Be gentle with me..

[charliebear]

I'm new over here

Never thought I'd be here but then I guess none of us did!

Been to the GP this morning who has diagnosed me with irregular Ovulation. I've been off the pill since Dec '10. I'm having a few blood tests done this afternoon and will see GP again next week.
When she will refer me to a fertility clinic

She said I will need something to help me Ovulate (whatever that may be?)

Anyway I'm just pleased I've been and got seen to.

Charlie. x

 

[BabyBrain]

Best to get the ball rolling hunny, it might be something solved very easily xxxxxxx

 

[LouiseB]

Hiya Charlie

Sorry that you seem to have some issues, but better getting it fixed eh?

Plus irregular OV isn't as bad as no OV

I think if you're a larger lady that they might tell you to lose some weight as ovulation can be diet related but they'll probably give you clomid.

I heard of Tamoxifen and Metformin being used too but don't know what the differences are.

 

[charliebear]

Thanks Louise

I was thinking about the weight too, I'm not overweight but on the higher end of 'normal bmi'. A couple of weeks healthy eating and some extra exercise should do the trick to bring it down some more.

Your right about irregular being better than no Ovulation. Its a new problem for me, I never had any problem last time.
I dont know the difference in the medications either, guess I'll have a google later x

 

[LouiseB]

I'm on the higher end of the BMI range too, actually i think i'm medically obese

Oh no, just checked, i'm just overweight - phew

I wouldn't worry about your weight then as long as you haven't suddenly put on a load of weight to get to where you are.

It's mainly blood sugar related i think, so just minimise white carb intake unless it is with a good dollop of protein and veg.

 

[charliebear]

I've been around this weight for a few years now, actually I dont think I'm much heavier than before I had AJ.

Good to know it shouldnt be too much of a problem.

Thank you for all of the advice, I'm taking it all in and onboard There is a lot to think about and look up. x

 

[Vickyxx]

Sorry you found yourself in ltttc, but we are a nice bunch to be stuck with

If your not ovulating regularly then I would guess that you will be given clomid to help kick start your ovaries, the success rates on it are very good x

 

[charliebear]

Thank you all, you've made me feel very welcome and given lots of fab information

Hope everyone is ok x

 

[DaisyPurple]

Xx

 

[Spinneygirl]

Hi, glad things are getting sorted for you xxx

 

[Sophie Johnson]

Hi Charliebear,

In the same boat as you. LouiseB mentioned Metformin. I am on that. Into my second month now. It has taken my cycle which was bouncing around 50-90 days down to 40 ish and now to 31ish. I personally call it the Devil Pill with some of the cramps it has but it works to control blood sugars (actually a diabetic drug but my hormone consultant has belief in it for those with Polysistic Ovaries)

Most importantly, although no BFP yet, it has worked with cycles so its a step in right direction.

Good luck x

 

[charliebear]

Hi Charliebear,

In the same boat as you. LouiseB mentioned Metformin. I am on that. Into my second month now. It has taken my cycle which was bouncing around 50-90 days down to 40 ish and now to 31ish. I personally call it the Devil Pill with some of the cramps it has but it works to control blood sugars (actually a diabetic drug but my hormone consultant has belief in it for those with Polysistic Ovaries)

Most importantly, although no BFP yet, it has worked with cycles so its a step in right direction.

Good luck x

Your cycles sound promising, at least they are getting shorter. Are you Ovulating too?
My Dad is on Metformin, for his Diabetes.
I hope you get your BFP very soon. Lots of luck hun. x