First cycled AFTER unsuccessful clomid.

[aimiB]

Hello,

I'm looking for some advice....

Me and DH have been TTC for 23 months.

I have a cyst blocking my right tube and DH has low speem count.

We tried for 13 months on our own then went to the docs.....after numerous tests we were diagnosed with the above and prescribed clomid for 3 months (jan,feb,march) which was unsuccessful.

I am now on my first cycle after finishing clomid. I had a VERY light period 28/3/2012 to 30/3/2012. I would have O'd around the 9/4/2012 so I am now 12dpo.

At 4dpi I had a 'pinch' in the lower right side of my abdomen, this happened a few times until 8dpo.

At 8dpo I had pinkish cm when wiping then nothing. I also had VERY mild af type cramps. Thistles lasted until 11dpo.

11dpo suddenly around 11.30am the sides of my boobs under my armpits hurt.....like I've done something strenuous and pulled the muscles. I also felt nausius and had how flashes.

12dpo BFN. Boobs still hurt but nothing else yet.

So that where I am. I'm 12dpo today and would line you ladies to share your experiences. Are my symptoms just the effects of my first cycle without clomid?

If I had IB 8dpo should a hpt show + now?

I'm confused and stressed, if you would share your experiences I would be VERY grateful!!

*********babydust*********

 

[aimiB]

Sorry about the spelling mistakes......I'm using my iPhone an it has a shattered screen

Xx

 

[Dazed]

Its possible your levels are still too low to detect on an HPT. Althought some women can get a positive before their missed period, most don't get a positive until the day of or after their period is due. Don't give up hope just yet.

 

[NomDePlume]

Hello:
I am now pregnant with my first (6 weeks and some change) with the help of Clomid. I had sporadic, long cycles (31, 35, 45, etc) and ovarian cysts. I was never diagnosed with PCOS, but blood sugar problems run on both sides of my family, so I "self diagnosed." After trying for three cycles (I know, not a super long time), I decided to talk with my doctor since I already knew that cysts and irregular cycles were not a good sign. He started me on 50mg days 5-9 with instructions to "engage" every other day on days 10-21. My husband works 24 on, 48 off, so we went with 2 out of 3 days. A blood test on Day 22 showed low progesterone levels indicating that I likely did not ovulate. We decided to increase to 100 mg clomid. A quantitative HCG on Day 29 came back negative, so I started 10 days on provera to induce a new cycle and start over. We were preparing to go on a cruise around day 48, so I randomly (without hope) took a HPT just for "shoots and giggles" on day 45, and it was POSITIVE. The blood test was at 1300, and then we went out of town for a week. Later, my ultrasound showed right at 6 weeks with a heartbeat. This just goes to show that we can have faith in clomid causing ovulation, but maybe OVERovulation, almost like a second fertile window before a menstrual period. Just keep this in mind because I haven't read about anything like this on a forum before. My doctor also put me on prometrium (change from provera) to increase progesterone since it's usually low in women who conceive using fertility drugs. He also told me to take 1 baby aspirin (NO regular aspirin) per day to help with circulation. Let's pray for each other (8wk ultrasound on May 2). Other tips from my doctor: Take mucinex an hour before TTC to break down cervical mucus. Hips elevated for 20 minutes. Husband takes Vitamin E and C supplements to increase sperm count. TTC often, not just on that one day the pee stick says you're ovulating. My doctor says those are a waste of money. I also started this eating plan since PCOS is related to spikes in blood sugar and insulin resistance. Book: Insulin Resistance Diet