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When to expect period - Provera

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EllaMenoPea · 06/10/2015 09:42

As above really. I finished 5 days of Provera on Saturday to induce a bleed to start Clomid. When should I expect a period? Just wondering if anyone has any experiences. Google is telling me lots of different times. Getting impatient Blush

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eskimoflo · 11/11/2015 19:53

Let's not start on the egg puns, we'll be here an eggstremely long time...

I spoke to the consultant's secretary today. He wants me to try another round of clomid at 150mg. I'm supposed to wait until two weeks after AF is due, take a pregnancy test and then, if nothing, start the progesterone pills again. However, if I do all of that , it's going to take me into January (when I'm due to have a follow-up appointment anyway) and I'm also going away for two weeks over Christmas, to two different places so am at risk of having a cd21 when I'm away.

I've therefore worked out that, if I start the progesterone pills next Wednesday (18th), I should have cd21 around the 18th December, which is the day after I come back from Germany and two days before I go to the Lakes! I don't think it will matter if I start the pills earlier than I should because a). I didn't ovulate anyway, and b). we last DTD 11 days ago, so unless it's an immaculate conception, I will not have conceived in the last two weeks! Confused

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Moomin37 · 14/11/2015 07:00

Well BFN yesterday and first Menopur injection done!

Very jealous of your Center Parcs trip Boggle - have a pancake house for me Smile

Glad you're taking charge Eskimo and let's hope your ovaries get the hint this month.

Ella how's the Clomid going?

EllaMenoPea · 14/11/2015 10:17

Sorry Moomin Thanks

Yay to getting straight on the injections though.

eskimo have you started Provera?

Had my last one on Thursday so gonna start DTD from Wednesday I think!

Have fun boogle looks like you've got some lovely things planned Smile

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Moomin37 · 18/11/2015 20:15

Well the stabbing is going reasonably well. Whilst eating my breakfast this morning I read that the follicle stimulating hormone I am injecting is extracted from the urine of post menopausal women Confused

How is everyone else - any updates?

eskimoflo · 18/11/2015 20:42

Yay! Geriatric piss flowing through your veins! Grin (sorry, couldn't resist!)

I started my norethisterone tablets again today. (Was really hoping I would never have to type that again. Clomid is one thing, but when you have to take pills to bring on AF, it's so bloody frustrating).

Oh, and I've managed to lose my front door key whilst taking the dogs to the vets. Shock

Moomin37 · 20/11/2015 07:23

Happy Birthday Boggle WineChocolate Hope you had a fab time at Center Parcs and enjoy your weekend of celebrations Smile

Lol Eskimo I'll find out if the geriatric piss is working its magic today as going for first scan...

eskimoflo · 20/11/2015 17:05

Happy birthday Boggle! Hope you're having a fantastic time! Cake

Moomin How did your scan go?

How are things Ella? x

Sleepyfergus · 20/11/2015 17:50

I came across this thread in active convos, and reading all your experiences reminds me of my own ttc journey some years ago.

In a nutshell, I had crap cycles, no periods for months, so hard to know when to aim for. Did 14 cycles of Clomid - I got pregnant on cycle 7 but sadly had a mmc. After all the Clomid, moved onto ovulation induction using an IVF drug (forgive me, I can't remember the name of it) injections, but in smaller quantities. I had 3 cycles of this before being referred for IVF - thankfully I conceived on cycle 2 and dd1 is now 6!

When dd1 was 2, we decided to ttc for number 2. The pressure wasn't as intense and we were content with dd1 if we didn't get pregnant again. I was concerned though that it wouldn't happen without some kind of assistance, but we wouldn't be eligible for any help unless we went private which wasn't an option. Anyway, I did some research and read about Agnus Castus which you can buy from Holland and Barrett. It's sometimes referred to as 'natures Clomid'. I did some more reading up on it, worked out what dose I should take and started taking it. About 4 months later I fell pregnant with dd2 who is now 3.5. I don't know if the AC directly helped but I think it might have helped regulate my periods somewhat - they were more regular since being pregnant with dd1 but not what you would call clockwork.

I can't remember what dose etc I took, but wanted to share my experience with you because i know what's it like to be in the midst of it all, and the waiting, endless waiting is horrific. I don't think AC should be taken when on Clomid, and fingers crossed Clomid does the trick, but if you find yourselves with no more Clomid and waiting for the next stage of treatment, AC might be worth a shot.

Sincere good luck to you ladies, I totally emphasise with your individual journeys and how hard it is. We ttc for 3.5 years before having dd1 and keeping company on threads such as this helps a lot, it's often not something you can discuss with friends in RL and it can be lonely experience. Take heart that there is every chance you will go onto have a child, our journey just takes longer than most. Thanks

EllaMenoPea · 20/11/2015 20:54

sleepyfergus thank you so much for that, it means a lot you taking the time to write that and give us all hope, like you we are very blessed with a DD so do realise I am very lucky. I just read your post to DH who also thanks you!

We are on day 14 so back to DTD stage!

Happy happy happy birthday boggle!!

How are the injections going guys??

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YouBoggleMyMind · 23/11/2015 10:38

Hi Ladies! I'm back!

Thank you for your birthday wishes! Birthday was mainly travel but a lovely dinner with my family once we were back home. Centre Parcs was great fun but went so fast and i've managed to pull a muscle in my neck so in pain at the moment. First day back at work :(

Will be testing tonight and back on Provera tomorrow! Lets hope this cycle is successful!

xxx

EllaMenoPea · 23/11/2015 20:56

Oh no boggle hope you're resting up now. Glad you had a good birthday.

Any testing news?

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YouBoggleMyMind · 24/11/2015 14:02

BFN last night as expected so first provera tablet this morning! Neck is still giving me jip though :(

EllaMenoPea · 24/11/2015 21:05

Sorry boggle Thanks and Thanks for your neck too!

I've got (TMI) loads of EWCM but negative OPK argh.

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Moomin37 · 24/11/2015 22:01

Sleepyfergus thank you for taking the time to share your story and I'm glad you had a happy ending Smile

Sorry to hear about the BFN Boggle Thanks but glad you are already on the trusty Provera.

Good news on the EWCM Ella - I've had more CM since I started stabbing.

Eskimo I am on day 12 of stabbing and it's done naff all so far, apart from thicken the lining a little. Oh and give me a cyst. Scan day again tomorrow. At least the fertility nurses are lovely - reassuring and positive.

YouBoggleMyMind · 25/11/2015 08:43

I think because i'd been told at my scans that it hadn't worked, the BFN on Monday night didn't bother me so much. I think i'm more scared about the Clomid not working at all...

EllaMenoPea · 25/11/2015 09:07

Oh moomin let us know how today goes. My lining took up to day 16 to thicken then the follicle caught on what was happening so don't give up hope yet. You're still really early. Even with DD I didn't ov till CD20.

boggle are you on 150 now? Do you have scans booked?

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YouBoggleMyMind · 25/11/2015 11:29

Cycle 2 on 100mg. 50mg did nothing :(

If this doesn't work I get one more cycle of Clomid (i'm guessing at 150mg) then have to go for a HyCoSy :(:(

No scans booked until day 2 of AF. Waiting for Provera course to finish and then wait another 7 days for AF to turn up then will book. It's a long process :(

Wow that was a lot of sad faces! Ha xxx

EllaMenoPea · 26/11/2015 10:00

That's good you're getting scanned again, I feel like I've gone in blind this time and I'm not convinced I've ov'd at all.

The HCS isn't too bad, also it can give you a clear out and lots of people have managed to get pg after due to this, I'm wondering if that's why I fell easier with DD as I'd just had a lap and dye?

It's such a long process isn't it. Especially with the Provera added. Hopefully AF will show up quickly so you can get started.

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YouBoggleMyMind · 26/11/2015 11:09

This time suits me quite well as i'll find out on NYE if it's been successful and we're with friends who are starting IVF January so I know we can share our news either way that evening. It's also after Christmas so no one will comment on the lack of drinking! I also do Dry January so that's another month covered! xxx

Moomin37 · 27/11/2015 10:58

Sorry for not giving an update Ella I just haven't stopped. Had day 15 scan today and still not a lot going on, so Menopur dose being increased - I have at least seven more days of stabbing to go. Once again the nurses were very good and still saying encouraging things.

Boggle as Ella says there are lots of stories about women getting BFPs shortly after having a 'clear out' of their lady bits Smile If Clomid doesn't do the trick then the ovulation induction I'm having could be the next step and I keep being told that it does work!

Ella how are you doing anyway? Have you ovulated?

YouBoggleMyMind · 27/11/2015 14:28

I just really hope this cycle works!

Moomin37 · 27/11/2015 18:14

Absolutely Boggle - fingers crossed Smile

EllaMenoPea · 30/11/2015 17:06

That's positive they were encouraging moomin do you have another scan booked?

I'm not sure if I ov'd Confused I got a flashing smiley then ran out so switched to the two line ones that I think looked the same colour but I had nothing to compare too. I think I'm out this cycle but will stick to one ov stick next cycle which will hopefully be clearer. We DTD every other day from day 12-21 so if I did ov we gave it a good go Grin

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YouBoggleMyMind · 01/12/2015 11:38

Just finished 7 days of Provera so now waiting for AF to turn up in about a weeks time. Joy!

EllaMenoPea · 01/12/2015 19:20

Ohh boogle hope she arrives promptly!

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