Stopping BCP to TTC***Updates & Progress/Noted Changes Since Stopping BCP***24BFPs***

[Wtbam]

And for some reason the crosshairs have turned to dotted.... (which makes more sense than solid)

 

[twinkie2]

I know absolutely nothing about metformin, but I know I've seen a bunch of posts on it, here on BnB, I'd suggest checking those out if you have time. Hopefully you can figure out what will be best for you. So does metformin help you ovulate and get your period then? Or what does it do exactly?

 

[patienceiav]

Wtbam, I thought i'd mention Fertilitea (that has Vitex in it) that I use to help regulate my ov after bcp most cycles i'd ov cd16 but this one was whacky. Might be worth a read up incase you want to try a more natural approach first although i heard ladies who took vitex immediately had AF so it depends how you want to go about things, kicking off a new cycle or trying to kickstart an Ov, just thought i'd put it out there

 

[Khigg19]

I as well have recently stopped my bcp and read the horror stories on google! Hoping for the best for you and me!

 

[CrazyCharlie2]

Good evening ladies! Wtbam, Wow. Lots to process! I'm hoping your trip to Rome brings you some luck!

I'm officially on 2DPO so now to wait some more. lol.

 

[Wtbam]

So I bought some Vitex online last night, so hopefully it will arrive soon.

To be honest, I don't care if it is Ovulation or AF, I just want something to happen!!!!

Hopefully it will arrive in the next couple of days.

I have a few questions in terms of how long to take it for etc, but I will get to that what I finally get something happening!

 

[SoonToBePreg]

So I have a little update. I had to book a dr's appointment today for something unrelated (weird neuralgia type pains on right hand side) so thought sod it, I will push for some help.

I told him we were TTC and I was so scared about my lack of periods. He told me it was probably due to my PCOS rather than dianette coming out of my system.

I am a little confused because before dianette my periods were pretty much regular, however I didn't chart so I dont actually know 100% that I was ovulating.

He has presribed me 750mg metformin per day. Ive been doing some reading and there are both positive and negative stories. Im not sure if I am insulin resistant, and I read that metformin only helps with ovulation in ladies with PCOS who are insulin resistant.

I have also been thinking about buying some agnus castus (vitex) but the health shop didn't have any so may need to buy online.

So im half happy because I have something to try, and half sad because I was so hoping I would cycle myself and this delay would just be from coming off bc.

Xx

Wtbam, sorry to hear that you didn't get the answer you want, but at least you now know what's going on and can take actions to work it out. I'm excited to hear you are moving forward. Hopefully the metmorfin or vitex get something going. Please keep us updated.

 

[Wtbam]

I am so ill! I think it's the metformin, but I have horrendous diarrhoea....

Hope this passes soon, and hope it is worth it!

On another note, could you girls look at my chart? It has been slowly increasing over the last month. Could this mean my hormones are starting to work again? Or could it just be environmental? Or some other reason?

 

[Wtbam]

Twinkie....

Well from the limited research I have done today, Metformin regulates the insulin in your body. The insulin (and incorrect levels of it) affects your reproductive hormones, and insulin resistance/metabolic syndrome (?) is common in PCOS.
I have seen many people posting that within 14 days of starting Metformin they have had a period/ovulation, and others who say it did nothing.

I don't know if I have issues with my insulin levels so watch this space on this one. I posted on a separate post about it as to whether metformin can help if you don't have issues with insulin, but no answers as yet.

Vitex (Agnus Castus), from the research I have done, appears to be a 'miracle herb' for people with issues with their cycles, and a nightmare for people with normal cycles but other issues.
From what I can see, it stimulates the glands that produce reproductive hormones, and possibly increases progesterone and LH.

Some people with PCOS have high LH levels and can't use OPK's as they get lots of false positives. I know this is not the case with me. I have been doing OPK's for 2 months now and haven't had a single positive!

Hopefully the Vitex will arrive in the next few days. I have now taken 2 doses of the Metformin. I am really looking forward to the Vitex. There are soooo many success stories of using it on the forum - I have been massively stalking people's threads and lots have BFP's now!!!

 

[SoonToBePreg]

I am so ill! I think it's the metformin, but I have horrendous diarrhoea....

Hope this passes soon, and hope it is worth it!

On another note, could you girls look at my chart? It has been slowly increasing over the last month. Could this mean my hormones are starting to work again? Or could it just be environmental? Or some other reason?

Your temps have slowly been shifting upwards. I can even kinda see why FF gave you cross hairs. I don't know what it means though. Since you've had such a long cycle, it's hard to tell. Hopefully the vitex helps with ending the cycle.

 

[CrazyCharlie2]

Wtbam how are you feeling today?

 

[twinkie2]

Well fx'd something happens for you soon, good luck hun and keep us posted on your progress!

 

[JeanJean]

Hi Ladies..

I went off my BC 6 months ago and have been having very irregular periods ever since..first one was 63 days..second 43 days and still have not got my third one (50 days and counting).. My husband and I have just started TTC in the last two weeks but I'm concerned as my periods are so irregular. We have been having sex at least every second day as with these long cycles my Dr suggested this would be best but still would like any suggestion or anyone with similar experiences? Anyone come off of BC and had these long cycles like mine? ..thanks very much in response ..oh and my periods were regular before coming off the pill and were regular on the pill but i was on it for 10 years and i am 28 now.

 

[Wtbam]

Hey,

Feeling a lot better today, diarrhoea (can never spell that!) has stopped completely, and no other side effects! I am so hoping to see some changes soon!

Still waiting for the Agnus Castus to arrive, hopefully today or tomorrow before we go to Rome on Sunday morning!

How is everyone else doing?

 

[Wtbam]

JeanJean, Have you tried Vitex/Agnus Castus?

 

[Wtbam]

Oh boobs! My Vitex just arrived and I realised I have bought 100mg tablets not 1000mg. The advert was very misleading, and read 1000mg Agnus Castus - 100 tablets.

Guess that's me taking 10 tablets a day then until the new batch arrives which is 1000mg!

 

[Wtbam]

Now confused. Been looking at it... it says 100mg Agnus Castus... equivalent to 1000mg Agnus Castus. How can 100mg be equivalent to 1000mg?

 

[SoonToBePreg]

Hi ladies, quick update... I tested today at 13 dpo and I got a . Praying for a sticky bean.

 

[SoonToBePreg]

Now confused. Been looking at it... it says 100mg Agnus Castus... equivalent to 1000mg Agnus Castus. How can 100mg be equivalent to 1000mg?

That doesn't make sense. Are you sure you are reading it right?

 

[Wtbam]

Oh WOW!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, it definitely says that! So confusing!