Post-pill irregular cycles support thread!!

[Lemonflower]

Thanks ladies!!!! Will keep you up to date!

Will look into Metformin, researched Clomid inside and out but will look into Met too!!

Oooo Reba, you've O'vd!!! Good luck hunni!

xx

 

[Reba]

Thanks Lemonflower!! I've heard that Metformin helps those with PCOS to lose weight. I haven't looked into them much because the Dr said after the summer if nothing happens we'll talk about that. So I'm not wanting to get my head into that just yet

I just came back from getting a blood test. The dr gave me a recurring one to get done when I think I've O'd. It measures the progesterone levels. So I'm crossing my fingers that the blood test also says I O'd!! Anything between 2 and 10 is good!

We had super fun at the right times so fingers crossed

 

[Reba]

Ladies!!!
My temp dropped significantly today! Like lower than it has ever been. errm!?!?!?

I had a headache yesterday and woke with the same one today. So I think I'm fighting a migraine. I've had tylonal. I'm really not sure what to think of the huge temp drop!

 

[wouldluvabub]

Ladies!!!
My temp dropped significantly today! Like lower than it has ever been. errm!?!?!?

I had a headache yesterday and woke with the same one today. So I think I'm fighting a migraine. I've had tylonal. I'm really not sure what to think of the huge temp drop!

Reba try not to worry about the temp dip!

It can be any number of things.. Including the fact that your not feeling the best with your headache.

It's not so much what one temp does but the pattern. But it could be a implant dip also. I had one with my BFP.. After the dip my temp rose .1 everyday until I tested.

Try to relax. Just wait it out see what your temp does tomorrow..

 

[Reba]

Thanks hon I keep forgetting that one temp doesn't make a huge difference in the over scheme of things. I'll keep temping and hopefully it's a one day occurrence

 

[smillie0]

Hello All,

I am new and I have been trawling my way through this thread, when I got to page 40 and realised I wasn't even half way through I thought I would message just post instead. I hope that I won't annoy anyone by repeating questions already asked earlier in the thread.

I am not currently TTC but I came off the pill (after 10+ years on various different pills) in June and had my breakthrough bleed which lasted 3-4 days (the normal amount of time and usual flow).

I started charting at the beginning of this breakthrough bleeding and according to Ovuview (sim to FF) I have had one 27 day cycle with no sign of ovulation, AF was light and could almost be described spotting. This cycle I am on day 20, yesterday I started spotting but again not exactly AF, given that last cycle AF lasted only 3 days, i am making the assumption that I will have a 23 day cycle roughly. Having not O I cannot comment on my LP.

In the first cycle my cervix was all over the place as was my CM and I am pretty certain I did not ov as I had no temp rise or EWCM either. This cycle I had more consistent Cervix and CM has increased and decreased almost textbook but without getting to EW and no rise in temp so another month with no O.

I am hoping to start TTC this time next year and was just going to let nature restore my body but having read all the posts on here I am starting to wonder whether I should be more concerned about the fact I am not O'ing. I guess I must be a bit concerned as I decided to look it up this morning but I was going to let at least three cycles lapse before trying anything now 6 months seems like a very short amount of time for not doing anything in!

I already am wheat, gluten, dairy, alcohol, caffeine free and low yeast, sugar. I am looking at reducing my soy as it can affect your hormone levels in a negative way. I also already take multi vits, vit c, vit d complex and probiotics, drink as much water as I can and eat a healthy diet with lots of veg etc.

I am considering a cleanse to get rid of excess hormones in my body either via milk thistle (recommended in this thread) or through a fertility cleanse pack. At the same time I don't really want my periods back as I went on the pill as a teen because they were so awful and so long I couldn't function when AF visted and I am scared that they will return with vengeance, I am sorry if I sound naive but i was so ill I was physically sick and doubled over in agony or fainting from the pain, can you blame me for not wanting them back!

That said and attempting to look at the bigger picture stress can stop you from ovulating and although I am stressed through other sources I am not stress regarding my AF or lack there of. TTC can become very stressful and put a strain on your relationship maybe being proactive now will save us from heartache and stress down the road.

So My question is in hindsight would any of you ladies started to do something about regulating your hormones sooner?
What would you recommend I do from here in terms of my options moving forward?

I value your opinions ladies

Thank you for taking the time to read my Looonngg post!

Hannaxxx

 

[smillie0]

Ladies!!!
My temp dropped significantly today! Like lower than it has ever been. errm!?!?!?

I had a headache yesterday and woke with the same one today. So I think I'm fighting a migraine. I've had tylonal. I'm really not sure what to think of the huge temp drop!

Lots of things can cause a temp drop including sleeping with your mouth open, sleeping in a cooler room (I went camping my temp dropped considerably) I also find that sleeping with my arms outside the covers makes a big difference too, noting these things down on your chart may give you a better idea of why it suddenly dropped, Saying that it looks like the medication you took could be the cause as it reduces fever so likely reduced your temp, so you already know why!

But like wouldluvabub one low temp is nothing to worry about, just keep charting.

Hannaxxx

 

[Reba]

Hi smillie0
I didn't do anything with my hormones I just waited for them to sort themselves out. In the last 4 months I've had one O since coming off birth control - that's the most recent one. The only thing I did do was end the last cycle with Provera. A progesterone pill to force a period. My gyno wanted that because no period for too long can lead to problems.

I wish you the best! This is a great thread for support!

Thanks for your advice. I'd discussed with DH about the tylonal and reducing fevers having an affect on my BBT. I'm sure the drastic drop had something to do with that - if not it would be a great time for a implantation temp drop!

 

[Lemonflower]

Hi all

Been diagnosed with pcos today which is what I pretty much knew!
No other issues....
Got a blood test tomorrow to check cholesterol and Rhubella immunisation and other half is going to his docs later today to either discuss and do a SA.
My doc said he's referring me to a gyne/fertility specialist. I asked him how long it will be and he wasn't sure! Really hope it's soon but I can see on this forum it can take months.

Me and OH are being optimistic though just hope things are moved along quickly!

Xx

 

[struth]

Lemonflower - sorry to hear that you got the diagnosis but I know you were expecting it. At least you are on a path now to having something done about it. My gyne appointment was only about 4 weeks from referral - not too bad. Let me know how you get on - I'd be interested to hear what they decide for you. I think it is likely that I will be back on the TTC board soonish and I will need to ask for another referral to the gyne as he pretty much sent me away as I was pregnant (which I guess you can understand but I still wanted to know if I had PCOS). It would be good to hear what yours recommends x

 

[Reba]

My referral took 4 weeks. I'd already been to see the gyno 2 years ago though so it might have been sped up because she knew me? She's also indicated to me that when I get pregnant she'll wish me well but doesn't want to see me.

 

[Lemonflower]

Yeah I will keep you updated! I can live with 4 weeks I think!

OH went to his doctors today and they gave him a pot to do a SA. He is annoyed because the hospital (where he needs to drop it off) is only open 9-3 and it means he'll be a tiny bit late to work by the time he drops it off! He said that he'd do it after our hol (we go away to Greece in Saturday for a week!!) I had a major hissy fit that involved, cursing, crying and screaming! It was pretty Oscar winning!! I was like "all you need to do in this whole process is *explicit* in a *explicit*ing pot, drop it off and BD lots!! I'm having all sorts done to my body"!!!! Bloody men, no idea what we're going through sometimes!!!!
Anyways 2 hours later he has now agreed to "do his thing" and drop it off.
They said it needs to be delivered 2 hours after collecting the sample and the results then come within 48hours. As it's Thursday and we're off on our hols on Saturday we may miss them but at least they're done!
I go to a different doctors to my OH so apparently he needs to ask for a written report and I can pass it on to mine. Does this sound right? What does the SA actually test for? Movement? Quantity? Does he call for results or go in?

 

[Lemonflower]

Why does your specialist not want to see you when you get pregnant Reba???

 

[Lemonflower]

Hello All,

I am new and I have been trawling my way through this thread, when I got to page 40 and realised I wasn't even half way through I thought I would message just post instead. I hope that I won't annoy anyone by repeating questions already asked earlier in the thread.

I am not currently TTC but I came off the pill (after 10+ years on various different pills) in June and had my breakthrough bleed which lasted 3-4 days (the normal amount of time and usual flow).

I started charting at the beginning of this breakthrough bleeding and according to Ovuview (sim to FF) I have had one 27 day cycle with no sign of ovulation, AF was light and could almost be described spotting. This cycle I am on day 20, yesterday I started spotting but again not exactly AF, given that last cycle AF lasted only 3 days, i am making the assumption that I will have a 23 day cycle roughly. Having not O I cannot comment on my LP.

In the first cycle my cervix was all over the place as was my CM and I am pretty certain I did not ov as I had no temp rise or EWCM either. This cycle I had more consistent Cervix and CM has increased and decreased almost textbook but without getting to EW and no rise in temp so another month with no O.

I am hoping to start TTC this time next year and was just going to let nature restore my body but having read all the posts on here I am starting to wonder whether I should be more concerned about the fact I am not O'ing. I guess I must be a bit concerned as I decided to look it up this morning but I was going to let at least three cycles lapse before trying anything now 6 months seems like a very short amount of time for not doing anything in!

I already am wheat, gluten, dairy, alcohol, caffeine free and low yeast, sugar. I am looking at reducing my soy as it can affect your hormone levels in a negative way. I also already take multi vits, vit c, vit d complex and probiotics, drink as much water as I can and eat a healthy diet with lots of veg etc.

I am considering a cleanse to get rid of excess hormones in my body either via milk thistle (recommended in this thread) or through a fertility cleanse pack. At the same time I don't really want my periods back as I went on the pill as a teen because they were so awful and so long I couldn't function when AF visted and I am scared that they will return with vengeance, I am sorry if I sound naive but i was so ill I was physically sick and doubled over in agony or fainting from the pain, can you blame me for not wanting them back!

That said and attempting to look at the bigger picture stress can stop you from ovulating and although I am stressed through other sources I am not stress regarding my AF or lack there of. TTC can become very stressful and put a strain on your relationship maybe being proactive now will save us from heartache and stress down the road.

So My question is in hindsight would any of you ladies started to do something about regulating your hormones sooner?
What would you recommend I do from here in terms of my options moving forward?

I value your opinions ladies

Thank you for taking the time to read my Looonngg post!

Hannaxxx

Hi Smillie!

Welcome!

Firstly I've been taking Milk Thistle as I'd been advised that it cleanses your liver and body of the pill. My opinion is that the pill actually leaves your body 48 hours after the last pill, that's why some women can get pregnant by missing only one pill! I cursed taking the pill and researched it inside and out and asked many medic professions and they agree that it does leave your system after 48 hours!

In answer to your question I can give you my experience and opinion again. I came off BC in Feb, had a withdrawal bleed and no AF since. Mine and OHs plan was to get my body "cleansed" of the pill and my periods regulated by June when we wanted to start to TTC. Went to the docs numerous times between Feb - now and finally after bloods and scans I've been diagnosed with pcos today.
I'm glad I came off BCP 3 months before TTC (though we panicked and actually moved TTC forward to May due to no Ovulation) if i hadn't I would only now be going through the testing process and prob be more frustrated!
I would recommend any lady who is planning a baby to come off any chemical BC and see how your body reacts... Use condoms until the date you want to TTC that way you can save yourself a lot more stress if there something that can delay trying to concieve. Also in the majority of cases when nothing is wrong the time will give you a chance to see what your body is doing, check your CM, temps, Cycle dates and so on so you can be more prepared when the right time for TTC comes!

Xx

 

[Trishg21]

Sorry about the diagnosis Lemon Flower PCOS can be a real pain. Hopefully all goes well with your appointment and they get you on the right track!

 

[Lemonflower]

Thankyou Trishg21

 

[Reba]

Why does your specialist not want to see you when you get pregnant Reba???

She's a gynecologist who specializes in fertility so when I get pregnant she calls her job done! I'm sure if I begged her to let me stay she would. We'll have to see when the time comes

I love your description of your hissy fit I could totally see myself doing that if my DH refused to do his part. I've already complained to him about all the blood tests, surgery, etc that I've had to go through. All he's had to do is

 

[smillie0]

Hi Smillie!

Welcome!

Firstly I've been taking Milk Thistle as I'd been advised that it cleanses your liver and body of the pill. My opinion is that the pill actually leaves your body 48 hours after the last pill, that's why some women can get pregnant by missing only one pill! I cursed taking the pill and researched it inside and out and asked many medic professions and they agree that it does leave your system after 48 hours!

In answer to your question I can give you my experience and opinion again. I came off BC in Feb, had a withdrawal bleed and no AF since. Mine and OHs plan was to get my body "cleansed" of the pill and my periods regulated by June when we wanted to start to TTC. Went to the docs numerous times between Feb - now and finally after bloods and scans I've been diagnosed with pcos today.
I'm glad I came off BCP 3 months before TTC (though we panicked and actually moved TTC forward to May due to no Ovulation) if i hadn't I would only now be going through the testing process and prob be more frustrated!
I would recommend any lady who is planning a baby to come off any chemical BC and see how your body reacts... Use condoms until the date you want to TTC that way you can save yourself a lot more stress if there something that can delay trying to concieve. Also in the majority of cases when nothing is wrong the time will give you a chance to see what your body is doing, check your CM, temps, Cycle dates and so on so you can be more prepared when the right time for TTC comes!

Xx

Thank you for the advice, I am sorry to hear that your have pcos but I suppose on a positive note at least you know why you have been having problems. One of my close friends sisters has pcos and she managed to get pregnant about three years ago and had a very normal pregnancy and birth so it's a little ray of hope (don't we all need those).

I guess I am a little apprehensive as I have long term health problems and a history of MC in the family (I have already had a MC (we weren't trying but had an accident!) but that shouldn't be effecting me now as it was in Jan) so if I can avoid further complications now it would be extremely beneficial later on.

I wish you all the best on you journey.

Hannaxxx

 

[smillie0]

Hi smillie0
I didn't do anything with my hormones I just waited for them to sort themselves out. In the last 4 months I've had one O since coming off birth control - that's the most recent one. The only thing I did do was end the last cycle with Provera. A progesterone pill to force a period. My gyno wanted that because no period for too long can lead to problems.

I wish you the best! This is a great thread for support!

Thanks for your advice. I'd discussed with DH about the tylonal and reducing fevers having an affect on my BBT. I'm sure the drastic drop had something to do with that - if not it would be a great time for a implantation temp drop!

Thanks your your opinion, maybe I would feel a little less worried in a months time, I shall keep my fingers X.

Sounds like you have had a bit of a time with your charting! At least when your TTC you only rely on it for information and not for contraception! apart from your major dip do you have pretty constant temps or do they dip up and down. Mine were fairly erratic the first month but this month there has been no more than 0.4 dgrees between them. Mainly just curious.

Hope you are having a good day whatever your up to.

Hannaxxx

 

[Reba]

Hey Hanna

If you click on the chart in my signature. It's the one called fertility friend. You can see this cycle's chart and last cycle's. That'll answer all your questions. I also found it interesting to check out other people's charts because last cycle I thought my body was wacko!!