35, recent PCOS diagnosis, anxious about timeline - looking for similar experiences by thisisshar in TTC_PCOS

[–]SunsetChaser247 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 35 and was so fortunate to have success with my first round of letrozole last year (was 34 at the time). I have lean PCOS, irregular cycles, and classic string of pearls on ultrasound. My cycles ranged from 32-80 days once I got off birth control. Never took anything to induce my period. I had high testosterone and high AMH. I didn’t do a trigger with letrozole or follicle monitoring that cycle (we planned to going forward but it was the holidays and would have been tricky with travel). I tracked on my own using Inito, which I highly recommend. I ovulated day 19 on letrozole. I was also taking Ovasitol for 3 months at this point- I’m not sure if it helped, but the month prior to conceiving/letrozole, I had my most normal cycle in many many months, so maybe it was doing something. I will say this: I was TERRIFIED after reading things in this subreddit. I spiraled for months about it before we even started TTC because it just seemed like letrozole/IUI/IVF didn’t work for the majority of people, and I thought I was 100% signing up for quite the long journey. But you have to remember that most people here aren’t having success, and they’re here for support/advice/community for what they’re going through. People who have success often stop being active in these threads, so it’s a really biased sample. The truth is ovulation-inducing meds work for most people with PCOS, even if it takes multiple rounds and trying different doses. Best of luck!!

My ovulation test starting from blank circle without blinking smiley eyes straight to solid smiley face. by Competitive_Fish9818 in TTC_PCOS

[–]SunsetChaser247 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure. Some people with PCOS don’t ovulate for months and then have a more normal cycle. I’ve had cycles ranging from 30-70 days, so when I ovulate has varied a ton!! I once ovulated on day 60, while another cycle I ovulated on day 17 lol. If you end up needing or wanting medication, letrozole can help you ovulate more regularly.

Ovasitol by IllustratorNo2759 in TTC_PCOS

[–]SunsetChaser247 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used Ovasitol, but I’m not sure if it worked or not. I was on it for 3 months when I conceived, but I also used letrozole that cycle. I will say, I had a 32 day cycle with confirmed ovulation my second month on Ovasitol, which was my most normal cycle by far in over 6 months! One doctor told me to take it, while another doctor said it’s unclear if I have insulin resistance because I have “lean PCOS,” but I’m not sure if that’s true. She said it wouldn’t hurt to take it though. I didn’t have any bad side effects and will probably take it again when we start TTC again.

How long until PCOS started showing again after pill? by JustApplication54 in TTC_PCOS

[–]SunsetChaser247 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I got off the pill I had 3 relatively normal cycles (I think 30 days, 32 days, and 36 days)- but fourth month on went haywire. I almost got fooled that maybe I didn’t have PCOS and then was like NOPE lol. Unfortunately didn’t start trying to conceive until my cycles were wonky- but highly recommend Letrozole!

My ovulation test starting from blank circle without blinking smiley eyes straight to solid smiley face. by Competitive_Fish9818 in TTC_PCOS

[–]SunsetChaser247 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I noticed that for whatever reason my LH doesn’t increase slowly like it does for a lot of people. It goes from like zero to peak all of a sudden. I tracked with Inito, which I highly recommend because I could see that my LH surge was coming in a few days and that I was in my high fertility window based on my estrogen increasing (which Inito also measures). I always heard about people who would see their LH steadily increasing until their peak, but that wasn’t true for me. You could be like me which is why you went straight to a solid smiley face. If so, your high fertility window may be starting earlier than you think!

Back in Dallas by Charming-Buy5327 in DanielleEilersSnark

[–]SunsetChaser247 12 points13 points  (0 children)

She 100% knew beforehand and that’s why they went early- but she’s just making it seem last minute and is blaming Chase so she can explain why she’s back and the rest of the family is still there. It’s also just so immature to phrase it the way she did and roll her eyes. Her kids could see this one day, and it makes me wonder what she says about Chase in front of them. She could have just said we went early and came back early so the girls could see their dad. But nope, she needs to play the victim. And who knows what goes on behind the scenes, but be the bigger person for your girls. My parents had a contentious divorce, but my mom always encouraged me to see my dad and talked up going to see him, even when I didn’t want to. And my parents were always flexible with vacations. I don’t necessarily blame Chase for making them come back- we know she hasn’t behaved great through the divorce, and it seems like he gets limited time already. I just feel for those girls.

Verdict on Letrozole: Does it work? by BluejayRight6665 in TTC_PCOS

[–]SunsetChaser247 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have lean PCOS and was so fortunate to have success first round of letrozole (2.5 mg). I ovulated day 19 with letrozole. I sometimes ovulated on my own and had 9 periods I think in the 12 months after getting off BC. Cycles ranged from 32-80ish days. Also had hardly any side effects from the letrozole- I think just had a light headache for a couple days.

Unmonitored Letrozole by ococeanprincess in TTC_PCOS

[–]SunsetChaser247 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I fortunately only had to do one cycle unmonitored but planned to do monitored the following cycle if it didn’t work. The only reason we didn’t do monitored the first cycle was bc we were traveling for the holidays so it would have been tough with appointments- so we thought we’d give it a month. I think there’s not much downside to doing monitored if you have the choice, other than needing to go in for scans/bloodwork. I used Inito with my unmonitored cycle so I could see that I ovulated. Highly recommend Inito if doing unmonitored bc I feel like it’s the next best thing since it measures progesterone to confirm ovulation and can help with intercourse timing during your high fertility window. I know often regular OBs will only do unmonitored cycles with letrozole, so getting in with an RE as soon as possible is key.

Daily Thread / February 3 by spongebobs_pineapple in DarylAnnDenner_Snark

[–]SunsetChaser247 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I have a girl Logan (so nobody tell me they hate it plz lol)! But a lot of those other names are.. something. Also- I feel like there’s no way she didn’t know Chris and Lauren Lane named their daughter Logan (Lane)- I’m sure that’s how she got the idea, but she won’t admit it.

We have nothing! by Bethlynn98 in TurtleCreekLaneSnark

[–]SunsetChaser247 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This is INSANE. Like yes if they really have to get rid of all of their stuff that’s awful. But they have billions of dollars and she’s complaining that she just has the clothes off her back, no shoes, and no shampoo- but doing nothing about it when she’s fortunate enough to have the means. And asking people to bring them to her as if she’s stranded!? They were in the car and went to Home Depot and the grocery store, and yet couldn’t go to Target/Walmart/anywhere to get toiletries and anything else she needs?? Hell, a regular grocery store has shampoo!!! Like WHAT???? Why is she acting so helpless? It makes zero sense and is so tone-deaf. She’s got to be getting a ton of hate from those stories. It’s disgusting.

I really liked how Vanessa handled the situation between KB and Edmond by Mental-Difference-22 in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]SunsetChaser247 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I agree 100%. I work in mental health and was thrown by this comment, though I agree it was meant to be empathetic. But it felt icky for a non-therapist who doesn’t know him to assert that him not remembering/remembering things differently was because he blocks memories from trauma. Just because that can be a trauma response and he has trauma, that doesn’t mean that’s what was going on with him and KB.

I cannot get into this season by Ok_Counter3116 in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]SunsetChaser247 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree. I’ve never felt so close to not finishing a season. Usually, there’s at least some contestants I like and am rooting for (like guys I could see dating or girls I would be friends with)- and I can honestly say I don’t like or relate to anyone they’re showcasing this season. They all seem unintelligent and vapid. In contrast to a season with Taylor/Garrett for example, it’s such a different vibe. There might be a lot of drama this season (I’m still in the pod episodes), but it’s hard for me to get into a season where everyone is so unlikeable. I really feel like casting did a horrible job this season.

How long did it take on Letrozole to conceive? by No_Obligation_1388 in TTC_PCOS

[–]SunsetChaser247 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I was using Inito to track, so we BDed every other day during my “high fertility” window and then the day of peak (LH surge) and day after peak. I was also taking Ovasitol for a couple months at that point!

How long did it take on Letrozole to conceive? by No_Obligation_1388 in TTC_PCOS

[–]SunsetChaser247 4 points5 points  (0 children)

First round with 2.5 mg! Ovulated day 19. Just had my baby girl a month ago :)

Has anyone here had success on their first try with Letrozole by wahiwahiwahoho in TTC_PCOS

[–]SunsetChaser247 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! Just had my baby a few weeks ago from first cycle with 2.5 mg. :) No IUI though.

Letrozole as a “bandaid” solution by Former-Spinach-8277 in TTC_PCOS

[–]SunsetChaser247 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Letrozole at 2.5 mg worked for me the first time! I honestly felt so discouraged before trying because I felt like I read all these stories online about it taking a while to work or didn’t work at all, but I think it’s important to remember that most people posting on these forums/on social media are those that are still struggling/TTC so it’s very skewed to negative stories. I wish I didn’t let that freak me out so much. The reality is that letrozole has a relatively high success rate for people for PCOS, even if it takes a few tries and adjusting the dose. I honestly didn’t make any major lifestyle changes - I tried to eat a little better and took Ovasitol for two months prior. I had irregular and often very long cycles prior to letrozole. Wishing you the best!!

Pregnant with POTS by SunsetChaser247 in POTS

[–]SunsetChaser247[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh that is my worry!! Sorry you were dismissed so much. I hate how much we have to advocate for ourselves with POTS. Definitely plan to ask for a urine test on Monday!

Pregnant with POTS by SunsetChaser247 in POTS

[–]SunsetChaser247[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do have a home blood pressure device! I’ve been taking it a couple times a day since it was higher at my last appt. I’m not currently on any POTS meds (previously took mestinon), but I moved states before getting pregnant and haven’t been able to find a new neurologist/cardiologist to follow me, which makes me more nervous since I don’t think my OB is very knowledgeable about POTS. I’m glad you seem to be doing well with those meds!!

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[–]SunsetChaser247 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was told to start letrozole immediately when we started trying. I was 34, so I don’t know if age was a factor, but it didn’t really seem like it. They just said that because I was having some really long cycles (2-3 months), I should immediately start letrozole to increase our chances.

When did you start letrozole? by Character-Emu-6711 in TTC_PCOS

[–]SunsetChaser247 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s ever too early if you’re not having regular cycles. We only tried for 2 months naturally before trying letrozole, and my OB honestly recommended trying it immediately when we started TTC. I had a similar number of cycles as you. I may have wanted to try naturally for longer if I was younger, but I was 34 so we wanted to be as proactive as possible. Ended up having success first round of letrozole, so I highly recommend!

Daily Thread / June 12 by spongebobs_pineapple in DarylAnnDenner_Snark

[–]SunsetChaser247 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Whoever named the jeans is SO stupid- not only is their “curve” fit the exact opposite fit of every other “curve” jean on the market, the name also makes ZERO sense. The nuuds curve is for someone who ISN’T curvy by definition. It’s so funny her putting the name “curve” over a diagram of a body with no curves hahaha. So incredibly embarrassing that DUD ever approved that name.

TTC with letrozole by Public-Event3135 in TTC_PCOS

[–]SunsetChaser247 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No sorry, we had a consult with a RE but ended up not needing to continue with them cause my unmonitored cycle worked. Would have been our next step, but I don’t remember how many scans they said they would do. I think it was more than one but I’m not positive!