https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:23:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infertility-advice-needed#post-2763037 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 16:05:49 +0000 G@9 2763037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>People with PCOS when in gestation are prescribed metformin till the 12th week at least. Since, you didn't mention it for your first pregnancy I assume you didn't need it back then. You can perhaps ask your attending gynae if you need to have metformin to prevent chances of miscarriage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infertility-advice-needed#post-2760218 Thu, 20 Jul 2017 07:51:48 +0000 megank 2760218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am sorry to know about how tough things have been for you and I know how miscarriages affect the emotional state. Knowing that you have tried IUI with clomid and femera and none worked, I would suggest you go for IVF as the success rate of IUI with clomid for women with PCOS is 10% and after three cycles, it is even lower. The statistic are same with femera. I think you have better chances with IVF and also better clinics and doctors abroad to do the procedures. I wish you all the best. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infertility-advice-needed#post-2712459 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 17:45:07 +0000 periwinklebee 2712459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just wanted to say that I'm sorry and I'm rooting for you :heart: The feeling of helplessness that TTC can bring is so hard...I've also heard the recommendation mentioned above for trying IUI for 3-6 cycles, and I'd probably only feel comfortable if it was monitored... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infertility-advice-needed#post-2712440 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 16:41:48 +0000 youboots 2712440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No advice, just know I'm in your corner and think of you often 💕 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infertility-advice-needed#post-2712143 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 15:00:08 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2712143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LaughLines: I was going to saw switch doctors! That's so frustrating. I probably would give IUI a couple more tries. I think my RE recommended 3-6 cycles of IUI before moving on. I would demand the IUI cycles be monitored though to be sure you're ovulating and that the timing is optimal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infertility-advice-needed#post-2712116 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 14:26:59 +0000 LaughLines 2712116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pickle: I'm working with an RE but she's not very proactive and I'm the one who has insisted on monitoring this last cycle (no monitoring before that) and on the progesterone because my leutal phase was shortening. I feel like if i don't ask for it then i won't get it so I'm trying to advocate for myself. Btw, i can't switch doctors because my insurance covers infertility but only if i go this one recommended clinic</p> <p>I'll ask for the day 3 bloodwork for this next cycle </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infertility-advice-needed#post-2712096 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 13:58:25 +0000 Banana330 2712096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with the standard fertility work up. We had no issues getting pregnant with #1 but it took way longer to get pregnant with #2. We had just started the fertility testing (including HSG, blood work, ultrasounds etc) and got pregnant. AMH levels, follicle counts, day three testing could tell you more if there is an age related issues. I was surprised what a difference 3 yrs made in our experience ttc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infertility-advice-needed#post-2712002 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 11:33:06 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2712002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you working with an RE or your OB? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infertility-advice-needed#post-2711994 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 11:20:21 +0000 MaryM 2711994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use a doctor trained in NaproTechnology. They monitor a full cycle (pretty much every other day)</p> <p>Traditional OBs will usually at least look at cycle day 3 or 5 for a peak at early hormones and O+7 for a post-O baseline. The training my doctor has takes in a bigger picture though (and has smaller windows of what would be considered "normal").</p> <p>You might also want a doctor to look at thyroid function. It can have an effect on reproductive hormones. For years doctors told me I was fine. But my NaPro diagnosed "subclinical" hypothyroidism. There's a lot of controversy over the "normal" ranges...so while mine wasn't considered high by lab standards, it was higher than it needed to be (especially during pregnancy...when it tends to rise even higher and is more important!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infertility-advice-needed#post-2711989 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 11:14:29 +0000 LaughLines 2711989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: i forgot to mention I've been on metformin through all of that. It doesnt regulate my cycle, but met + clomid does. </p> <p>I haven't had any hormone testing. Do you have to do that at a certain point in your cycle? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infertility-advice-needed#post-2711986 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 11:09:58 +0000 MaryM 2711986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you had any other testing done recently?</p> <p>PCOS can cause hormones to be rather out of whack. It could be helpful to have a doctor track them throughout your cycle to see if you need to supplement at any point. </p> <p>Are your cycles regular? Has your doctor ever considered treating the PCOS with something like metformin?</p> <p>My old OB treated my PCOS with metformin (it made my cycles more regular and helped me ovulate)</p> <p>I switched after two losses and IF, and my new doctor tracked my hormones for a full cycle. Then she started supplementing my post-ovulation hormones (first progesterone only, then HCG because estrogen was also low). Then I went on Femara because my pre-ovulation estrogen was low and it can help raise that. </p> <p>IUI or IVF could help you get around whatever isn't functioning optimally, but I've been very interested in figuring out what isn't working so it can be fixed (and I've had some positives results that aren't TTC related...like better moods)</p> <p>Working with this doctor, we got pregnant in two cycles (unfortunately she had trisomy and died at 13 weeks). We've just restarted the treatment cycles and haven't had success yet, but my P+7 hormone results are looking optimal for the first time ever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/infertility-advice-needed#post-2711973 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 10:55:58 +0000 LaughLines 2711973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have pcos. With my daughter, i got pregnant on the FIRST try of the lowest dose of clomid (50mg) - she is now 2. My 2nd pregnancy i did 1 cycle of 50mg which was unsuccessful, then one at 100mg and i got pregnant - then i had a miscarriage at 9 weeks. </p> <p>I thought that even though i had PCOS, my only problem was with ovulating, and clomid made me ovulate and fixed the problem. But since the miscarriage we have done 3 cycles of femera and timed intercourse, then 1 cycle of femera with IUI, then one cycle of clomid with trigger shot, IUI and progesterone. None have worked.</p> <p>I'm having a really hard time deciding what to do. I thought my only problem was ovulating but i have confirmed ovulation each of these cycles. I'm almost to the due date of the baby i miscarried and I'm feeling so helpless. </p> <p>Should i do more IUI's? Should i move to IVF even though I've gotten pregnant relatively easily twice in the past? </p>