anyone over 35 going for fertility treatments this year? IUI, IVF etc

[sport36]

Clomid does get you pregnant. However, the risk of m/c is high. I finally fell pregnant at 40, on clomid and was elated. It lasted 12 wks and then my world fell apart. I was not told that I was high risk to m/c. I would rather not be pregnant than experience the pain of finally saying I was pregnant and then m/c at 12 weeks. I never thought I would need to spk to anyone on a forum, and yet I feel I need to share my experience. I think women will do any thing to get pregnant and this overcomes the risk involved. I am devasted due to my loss and can finally admit that I would rather not be pregnant than take medication that causes pain to the majority. We planned for a family and It has ended with a loss that only women that long to be pregnant understand. I wish everyone more success on clomid than me.

 

[readyformore]

Clomid does get you pregnant. However, the risk of m/c is high. I finally fell pregnant at 40, on clomid and was elated. It lasted 12 wks and then my world fell apart. I was not told that I was high risk to m/c. I would rather not be pregnant than experience the pain of finally saying I was pregnant and then m/c at 12 weeks. I never thought I would need to spk to anyone on a forum, and yet I feel I need to share my experience. I think women will do any thing to get pregnant and this overcomes the risk involved. I am devasted due to my loss and can finally admit that I would rather not be pregnant than take medication that causes pain to the majority. We planned for a family and It has ended with a loss that only women that long to be pregnant understand. I wish everyone more success on clomid than me.

I am terribly sorry to hear about your loss

I've never heard that clomid leads to an increased risk of miscarriage.
I know that age is unfortunatley linked to increased chance of miscarriage.

Again, so sorry for the loss

 

[sarahincanada]

Clomid does get you pregnant. However, the risk of m/c is high. I finally fell pregnant at 40, on clomid and was elated. It lasted 12 wks and then my world fell apart. I was not told that I was high risk to m/c. I would rather not be pregnant than experience the pain of finally saying I was pregnant and then m/c at 12 weeks. I never thought I would need to spk to anyone on a forum, and yet I feel I need to share my experience. I think women will do any thing to get pregnant and this overcomes the risk involved. I am devasted due to my loss and can finally admit that I would rather not be pregnant than take medication that causes pain to the majority. We planned for a family and It has ended with a loss that only women that long to be pregnant understand. I wish everyone more success on clomid than me.

I am very sorry for your loss, but I dont think you can assume it was the clomid and I have never actually heard of clomid causing more MC's than normal. I think in general people taking medication are having problems, and people with problems probably have a higher rate of MC. Also the rate of MC's at the age of 40 is higher, how do you know its not age related?

I have met so many people on here who have had MC's and also experiences like still-borns and so am mentally prepared that even if I do get pregnant it might not last. I feel more prepared from being on here, than someone who hasnt read all these different stories. MC is a devestating experience for anyone to go through

 

[GMATP 2011]

hi everyone

awww thanks natsby and indigo for thinking of me, I just got home and couldnt wait to come and update this thread.

so guess what...

I HAVE 4 FOLLICLES READY TO POP!!!!!!!!

wish me luck please!!! off to google 4 follicles....

Good luck sarahincanada! 4 was my lucky number with iui so I am a fan of 4! Isn't it amazing to see them all on the ultra sound! Baby dust! And lots of it!

 

[mrsdh]

hi mrsdh. I'm 41 and am to start clomid next saturday is af shows up on tuesday. 50 mg... will try for 3 months and then if no luck, we will take the next step. send along some more info, as it arises. are you using preseed? thx!

Hi sadie.
Good luck with the clomid, although I hope af doesn't arrive and you won't be needing it! I did use preseed and found it ok. Will keep you updated with any new info ..

 

[mrsdh]

Clomid does get you pregnant. However, the risk of m/c is high. I finally fell pregnant at 40, on clomid and was elated. It lasted 12 wks and then my world fell apart. I was not told that I was high risk to m/c. I would rather not be pregnant than experience the pain of finally saying I was pregnant and then m/c at 12 weeks. I never thought I would need to spk to anyone on a forum, and yet I feel I need to share my experience. I think women will do any thing to get pregnant and this overcomes the risk involved. I am devasted due to my loss and can finally admit that I would rather not be pregnant than take medication that causes pain to the majority. We planned for a family and It has ended with a loss that only women that long to be pregnant understand. I wish everyone more success on clomid than me.

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss I too have had 2 losses. The 2nd one a mmc at 12 weeks , it was heartbreaking.
I did raise the subject of increased mc rate on clomid to my fs. He said that most clomid users have problems such as PCOS and already have higher mc rates due to egg quality. He also told me the risks of an age related mc( which I already know). With or without clomid my mc risk rate is higher , I just hope that clomid will help to throw out a couple of eggs each month, one of which being the golden egg!

 

[Natsby]

I have had two MC and I wasn´t on clomid, when I asked the doctor why he said it was very common. SInce then i have spoken to lots of people and it seems like everyone knows someone close to them who has suffered mc, it just isn´t widely spoken of. And yes it is devastating and your world falls apart, yet here I am again ready to try for a third time. I know mc can happen again, but there is no real reason why it should, the last two were probably down to chromosomal abnormalities and it was better that way than later in the pregnancy. A friend of mine decided after her mc not to try again, each to their own, but I´m ok now, I don´t mourn those embryos everyday, I try to look forward and think of a more positive outcome.
SPort36 you don´t say how long ago this happened, I´m sorry for your loss and I feel your pain, but believe me it does get better and I wish you luck should you decide to try again.

 

[sarahincanada]

I just hope that clomid will help to throw out a couple of eggs each month, one of which being the golden egg!

thats exactly how I feel! clomid gives you more chances per month and might actually help the egg mature more so than it does on its own. but the egg is still the same egg and some are good and some are bad. the ones that MC I have read would never have been a viable baby to begin with. I think many people view MCs as a healthy embryo that died (which is devastating) but I look at it from a scientific viewpoint as much as possible and view it as an embryo that didnt have the genetic make up to be a viable baby. Its no less devastating but I prefer to look at it that way.

 

[samj]

I am TTC #2 for 7 months. We are certain we had a chemical pregnancy in February cycle. All the symptoms of being pregnant, slight bleeding, probably implantation, all feeling very positive and then bang, period!

We are on cycle 1 of femara. My specialist said that it has less chance of thining the lining and affecting the cm. I took femara 2.5mg cd2-6. I went in on cd12 for follicle check. I was a little surprised at the device she used for the US. It was quite a large device for the internal US! Anyway, I had 1 large follicle of 24.4mm. She was pleased with this response and has said that if I need another cycle, I will only take 2.5mg again. I was hoping for more than 1 folicle though. The downside, I had a very thin lining. Only 4mm and she said she would like to see at least 8mm, so I was put on pregesterone for cd15-25. I has the HCG trigger on cd12 and then BD that night and the following night. So huge fingers crossed. Looking back now, my feb cycle loss was prob due to insufficient lining.

I am now suffering all kinds of symptoms! Probably due to the HCG shot and the progesterone tablets. Its driving me crazy. Sore BBs, tired, backache, metallic tast in my mouth, not sleeping great, even getting up for a wee in the middle of the night!! Roll on the 27th When I can test, although last time I only got a positive on 18dpo! and 27th will be 14dpo.

 

[sarahincanada]

I am TTC #2 for 7 months. We are certain we had a chemical pregnancy in February cycle. All the symptoms of being pregnant, slight bleeding, probably implantation, all feeling very positive and then bang, period!

We are on cycle 1 of femara. My specialist said that it has less chance of thining the lining and affecting the cm. I took femara 2.5mg cd2-6. I went in on cd12 for follicle check. I was a little surprised at the device she used for the US. It was quite a large device for the internal US! Anyway, I had 1 large follicle of 24.4mm. She was pleased with this response and has said that if I need another cycle, I will only take 2.5mg again. I was hoping for more than 1 folicle though. The downside, I had a very thin lining. Only 4mm and she said she would like to see at least 8mm, so I was put on pregesterone for cd15-25. I has the HCG trigger on cd12 and then BD that night and the following night. So huge fingers crossed. Looking back now, my feb cycle loss was prob due to insufficient lining.

I am now suffering all kinds of symptoms! Probably due to the HCG shot and the progesterone tablets. Its driving me crazy. Sore BBs, tired, backache, metallic tast in my mouth, not sleeping great, even getting up for a wee in the middle of the night!! Roll on the 27th When I can test, although last time I only got a positive on 18dpo! and 27th will be 14dpo.

ooooh good luck! I dont know much about femera, is it similar to clomid? I forgot to ask about my lining at yesterdays scan, I think she said it was 1.7 so not sure if thats cm so that would be 17mm but that sounds a lot, I will have to ask next time. I dont symptom spot anymore as Ive had all symptoms so far, its much less stressful when I ignore everything. good luck, hope you get your bfp!

 

[sarahincanada]

hi everyone

awww thanks natsby and indigo for thinking of me, I just got home and couldnt wait to come and update this thread.

so guess what...

I HAVE 4 FOLLICLES READY TO POP!!!!!!!!

wish me luck please!!! off to google 4 follicles....

Good luck sarahincanada! 4 was my lucky number with iui so I am a fan of 4! Isn't it amazing to see them all on the ultra sound! Baby dust! And lots of it!

I couldnt see the ultrasound screen its a small room and its angled to the corner where the tech sits. Im glad that you had 4 follicles as most people on here only seem to have 1 or 2, you had IUI so an even better chance but Im hoping I will be successful, FX!

 

[sadie]

I just hope that clomid will help to throw out a couple of eggs each month, one of which being the golden egg!

thats exactly how I feel! clomid gives you more chances per month and might actually help the egg mature more so than it does on its own. but the egg is still the same egg and some are good and some are bad. the ones that MC I have read would never have been a viable baby to begin with. I think many people view MCs as a healthy embryo that died (which is devastating) but I look at it from a scientific viewpoint as much as possible and view it as an embryo that didnt have the genetic make up to be a viable baby. Its no less devastating but I prefer to look at it that way.

I completely agree.

 

[samj]

Femara an alternative to clomid. Given for people who have no luck on clomid or suffer bad side effects on clomid. My OBGYN prefers it and if we have medical insurance will always give in preference to clomid. It was damn expensive approx £150!! We live in Dubai and had to buy 30 tablets not 5 as prescribed. She said that clomid can affect your lining so I dread what mine would have been on clomid. My lining was 0.4cm so maybe yours is just very thick and a great place for that egg to implant! How big were your folicles? At least you had 4, so thats good also. Good luck.

 

[mrsdh]

I was going to ask about Femara when I have my next appt with the fs. I think Clomid is offered 1st as it's the least expensive. My periods have got lighter as I've got older so thin uterine lining does concern me. Unfortunately most women here in the UK on the NHS aren't monitored by means of ultrasound when on clomid.I'm going to push for an ultrasound to check my lining as it seems pointless to continue taking clomid if implantation would fail due to an insufficient lining.

 

[sarahincanada]

Femara an alternative to clomid. Given for people who have no luck on clomid or suffer bad side effects on clomid. My OBGYN prefers it and if we have medical insurance will always give in preference to clomid. It was damn expensive approx £150!! We live in Dubai and had to buy 30 tablets not 5 as prescribed. She said that clomid can affect your lining so I dread what mine would have been on clomid. My lining was 0.4cm so maybe yours is just very thick and a great place for that egg to implant! How big were your folicles? At least you had 4, so thats good also. Good luck.

If I have to go in on monday for the trigger I will ask if the 1.7 lining was in cm so it means 17mm...as Im not sure. do you know what an ideal thickness is?
my follicles: 2 are 1.7 so Im assuming thats 17mm and 2 are 1.65 so I assume 16.5mm? she said they look for at least 1.7 and so the 2 will be over by ovulation.
I feel rushed when Im there so I should try and ask more questions

 

[Redclaire]

Hi Sarah!!
Ooh they all sound at really good size!! They like 18mm for the trigger shot, you ov 36hours after then so the foolicle still has over a day to ripen another 3-4mm to rupture size. Under 16mm usually dont have a mature egg inside according the my midwife. So you will have 4 good'uns!! good girl yourself!!

 

[Indigo77]

Sarah...

 

[sarahincanada]

thanks everyone! Ive done too much googling and feel
ive read everything from people with triplets from 4 follicles to those who didnt get pregnant at all. its so annoying, I wish we could know in advance which we will be. Im grateful Ive responded well as so many people dont get more than 1 follicle, but at the same time when you read endless posts from people with 4 follicles that get bfn's it does reduce your excitement. I can only wait and see what will happen! urggghh this 2ww is going to be the worst.

 

[readyformore]

thanks everyone! Ive done too much googling and feel
ive read everything from people with triplets from 4 follicles to those who didnt get pregnant at all. its so annoying, I wish we could know in advance which we will be. Im grateful Ive responded well as so many people dont get more than 1 follicle, but at the same time when you read endless posts from people with 4 follicles that get bfn's it does reduce your excitement. I can only wait and see what will happen! urggghh this 2ww is going to be the worst.

My successful IUI, I had 3 mature follicles and 1 sticky bean! Perfect!

Before the IUI I thought "Oh, man, I could have triplets."
After finding out only 1 stuck, I was relieved but thought "Where are the other 2?"

Good luck. It looks like I'll be ovulating right around the same time as you!

 

[sadie]

thanks everyone! Ive done too much googling and feel
ive read everything from people with triplets from 4 follicles to those who didnt get pregnant at all. its so annoying, I wish we could know in advance which we will be. Im grateful Ive responded well as so many people dont get more than 1 follicle, but at the same time when you read endless posts from people with 4 follicles that get bfn's it does reduce your excitement. I can only wait and see what will happen! urggghh this 2ww is going to be the worst.

fx for you!!!!!