Almost 44 final ttc journey -- buddies needed : )

[CaliDreaming]

Is DHEA okay for all 40+ women to take? I'm so torn because it's worked so well for so many but then other sites say that it may be coutnerproductive if you aren't low in DHEA. Or can I just safely assume that since I'm 40+ that I'm low in it??

 

[lunamoona]

Cali, I just assumed that an oldie like me must need it. Not a sniff of a line for 8 cycles but patience is a virtue eh. On the plus side, with all the sups I take I now have a 14 day lp, not sure which ones are responsible so I continue to take them all.

Ttc, your ticker is going along nicely, I'm so pleased for you.

 

[Sophie2015]

Cali- there is a world class clinic here in NY that puts all patients over 40 on it. It's just assumed as we age our levels are low. And it's supposed to boost those hormones and improve FSH, AMH, and egg quality. I've used it with my last 2 pregnancies. Btw I'm almost 44 and got my BFP Monday. I give some of the credit to the 50mg DHEA I took. Hope that helps.

 

[CaliDreaming]

Congratulations on your bfp Sophie!! Stick baby stick!


I definitely think I'll add DHEA to the supplements I'm taking then. Looks like I can get it in bulk on Amazon. I wonder if it's good for men as well.

 

[Sophie2015]

Congratulations on your bfp Sophie!! Stick baby stick!


I definitely think I'll add DHEA to the supplements I'm taking then. Looks like I can get it in bulk on Amazon. I wonder if it's good for men as well.

Whatever you buy make sure it's micronized so you can absorb it. I buy Micron 5 or Fertinatal, both off Amazon. I'm not sure about men. I have a vague memory of it possibly lowering sperm count.

 

[TTC74]

I actually know that I have low AMH, but according to the research I've done online, DHEA is great for women with low AMH and women who are of advanced maternal age. The questions come into play when healthy young women take it.

 

[Sophie2015]

Yes. In younger women it can elevate testosterone and cause pcos like symptoms including infertility.

 

[BABYBOUND2015]

Congrats, ttc #4 about to start 2nd round of clomid150mg , will now add trigger shot!!

 

[lunamoona]

Congrats Sophie hope you have a sticky bean

 

[Sophie2015]

Congrats Sophie hope you have a sticky bean

Me too! Thanks. I was feeling pretty good two days or so ago but now starting to doubt. First beta is Monday. FX'd

 

[AngelUK]

Congrats and FX!

We thought we might try after all and I have been POS this month to see when I ov but so far no surge and I am on day 18. I am wondering if maybe I stopped ovulating. My cycle is irregular though, so who knows.

 

[Sophie2015]

Congrats and FX!

We thought we might try after all and I have been POS this month to see when I ov but so far no surge and I am on day 18. I am wondering if maybe I stopped ovulating. My cycle is irregular though, so who knows.

With irregular cycles I think taking your temp every morning is a must. Best way to determine when and if you are ovulating. Good luck!!

 

[AngelUK]

That's hard to do as I never wake at the same time on any day ��

 

[TTC74]

How did I miss your announcement, Sophie? Congrats!

 

[Sophie2015]

How did I miss your announcement, Sophie? Congrats!

Aw thanks! I'll be 4 weeks tomorrow. Having betas drawn Monday, Wednesday, Friday next week. I felt pretty good about things until last night. Now worried I'm going to lose a 5th baby.

How are you?

 

[TTC74]

I'm good. My ultrasound on Monday went great. We never saw a heartbeat with the MMC, but this little bean's heart is pitter pattering away. Also, I've been experiencing waves of nausea for the last several days. So, I'm optimistic about this pregnancy. I have another ultrasound on next Thursday. Then, the RE will refer me to my OB!

 

[CaliDreaming]

Awesome news TTC74!! I am so happy for you! You and Sophie have made me a believer in the benefits of DHEA!

 

[Sophie2015]

TTC- I noticed you had an ectopic. Can you tell me what was your first clue something was wrong?

Any of you who have been pregnant, I'll be 4 weeks tomorrow. I'm having bloating and abdominal pressure with gas like pain. I did not have this with any of my other 4. Is this normal? It has me worried it's a sign of an early ectopic. I've felt this gas like pressure and bloating for 2 days now.

 

[CaliDreaming]

I had a lot of bloating with my first baby so that's definitely normal. I actually had a little bump by 5 weeks due to the bloat. I didn't have gas, but I think that's a normal early pregnancy symptom as well.

I'm praying for you. I hope these new symptoms are a sign of a healthy pregnancy this time around.

 

[Sophie2015]

I had a lot of bloating with my first baby so that's definitely normal. I actually had a little bump by 5 weeks due to the bloat. I didn't have gas, but I think that's a normal early pregnancy symptom as well.

I'm praying for you. I hope these new symptoms are a sign of a healthy pregnancy this time around.

Thank you. I've called my dr. Waiting for a call back. My stomach almost feels sore and I have mild yet sharp pains on the inside of my hip bones. I had 7 follies. Wondering if I developed cysts after I O'd. I've never had cysts but maybe the pregnancy has triggered something.

Back to DHEA. I have a friend who was in her late 30s/early 40s. She tried for 5 years to conceive. Had multiple failed and cancelled ivf's, had at least 1 DE ivf that failed. She changed Drs and started DHEA. Was pregnant w twins after on her first IUI cycle w DHEA. I def think it helps.

I'll keep ya posted. Thanks for answering me about being bloated. I'm miserable and scared.