No good news :(

[peekay]

No good news from my u/s this morning.

My dermoid has grown from 3.6cm x 3.2cm to 4.6cm x 3.4cm

My right ovary is still covered with follicles- no real dominant ones. The largest is still under 10mm.

My endometrium is very thin so it looks as though no AF any time soon.

The only positive I can see out of all of this is that at least I know (again) but it's not much of a consolation

ps. And if one more person says to me that "there are more important things than fertlity" I think I'll scream.

[peekay]

Oh I just thought of one more positive- DH and I can ease up on the BDing!

We had a slow start to the week because I've been unwell, but before that... well... we were busy!

[StrawberryMumma]

Big :hugs: hun

ps. And if one more person says to me that "there are more important things than fertlity" I think I'll scream.

What a rediculous thing to say..im so sorry you have to hear that. Some people have no idea.

[ElleJay]

**gives peekay a hug**
A hug doesn't do much, but it might make you feel better

[peekay]

Thanks ladies

I'm not really surprised about the endo lining and follicles . There was a small part of me though that was hoping like crazy that things MIGHT have changed, or I was about to spontaneously ovulate when I saw what I thought was EWCM .

There's lots the drs can do to help me and DH conceive a baby- we just have to be patient and trust everything will be OK. I've recently started Metformin, so that's a step in the right direction!

For now, while we wait, I have 23 five year olds (I'm a teacher) who will keep me going and keep me busy!

Thanks for your kind words

[ticklish]

Sorry to hear all that Peekay!

Hope you get some answers soon!

[peekay]

Thanks

[principessa76]

peekay,
Sorry to hear your U/S wasn't fabulous. But you're totally right at least you know. The constant BD really takes it out of you doesn't it! Now you can relax a little. A shame the dermoid has grown. Is that going to change how things proceed?
Don't rule out O in the next few weeks. Keep checking the cm and try the OPKs. One of those little follies might decide to do the right thing. O could sneak up on you any time - don't miss it!
Good luck

[ElleJay]

At least you know so you can get it seen too *hugs*

[peekay]

Thanks ladies

Not feeling quite so sorry for myself this morning although I'm still sick and at home again.

principessa, thanks for your kind words. I'm not sure what will happen with the dermoid. Last time my dr said she would be reluctant to take it out before TTC as it may further compromise my fertility (considering I have PCOS too) It was 3.4cm at this time. Now that it's nearly 5cm (and that seems to be the 'cut-off' IYKWIM) I'm thinking they may want to get it out. It's taken over my entire left ovary except for three small parts that the radiologist could see on the u/s. Not great Although it's not as big as some I've read- over 10cm. But in saying that these ladies had to have their ovary removed too.

Has anyone had to have surgery on their ovary? I'm worried about how long this will 'set me back', but am also thinking that if it's POSSIBLE that it might prevent clomid or any other ovulation inducer to work then I have nothing to lose if I get it out (except maybe my ovary if it's too damaged).

The worst part is I have to wait until 13th September to find out what will happen

[ticklish]

Sorry to hear that you are not feeling great Peekay. Damn dermoid is really complicating things. Is there any chance that they can remove it and still keep the ovary?

The 13th September is a long time to wait - hang in there

TICKLISH

[tiggerlinda]

Peekay for a fellow Brissie gal keep your chin up always there for a chat if you need it me email details are on my profile or we can catch up for a coffee. The waiting is the hardset part I had cysts when I was 18 and the took part of my ovary but no idea how long you would have to wait I have everything crossed for you.

[peekay]

Thanks tiggerlinda! I'm OK- chin is up!! As much as I hate it when others say it to me ( I can say it to myself though ) it could be worse.

Do you mind me asking who you're seeing? I see you are having IVF- good luck!!!

[tiggerlinda]

Peekay glad to hear u r ok! Yes the whole chin up thing is a bit of a drag. I am seeing Dr Asish Das at City Fertility Group he is really great we were seeing someone else before but they were not as great as the team at CFG. Our next round is starts with a visit on the 28th Aug and I am getting excited about it all now and hope that it will go well. New to this chat thing thanks for the wishes. I know Dr Das is fairly booked but he is worth the wait!

[peekay]

Thanks ticklish and tiggerlinda,

Ticklish, I'm pretty sure that they won't have to remove the ovary at this stage. From all my reading, most "big dermoids" are over 5cm and can get huge. So in the grand scheme of things, mine isn't that big.

I guess I'm so worried because when it was first diagnosed, my then GP said she would be reluctant to remove it before I conceive as it "may compromise your (my)fertility further". They were her exact words. I'm seeing someone different now so I'll be interested to hear what she says now that it has grown. I think ultimately though I will have to wait until I see the spec until I know for sure what course of treatment will be taken.

I'm on the 'cancellations list' at the spec so I'm hoping that an appointment will come up before 13th September.

Have you done another HPT??

tiggerlinda- all the best for your appointment- not long now! Is CFG the same as the Queensland Fertility Centre/Group? My sister in law recommended Scott Salisbury to me who works there. I already had this appointment, so I figured I'd go along to this one and if I'm unhappy I'll ask for a referral there.

[ticklish]

Hi Peekay,
I have done 2 more tests - same result. Still no AF! AARRGH - I was doing so well with regular AF first time ever. With PCOS, you never know when she might go AWOL.
Hope all is well with you.
TICKLISH

[peekay]

Sorry to hear that ticklish. It's so hard with PCOS to know what's happening isn't it? For women without PCOS who have a long cycle, it's easy to be optimisitic and say "it may be late ovulation" or "it might be a BFP and too early to show". With PCOS, you are right- you never know what will happen and there often isn't an explanation. It's a big part of the frustration I think we all feel. There's no rhyme or reason to this syndrome. Some ovulate, some don't; some have AF, some don't; some have weight issues, some don't; some have acne, some don't. It's a BFP (BIG FAT PAIN!)

I'm OK thanks. Still waiting for 13th September (32 more sleeps!) so I can find out if I need a lap to have my dermoid removed/ or start clomid. I'm freaking out about it a bit- the fear of surgery more than anything. I just need to be put out of misery and find out what's going to happen!

Hopefully AF or BFP will happen for you very soon

Take care

[ticklish]

Hi Peekay,
AF has gone AWOL - official result from the BT!
I think I will go to the gym this week and whip my jelly legs and bottom into shape to help the cycles! I was 2 stone lighter when DS was concieved - I am not even overweight now!! Just heavier!!
Only 31 sleeps for you now!
TICKLISH