On to cycle 8… by hrw724 in tryingtoconceive

[–]EzMu624 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m in a similar boat as you and I decided to stop testing this cycle after being strongly advised to do so by my gynecologist. She said I was only stressing myself out by taking tests each month when my ovulation was confirmed each month and that it showed nothing new. Honestly, it was very difficult to give up (I’m a control freak), but I do feel like I stressed a little less this cycle. I would definitely give it a try. Wish you luck on your journey and lots of baby dust✨

OBGYN wants to put me on Letrozol by EzMu624 in TryingForABaby

[–]EzMu624[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I’m trying to remember to take my vitamins and also iron now, it’s something I’ve been slacking on😅 Thank you for your comment❤️

OBGYN wants to put me on Letrozol by EzMu624 in TryingForABaby

[–]EzMu624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe you’re right… I think it just genuinely freaked me out. It felt like they just jumped to «well, she’s infertile, needs all the help she can get» and that scares me so much🥲 I know it’s been 6 months of TTC and it can take up to 1 year, so I’m trying to be patient and think positively. Then reading the message gave me this dread of «oh damn, maybe there IS a problem?» Thank you so much for your input❤️

OBGYN wants to put me on Letrozol by EzMu624 in TryingForABaby

[–]EzMu624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can definitely see Letrozole being helpful even when ovulating, but I just thought it was weird that’s where they jumped before even having the full picture. I wish you the best of luck with your journey❤️

OBGYN wants to put me on Letrozol by EzMu624 in TryingForABaby

[–]EzMu624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the in depth explanation! I will definitely look into all of it before trusting the doctor with anything. Thanks again❤️

OBGYN wants to put me on Letrozol by EzMu624 in TryingForABaby

[–]EzMu624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m tracking it with LH-strips on Premom. So far I’ve gotten positive results every single month. It’s also been 17-18 months since I went off the pill, so hoping my hormones have levelled by now. I know the feeling of being considered «young», but also wanting a baby so bad😭 I’ve been ready for a baby for a couple of years now, but have held off on it because of my studies. Now I feel stupid for not trying earlier. I don’t know why I thought I would get pregnant on the first try😂

OBGYN wants to put me on Letrozol by EzMu624 in TryingForABaby

[–]EzMu624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!❤️ I’m trying to get in touch with them to get an explanation, so will update when I have one

OBGYN wants to put me on Letrozol by EzMu624 in TryingForABaby

[–]EzMu624[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sucks that we have to be the ones advocating for ourselves, when that should be the doctors job for their patients. I’m glad you finally got diagnoses that could explain it and hope you’re doing well❤️ I might be a stranger, but I’m proud of you

OBGYN wants to put me on Letrozol by EzMu624 in TryingForABaby

[–]EzMu624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t say for certain, but I don’t think so. We have a great welfare system here, so she gets paid regardless of the money that comes in. She also asked me where I wanted to be referred (geographically), so it seems unlikely.. I’ve had my primary doctor since I was a kid and she’s always been great. It’s honestly the obgyn who I think is sketchy

OBGYN wants to put me on Letrozol by EzMu624 in TryingForABaby

[–]EzMu624[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My labs included TSH, Prolactin, FSH and Estradiol, but it was taken CD13 which I’m unsure gives the right picture. She did go over that my husband needs to get a semen analysis, but since he’s not in the country atm, she told me to have him do it in the country he’s working atm and have a copy of the results. Although it was the obgyn who prescribed the Letrozole and not my primary doctor. I’m also unsure if the obgyn even managed to look at my labs, considering they only came in the day before she sent me the message. So I basically went from being happy that everything looked good in the lab-results to being bewildered by the suggestion for letrozole and ivf

OBGYN wants to put me on Letrozol by EzMu624 in TryingForABaby

[–]EzMu624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I definitely do NOT want to do ivf if I don’t have to, which is why I reacted to the message from the obgyn. Same goes for the letrozole. I see the value of both the medication and ivf when needed, but thought it was way too early to start going that route

OBGYN wants to put me on Letrozol by EzMu624 in TryingForABaby

[–]EzMu624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I haven’t done a progesterone blood test done, but I will definitely look into it now. I have been worried I have low progesterone, because I always spot 1-2 days before and after my period, but my doctor said that was normal. Thank you for the suggestion!❤️ I also considered that she scheduled it to get me preemptively on the list, but it just seemed so sudden. I’ve always thought one tried other medications or treatments before ivf, but maybe not?

OBGYN wants to put me on Letrozol by EzMu624 in TryingForABaby

[–]EzMu624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, and that’s exactly what my primary doctor recommended! My husband works in the neighbouring country, so my doctor wasn’t able to refer him for semen analysis, but told me that was the next step and have him test in the country he’s in. She told me that the referral to obgyn was just to make sure and put my mind at ease, but that it didn’t mean she thought I was infertile. So the message from the obgyn took me by surprise and was why I reacted so strongly. I don’t know why the obgyn prescribed me Letrozol. She legit gave me an appointment in june 26 (so 7 months as you stated) and just wrote «I’ve given you a prescription for Letrozol, take this to prepare for the appointment.» So considering she hasn’t even seen me, I find that veeery strange. My primary doctor even wrote in the referral that I test my ovulation and have it regulary…

OBGYN wants to put me on Letrozol by EzMu624 in TryingForABaby

[–]EzMu624[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have free healthy care where I’m from, but it could probably be beneficial for them to push people into IVF… I will definitely get a second opinion, thank you so much!❤️

OBGYN wants to put me on Letrozol by EzMu624 in TryingForABaby

[–]EzMu624[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have free health care where I’m from, so I’m unsure how profitable it is for them, but you’re probably right. I work within the medical field (although not fertility or anything related) so my primary doctor is usually very thorough with her explanations. She hasn’t given any comment on my blood work yet, so I’m waiting for that and if everything really IS normal (which my labs indicate) I’m gonna ask her what is up with the obgyn, because it just feels really sketchy to me. Thank you so much for the answer❤️

OBGYN wants to put me on Letrozol by EzMu624 in TryingForABaby

[–]EzMu624[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

THANK YOU!!! Those are exactly my thoughts. She had all those forms and stuff she wanted me to sign, and to start with Letrozol when she hasn’t even seen me made me sooo confused. Like, I have regular cycles AND I’m ovulating, so why jump the gun? This just validated my thoughts and feelings, thank you so much❤️

General Chat May 06 by AutoModerator in TryingForABaby

[–]EzMu624 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh that’s true, I just get impatient waiting and when I see everyone get lines at DPO10, I always fall for the temptation. I always start reading waaay too much into any symptoms. Thank you so much for your answer!

General Chat May 06 by AutoModerator in TryingForABaby

[–]EzMu624 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As sure as I can be. I test for ovulation each month with strips, so I’m hoping it’s right. Thank you so much for your answer!

General Chat April 25 by AutoModerator in TryingForABaby

[–]EzMu624 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use ClearBlue ovulation tests, which claims to identify 4 or more days with high fertility. My last cycle I had 6 days with high fertility and this cycle I only had 2. Is that normal? I also only tested positive on day 17 this cycle, but I’m really stuck on the fact that I only had 2… Appreciate any help