Hi theresp & megsmum

My FS stasrted me on 25mg to see if we could establish O. I was diagnosed with PCOS in May of this year although always sensed something was wrong as pretty much since puberty (13) I would only have a period once every 8-10 months.

I went to a gynae in Jan 06 and had a lap & hysterscopy done to see if there was any reason but everything was clear with no endo & clear tubes (thank god) and the conclusion was I would only get a period after O occured which was infrequent. I was advised at that time when I wanted to get pregnant then clomid would be the option to have regular O.

After being diagnosed with PCOS, I got a referral to a Gynae here in Ballarat who also happens to be the IVF specialist up here (lucky for me or else I would have had to go to Melb) as I was having an extended cycle - 2 mths. After discussions with them I looked at the options and my partner & I decided that we better start trying due to the length of time this could take, my age (35 in Feb) and also genetic factors of a history of early menopause.

Hence started last cycle at 25mg to see if worked (and also to monitor that hyperstimulation did not occur due to there currently being approx 45 small follicles per ovary from the PCOS), the 25mg had no impact on the follicle growth, hence having a day 10 & 14 scan, although I did have the side effects of an increased body temperature and bloating.

This cycle only side effect is the bloating although I have started to get some mild cramping in my lower abdo, so maybe something happening but I don't get my hopes up. Monday will hopefully give me a better idea and then a possible rescan on Friday as well along with LH testing day 12/13/14.

Good luck to you both with this cycle as well, with any luck we will all have some good news for Xmas/New Year.