I have been TTC for two and a half years. DS1 was conceived naturally and on first attempt 5 & 1/2 years ago. He was born via failed forceps then EMCS. Given the difficulties we are experiencing now, we feel even more lucky to have him.
Last June I had a failed HSG after having been diagnosed with PCOS by fertility clinic. At the time, fertility nurses weren't sure whether to get laparoscopy or to go for Clomid for 6 months - consultant decided 6 months of Clomid rather than risk damage with laparoscopy.
I have had four rounds of Clomid and I am going to take a break for a couple of months before starting treatment again due to personal reasons (bereavement, referral for unexplained breast pain)
I didn't ovulate first time but have ovulated the other three times according to my day 21 scans, the only issue seems to be that the follicles on my day 12 scans are never close to the size they would like.
I am trying to mentally and physically prepare myself for IUI or IVF. Neither of these have been spoken about yet, but I am trying to be as practical as possible. Part of me does wonder whether an alternative medication to induce ovulation might be more effective.
What practical steps have people in similar situations taken to prepare? Through this forum, I've heard about reflexology and acupuncture - I've been looking in to these options, has anyone experience of using either or both together?
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Secondary infertility, PCOS, failed HSG, Clomid - advice for next steps?
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BubbaB · 29/01/2018 13:48
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