Femara Friends!

[MKHewson]

what does metaformin do?

Metformin also improves clomiphene resistant anovulation in women treated with follicle-stimulating hormone. Use of metformin significantly reduced the rate of cycle cancellation and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in comparison to gonadotropins alone. Research has shown PCOS patients undergoing IVF develop a greater number of poor quality oocytes demonstrated by lower fertilization and pregnancy rates probably due to higher levels of intrafollicular androgens. In one prospective study, patients undergoing IVF treated with FSH and metformin had a significant increase in the number of mature oocytes retrieved, fertilization rates, and number of embryos produ

 

[Mrs.Stinski]

@MK: The doc told me this morning that because of my insuling and glucose levels that it will cause a MC....that could be because I am diabetic though, I really dont know. I feel like he gave me good information about it...but Im not so sure that it all makes sense at this point until I sit down after work tonight and put it all together and make it make sense. I believe he told me I will be on it for pretty much the rest of my life now. Both of my parents are diabetic and its the medication that they take to control it.

@jchic: I really am not sure myself other than it has something to do with your glucose and/or insulin levels.

 

[Cridge]

mrs.stinksi - you're right, metformin is a diabetic drug used to keep insulin in check. Sorry to hear you're diabetic! I'm pre-diabetic and have been told to expect to be on metformin for the rest of my life as well. I'm on 2500mg, but I'm hoping to lower that at some point. I was sick for a good 8-10 weeks when I first started taking it (at a much, much lower dose), but hopefully you'll have a better time with it. GL!

mrsCompass - thinking of you today! I hope the iui goes really well!!!

Charisse - sorry about the bfn, but it is still a bit early. fx'd!

 

[LolaM]

Lola - I am pretty sure that you should not have CF if AF is around the corner! How many dpo are you? Have you tested at all? Oh girl, FXFXFXFX for you! I really hope thisd is a good sign and that AF stays away! I had cramps too, mild but there.

yeah but...no, it was a lovely thought.

 

[Chiles]

Def will have to update the cd chart soon I am sooo lost my cycle is very long. Every one had came and gone. lol

 

[MrsCompass]

Thank you, Cridge. My Doctor did the IUI herself and I was very happy about that. We are pretty content with the sperm count given that DH has low count to begin with. We had 5 million and Doctor wasnt too concern. We felt good about that.

Chilles and Cindy and other ladies who has iui experience: after your IUI, did you feel any pain at all? I felt discomfort around 11am, a couple hours after the IUI ... On my right ovary. I wonder if that was from the procedure or could that be ovulation pain? It was on and off all day. Thoughts?

 

[Shareena]

Trina - After the IUI I had cramps but I also thought it was ovulation but it can be from the IUI itself. Good luck in the tww!!

AFM: I am cd9 today and got my second gonal-f. I am so looking forward to this cycle and praying this cycle will give me the so wanted BFP.

 

[Cridge]

Lola - did af find you? Sorry!

 

[LolaM]

GL to you!

 

[zadeebug]

Aside from the normal CM, OPKs, and BBT what are some signs of ovulation or impending ovulation. I was on clomid for 7 cycles with no O so I'm afraid to get my hopes up with femara. I would feel so much more hopeful if I could just O. Then I would feel like I'm a step closer to eventually get a BFP.

 

[beaniekins]

Went to my second follie check this morning...2 on right (was 3 on Sunday but I guess one disappeared or something and they were all 8mm then) one is 9mm and one is 14 and another on my left (was 10mm on Sunday) now 14mm. Dr has me doing 5 more days of Femara, 3 pills a day and I go back on Monday for yet another scan. He wants me to do OPKs every 12 hours just in case I OV before Monday. Also starting Metformin today. He has me starting 1 pill a day and gradually getting to 4 a day when I feel my body is ready. I see several of you ladies take it so can you tell me about your side effects and how much you take? Also found out some not so happy news today (speaking of Metformin)....I have diabetes Wow, what a morning.

Hi there! I have been taking 1500 mg of Metformin for almost a month now. I started with one 750 mg pill and added the second pill after 3 days. I have been really lucky and have not had any side effects. My doctor recommended I eat a low carb, sugar-free, and grain-free diet to reduce the side effects and I think it has really helped. I have also been exercising a lot (for me anyway ) which also supposedly helps. The funny thing is that I didn't really have carb cravings at first but now all of a sudden all I can think about is chips and queso or brownies. I just bought myself dark chocolate covered bananas at the store and am hoping that is a healthier compromise

 

[MKHewson]

Oh my Chiles your day is almost here, I am so excited for, I hope tomorrow is you day....sending you lots of and a big

 

[Cridge]

Zadeebug - I fear those are really the only true ways of knowing ovulation is around the corner (with the exception of an u/s). As soon as your cf turns to ewcm (that's the goal, although some don't quite get that far and only see really wet or creamy cf), then you know the big O is right around the corner. If opk's work for you, even better, but don't get too discouraged if you don't see a + (I never do). Your temp will only confirm you've ovulated, so by the time it goes up, it's generally too late to take advantage at that point.

Some people can feel when they ovulate, although the last couple of cycles I've had better ovulation when I didn't feel a thing. My ovaries are big complainers and I always thought the aching was a good sign, but based on many u/s, it's clear that the aching doesn't necessarily mean I have a follie growing. Everyone is different in that department though. You just need to know your body really well....which takes time.

GL!

 

[Chiles]

Thank you, Cridge. My Doctor did the IUI herself and I was very happy about that. We are pretty content with the sperm count given that DH has low count to begin with. We had 5 million and Doctor wasnt too concern. We felt good about that.

Chilles and Cindy and other ladies who has iui experience: after your IUI, did you feel any pain at all? I felt discomfort around 11am, a couple hours after the IUI ... On my right ovary. I wonder if that was from the procedure or could that be ovulation pain? It was on and off all day. Thoughts?

I definetly felt the ovulation pain because my follicles was on my left side. And the IUI made me feel very crampy. I was very sore that day and some the next.

Aside from the normal CM, OPKs, and BBT what are some signs of ovulation or impending ovulation. I was on clomid for 7 cycles with no O so I'm afraid to get my hopes up with femara. I would feel so much more hopeful if I could just O. Then I would feel like I'm a step closer to eventually get a BFP.

I know how you feel, I had 2 cycles before this one where I did not ovulate. And this is my 1st cycle where I did. Once they find the right dose and medication it will happen. Its something out here that I am sure you will respond to kMFX that femara works like a charm.

Oh my Chiles your day is almost here, I am so excited for, I hope tomorrow is you day....sending you lots of and a big

Yes it is No signs of the witch yet so we will see. KMFX

 

[MKHewson]

Thank you, Cridge. My Doctor did the IUI herself and I was very happy about that. We are pretty content with the sperm count given that DH has low count to begin with. We had 5 million and Doctor wasnt too concern. We felt good about that.

Chilles and Cindy and other ladies who has iui experience: after your IUI, did you feel any pain at all? I felt discomfort around 11am, a couple hours after the IUI ... On my right ovary. I wonder if that was from the procedure or could that be ovulation pain? It was on and off all day. Thoughts?

I definetly felt the ovulation pain because my follicles was on my left side. And the IUI made me feel very crampy. I was very sore that day and some the next.

Aside from the normal CM, OPKs, and BBT what are some signs of ovulation or impending ovulation. I was on clomid for 7 cycles with no O so I'm afraid to get my hopes up with femara. I would feel so much more hopeful if I could just O. Then I would feel like I'm a step closer to eventually get a BFP.

I know how you feel, I had 2 cycles before this one where I did not ovulate. And this is my 1st cycle where I did. Once they find the right dose and medication it will happen. Its something out here that I am sure you will respond to kMFX that femara works like a charm.

Oh my Chiles your day is almost here, I am so excited for, I hope tomorrow is you day....sending you lots of and a big

Yes it is No signs of the witch yet so we will see. KMFX

I would normally get strong pms, so that was a little indicator to me I might have been pregger.///

 

[Chiles]

@ MK I have been a little bitchy. Lol we shall see!!!! I dont want to post any symptoms I had until I know if its a bfn and bfp.

 

[jchic]

Good luck Chiles!

How is everyone today?

AFM - had my CD3 b/w and baseline u/s today. They found a cyst on my left ovary that they think is either a corpus luteum cyst OR a chocolate cyst. RE wants me to continue with the Femara this cycle and that we will monitor it and see. Says its not big, but if its gets big we will remove it. I always thought they made you NOT take femara if they found a cyst? Perhaps because this isnt a follicle cyst?

 

[s08]

Good luck Chiles!

How is everyone today?

AFM - had my CD3 b/w and baseline u/s today. They found a cyst on my left ovary that they think is either a corpus luteum cyst OR a chocolate cyst. RE wants me to continue with the Femara this cycle and that we will monitor it and see. Says its not big, but if its gets big we will remove it. I always thought they made you NOT take femara if they found a cyst? Perhaps because this isnt a follicle cyst?

I had a cyst on my right ovary this cycle at my baseline ultrasound, and I thought they would cancel meds. But they didn't. My re still said to take the femara and bravelle. I only had 4 follies on that side (with 10 on the left), so they thought the cyst might have stopped as many follies on that side. Surprisingly, it turns out that at my cd 11 ultrasound, my dominant follicle was on the right (26 mm), with two smaller ones on the left (17 and 18). So I guess you never know.

What is a "chocolate cyst"? And how many follies did you have today?

 

[jchic]

a chocolate cyst is an endometrioma that is filled with fluid or blood....I didnt ask how many follies - I assume when I go in on CD10 that I will be given that info and told when to trigger.

 

[drsquid]

tomorrow is cycle day 12 us.. i get to find out how the femara did. i made a great follie on my own last month so im curious to see how this has gone. ive had weird twinges etc so im guessing/hoping ive made a few.. fingers crossed for trigger for iui m or tues.