clomid ......

[Sally33]

Hi Everyone
Just after a bit of advice – been ttc for just over 2 years. Was diagnosed with pco in November and have since had 2 rounds of clomid.

1ST round at 50 I was last scanned on day 18 and my eggs were only 12mm therefore assume I didn’t ovulate.

2nd round I was put up to 100 and have been tested yesterday on day 10. There was nothing really to see on scan and I have been asked to go back on day 16 for another scan

I asked what would be the next step if no ovulation and I have been told that they don’t go over 100 dose of clomid and so if no sign on day 16 I will be given no more clomid and the next step will be ovary drilling and dye test. Literally cried all the way home!

I have been reading up through out this process and have seen that some ladies needed up to 250 clomid to ovulate and were also offered metformin.

Don’t know how I feel about the op – of course I will do whatever is necessary but I don’t feel like clomid has been given a good enough chance?

I am also not overly happy with the service I have been given – feel like a number – in and out as quickly as possible for the scan – no advice given and I wasn’t offered the blood test either last month to confirm or deny ov – my cycle was 46 days so could have ov later than the day 18 I was scanned – who knows! And when called up to book second cycle scan I was asked by my nurse how do I know I didn’t ovulate if I didn’t have a blood test….. I know they are busy and there are lots of ladies in same posisiton but I cant help but feel frustrated

What are ladies views on the op?????

 

[Teeny Weeny]

I had the operation 5 years ago before taking Clomid. I found it absolutely fine. I was up and about fine the next day. I actually conceived my DS the first round of Clomid after the operation. I was told it can help improve fertility for up to 2 years.
I am currently TTC #4 and I have a gynae appointment in 3 weeks. I am hoping I don't need the surgery again, but if I do I will have it without hesitation.
Good luck on your journey and try not to worry. It sounds a lot worse than it is. Xx

 

[Laura27]

I don't know anything about the ovarian drilling op but I do know that it's unusual to not be offered over 100mg Clomid? I am pregnant with a Clomid baby and luckily ovulated fine on 100mg (conceived twice on 3 rounds) but if I hadn't then I would have gone to 150mg. Have they said why you're not having blood tests? I think that's the only way they can tell for sure if you've ovulated? I had a blood test every month that I was on it. Sorry I can't be more help, but once you're on the right dose of Clomid it does work!!

 

[Mommieh25]

Sally I hope all goes well. Please keep us posted.

 

[Jillie89]

I never ovulated on clomid on 50, 150 and 200mg dosages. I then had ovarian drilling (not painful at all for me) and was put on 300mg clomid. I ovulated 3 cycles then stopped ovulating again. Unfortunately we had a male factor issue we found out about during those 3 rounds I ovulated so no BFP and we went to IVF. I was also put on metformin but it made me so ill they took me off it.

 

[Nightnurse]

If you guys are interested check out this thread

https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/assisted-conception/2229445-clomid-2014-beyond.html

 

[Sally33]

Hi everyone thank you for your messages! I went in today and there was no movement. No more clomid for me :/ dr said if haven't responded at 100 I won't on higher doses either and we would be wasting time ?

Also found out today that OH has 2% sperm morphology (which we weren't told before and test was in oct!) because of this no drilling for me either :/

Dr said that ivf is now our only option. He couldn't understand why I got upset as said its the only way we can do it and will be quickest way for our situation ......

To me tho ivf is the final option after all others have been exhausted - if it doesn't work then there are no more options....

I don't feel like I'm ready to write off other options - 2% morphology is better than 0% and if I've never ovulated then his sperm hasn't been given a chance?!

Sorry for rant my heads all over the place - any comments/advice would be appreciated

X

 

[Jillie89]

I remember feeling heartbroken when we were told IVF was our only option too. But I went away and thought it through. At least we had something to try and help us become parents still.

Are you able to see another dr at all for a second opinion? I know some people do not respond on clomid but do on Femara/letrazole. That could be an option for you to try before going down IVF road?

 

[Mommieh25]

I'm so sorry to hear. I hope your outcome is a good one. Please keep us posted.

 

[Sally33]

I have also requested another scan Wednesday day 22 - for 4 days I have had a belly ache like period arriving but I'm normally 36 - 40 day cycles I randomly did Ov test last night came back as positive ...... Not getting my hopes up but fingers crossed. Nurse on phone said it could be Ov pain? Never had that before - she also asked me what my temperature charting had been doing .... But last week told me this month was a fail?

If Wednesday is a no -

We have asked dr to re look at our case once oh has had another sperm test. If it is low morphology then looks like we might have to except Ivf

I've been an emotional wreck since last week - pretty much avoiding people aswell :/ how did you come to terms with it?
From your picture I'm guessing you were successful?? Many congrats!!!

X x

 

[Mommieh25]

I have also requested another scan Wednesday day 22 - for 4 days I have had a belly ache like period arriving but I'm normally 36 - 40 day cycles I randomly did Ov test last night came back as positive ...... Not getting my hopes up but fingers crossed. Nurse on phone said it could be Ov pain? Never had that before - she also asked me what my temperature charting had been doing .... But last week told me this month was a fail?

If Wednesday is a no -

We have asked dr to re look at our case once oh has had another sperm test. If it is low morphology then looks like we might have to except Ivf

I've been an emotional wreck since last week - pretty much avoiding people aswell :/ how did you come to terms with it?
From your picture I'm guessing you were successful?? Many congrats!!!

X x

Please keep us posted. I know this is hard and my prayers are with you.