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DH and I haven't been TTC very long Actually we only had one month of active TTCing until AF decided to stay away which is now just over 2 months.

My diagnosis from my Dr. was PCOS. I have increased Testosterone because I am not ovulating.

At my last appointment (this past Friday) my Dr. gave me prescriptions for Clomid and Provera and instructed me that if I still don't get AF by the end of the month, to start the Provera (only after I get a BFN on a HPT) and then start the Clomid on Day 5-9 and the Premerin tablets she gave me on Day 9,11 and 13.

I got what I think could be AF the other day (I've had very light spotting every 3-4 days for a little more than 2 weeks). But this time around I've had it every day, but again it's only mild spotting, doesn't seem like a real AF.

Of course I have this way about me that I have to plan for way ahead of myself and I know if this course of treatment doesn't work, then that will bring up an entire new set of questions DH and I have to answer ourselves.

My question to you ladies who have obviously (and unfortunately been through so much) is was it hard to come to a decision to go through all you are going through to conceive a child? I want a baby more than anything, but I'm not sure I am emotionally capable of going through the many (invasive) procedures that we could potentially have to go through. I don't know, maybe that would change if I was faced with having to make those decisions.

I hope my stay here on this board as well as your stays here don't last very long

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I don't havea problem with infertility but recurrent pregnancy loss. We are still pretty much not interested in IVF as we are somewhat "natural" but if we ever got to that point where that was the only way to have my child I think I would do it as long as DH was willing. My best friend had IVF and has beautiful twin girls now.
Funny thing is my new specialist has somewhat narrowed down my issues into either a luteal phase defect or possibly a DNA problem in which the only thing we could do is IVF with preimplantation genetic diagnosis. We keep the mindset that we will cross that bridge when we come to it. It's so hard when doing this to think ahead because it is such a roller coaster of emotion.

My advice would be to get yourself educated about PCOS. There are many dietary changes you can make to help this condition. Read the Infertility Cure by Randine Lewis. Read the internet and journal articles. See an accupuncturist. Do a search for Tahweezah's diet and lifestyle plan(I think she had PCOS and is PG with twins now) If you want to look at IVF as a last resort I would get myself educated on natural remedies.

Good luck. Jeez I guess I had a lot to say on this subject!

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Just wanted to say Welcome!!!

I am pretty new myself and dealing with severe MF....the only way for us to have a baby together is through IVF....I never thought I would deal with infertility but since it is that way, let it be..... I felt the same way, I could never imagine stubbing myself and going through the whole IVF process, but if that is the only way for us to have a baby, then I am willing to do it and accept it.......

Good luck!!

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Sent you FM!

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Welcome...but hope your stay is super-short!

I've been dealing with Infertility for just over 6 months (TTC for 14 months). I'm wrestling with some of the same issues you've mentioned - not sure if I can handle all that IVF requires.

I would recommend reading everything you can get your hands on about your condition and your options.

I've also just started acupuncture and taking herbal supplements (the acupuncturist recommended by karacg). I've already seen a change in my temps and in my cycle (no cramping, very little ovulation/menstruation pain). That might be something to look into as a precursor to ART or just on its own.

Good luck to you!!

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Welcome Michelle...

Yes, it's an emotional roller coaster, but when the fourth dr told us that we probably won't be able to conceive naturally, I had to say, the heck with it. I want a baby, and will do what I have to do to get one.

I'm still in the testing stages, so I might not be as helpful as the other ladies, but want to send you

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Well, I can tell you this...

I didn't think I would have to go through infertility treatment. I was also diagnosed with PCOS recently. If you have PCOS, I think you should be on Metformin, but that's just me.

As far as making the decision to go through infertility treatment, hopefully you won't get to the point the rest of us are at, but at some point its going to be too frustrating to wait for "nature to take its course" and you'll want to take matters into your own hands. For me, it was only so long I could go on fooling myself that I was going to get pregnant on my own and that was that.

Good luck to you!

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Of course I have this way about me that I have to plan for way ahead of myself and I know if this course of treatment doesn't work, then that will bring up an entire new set of questions DH and I have to answer ourselves.

My question to you ladies who have obviously (and unfortunately been through so much) is was it hard to come to a decision to go through all you are going through to conceive a child? I want a baby more than anything, but I'm not sure I am emotionally capable of going through the many (invasive) procedures that we could potentially have to go through. I don't know, maybe that would change if I was faced with having to make those decisions.

I hope my stay here on this board as well as your stays here don't last very long

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Honestly, I was always the one to say that if I got PG that would be great and if not then I just wouldn't have children.
Fast forward to now, and I really want a baby with DH. I want us to raise a child together and share in a life together. So, the person who would NEVER take drugs and go through all kinds of tests is now going to have IVF after seven IUI cycles.
I never thought I would want a child this badly and being willing to put my body through all kinds of stuff to get there.

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