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Hmm, I don't know, sorry! Is there a blood test you can get to check?

I think a blood test on CD3 would indicate that your progesterone has fallen to a certain level (like mine is always 0.3 on CD2/3)?

ETA: Are you considering the Provera at this point?

I don't think it rises much or any until you ovulate...looking at past cycles I was still at 0.2 and 0.3 through ovulation.

@wahine08: That can be different though because it's a withdrawal bleed, not a real period. Also, most hormonal BC intentionally works to thin your lining so as to help prevent pregnancy.

@MrsCB: I agree- that's not full flow. I hope your doctr can help, that sounds super annoying.

@pui: PCOS

@pui: I saw an RE after 4 months off BC, 3 of which I never got a period on my own. She was pretty sure I had it considering my history of irregular periods (though for a few years before BC they were perfect) and other factors. I got blood work done showing high testosterone (a pretty big sign of PCOS) and finally I had an ultrasound which showed the classic "string of pearls" of cysts on my ovaries.

I was put on Metformin which didn't really seem to do anything for me. But since we were TTC I was also taking oral meds to ovulate. My ovaries are extremely stubborn and took high doses of Clomid and Femara before doing anything. Clomid only worked the first cycle (after doing 50, then 100, then 150mg). After that 150mg did nothing for me. I then did Femara at 5mg and then 7mg (same cycle), which eventually worked to make me ovulate, but no +. Then 7mg Femara with Gonal-f and I got pregnant.

I'm curious what will happen after pregnancy, especially since I've lost 15-20 pound at 22.5 weeks along. And since my periods have at times been completely regular, I'm not sure if I will have improved or if I'll be in the same state I was before pregnancy.

@pui: You have a doctor's appointment tomorrow if I recall? I'd be ready with dozens of questions and requests!

@pui: Let's get you some answers!

@pui: I did have my blood tested at various points, but I'm not sure it's what you're thinking of.

When you see an RE, typically you are "monitored" which includes regular ultrasounds along with blood work. I would go in for an ultrasound and b/w on CD3 and they would check for any enlarged cysts and get a baseline for estradiol. Then I would come back I think a week later for another ultrasound and blood work. They use the ultrasound to measure the follicles, and the estradiol to tell them if you've "peaked". When your estradiol peaks, your follicles aren't going to grow any more, regardless of the meds. Every few days I would go back for more ultrasounds and b/w until I either triggered ovulation or gave up on the cycle.

@pui: I never waited after inducing, it's a waste of time IMO. Are you seeing an RE or an OB? OBs are less knowledgable and might make you wait for some unknown reason. They also won't monitor you like an RE will.

@pui: I think it would be a good idea for you to see an RE...at this point a GP's limited capabilities seem like a waste of your time.

@pui: I thought you were at least going to an OB. Yeah, the doc you saw today will be limited utility.