My progesterone was 6.98 when I was tested last week at either 5 or 6 DPO. So, my RE has suggested that I will only ovulate if I start Clomid or injectables (we used Menopur injections when we conceived our daughter). I'm sure my doctor will go over all of this with me, but I am still nursing our 2-yr-old (shockingly enough) about 4-5 times a day. Has anyone taken any kind of fertility meds while breastfeeding? I never thought I'd nurse this long, but here I am and I don't think we're quite ready to stop.
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I don't think that doctors will even prescribe fertility meds while you're still breastfeeding.
Also, I've read that Clomid and other ovulation induction drugs are not safe during pregnancy, so I would never take it while breastfeeding in the chance that it would be passed to my little one. I'm not an expert though so your doctor may have a different information.Here's some info about Menopur: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/pregnancy/a7077/menopur-human-menopausal-gonadotrophin/
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I was told by my RE that I would need to wean 3 months prior to starting fertility meds. I was going to be taking Lupron, estrogen, and progesterone. I don't think fertility meds are listed as safe to take while nursing.
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Is it possible that the fact that you're still nursing is impacting your fertility? I think I've read several stories on here of women who weren't able to conceive until they'd completely weaned, even if they were having regular periods.
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@mrskansas: yeah, that's kind of what I assumed.. thanks!
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@Mrs. Pickle: good to know.. thanks so much!
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@kiddosc: yes, that's another thing I have asked the RE about, but I haven't heard back yet. I know prolactin lowers progesterone and I'm assuming that's the issue..
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I think that Anonysquire used Clomid while nursing, maybe wall her and ask?
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@CatchAFallingStar: I did 2 frozen embryo transfers while breastfeeding but my RE was only on board with it because she tested my prolactin levels and they were super low. My DD was 20 months or so and we were only nursing at bedtime. I must say both of those transfers failed, I weaned and got pregnant on the next transfer. Honestly I only did it because I was not taking any stimulating meds. I personally would not have kept breastfeeding in a stimulated cycle and my RE was totally against that. But it's up to you and your RE.
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Following.... I am on metformin currently while breastfeeding LO 2-3 times a day, but I don't think there is much milk at all (like maybe he's getting 2-3 oz total daily??) In June I'm supposed to start clomid and progesterone and I'm pretty sure I will have to be completely done nursing for safety, but that is going to be really hard to stop LO.
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