Been super worried that I would not ovulate naturally, well my periods have been a little more irregular and less frequent due to me quitting BC in February and the past two cycles I have had I have ovulated according to my opk :) So I guess I need to focus on getting my periods to become more frequent each month, I have a sense of direction finally and I feel very relieved :)

We’ve been trying for 3 months. I’m not too worried yet, I mean I’ve been worried for the past 10 years lol but, somehow I think as I got older my hormones got better maybe after so far I’ve been ovulating pretty regularly around day 25. We timed the BD, I’m sure I ovulated as I had a positive test, BBT rise, period in 12-13 days and PMS symptoms. Nothing so far and I know you need to try a bit longer but I keep seeing information about men causing like 40-50% of fertility issues and I don’t know at what point should he get checked out. I don’t want to just keep thinking it’s me when it might be him but I also don’t want to upset him as men can be sensitive regarding their masculinity. (Maybe he’ll be okay, i haven’t brought it up) I’m 29, healthy weight, exercise regularly and eat well and have been taking prenatals and in general trying to stay healthy.

Hi! I’m on 11DPO of my first round of 2.5mg letrozole. I believe I ovulated around CD22 based on temp rise and positive OPKs.

I’m trying really hard not to test until 14DPO but I was wondering, if and when did your period come after an ovulatory Letrozole round?

Thank you ☺️

Anyone done Keto/carnivore diet and got pregnant? If so, how long were you eating this way before getting pregnant?

If I’m not on birth control, I generally don’t get periods. The longest I’ve gone without it about 2 years, and I only got it because I gave in and went to the doctor. I think in the 20 years I’ve been having periods, I’ve probably only had 15 without medication, and I’ve never had anything remotely close to a 28 day cycle.

Anyway, I am wondering what treatment has been successful for you to ovulate?

Also, what counts as a “cycle” if you don’t have a period?

So far I did one round of 2.5mg letrozole and basically one week of metformin (had to stop after starting it for HSG), but the ultrasound on day 11 showed I won’t ovulate at all. The doctor said that “next cycle” they want to put me on a higher dose of letrozole, but this cycle they want to try trigger shots (which require me to go the doctor an extra 3-4 times in one week - annoying!)

I know everyone is different but would love to hear what yall are doing. Thanks!

I’m so scared of what’s to come. Scared of the treatments, the pain both emotional and physical. It’s been almost 2 years and not even so much as a scare. I don’t want to take all these medications but I will. I don’t want intimacy to feel like a chore but it does. I don’t want to keep dodging well meaning relatives asking me if we have any kids yet but I do. I do with a fake smile on my face and a new topic ready to deflect to. I don’t want to go through IVF but I will if it means we finally get to be parents. Above all of it is the fear that it may never happen at all. I’d love to adopt, but my husband isn’t so keen. I don’t want to have to convince him if it comes to that, but I might. It’s been almost 2 years and I am not ok.

Hello, 23F TTC for a month now diagnosed with PCOS recently with regular monthly periods but flow is on the lighter side.

My husband and I are trying to conceive for 2 months now. Last cycle I wasn’t keeping track of my ovulation properly, but my ovulation tests came back negative on the day it was predicted to be my ovulation day, and only recently I’ve been keeping track of my ovulation days.

My cycle started on the 8th of may, and on the 10th I took a blood test as ordered by my physician and here are the results: FSH: 5.60 miu/ml LH: 5.61 miu/ml Estradiol: 43.30 pg/ml Prolactin: don’t have it as it’s not available, but my doctor said it’s within the normal range. My fasting I nsulin came back 11.90 uiu/ml and fasting glucose 84 mg/dl. My doctor didn’t say anything apart from it’s good.

To what’s important, I’ve been keeping track of when I’m suppose to be ovulating with a digital ovulation urine stick from clearblue. I checked yesterday around 3 PM, and my tests came back negative, and when I took some today at 5:30 PM, it was negative, I rechecked at 10:15 PM again and it was still negative (pictures will be attached).

I’m unsure on what to do, I was on a post once and a woman said how all of her tests were negative leading up to her ovulation day, and suddenly she felt discomfort in her right ovary and when she took a test it came back positive for ovulation. Another said all of her testing came back negative, but when she went to the doctor and they did a blood test, her progesterone was high on the 21st day of her cycle. These give me a bit of hope. I also have brownish spotting on my predicted ovulation day so I don’t know if that indicates ovulation either but it happens every cycle since I was 16.

Any clarification and tips would be appreciated, I’m feeling very disappointed for some reason.

I have taken provera twice now and need advice to know if I should take it again or wait things out.

I (F23) was prescribed provera last November following 6 months with no period after coming off of birth control. It gave me a period a few days later and then I was able to have one naturally again at the beginning of the new year.

However, it didn’t work long term and I needed to take it again in April.

About a week and a half ago I thought I was getting my period (yay) but only got cramping for a few days alongside the most minor brown discharge (boo)

I’m currently on cycle day 42. Should I pick up my refill of provera next week or see if there is some other way to get it?

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Is it normal to start letrozole at 5mg instead of 2.5mg? I’m fairly certain I’m ovulating already due to my hormone tests…. Not really sure what the point of prescribing letrozole was. I’ve certainly got PCOS but just resumed ovulation about three months ago after some lifestyle changes. We are also dealing with mild male factor infertility— does letrozole help with that? My doctor has been very unkind and I don’t feel comfortable questioning her. Getting a new doctor but they can’t get me in yet.

Hi! Is anyone else dealing with or has dealt with a low AMH vs high? Mine was 1.24, I’m 30 years old. My OBGYN is recommending I meet with RE to discuss options, would love to hear others experiences with PCOS and low AMH. Thank you!

I know this is stupid and not advised and everyone is going to say listen to my doctor haha. I am about to start my period and then will start my 3rd round of letrozole but 1st IUI. I got pregnant last round at 5 mg letrozole then miscarried. My dr wants to stay at 5 mg but I am tempted to do 7.5 since I already have them. ( long story short I was living out of the country and he prescribed me a bunch since the country I was living in only had clomid which wasn’t working for me.) I want twins very badly and want a higher chance of it. I know I shouldn’t do it but I have the devil on my shoulder telling me how much fun twins would be lol.

I had my mid cycle ultrasound yesterday after trying 7.5mg of letrozole. They found 3 follicles with good promise (none of them big enough yet) but now I’m worried I’ll be pregnant with twins. I know I should be excited at the prospect of being pregnant, we’ve been trying for a year now. But we are so lucky to have one daughter, and the idea of having twins scares me to death. It’s only an 8-10% chance but with my luck that’s what will happen. We do our first round of IUI next week. I guess I’m not really looking for advice but just need to say this to someone other than my husband.

Hi. I took letrozole 5mg days 5-9, ultrasound confirmed my follicles grew, took trigger shot, had intercourse the 2 days recommended (they recommended the 2 days after the shot) and now am 15 dpt, and showing BFN. Could be 13-14 dpo depending on when I ovulated - but no AF yet. Has this happened to anyone else? Did you eventually get a positive? Could use some encouragement right about now.

Hi everyone i hope Im posting on the right sub. I have been diagnosed with pcos since i was 16 and it was a hell of a ride to put it mildly, currently 27 and TTC for 2 years naturally which ended up with a chemical pregnancy last February.

Finally we decided to take the medical route and my doctor ran some tests and prescribed me with clomid, glucophage , and some prenatals.

I got my trigger shot 11th of may and honestly this two weeks wait phase is driving me insane.

Any advice recommendations as to how to pass this time.

Hello everyone,

Does anyone with PCOS have long but regular cycles? I have been having about 50 day cycles with diligent tracking but they have not resulted in a positive pregnancy test. Does a long cycle decrease the egg quality? I was just wondering if anyone has had this experience and was put on meds for this?

I was recently diagnosed with PCOS after TTC for 2 years. I’ve had 6 periods in those two years, and I don’t think I’ve ovulated once in those two years. My doctor started me on 1000mg Metformin (500mg twice daily) and 200mg of progesterone immediately. After I hopefully get my period once the 12 days of progesterone is completed, I will start Letrozole on day 3-5 of my period. I’m just looking for any advice or input from anyone who has had experience with these medications, as I don’t feel like I have anyone to really talk to about this who understands. I was so scared to start Metformin because of the side effects I’ve read about on here but so far I haven’t had issues (only on day 1, and maybe 1000mg a day isn’t much). Thanks in advance for any replies, advice, or input! I’m so thankful I found this community of support.

Just want to vent/commiserate... This week has been my second round of Letrozole, currently on 5 mg and the side effects have not been fun.. hot flashes, dizziness/nausea, headache, fatigue but also trouble sleeping, acne.. ugh. I've been taking it at night to try to sleep through the side effects but I'm still feeling them during the day. Also the hot flashes and stress is making the yeast infection on my neck flare up. I had gotten it treated back in Jan/Feb but it's flared up a few more times since then and it flared up again this week. Luckily I still have meds. At first I was worried it was an allergic reaction to Letrozole but it's not so that's good at least.

I didn't really feel any side effects my first round at 2.5 mg. For that round, my dominant follicle wasn't quite big enough for Ovidrel and then I ovulated before my next ultrasound. Didn't get pregnant though. I'm kind of dreading going up in dose for my next cycle. Fingers crossed I get another dominant follicle and it's big enough and things work out.. I've had 2 miscarriages in the past 2 years so I'm also worried that if I do get pregnant, I'll just miscarry again. Kind of in a pessimistic anxiety spiral but trying to keep my cool because stress won't help anything either. Not sure if there's a point to this post but it helps to vent. Good luck everyone and fuck you PCOS.

Just turned 34 and was diagnosed with pcos earlier this year. My ob suggested I go to a fertility doctor who is now doing all kinds of tests. I got off birth control in September 2022 and never got my period back, just spotting. I did gain probably 50 pounds since but have lost 30 recently. Still no period. Fertility doctor put me on progesterone and just got a period that’s so painful. Ttc with husband and scared about next steps. Has anyone been through this? Having a few ultrasounds next week and definitely don’t ovulate as I’ve tracked for a few months. Looking for any similar stories or advice!

Taking it little by little. Trying not to be disappointed or think negatively.. Does it get easier??

So I was spotting yesterday and today I started my cycle day 1 at least I thought I did. I bled bright red earlier and filled up a two pads but now it’s completely stopped. I’m confused is this my cycle day 1? Because I already have my letrozole ready to start round one on Sunday. But now I’m soo confused if I should even take it

I have extended rude family members who I have to be around soon for a family function. I KNOW they are going to say “when are you and your husband going to have a baby?” Since their children (my cousins) have all had children already. Last time I didn’t go to a function, my mom told me one of the uncles said “where is Amy? I was going to give her the cousin talk! We need more babies in the family!” Also, if you knew them and their past, they are not the nicest people. My family has had issues with them. So I know it’s coming from a weird place, they’re not just being nice.

So I am seeking advice for a comeback. Bc I don’t want to cry or let it bother me. Bc we are trying. But I don’t want them to know that. I also don’t want to be mean back to them to show it bothers me. But I also don’t want to just be silent and weird. ?? Pls any advice on a comeback would be so greatly appreciated. 😭😭😭

Hi! Im currently at cd17 and im bleeding, i took letrozole from cd2-5, is it possible to be implantation bleeding! Or is it too early? And when should i take a pregnancy test?

Hey yall! 7dpo today. Medicated round with letrozole and trigger shot on CD14. 7dpo and 9dpt. This morning I had some pretty intense cramping in my lower midsection. Like really intense achey period cramps, but I never have period cramps lol. It was so achey that I was curled up for a bit and actually got the heating pad out. Lasted about 10min maybe?? I had 2 good follicles before trigger and wondering if that was implantation pain or possibly implantation of both eggs?? No spotting or anything yet. I have 1 other kiddo that was from medicated cycles too but don’t remember this happening. Hoping it’s a good sign, but was definitely a little frightening during it. What’re your thoughts?

How long did it take for metformin to work for you?

My partner and I have been trying to conceive since December. My first two cycles after stopping the pill were ok, but my last cycle was 57 days, and now I'm on day 41 without ovulation... I started on 500 mg metformin in April, but haven't noticed any changes yet (other than mild stomach issues lol). My doctor doesn't seem inclined to do more at this point, maybe because my first cycles were fine and my testosterone level was normal in a blood test in March. I've been tracking symptoms and BBT this cycle, but honestly, it's exhausting here on day 41. I feel frustrated and like I'm wasting time on this low dose.

Guys, how long to stay on the 500 mg.? I feel like Im hounting my doctor at this point. Damn this waiting game is so hard.

Has anyone had fairly regular periods (fluctuates from 14-40ish days and sometimes very heavy and other times very light) and still gotten a PCOS diagnosis? What about body hair? I have thicker hair on my abdomen and inner thighs but not on my face. What other random symptoms have you had?

I have been told by 2 gynos that I do not have PCOS but I firmly believe I do.

I had a follicular scan yesterday which was CD 10. Was on letrozole CD 3 - 7. This is what the report says "right ovary shows a recently ruptured follicle with collapsed walls and minimal free fluid surrounding the right ovary." I don't know what to make of it. Can anyone please let me know what this possibly means? My doctor is out for vacation and I will get to meet her somewhere next week. Any advise/ suggestions are appreciated. Also, is it a cause to worry that I had a follicle rupture this early in the cycle? TIA

Edited to add that I took letrozole 5mg.

Good evening everyone, Has anyone here used provera to induce a period? I was just prescribed it for the 2nd time to induce a period but I can’t remember for the life of me how soon after taking the 10 day cycle I got my period… I’m asking because I’m trying to time my pill use to a 3 day work trip I’m going on. Thanks so much!