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july0105
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My dr made it official today

Hi Ladies... I'm new here and have been reading many of your helpful posts while trying to figure all of this out....

I have PCOS and have been going for some tests. Today my dr told me that I since I am finished with Provera, I should go on Clomid within a few days. He gave me some paperwork he called "the infertility flow sheet." I feel like it's official.... I DO have infertility issues.

Any advice for a newbie?
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Posted 4/19/06 9:55 PM
 
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rose825
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Re: My dr made it official today

tons of advice, but you'll get it all in time.

Dont get overwhelmed by everything and dont get carried away. Take things one at a time.

Hopefully you wont be here long.

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Posted 4/19/06 10:25 PM
 

redstar
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Re: My dr made it official today

I hope the clomid brings you a bfp !!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 4/20/06 12:22 AM
 

calendargrl
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jan

Re: My dr made it official today

Hi,

I also have PCOS and i've been on this medication called Metaformin, which helps with pcos. I believe that most people with pcos are put on metaformin (which helps you to ovulated) and if no ovulation occurs the re will then prescribe clomid. Just curious as to why they are starting you on clomid before starting the met. Maybe you should mention this to your RE.

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Posted 4/20/06 8:20 AM
 

juju
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Re: My dr made it official today

I am fairly new to all this infertility info too ....but, I wanted to welcome you! Chat Icon I am certainly getting great info from all the girls here!

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Posted 4/20/06 11:59 AM
 

july0105
My three little miracles

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Alison

Re: My dr made it official today

thanks for the kind words. I was going to go on metformin, but my new dr did some more tests and found that i am not insulin resistent... so onto clomid. Now, I'm just anxiously awaiting af so I can get the ball rolling.

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Posted 4/22/06 6:24 PM
 

leighla
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Re: My dr made it official today

I'm a fellow PCOS-er. Except I'm on the metformin too for my insulin issues.

Just wishing you luck with the Clomid and your TTC journey.

As Pauline said - just take it one step at a time.


Side note - is your avatar/profile picture from the Sherton Waikiki??

Posted 4/22/06 8:41 PM
 

july0105
My three little miracles

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Alison

Re: My dr made it official today

thanks for the encouragement!


and yes... the Sheraton Waikiki! How did you know?

Posted 4/23/06 8:58 AM
 

krashnburn
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Re: My dr made it official today

I thought I read that Metformin has been found to help with ovulation even if you don't have insulin issues...can anybody confirm or refute this?

Posted 4/24/06 7:33 AM
 

leighla
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Re: My dr made it official today

Posted by july0105

thanks for the encouragement!


and yes... the Sheraton Waikiki! How did you know?



I have almost the exact same picture of DH and I on our honeymoon. The lagoon and the hotel to the right tipped me off! Chat Icon

Posted 4/24/06 8:47 AM
 

redstar
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Michelle

Re: My dr made it official today

Posted by kra5hnburn

I thought I read that Metformin has been found to help with ovulation even if you don't have insulin issues...can anybody confirm or refute this?



Metformin, helps lower blood sugar levels, insulin levels and male hormone levels ...like testosterone and dheas.

Make certain that the doctor who diagnoses you with pcos, has run blood tests to confirm the cause of the pcos.

Many doctors diagnose women with pcos without doing any blood work or u/s. There are other causes of annovulatory cycles, like, thyroid issues, elevated prolactin...etc.

Posted 4/24/06 9:08 AM
 

july0105
My three little miracles

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Alison

Re: My dr made it official today

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Metformin, helps lower blood sugar levels, insulin levels and male hormone levels ...like testosterone and dheas.

Make certain that the doctor who diagnoses you with pcos, has run blood tests to confirm the cause of the pcos.

Many doctors diagnose women with pcos without doing any blood work or u/s. There are other causes of annovulatory cycles, like, thyroid issues, elevated prolactin...etc.


My old doctor was ready to put me on metformin without many tests. I was happy to hear that my new doctor wanted to try to figure out the cause of my PCOS before medication. He said the cause is still uncertain for many women, but we can rule certain things out.

I guess this whole thing has taught me to aks questions about everything... even the exact bloodwork the doctors are running.

Posted 4/24/06 9:30 PM
 
 

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