No good news :(

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 :cry:

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

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

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

Big :hugs: hun

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

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

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

Thanks ladies :)

I'm not really surprised about the endo lining and follicles :rolleyes:. 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 :rolleyes:.

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 :)

Sorry to hear all that Peekay! :hug:

Hope you get some answers soon!

Thanks

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 :goodluck:

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

Thanks ladies :)

Not feeling quite so sorry for myself this morning :lol: 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 :rolleyes: 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 :wall:

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.

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 :lol:) it could be worse.

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

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 :hug:

TICKLISH

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!

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. :crossfingers:

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.

peekay,
Just to put in my 2 cents worth..... I know your GP has told you that removing the dermoid may compromise your fertility but I probably wouldn't put too much stock in that. I know you probably have a great GP but the truth is GPs don't know (and can't possibly know) everything about everything and don't have the experience treating more difficult cases. When you see your specialist I'm sure they'll think the dermoid can be easily managed - and they've probably already dealt with a dozen worse ones that week already!

I'm a Bris girl too. CFG is different to Queensland Fertility Group - just a different group of FS. My FS is in the QFG. Its been so convenient for getting the BTs.

City Fertility are also know as City IVf. They are in Brisbane Private Hospital and they have info session and a kit which is great http://www.cityivf.com looking foward to hearing good news from you soon. I have a TCC journal which I suppose I should update too :)

thanks for the reassurance principessa :). I'm leaning towards agreeing with you but am a little afraid of surgery. It was convenient to have an excuse not to worry about it "My GP said ...". I feel deep down that it's for the best. I just really hope that if it does need to come out, it happens soon so that I can start clomid! I am also starting to think about the surgery as a step forward in TTC not a step back. So much can be psychological!

How long did it take you to get into the QFG? MY sil highly recommends Scott Salisbury and I'm wondering if it's worth the wait of trying to get an appointment with him?

I'm currently booked into someone based at the Wesley so I'm hoping tests etc can all be done there to save time too.

tiggerlinda- thanks for the info on CFG.:)

peekay,
I think you'd be pushing it to get into anyone sooner than Sept 13. I'm lucky in that I've been seeing my FS as a gyn patient for the last 11 years. So I was already on her books. She was on leave when I was trying to book so I had to wait about 5 weeks I think. I see Dr Karen Watson. I think she's totally fantastic. I'm more comfortable with women when it comes to this stuff and she's totally relaxed about things and no fuss. If you have heard good reports about Scott Salisbury and would really like to see him then you should wait. I think its worth the wait to get the person you want - this stuff is just too important. All the best with whatever you decided - keep us posted :thumbsup:

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

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 :crossfingers:

Take care

Hi Peekay thought I would drop in with a quick note to say Hi and see how you are doing. Bored at work really :)

I'm doing the same as tiggerlinda - I'm popping in to say hello :)

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

Thanks ladies!

I'm feeling much better than last week! I think it was just a bad week for me and after being a big sooky la-la I feel OK.

tiggerlinda- I hate being bored too! I guess I'm lucky in a way- with my work, I am NEVER bored- the children keep me way too busy for this to happen. While it's tiring, it really passes the time quickly. I made my spec. appointment 6 weeks ago now and I thought it would take forever (10 week wait). When I look back, though, it has gone really fast. Only 31 sleeps to go!

Hi to you too LizJessie- hope all is well for you!

Ticklish- Sorry to hear about AF. Stupid AF. Does working out really help?? As you know, I'm not overweight, but haven't been to the gym since going off BCP. I was just saying to my girlfriend who I go with that we need to get back into it! Do you think it would help in my situation? I know it won't hurt, and it always makes me feel great. I just need some tiny little thing that will keep me hoping- and when that gets fizzled out I look for something else. Exercise might just be what I need both physically and emotionally- stupid eh?

Take care!

All is alright for me Peekay, thanks for asking!

Glad to hear you are doing better:p

Hi Peekay,

I haven't been to the gym yet, got study to do today - but yes, exercise can help - even if it is just for a bit of stress relief and to get the endorphins flowing - not stupid at all. I'd say go for it!

I am actually at a weight where my AF has always disappeared in the past - never to return until I lost weight. I thought being post-baby was helping the AF because I was regular. In the past, being lighter definitely has helped the AF - although not always regular!. I lost 3 stone in the 2 years before we even started to TTC and it seemed to help - managed to concieve twice when we were told it was unlikely to ever happen. Weight is not a problem in your case - a little bit my problem now!

Now back to the study - better check the gym timetable too!
TICKLISH