Hi everyone
I've been trying to conceive since I came off the pill last summer, now on cycle 12. Since the pill I have had very short cycles (21 - 22 days) and, I believe, a short luteal phase (8 - 9 days). I have determined this through BBT, OPKs, cervical mucus and ovulation pain. My fertility specialist, however, has told me that my "test results indicate that there is nothing wrong with my luteal phase" and that I must be ovulating around day 7 of my cycle. He has sent me a prescription for clomid through the post, but mentions on the cover letter that he doesn't really feel that it will be beneficial. He has asked me to take it for 4 cycles (unmonitored) and, if no pregnancy has occurred, told me that I'll then need to join the IVF waiting list.
I'm staggered. I have a history of endometriosis and really feel that I should have a lap and dye to assess the state of my tubes before moving forward. I also believe that if I'm going to take Clomid, it should be properly monitored. I moving house so am going to get referred to a different clinic shortly, but I am really scared that they are going to take the same approach. What on earth should I do?
xx
I've been trying to conceive since I came off the pill last summer, now on cycle 12. Since the pill I have had very short cycles (21 - 22 days) and, I believe, a short luteal phase (8 - 9 days). I have determined this through BBT, OPKs, cervical mucus and ovulation pain. My fertility specialist, however, has told me that my "test results indicate that there is nothing wrong with my luteal phase" and that I must be ovulating around day 7 of my cycle. He has sent me a prescription for clomid through the post, but mentions on the cover letter that he doesn't really feel that it will be beneficial. He has asked me to take it for 4 cycles (unmonitored) and, if no pregnancy has occurred, told me that I'll then need to join the IVF waiting list.
I'm staggered. I have a history of endometriosis and really feel that I should have a lap and dye to assess the state of my tubes before moving forward. I also believe that if I'm going to take Clomid, it should be properly monitored. I moving house so am going to get referred to a different clinic shortly, but I am really scared that they are going to take the same approach. What on earth should I do?
xx