Luteal Phase Defect

[Spockette]

Usually a LPD is associated with low progesterone, which is what you have been diagnosed with along with Vit D deficient. The fab news is, that this can be fixed. It may take a few cycles for your system to get used to the meds but I'm sure you will be fine.

I started this thread as 'Luteal Phase Defect' but funnily enough all the ladies on here have been diagnosed with other issues.(also pregnancy ) Not sure LPD actually exists anymore and is only associated with low Prog level.

Good luck and keep us posted

Stacer, how you doing hon?

Xxx

 

[stacergirl]

Spock-I didn't realize progesterone and vitamin d were related? Thats Interesting. So, How are you doing?

Shells-how are you?

Well, I'm still trucking along in the tww. Im on progesterone and estrogen everyday which cause symptoms so I'm trying not to read into them too much, however yesterday I started to feel extremely drained/tired and bloated with sore boobs. Im waiting until Saturday to test so will definitely let you know then!! Praying everyday these embies are snug. Dh just told me last night that we're not doing ivf again. It's pretty emotionally draining. So hoping for twins, or just 1 this round and then we will probably be done unless it happens naturally! I'm ok with 1 at this point but underneath i really want 2!!!! Just because I'm afraid if we only have 1 that I'll want another down the road and won't be able to unless we adopt. But we will see. Fx!!!!

 

[Spockette]

Sorry Stacer and ES. Lack of Prog and Vit D do not go hand in hand (as far as I know) Sorry my post didn't make sense....

I know the TWW is horrendous hon but I am sure you will get the result you want. I'm really hoping its twins and the symtoms sound so promising. To be honest, you never know what's going to happen a few years down the line. The IVF you have just gone through may be a distant memory by then and you may be ready to start again for a second one (if its not twins)

Please let us know how you get on xxxx

 

[xxshellsxx]

hey ladies, sorry i've been MIA work has been so mental recently i've now finally got a chance to sit down and catch up! Af showed for me as per usual so on to yet another cycle.

stace - so exciting to have 2 embies hopefully snuggling in there for 9 long months!! Must be scary and exciting times for you. I hope DH see's the pro's of this and if it's not twins this time oce a while has passed he might forget how stressful it was ad want to try again xx FX you don't need to and you get both bundles in one go x

Maz - how are you doing? where are you at with your cycle right now? TWW or still in the manic BD phase? lol x

Welcome ESwemba x

Manic for me recently and this cycle we have nothing to stop us from BD when we should... she says hopefully! lol Enjoyed a few drinks (too many lol) at the weekend as Af was here for the first time in a long time!! Was Fab! Well... until i got up sunday morning for work lol

Day off work tomorrow as i get my official HSG results and this is where my FS is going to say *bye bye* and i'll end up all upset and frustrated.... then kick ass and star the process of switching to another FS and start all over again!

 

[xxshellsxx]

Well girls i had my appointment with FS today and actually saw the head honcho! I have booked the day off as i was expecting be to be in floods of tears and frustrated and having to spend the day sorting a new FS... how wrong was I!! He offered me the laparoscopy i was told i wouldn't get my those that did the HSG! I've signed the consent forms for them to do it and to fix anything should they find anything and it's all go go go! He then said if that's fine 'then what...'? I said 'Clomid'.... he then went into a spiel about NICE guidelines and how I don't fit the criteria as i O on my own... hahah wrong move Dr! lol I then quoted the NICE guidelines back at him as our CCG doesn't meet the government guidelines by refusing me IUI and IVF!! So i offered him a swap lol I would give up my clomid rights if he gave me IUI I explained how the SI has helped me and he really took it on board He then back tracked and said he could bend the rules a little and i will be getting 6 months of Monitored Clomid!! I opted to start Clomid After the LAP as not to waste that chance if there is anything stopping a snuggly bean..... i'm on top of the world right now that i don't have to fight for what i'm entitled to.

It's amazing what speaking to the top man can do and speaking the same language as them... I'm so happy right now - who would have though having surgery and taking meds could make someone happy lol xxxx

 

[stacergirl]

Shells that is great news!!! I'm so excited for you! And you're absolutely right, lttc girls are a special breed who get excited over the weirdest stuff! I was excited about my injections but looking back now I don't even know how I did it! Lol
Well I'm so happy for you. When is the surgery? Has it been schedule yet? Hoping it's soon so you can get started!! Best of luck!! Glad something good came out of Af showing!

Thsnks for the encouraging words. I'm feeling pretty good about it. I Have been having a lot of headsches too. The funny thing is i didnt have any symptoms the Entire first week of taking prog, so its hard not to think im pregnant since the symptoms appeared the weekend of implantation And have continued, ya know? Sooo I'm testing Saturday that way there's no chance of false negative.
But what I meant about doing ivf in the future is that I might not have any eggs at that point since I have low amh, so our only options would be donor egg or adopt. That's why twins would be perfect!!!

Spock I hope you're doing good!!!

 

[ESwemba84]

Shells, that's great news! Good luck.

How long/heavy are everyone's actual AF? Mine lasts *maybe* 3 days, stopping for a few hours on day 2, then resuming until the end of day 3. It's also usually light/medium, but never heavy. Last cycle with the meds it was a bit heavier, but still only lasted 3 days with the break on day 2. I'm just trying to gauge if you all experience the same thing?

 

[stacergirl]

Mine generally lasts up to 5 days but the last 2 days are very light almost spotting.

 

[xxshellsxx]

Stace - i'll get a letter through the post with a date on it. should get the letter within 3 weeks and they hope to have me in before september... they are not too quick round here on the NHS! I so hope you have 2 snuggly beans in there xx that's my idea of perfection too!! xx I've only got one shot at this as DH is 42 this year and twins would be my ideal, but i'll also be happy with just one x

ES - my Af is a absolute cow every month! usually day 1 is light but painful, 2 & 3 is mega heavy and mega painful... 4 & 5 it then lightens up and the pain subsides by day 5 x

 

[Spockette]

Hello girlies

Shells, that is just the most awesome news I am so pleased for you! Can I just ask, do they do the Lap just to look for Endo? Or possibly other abnormalities? Do you feel you might have those? Do you get pain? The reason I am asking is that a lot of women after the HSG just went straight onto Clomid and no Laparoscopy. However, I am so pleeeeeeeeeased you're getting these done and to be honest so you should!!!

Stacer that's really promising. Keeping my fingers crossed. I also understand about the AMH and any futures babies. Keeping my fingers crossed hon

ES, hope you're well? My period lasts about 8 days long but that includes 2 days of light bleeding and spotting, then about 3 or 4 days of heavy period and then tails off. Not much pain, just aches but I have a retroverted uterus and have had a baby. My periods a few years and pre-baby were very painful.

I had my ultrasound with NHS today. Had external and internal. Can I just ask, did you find that the techs go exceptionally quiet during the process. They always get me worried he pointed out the cyst I have on the left but said nothing else..... Oh well, appointment with FS is July 18th. Guess I 'll find out then.
Girls, can I also ask, do you get some hot flashes, some days during your luteal phase? That's one symptom that tells me AF is coming...... I'm wondering if its normal?
Other than that, I'm waiting for AF

Sorry girls, been really emotional so I apologise for the messy and sloppy post

 

[xxshellsxx]

Maz the only reason i'm being allowed the laporoscopy is because the HSG on my right tube was inconclusive. Apparently i have an issue with a tightly closed cervix too!! This could also explain a lot !! This is why the Dye couldn't be forced through enough even after 5 attempts, so they want to check it manually and redo the HSG under General with Cameras. They will also be checking for Endo and cysts while they are there! I do think they will find endo - i've always though i had this and i'll finally know one way or the other soon enough! I have signed the consent forms for them to fix anything they find that can be fixed! I had to fight for the clomid... they really didn't want me to have it! It was only because he started telling me the NICE guidelines wouldn't allow it... and i told him the NICE guidelines entitled me to to IUI and IVF yet our CCG doesn't... he told me he could bend the rules on the clomid and is allowing me 6 months of it after the Lap and Dye!

I hope you just had a quiet tech at your ultrasound and there wasn't anything there to worry about, sometimes they don't say a lot - but i talk and ask questions and ask them to explain EVERYTHING to me because i'm a nosey bugger/control freak and need to know! lol Do you know yet what are they going to do about the cyst? BCP or actually drain it? or do you have to wait for the 18th july for that too xx As for the hot flashes... i get them just before AF arrives too and i know then as well that she is going to show xx

 

[Spockette]

Thanks Shellsy.....

Of course, I completely forgot about the trouble you had with your HSG and can completely understand why they are going to do the Laparoscopy. I am genuinely so pleased that they will do this procedure without you having to go private or look for another FS. As for the Clomid, RESULT!! Good for you for fighting for it.... Do you know if you're going to be monitored?? Please let us know when your Lap will be booked!!

I wanted to ask questions but I just stayed quiet. He did mention the cyst and I really hope there wasn't anything else there. I did have the private ultrasound in May and they didn't mention anything else other than the cyst so hopefully it should be ok. As for the cyst, it's only very tiny and because its a Endo cyst I don't think they can do anything at the mo. Its not causing issues, so they're going to leave it alone.

I have the in laws over in a couple of days so will check in when I can

Thanks girls, speak soon

Xxxx

 

[stacergirl]

Spock/sorry that you're emotional hun! Hope you start feeling better soon! Enjoy your inlaws' hopefully Af doesn't show!
I don't get hot flashes but I get cold flashes, like my body temp changes and makes me cold, it's really weird!!

 

[Spockette]

Thanks Stacer

I really, really hope that Saturday brings amazing news xxxx.

 

[stacergirl]

Thanks Spock, meeee tooo! Lol I'll definitely get on here and let you know!!!

 

[xxshellsxx]

stace- just popped in to wish you all the luck in the world testing today and i have everything (but my legs lol) crossed for your beautiful BFP!!!!! xx

 

[stacergirl]

Hi ladies! Hope youre well! Just wanted to let you know that I tested and it's a BFP!!!! I cried! I've never seen a positive pregnancy test before! My husband is thrilled but trying to contain himself until the ultrasound. My beta is Monday, and the they will do another wed. I'd be 5 weeks then so I think the US is at 7 weeks then I get transferred to my OB. Gosh ladies, I can't believe this!!!! Ahhhhh! So excited!! Another milestone to check off!! My lower back is killing me still, guess that's a good sign! And super sore boobs too! Only other thing I've noticed is extreme fatigue on and off.

I'll keep you ladies posted but will contine rooting you on. I'm so thankful for YoYe support through this process!

 

[ESwemba84]

Congrats Stace! That's wonderful!

 

[xxshellsxx]

Oh stace that's awesome news!!!!! I'm so so happy for you xxxx you must be on Fx for lovely healthy numbers on monday and wednesday and super FX for 2 lovely beans at your ultrasound xxxx

 

[stacergirl]

Thanks sooo very much ES and shells!! So unreal! Took another test this morning and BFP showed up right away!

How are you ladies doing?