******Loss Mentioned***** Me-Stage 3 Endo DH-MFI Nov and Dec 2014-Letrozole+trigger+IUI=BFN Jan 2015: IVF#1:ET cancelled due to severe OHSS FET #1: April 2015=BFP 4/10 & M/C 4/27 & D&C 5/15 Hysteroscopy and polypectomy 7/31 FET #2: Aug-Cxl FET #2.1 9/18-BFFN FET #3: 10/23-
birdie-have you asked femera at all? Most people I talk to, including myself, have few side effects and they are pretty minor.
renbee-Welcome. I am sorry you have to be here but you are in good company with some of the best ladies on the board! I would ask why she wouldn’t monitor clomid that seems shady and I too would look at someone else.
@bloodyjack87-Good luck with the femara!!!
samanthasays-FX for you! Are you going beta or bust or when are you testing?
I do plan on talking to the new RE about Femara instead, because I really can't take Clomid again. It gave me headaches, super uncomfortable bloating (like it was uncomfortable sitting at my work desk), and the weight gain (despite starting working out and eating healthy). What are the minor side effects of Femara?
I have had zero side effects so I am not much help there. But I am on a high dose and no side effects so there is that...
I'm starting to get super freaking irritated with the distance RE. I've left a phone message and emailed my RE's office about my CD3 tests, and have heard nothing back. They were done 3/20, and the claims have all been processed through my insurance.
I just about had a heart attack this morning when I looked up to confirm that the tests had indeed been processed though my insurance. I was nervous that they got lost in shipping. I couldn't get the actual EOB to load, but on my sreen it looked like we were going to owe $3,800 for the tests. I just about threw up. I called the insurance co. to see what was up, and we actually owe $380. - most of which is because I have to go to the hospital for ultra sounds because my OB doesn't have a machine.
So yay for health insurance coverage, but boo for a non responsive RE's office.
Ugh. The RE just called with the results of my blood tests. She said that everything looked normal except for my anti mullerian hormone (AMH) was high. This means that I have a lot of eggs (which is good), and it's pretty normal to have a high level with PCOS. But she said that it also indicated that I would most likely not respond as well to oral medications like clomid.
She recommended I continue to try to lose weight for the next three months and then have that level checked again and go from there. I'm just so frustrated - I've lost like 17 pounds since October, which is almost 10% of my body weight, and my cycles have only gotten worse. I am sick of waiting! I just feel hopeless right now.
Ugh. The RE just called with the results of my blood tests. She said that everything looked normal except for my anti mullerian hormone (AMH) was high. This means that I have a lot of eggs (which is good), and it's pretty normal to have a high level with PCOS. But she said that it also indicated that I would most likely not respond as well to oral medications like clomid.
She recommended I continue to try to lose weight for the next three months and then have that level checked again and go from there. I'm just so frustrated - I've lost like 17 pounds since October, which is almost 10% of my body weight, and my cycles have only gotten worse. I am sick of waiting! I just feel hopeless right now.
Has anyone else had experience with high AMH?
No experience with high Amh but I wanted to say congrats on the weight loss!
******Loss Mentioned***** Me-Stage 3 Endo DH-MFI Nov and Dec 2014-Letrozole+trigger+IUI=BFN Jan 2015: IVF#1:ET cancelled due to severe OHSS FET #1: April 2015=BFP 4/10 & M/C 4/27 & D&C 5/15 Hysteroscopy and polypectomy 7/31 FET #2: Aug-Cxl FET #2.1 9/18-BFFN FET #3: 10/23-
renbee, congratulations on your weight loss! Don't beat your self up or get discouraged. All you can do is just keep plugging away at it. Yeah, maybe it wont improve your cycles, but its something that you at least do have some control over, and you can concentrate on while you're wading through your treatment options.
I also have no good info on a clomid/High AMH connection, sorry.
I was wondering though, by not responding well, do they mean that your high number of follicles wouldn't produce any that were marture enough to release an egg, or is she concerned about hyperstimulation? To me, it seems the latter would be more of the issue... but I'm no doctor!
cateyes, wow that's such awesome news! Good for you for going with your gut. I hope my feelings are in line with positive results and good timing, too. FX so hard for you! renbee, I don't have high AMH but the weight loss is very impressive. Did the RE say that you are not allowed to do any fertility treatments until you lose more weight?
birdie-have you asked femera at all? Most people I talk to, including myself, have few side effects and they are pretty minor.
renbee-Welcome. I am sorry you have to be here but you are in good company with some of the best ladies on the board! I would ask why she wouldn’t monitor clomid that seems shady and I too would look at someone else.
@bloodyjack87-Good luck with the femara!!!
samanthasays-FX for you! Are you going beta or bust or when are you testing?
I do plan on talking to the new RE about Femara instead, because I really can't take Clomid again. It gave me headaches, super uncomfortable bloating (like it was uncomfortable sitting at my work desk), and the weight gain (despite starting working out and eating healthy). What are the minor side effects of Femara?
So with Clomid I was a raging bitch for 2 weeks out of the month, and with Femara I was only bad the first day, so I am team Femara I also lost weight on it, but that could have just been from IF related stress/anxiety. My RE said she had never heard of that as a side effect.
July 2013 started TTC 7/20/2014=BFP; CP confirmed 8/1/2014 Dec 2014: Diagnosis = Unexplained IF 12/24/2014 Medicated TI (clomid)=BFN 1/22/2015: IUI #1 cancelled due to cyst 02/17/2015: IUI #2 cancelled due to another cyst 3/31/2015: IUI with Femera, 1 good follie, great sperm count = CP, my December Rainbow became an Angel
I also posted this in 2WW but I am so excited I could dance!
We had our monitoring appointment today (the one I fought to have as the RE said it would be useless and to early) and I have a huge follicle (23mm) that is ready to explode!!! Had we waited until Friday (like the RE said) it would have been to late and we would have missed our chance at IUI!!!!
Andplusalso it is on the left side!!!! That's the open side!!!! Lining was perfect at 9, So we are triggering tonight and IUI is set for Friday!!!
So I was right, I just had a longer LP last month and my body Is Oing when it needs to! Sometimes you just have to fight for what you know you know!!!
Hell yeah!!
I'm glad you fought for earlier monitoring! GL with your IUI.
TTC #1 since August 2011 DH (32): SA is ok, slightly low morph, normal SCSA Me (32): Slightly low P4, hostile CM, carrier for CF, high NKC, High TNFa, heterozyogous mutated Factor XIII, and +APA October 2012-August 2015: 4 failed IUIs, 3 failed IVFs, 2 failed FETs w/donor embryos, 1 freeze all IVF, 1 Failed FET, and 1 cancelled FET November 2015: FET w/ DEm #3 Transferred 1 perfect 6AA blast
TTC #1 since August 2013 DX: Endo November 2014: Hysteroscopy, D&C June - September 2015: Clomid + Novarel + IUI #1-3 January 2017: Laparoscopy - endo removed
Ugh. The RE just called with the results of my blood tests. She said that everything looked normal except for my anti mullerian hormone (AMH) was high. This means that I have a lot of eggs (which is good), and it's pretty normal to have a high level with PCOS. But she said that it also indicated that I would most likely not respond as well to oral medications like clomid.
She recommended I continue to try to lose weight for the next three months and then have that level checked again and go from there. I'm just so frustrated - I've lost like 17 pounds since October, which is almost 10% of my body weight, and my cycles have only gotten worse. I am sick of waiting! I just feel hopeless right now.
Has anyone else had experience with high AMH?
I have high AMH and responded fine to 7.5mg of femera. I responded to 5mg but not fast enough so we upped the dose.
icequeen, thank you. I've been kind of Mia lately and will be for the next 6 weeks. I start a class on Monday for a roadside assistance company. You work from home. So I'll be busy with that, plus my regular nanny job and taking care of the house!
Ok, good luck with that! We'll be here for you when you come back. Be sure to take it easy, too. ((HUGS)) Too bad we don't have any trash (ooops I mean quality) TV to have lengthy discussions about! Hehe. I just can't bring myself to watch BIP.
Yah I havnt watched bachelor in paradise. I like a little drama but that show is overkill.
bcp free since 2009~*~ttc since 2012~*~fibroid diagnosed 1/8/15, myomectomy 3/17/15~*~golf ball sized fibroid at the front of uterus removed, no blocked tubes. ~*~benched Til September 2015 for recovery ~*~
3T April siggy challenge. Animal hybrids. The Pugorilla!
Post by kawaiikitsune on Apr 8, 2015 17:14:25 GMT -5
heatherj9603 - GL with the new job! We'll be here if you need anything! cateyes - Yay for a good follie! GL on Friday! Crossing my fingers & toes for you! twinkie0612 - GL with all the testing, meds and your FET! mainewifey - I am so sorry your RE is giving you trouble. *hugs* renbee - No advice here but wanted to say congrats on the weight loss so far! So sorry you are having a hard time though. *hugs*
I do plan on talking to the new RE about Femara instead, because I really can't take Clomid again. It gave me headaches, super uncomfortable bloating (like it was uncomfortable sitting at my work desk), and the weight gain (despite starting working out and eating healthy). What are the minor side effects of Femara?
Ugh. The RE just called with the results of my blood tests. She said that everything looked normal except for my anti mullerian hormone (AMH) was high. This means that I have a lot of eggs (which is good), and it's pretty normal to have a high level with PCOS. But she said that it also indicated that I would most likely not respond as well to oral medications like clomid.
She recommended I continue to try to lose weight for the next three months and then have that level checked again and go from there. I'm just so frustrated - I've lost like 17 pounds since October, which is almost 10% of my body weight, and my cycles have only gotten worse. I am sick of waiting! I just feel hopeless right now.
Has anyone else had experience with high AMH?
I have high AMH and responded fine to 7.5mg of femera. I responded to 5mg but not fast enough so we upped the dose.
Thank you for sharing - that makes me feel a little more hopeful! I have a call in to the doctor (she just left a vm with my results) and I am going to ask exactly what my level was and if I can get the full results of the bloodwork to look over. I also made an appointment with a different doctor on April 20 for a 2nd opinion. I would like to at least try a medicated cycle and see how I respond - I don't see the harm in that.
I also posted this in 2WW but I am so excited I could dance!
We had our monitoring appointment today (the one I fought to have as the RE said it would be useless and to early) and I have a huge follicle (23mm) that is ready to explode!!! Had we waited until Friday (like the RE said) it would have been to late and we would have missed our chance at IUI!!!!
Andplusalso it is on the left side!!!! That's the open side!!!! Lining was perfect at 9, So we are triggering tonight and IUI is set for Friday!!!
So I was right, I just had a longer LP last month and my body Is Oing when it needs to! Sometimes you just have to fight for what you know you know!!!
renbee, congratulations on your weight loss! Don't beat your self up or get discouraged. All you can do is just keep plugging away at it. Yeah, maybe it wont improve your cycles, but its something that you at least do have some control over, and you can concentrate on while you're wading through your treatment options.
I also have no good info on a clomid/High AMH connection, sorry.
I was wondering though, by not responding well, do they mean that your high number of follicles wouldn't produce any that were marture enough to release an egg, or is she concerned about hyperstimulation? To me, it seems the latter would be more of the issue... but I'm no doctor!
I definitely want to ask her what exactly she means by not responding well. I'm suspecting it's the risk of overstimulation since there are so many immature follicles on my ovaries. I also want to know what the chances are of this "poor response" - is it a really long shot and that's why she wants me to wait three months? Or could we just try it and see?
This illustrates exactly why I was taken aback that she would consider unmonitored clomid!!
I have high AMH and responded fine to 7.5mg of femera. I responded to 5mg but not fast enough so we upped the dose.
Thank you for sharing - that makes me feel a little more hopeful! I have a call in to the doctor (she just left a vm with my results) and I am going to ask exactly what my level was and if I can get the full results of the bloodwork to look over. I also made an appointment with a different doctor on April 20 for a 2nd opinion. I would like to at least try a medicated cycle and see how I respond - I don't see the harm in that.
I would for sure ask and at least try it if you want. If it is overstim she is worried about-the chances are higher with injects. This cycle I had one good follie that responded so not even close to overstimming!
Hey ladies- just wanted to post my update. Beta is down from 11 to 9 so this is a chemical pregnancy. My ACA labs are also still coming back positive so I'm not sure what we are gonna do about that. Long story short you're stuck with me for a bit longer. I'm setting up an apt with the doc to see what all this is about. Thanks for all the crossed fingers and prayers.
IUI 1-3 BFN IVF #1 - Oct '15 - 10R, 3M, 0F IVF #2 - August 16 - 12R, 11M, 5F. 1 to transfer and 2 to freeze - BFP!! - MMC caught at 7w5d FET #1 - 1/26 - BFP, due 10/14
Thanks guys. I'm doing ok. Really just pissed off that this is my 3rd mc. I'm ready to just have a kid. I know you guys get that. But damn this shouldn't be this hard.
MrsRC-33, MrRC-37. TTC#1 since 2/13. DX: T2 diet controlled diabetic, removed multiple fibroids blocking tubes, via robotic myomectomy, hysteroscopy and D&C on 5/15. CD3 b/w normal. HSG normal after surgery. On the bench April-June 2015. NTNP indefinitely. Loss mentioned.
After almost three years of TTC, IVF #1 = Menopur + Follistim + other stuff. Retrieved 14, 12 mature, 7 fertilized, only 1 (6AA) made it to day 5 blast. BFP! DD born 12-10-2016
Hey ladies- just wanted to post my update. Beta is down from 11 to 9 so this is a chemical pregnancy. My ACA labs are also still coming back positive so I'm not sure what we are gonna do about that. Long story short you're stuck with me for a bit longer. I'm setting up an apt with the doc to see what all this is about. Thanks for all the crossed fingers and prayers.
Then Comes Family, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising
program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.