it for the first cycle. On my ultrasound apparently everything looked great and I had two eggs that looked perfect...according to the MD. So, now it's time to wait. The earliest I can test is 01/25 as that will be 12 days after my last injection of HCG. Although I am a very optimistic person, I'm not expecting it to take on the first try. I am 39 and have never tried to get preggo - so I guess you just never know.
Gale - I have been paying close attention to your posts and am very excited for you! Can't wait to hear the results.
Maybe go for a blood test? Your insurance should cover it if your doctor puts in the request for one.
I was told that some cramping, and even a little light bleeding, is not unusual early in a pregnancy. A couple girlfriends, and the nurse doing my IUIs, both said as much.
I'm hoping it all turns out well for you.
God bless,
DLM
My doc told me to come in on day 14 (of course given i haven't started my period). I will be the first person there on the 19th I think :)
I started testing on day 11 last time.. I think that was too early. I'm gonna try and wait it out this time because it is so hard seeing the negative. We'll see though.. I might break down and test on day 12. My period is due to start on day 14.... so well see. I'm only 5dpiui today.
Good luck tomorrow with the blood test. Hope you can start out the year with a BFP!
Good luck Deb... 2 follies thats good so hopefully this is your month too :)
Baby dust to all...
Good luck with your TWW and baby dust to all.
I'm sorry, but just keep focusing on next month. A change in medication may be the right track for you.
God bless,
DLM
Where do you ladies stand these days? Share some good news, please.
DLM