Unexplained fertility :( What next?

[LUAIVE]

So ive had my blood tests and hsg, hubby's had a sperm test and all have come back normal. Convinced consultant to put me on clomid for 3 months, as she had mentioned i might not be ovulating as strongly as i could be, which ive taken, and not pregnant No tests while i was on clomid to see if it was helping or anything....So im going back to her next month and im feeling so depressed about it all As last time i was there she said that she had done her tests and that she would write to my gp I just dont know where i go from here? If she just gives the whole oh you be pregnant soon just keep trying, as she did last time i was there, i might just burst out crying Im just so confused as to what the gp can do? As he was the one who sent me to her! The letter says she is a consultant chemical pathologist, i havent been given any options such as ivf or anything and have been trying for years with my husband to conceive

 

[LUAIVE]

 

[mrshan]

I'm sorry, honey. I see that you've had a long journey TTC. Keep being strong.

I don't have any advice for you because I'm still relatively new to TTC, but you're not alone.

 

[laurabe]

HI there. I have PCOS but I was still ovualting on my own. I got my BFP on Letrozole (femara) This is similar to clomid but less side effects. (i was on Clomid for 6 cycles with no success) when I was on the Letrozole I felt Ovualtion pain and I ovulated on the same day each cycle so it was easier to track ovulation and get BD at the right time. 6 months on Letrozole was my last try before IVF and it worked for me and many others. Maybe something to ask your doctor about?

 

[CrystalRN]

Maybe try seeing another RE for a second opinion. Luckily mine moves forward quite quickly as she does not want to waste anymore time. I would also tell them that you are not satisfied and would like more options. Dont let them blow you off~Its your life not theirs. Best of luck!

 

[Kimbra83]

I really feel for you dear

I agree that you should definitely ask to be referred to a fertility specialist.

Not sure where about you live, here in the North West of England, in my area, my fertilty specialist will refer me for IVF in August if 8 rounds of clomid with ovulation fail to achieve pregnancy, that will be 2 years of trying which makes me eligible. Hoping to get pregnant before IVF though.

Let us know what your next step will be.

 

[Kaychikan]

Ive had 6 failed rounds of clomid and now being referred for ivf, after 2 years of ttc apparently unexplained infertility. Also in north west in uk. Ive got to have a hsg and make sure my cervical screening is up to date while I wait for referral
Gl luaive with finding a new consultant that will listen to you x
And kimbra hope u get a sticky bean before ivf! X

 

[Kimbra83]

Lots of babydust to you too Kay!

Puh, what a loooong journey!
HSG is not too bad. It does hurt a bit but only for a few seconds and it's nice to know what the fallopian tubes are up to

How long do you have to wait for referral? I am really glad the waiting list here in Merseyside is only 6 weeks. At least if we have to, might as well be nice and quick after all the waiting.

 

[Kaychikan]

Not sure about the wait for hsg, dr said couple of weeks but they lie to keep u from mithering. Il have to then be referred to the women's as Warrington dont do ivf. Id prefer there any way but since I moved out of the area I couldnt get an appointment there. I think we've waited lobg enough now and its mean to make us wait any longer!