First fertility appointment! - Page 2

nlk · Apr 4th, 2012, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Matilda85

So I'm back from my first FS appointment. The dr was really good and thorough and I feel so much more positive about the how TTC thing. He said that hopefully things should progress pretty quickly as we're both young (both 26) and healthy (besides the whole irregular AF thing).
He basically asked us a tonne of questions about our medical history and has ordered a number of tests. I had a blood test today to check my ovarian reserve and then have to get a blood test after Easter just to confirm I'm not pregnant. From there I'll be taking Provera to stimulate AF and then from there once AF comes on day 3-5 I need to get another blood test to check hormone levels (I think) and also an internal ultrasound to check for follices/cysts since he reckons I have PCOS. has anyone had one of these before? Is it painful?
He says from that he can tell what's going on and will likely then start with Clomid to get me ovulating. OH has to do the typical SA.
Feeling a lot more positive about it all

ahhh thats fantastic! im so happy they were good!

ive had a few of the internal u/s...i find them to be relatively painful, but ive been told thats possibly a result of endometriosis....i also find sex painful (tmi sorry). apparently it should be completely pain-free, so unless you also find sex painful then i doubt you would suffer. but even then, i thought it was bearable. so dont worry

ahhh im so excited for you to start the provera and possibly clomid! we'll be going through it all roughly the same time...ive just finished the provera, now waiting for AF so i can start clomid! make sure you keepme updated, cant wait to hear how everything else goes!

Matilda85 · Apr 5th, 2012, 05:02 AM

Awesome, thanks for the info - I feel much less concerned about it now

Will definitely keep you updated - good luck with Clomid, let me know how it goes.

Mom2curlyQs · Apr 7th, 2012, 03:44 AM

Hi Ladies,

I just started provera today and will begin Clomid when AF decides to show up. I too do not have normal periods at all and was diagnosed with PCOS. We already have two daughters but since I'm five years older and now not having regular cycles he was pretty proactive with giving me the medicine.

I wish you all the best of luck!!!!!!

As for the internal U/S: I have had a few done. Once with my oldest daughter since I had a little bleeding at 6w. It was by no means pain-free BUT I was so relieved to see the little bean in there that I suffered through it just fine. I also find sex somewhat painful since I have a tilted uterus. I think you will do just fine Matilda

We are in this together now. I am a nervous wreck but very hopeful this will all work!!!

blue dreams · Apr 7th, 2012, 03:55 AM

Hi ladies,

We're due for our first appointment in three weeks, April 26th. Up until joining this forum, asking questions and speaking to people I was really nervous. I'm loving this forum though as everyone is so friendly and now I'm quite positive and excited to be going!

We're just in the process of running quite a few different tests so at the moment we have no idea what is preventing our BFP.

Matilda, I've had an internal ultrasound previously and I found it more really uncomfortable. Had a few cramps and a little bleed afterwards, but I wouldn't say it was painful.

I would love to stay in touch with you all, it's nice to have someone who completely understands where you are at, to talk to

Matilda85 · Apr 7th, 2012, 05:42 AM

Thanks ladies

Nice to hear from you both. I agree, it makes it a lot easier to have other people to share the experience with. Thanks for both of your experiences re the IU

Make sure you both keep me updated.

Mom2curlyQs · Apr 7th, 2012, 23:33 PM

Absolutely!! Today was tough on the new medications. I spoke with a pharmacist when we were out today about the severe queasiness. She said it was probably due to the Provera. I am to take that for five days and then stop once AF shows up. I'm on day two now and HOPING it shows tomorrow so I don't have to keep taking that.

nlk · Apr 8th, 2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mom2curlyQs

Absolutely!! Today was tough on the new medications. I spoke with a pharmacist when we were out today about the severe queasiness. She said it was probably due to the Provera. I am to take that for five days and then stop once AF shows up. I'm on day two now and HOPING it shows tomorrow so I don't have to keep taking that.

...i would double check that information. im pretty sure you only get AF once you have already STOPPED the provera...because its the withdrawal that makes you bleed, not the provera itself. at least, i have NEVER bled whilst still taking provera, and ive taken a couple of times now. this time, i started bleeding 3 days after stopping it. last time though, it was 10!

ive only ever taken it for 5 days at a time, and then waiting for the withdrawal bleed. i would definitely check that out, because i dont think you will bleed whilst still taking the provera x

Matilda85 · Apr 8th, 2012, 20:38 PM

I think that is the case too - FS told me I have to take it for 10 days straight and then once I've finished taking it, AF will come. Apparently it can take anywhere from a day after taking it up to 2 weeks for AF to appear. He said occasionally AF can come while you're taking it (and if so to stop taking it) but he said that was really rare. Maybe you will be lucky and have this though

Mom2curlyQs · Apr 9th, 2012, 02:26 AM

Ohhh ok, well I'm totally new to this so I just assumed it was going to show up within the course of taking the five days worth like the doctor said. But, today was day 3 and none yet so at least I know it's normal for it to come after the fact.

twinklebub · Apr 9th, 2012, 08:30 AM

Hi ladies,

I have my first appointment on Monday am slightly nervous about it. Have had all the tests done previously so hopefully they just give me clomid as I have normal cycles but don't ovulate.

Apr 5th, 2012, 05:02 AM	#12
Matilda85 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 59	Awesome, thanks for the info - I feel much less concerned about it now Will definitely keep you updated - good luck with Clomid, let me know how it goes.

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Apr 7th, 2012, 03:44 AM	#13
Mom2curlyQs Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 18	Hi Ladies, I just started provera today and will begin Clomid when AF decides to show up. I too do not have normal periods at all and was diagnosed with PCOS. We already have two daughters but since I'm five years older and now not having regular cycles he was pretty proactive with giving me the medicine. I wish you all the best of luck!!!!!! As for the internal U/S: I have had a few done. Once with my oldest daughter since I had a little bleeding at 6w. It was by no means pain-free BUT I was so relieved to see the little bean in there that I suffered through it just fine. I also find sex somewhat painful since I have a tilted uterus. I think you will do just fine Matilda We are in this together now. I am a nervous wreck but very hopeful this will all work!!!

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Apr 7th, 2012, 03:55 AM	#14
blue dreams Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: North East, UK Posts: 29	Hi ladies, We're due for our first appointment in three weeks, April 26th. Up until joining this forum, asking questions and speaking to people I was really nervous. I'm loving this forum though as everyone is so friendly and now I'm quite positive and excited to be going! We're just in the process of running quite a few different tests so at the moment we have no idea what is preventing our BFP. Matilda, I've had an internal ultrasound previously and I found it more really uncomfortable. Had a few cramps and a little bleed afterwards, but I wouldn't say it was painful. I would love to stay in touch with you all, it's nice to have someone who completely understands where you are at, to talk to

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Apr 7th, 2012, 05:42 AM	#15
Matilda85 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 59	Thanks ladies Nice to hear from you both. I agree, it makes it a lot easier to have other people to share the experience with. Thanks for both of your experiences re the IU Make sure you both keep me updated.

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Apr 7th, 2012, 23:33 PM	#16
Mom2curlyQs Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 18	Absolutely!! Today was tough on the new medications. I spoke with a pharmacist when we were out today about the severe queasiness. She said it was probably due to the Provera. I am to take that for five days and then stop once AF shows up. I'm on day two now and HOPING it shows tomorrow so I don't have to keep taking that.

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Apr 8th, 2012, 20:38 PM	#18
Matilda85 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 59	I think that is the case too - FS told me I have to take it for 10 days straight and then once I've finished taking it, AF will come. Apparently it can take anywhere from a day after taking it up to 2 weeks for AF to appear. He said occasionally AF can come while you're taking it (and if so to stop taking it) but he said that was really rare. Maybe you will be lucky and have this though

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Apr 9th, 2012, 02:26 AM	#19
Mom2curlyQs Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 18	Ohhh ok, well I'm totally new to this so I just assumed it was going to show up within the course of taking the five days worth like the doctor said. But, today was day 3 and none yet so at least I know it's normal for it to come after the fact.

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Apr 9th, 2012, 08:30 AM	#20
twinklebub Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 32	Hi ladies, I have my first appointment on Monday am slightly nervous about it. Have had all the tests done previously so hopefully they just give me clomid as I have normal cycles but don't ovulate.

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