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What day was it that you went On day twelve of my last cycle my follicle was about 10 MM and on day 14 it was about 16 mm and it wasn't until day 16 that my follicle was 20 mm and ready for trigger shot and I got pregnant that cycle. So if you went in on day 12 or someplace around there it's not time to give up on this…

We tried for about 10 months before going on Clomid, and it was about 14 months before we saw a fertility specialist. Our second round at the Fertility Specialist did it for us. I am now 10 weeks pregnant. Make sure that whatever DR you see that they monitor your folicles. You don't want to keep taking a fertility drug if…

I just saw this and I took a probiotic with the metformin because it gave me digestive issues. With the Probiotic my digestive issues were resolved.

Thanks! I have been lerking around the board a bit. But infertility was really hard emotionally on me, so I didn't want to post on this board that I was pregnant. But since the OP had asked for inspiring stories I figured I'd let her know my story :) I though am sold on acupuncture, I really feel that it had a play in this…

I lost weight just by doing Myfitnesspal and I did see a fertility DR and an acupuncturist but as of now I am almost 7 weeks pregnant. I had gotten to the point just last month feeling absolutly hopeless, nothing made me feel hopefull and I started doing a bible study and the acupuncture/chipractic, and my husband I…

I'm extremely hormonal this cycle, I'm on my second cycle at the fertility DR. Our treatment is Clomid on days 5-9, Follicle monitoring, the HCG shot when my follicles are ready to release the egg, and then 3 days later progesterone suppositories. I have one more week wait before I get my results. Take my Pregnancy test at…

Good luck! I was one who has always had a cycle on my own but prety sure mine was always anovulatory cycle. I even had a regular cycle would come every 40 days. Metformin did bring my cycle to 32 day cycle, and now the past 4 cycles I have been on clomid and that brought my cycle to every 28 days. Be prepared for it take…

I am at the end of my cycle, went in for a PT on Tuesday, got the results back yesterd and they were negative. I had cramping every day after taking the progetorone but it wouldn't last long and wasn't bad cramping. I did notice though that I would cramp more when my bladder was full no matter what the day. So now waiting…

Hey, welcome to the group. Symptoms of PCOS can be smaller when you loose weight and eat right. You also don't have to have all of the symptoms to have PCOS some women don't have the hirsutism, I'd suggest seeing an Endocrinologist and having some more blood work don't. Most likely since you are IR and have the Polycystic…

I was diagnosed this January after trying to conceive for eight months, and gaining 35 lbs during that eight months. With the diagnosis I changed the way I eat and started to work out more and differently I started at 265 am now down to 207. it has now been one year and 3 months since we began trying still no success but I…

I would suggest getting rid of all the unhealthy stuff out of your house and replace it with healthy things. Snacking is not bad but if you are always eating unhealthy snacks then it is. Also plan for snacks at work that way when you get snacky you have healthy planned snacks available.

HI Amy, I was readying your question and I am a bit confused. You said your DR is going to put you on Clomiphene or more comonly known as Clomid but you are on birth control? Clomid is one of the most common fertility drugs used, usually a DR's first go to for fertility treatment. I do find it kind of strange that your DR…

I have been really tired as well as of late. I just made the realization that my diet has not been the best these past few weeks. It's not horrible but I have some extra sweets in my diet. I am postive that is causing my exhustion and that I need to stop with the sweets. So I suggest focusing on your diet (just like I need…

I am on my 3rd cycle of Clomid. I ahve had a slight weight gain however I have not been as strict with my diet so how much of that weight gain is due to the Clomid and how much is due to my lacks in control over my diet. You should see your TOM come back since Clomid helps force an ovulation. When I went on Metformin my…

Not at all! I would not listen to your friends! Good for you for wanting to do a 5K, and your right to think about things like your joints in not wanting to run. And when you complete your 5K be proud! It's all about improving ourselves not beating other people.

Hi and Welcome! I also did not find out that I had PCOS until after I went off of birth control. my issue was not however that I didn't get my period but I would get extreemly heavy periods and my cycle was about 40 days long. My Family DR put me on Metformin for about 4 months in which I lost nearly 50 pounds, and then…

Congratulations on your up coming wedding! That's great! Were you given any kind of medication like Metformin? Check out some of the PCOS websites they may help you there are also some PCOS books that are good as well. Most of us can't follow the same kind of diet plan as women without PCOS our bodies work differently and…

What the Metformin does for me and weightloss is that I no longer suffer from the constant hunger that I use too. this month has been a rough month for my family so I was not paying close attention to my diet, and I didn't exercise as much as I normally do and I gained 5 lbs. I have lost a good amount of weight since I…

My father-in-law passed away a little over a week ago, we did go out our appointment the day after he died. But my mother-in-law has been talking about how much she wants grandchildren. I do think that she is trying to let me know that she does not think it's insensitive to be working about infertility right after her…

Hey I'm in the same boat right now. With my Father-in-law's passing away I have not been eating or exercising the way I normally do and I have gained 3 pounds in 2 weeks. But I think the best way to get back on track is to start every day off right, you may not stay on the right course throughout the day but eventually you…

Where is your sugar intake coming from? MFP does not differentiate sugar from a candy bar and sugar from an Apple. So if your sugar is coming from fresh fruits then yes you can loose weight even if you go over on your sugar but if it's becuase of treats and stuff you may struggle a little bit more. You still can have some…

Something that is helping me with staying on track is taking everything that I have learned out loosing weight and throwing it out the window. Do not buy non or low fat stuff unless it is naturally low or non fat, Full fat is best, Bacon is GOOD you can eat Bacon! I eat lower carb trying to also eat low gluten. And…

I'm Stacy I'm 32 I always had regular but really heavy periods, always struggled with my weight lost weight a few times but never able to keep it off. I was diagnosed with Hypertesion when I was 25 they did many tests but didn't find any reason for my high bloodpressure so they just said it was because of my weight. I did…

Some PCOS nutritionist like PCOSDiva and PCOSNutrition believe that many women with PCOS have an insensitivity to gluten. Check out those websites.

I do follow a lower carb lifestyle. Not quite the palio but close. I try to eat as clean as I can, and I have been trying to figure out what it is I like about certain foods and making it to fit my diet. FYI I found that I love Brown Rice Pasta better than regular Pasta! I still make room for a few sweets and have been…

I use to be the same way I thought the same thing. But then my meal would move to my day then I would have an entire bad week and before I know it I will have gained all my weight back. About a month ago I ordered a regular pizza at solo's which is listed as two servings. I intended on eating half and then the next day…

I make what are called Omlet Bites. It is 12 egg whites, 4 whole eggs. Mixed which what ever omlet ingredients you want poor the mixture into a sprayed or non stick muffin tin. Cook at 350 for about 25 minutes or until the eggs are fully cooked. I put these in the fridge and take them to work they taste just fined warmed…

That's great that you are taking some college classes, and smart move about not finding out the other pregnancy symptoms. When we started I didn't know I had PCOS so I did so much reading up on pregnancy symptoms and it has definantly contributed to my disapointment int the past. To answer your qeustion about the no…

I forgot to mention that without metformin I have the extreem case of I'm either Hungry or Stuffed no satisfied. Of course that is due to the IR

my symptoms are - hair on my chin, and upper neck (can only shave to remove it nothing else works and too many to pluck) - anxiety - heavy period with clots (period lasts about 7 days) - I am pretty sure I always had anovulatory cycles before going on metformin - fertility issues - constant fight with my weight - high…