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TTC for 9 months+? Please come and join!

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HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 25/10/2026 16:20

Hi! Thought I’d start a thread for those of us in the unfortunate situation of struggling with TTC and perhaps starting investigations.

I’ve been TTC DC3 for 11 months now. I have PCOS, so my typical cycle is 39 days with the odd 80 day one thrown in. Just started investigations at the GP who have sent off a fertility referral. Supposed to be getting my Day21 blood done this month but seem to be having a long cycle/ an anovulatory cycle as currently day 35 and no sign of a peak on my LH tests.

Anyone else also struggling TTC and want to support each other?

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HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · Yesterday 10:21

Chrimbobo · Yesterday 10:07

Well... BFN at 9dpo :( Not even a hint of a line.

I appreciate it's early but it's all just so familiar. I get my hopes up every month, it is so silly !

Wishing you ladied better luck than me. Hopefully we can get some BFP pics on this thread soon 🙏

Sorry about the BFN. It is early as you say but I’m the same and always give up on a cycle after an early negative. It’s so hard to stay feeling positive. Fingers crossed for a later implantation for you!

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GreenApple121 · Yesterday 12:32

Chrimbobo · Yesterday 10:07

Well... BFN at 9dpo :( Not even a hint of a line.

I appreciate it's early but it's all just so familiar. I get my hopes up every month, it is so silly !

Wishing you ladied better luck than me. Hopefully we can get some BFP pics on this thread soon 🙏

Sorry to hear that! As you say there is still time though!…
it’s so difficult though isn’t it - I also can’t help getting my hopes up. I’ve actually stopped testing before my period comes for the last 2 months or so, as I felt I’m paying money to be disappointed!

Chrimbobo · Yesterday 13:16

@GreenApple121I've never had the will power to not test and as I buy the big bag of 50 cheapies from amazon, I feel like it's not so bad. I'd love to be able to not test but I lack the patience... maybe next month !!

Firsttimerugbymum · Yesterday 13:22

Have to say I get v disappointed at 9dpo and ruml myself out (had a positive with my daughter at that point).

Feeling very negative about this cycle - hubby has started taking some antibiotics for a potential infection which is impairing his semen analysis. Apparently the antibiotics also make his result worse, and then it's a 2-3 month wait to see if they make any difference! Not sure why everything is such a long wait

Springcloud26 · Yesterday 18:39

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · Yesterday 10:18

Can see why you would be anxious about the 13. I think I’ve read 30+ too, to confirm ovulation. Have they booked you in for doctors appointment to discuss the results?

It was just under a month to get the letter from the fertility clinic 😂 I guess that means they are snowed under and it’s a long wait!

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I haven’t heard from the doctors yet but have submitted another form to ask for a call to explain the results and if I can do anything. I have noticed more results have been added though today, they really did check a lot!

How are you getting on in the TWW?

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HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · Today 09:11

Firsttimerugbymum · Yesterday 13:22

Have to say I get v disappointed at 9dpo and ruml myself out (had a positive with my daughter at that point).

Feeling very negative about this cycle - hubby has started taking some antibiotics for a potential infection which is impairing his semen analysis. Apparently the antibiotics also make his result worse, and then it's a 2-3 month wait to see if they make any difference! Not sure why everything is such a long wait

That sounds tricky! So the antibiotics make the sperm count worse before it gets better? That must be so frustrating! It takes about 3 months I think for the old sperm to clear and the new sperm to be positively impacted by supplements and things so guess it must be the same for this?

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HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · Today 09:13

Springcloud26 · Yesterday 18:39

I haven’t heard from the doctors yet but have submitted another form to ask for a call to explain the results and if I can do anything. I have noticed more results have been added though today, they really did check a lot!

How are you getting on in the TWW?

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Good that they checked so much! And a phone call sounds like a good idea, hopefully the GP will be able to explain it all.
I’m 6 dpo so nothing exciting happening really. Going to try not to test until Monday at the earliest 😬

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Firsttimerugbymum · Today 09:28

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · Today 09:11

That sounds tricky! So the antibiotics make the sperm count worse before it gets better? That must be so frustrating! It takes about 3 months I think for the old sperm to clear and the new sperm to be positively impacted by supplements and things so guess it must be the same for this?

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Yeo basically. Everything seems like such a long wait.

He's meant to have a repeat test next week but debating rescheduling, but equally don't want to wait another 3 months

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