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3rd round was a bust
k&b
Senior Member Senior Member
Well, today was day 14, and it was a negative... I took progesterone, so no AF yet, but I feel her approaching!
I don't know why, I just knew that it would not take more than three rounds....I guess it is true what they say, if you want to make God laugh, make plans. ;P
I was on Clomid, but without a real difference in my follicle stimulation...my dr. is talking about switching meds, anyone have any experience with something other then clomid that worked well for them?
I have no issues, no PCOS, just a little thinning of the lining from the Clomid,. I only had one good follie on all three rounds, medicated and unmedicated.
I don't know why, I just knew that it would not take more than three rounds....I guess it is true what they say, if you want to make God laugh, make plans. ;P
I was on Clomid, but without a real difference in my follicle stimulation...my dr. is talking about switching meds, anyone have any experience with something other then clomid that worked well for them?
I have no issues, no PCOS, just a little thinning of the lining from the Clomid,. I only had one good follie on all three rounds, medicated and unmedicated.
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It only takes one follicle, remeber that I am living proof. I took clomid 2 rounds than went to injections but I have great insurance and the meds were not out of pocket, had they been I would not have been able to afford them. I have heard that some have taken femera not sure of the spelling and that has worked for them. I think it is a cancer drug that has the side effects of helping with fertility.
It took me four times before I was successful. I thought it would happen the first time and it was 7 months later before it happened, although only 4 iui's because my body did not always produce a follicle. i am now 17 weeks 3 days pregnant and everything looks good!
Keep the faith!
Robin
I'm sorry I can't really offer any help or advice, as I'm still within my first 2WW and won't test til 1/30, but I was curious how many mg you were on with the Clomid? My RE had me on 50mg this time (I produced 2 mature follicles over 20mm) and said he would double the dose next time if it didn't work. Also, if I'm not mistaken, I think both you and I had our trigger about 36 hours before our IUI this time-- and I heard SaraBell say that she got her BFP by doing the IUI and **then** having her trigger shot immediately after her IUI...! So, just some food for thought to maybe discuss with your RE this time?
I just had my BFN too on my 3rd round and I've been MISS PISSY all day
To comment on the Clomid issue, my RE does not like clomid or its side-effects so I took Bravelle and Menopur (75 iu each so 150 iu total), but you should consult with your doctor to determine the best meds for you. I would also recommend acupuncture and yoga fertility. I downloaded the yoga fertility poses from online: http://www.yoga4fertility.com/yoga4fertility/poses.html. You should ask your doctor if it's ok to try it based on your overall health. My acupuncturist told me to buy a heating pad from the drug store and put it on my abdomen 1/2 hour each night to increase blood flow to my ovaries. I also stopped eating sugar or drinking coffee. I drink green tea in the morning which has about 30% caffeine. Actually, I have been feeling much better and have had less cravings for cookies and ice cream since I started this eating plan. My acupuncturist also put me on a gluten free diet of meat, brown rice, veggies and fruits (no dairy except plain yogurt). I know that's a lot of information but you never know what will help in the 4th attempt.
Stay strong and happy. I'm sending you big hugs and lots of good wishes.
Holly
My partner was on Follistem and it worked very well.
Janet: Thanks, I thought I would be on another oral stim drug, but I have an appt with my dr. tomorrow and she is going to tell me what I will be using, all I know is it will be injectible! I bet it will be Follistem...
*fingers crossed* that whatever it is it works better the Clomid did!!
the injections were a PITA, but not really painful... just a little burning for a few min after. My partner is 37 and had no problem getting mature follicals with the Follistem... actually she had to have the dosage lowered a few times throughout the process because it worked a little TOO well. haha