FFS. The irony

[Thistledew]

I have been TTC for about 18 months now. My cycle has been taking ages to settle down but is heading towards a proper pattern now. However, I have been referred to the hospital and 3 months ago saw a consultant who ordered a whole barrage of tests. I go back later this month for a likely prescription for Clomid, as there is nothing physically awry but the indications of ovulation are borderline at best.

This cycle I am getting the strongest indications of ovulation that I have yet seen. I have used an OPK which is showing strong results and have physical indications are strong as well. I had a funny feeling that this would happen in my last cycle before I sign up for treatment.

So a great time to dtd? Go all out to try and conceive this cycle?

Of course not. I have had to have a course of fluconazole to deal with a candida infection in my larynx. The information sheet says that birth abnormalities have been linked to long-term high dose usage.

I am only on a low-dose short term course of treatment, but it is not worth the risk, is it?

Ask your GP for guidance, it might be ok as you are low-dose and short term? When does the course finish? Does the sheet say do not try to conceive while on this medication?
Have found this fact sheet, might be helpful if you cannot speak to GP in time. mothertobaby.org/fact-sheets/fluconazole-pregnancy/pdf/

Thanks laundryelf. That is really useful. The dose of fluconazole I am on seems to be somewhere between a low, one off dose, and a long-term high dose. I am on 50mg daily for 2 weeks.

It is a small risk, but not one that I really feel comfortable taking. I'm not a very lucky person so don't want to tempt fate. My feelings are largely pride- that this month may be my last chance to conceive without assistance.