Havent got much time for a post but thought I would stick my head in and give an update re: our review appointment with the FS yesterday. DP did an andrology test and the results were really good so that is a bit of a relief. We have booked in to start IVF in February (antagonist and ICSI) so that's a pretty big step. In the meantime, I will continue with clomid. The big surprise when I was there I had a scan to check follicles. Although I was only CD13 I had a 20mm follie on my right ovary. In a nutshell, this means my follies are getting bigger earlier. I am about to surge (according to HPK) so it will be a weekend of BD-ing for us ; - )
Hi guys
Just a quick question. What are the se of primolut? Just wondering what I have to look forward to because the dr prescribed 10 days of it at my appt today
Well I need some help (as usual)! Anyone have LPD? I realised that the two months that I have now ovulated, my period is coming way too early! The first month, my GP told me I probably just ovulated twice, once earlier and then the time I picked it up with OPK+ (which was a nice thought), but I don't think that is the case and the same thing happened this month. I got AF last night, and I was only about 10 DPO, maybe 11. It was exactly the same the last month I ovulated 10/11 DPO. I realise this is treatable, but I think it has highlighted the need for more a more hands on approach with blood tests/follie scans etc. I guess that's what I find frustrating about doctors. They love to give you some advice and a prescription and send you away for a few months and hope you don't come back! I have my next appointment with the OB/GYN in two weeks, and he said he would refer me onto a FS is I wasn't pregnant by then, and now I am definitely going to pushing for it!
I read too, if the LPD is related to a the Coprus Luteum, that a higher dose of Clomid may actually improve the follicle and there fore CL quality and fix the LPD? Has anyone here had success with lengthening their lutuel phase with Clomid? I am only on 50mg, thinking that maybe it's enough to get me ovulating, but not enough for good quality egg formation...?
I dont think I can help per se other than to say my LP has been a little bit all over the place in the four months I have been on clomid. I did have one month where I think it was 12 days, but then another that was definitely 15 days. I have been on 100mg of clomid the whole time.
I think you should push to go to the FS. It just increases your chances of Bd-ing the right time and it really is their area of expertise. I guess you could liken it to going to a hairdresser to get your make-up done. They could probably do it but a make-up artist would have you looking your very best (IYKWIM!).
Wannababy - I have heard great things about vitex helping with luteal phases. Maybe look into that? Other wise an FS *may* suggest progesterone???? I would be wanting to see the FS as I tend to agree with Nothing2lose. You need a Dr who really knows what to look for etc....
I've been stalking Tammara's November thread and I read she was being induced on the 10th and bubs being born 11th. So I'm hoping she's holding that little girl in her arms by now.
ShanShan - I haven't used primolut so I don't know what the SE are. Sorry.
Hi to all the new girls and a GBH to all our regulars. I think it's time to get off the merry go round and hear of some BFP.
AFM - We are planning on telling the family this week end. We are now 15 weeks 3 days and still only my Mum and my MIL & FIL know. I don't think we can hold out any longer because I'm going to get a bump lol. We'll a bigger one than I have now. I can't hide it forever but I can hide it for a little longer. We haven't even told my kids yet. Very naughty I know. Hope you all have a great week end!
I am definitely getting the referral and seeing I know what to expect, I don't want them to take a passive approach, I want the full hands on experience! Scans, blood tests and maybe even some trigger jabbing! I will demand that they do the all these things and work out WTF (excuse the french) is going on, because I am sick of the laid back "it will happen sometime this millenia" approach! *Takes a deep breath*
Okay, so those Sydney-ites - (in a Arnold Schwarzenegger voice) "who is your FS and what does he do?"
I have heard great and not so great things about Sydney IVF, but also heard that Westmead Private is cheaper and better?? ANY advice or experience(s) that you have to share is appreciated!! Thanks girls
Hey WBM - I used Dr Bowman at Sydney IVF - although I didn't do IVF, I had assumed that was our next step (he was the one who monitored me on Clomid). He is absolutely brilliant, not easy to get into though. I also have another friend who used him for her successful IVF baby last year - and she raves about him. My sister used Dr Alison Ghee (from memory), she shares an office with Dr Bowman. She has had two successful pregnancies through SIVF.
FYI - I have a friend who used IVF Australia, although she did conceive I don't believe they are as good.
Good luck!
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