Hi all
Just wanted to get some advice as I'm feeling quite overwhelmed as to what to do next. I got diagnosed with PCOS 6 years ago - I had been on the pill since I was 19 and when I went off at 28, I didn't have a period for 9 months. Had a scan which confirmed it - given we weren't going to want to conceive any time soon, doctor recommended I go back on.
I went off it 14 months ago in preparation for wanting to start later on in the year - my periods have been very inconsistent and after some shorter cycles, I'm currently on day 82. I spoke to my GP who has referred me to a specialist to get me on chlomid but the first available appointment is in October.
I haven't had any fertility testing done, husband had a sperm test which was all very normal. I am happy to go private but unsure where to start - am I better of getting a MOT type package done and will they be able to prescribe me on chlomid if everything else looks ok? I worry about being pushed into doing IVF or something more costly when I'm hoping I just need my ovulation induced. I'm 34, 35 in November. I've used the ovulation strips and seen positive sometimes but I've not done consistently given such inconsistent cycles.
Does any one also have recommendations of places in London to go? I've also been taking inosotil, vitamin D and folic acid as well. My BMI is around 25 and I eat relatively well but am trying to be better and reduce alcohol especially.
Any advice or guidance would be really appreciated!
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1989Frog · 14/04/2024 15:19
longingtobe23 · 16/04/2024 16:42
Inofolic I used told to take when I found out I had PCOS and healthy lifestyle over haul even though I thought I was! Even cleaner and some environmental changes helped.
I did track with sticks to see a trend as I often ovulated later due to PCOS and 30-34 day cycles but Im finally expecting so best of luck to you!
Yes some private clinics can prescribe clomid as well if they find you aren't ovulating alone
But get the bloods done first and if you are ovulating they might not give it. I wasn't offered as I had positive ovulation on bloods.. just took me a little longer xx
Best of luck 🤞🩷
longingtobe23 · 16/04/2024 20:37
@worldwidetravel2017 exactly the same as me!
day 17 sometimes later!? In the end god knows when I caught 😂 as my scan isn’t adding up with what I assumed!
it was so frustrating at times but you’ll get there 🤞🏻💕
Thornberry1 · 18/04/2024 16:30
Hey love @1989Frog , I found out I had PCOS after coming off the pill too. Also had this confirmed via a scan and bloods. And was also looking at a long wait list via the NHS so got a private appt at Chelsea & Westminster (Dr Norman-Taylor) and was prescribed Clomid. It worked first time and I'm currently 22 weeks pregnant :)
Appointment was around £200, Clomid was £10 for 1x 5-day round, then I also had a trigger shot which was £30ish. They said if the first round hadn't worked I'd have just been prescribed another 2x rounds (£10 each) and then if that didn't work they would prescibe a higher dose. For me it felt like the right plan for me and was worth the spend!
Bit of background.. I'm 33, BMI around 21 pre-pregnancy, good diet and do lots of exercise - I was told myo-inositol etc. is less effective if you dont have high testosterone, so could be worth checking your blood results before you spend money on loads of supplements.
Good luck! x
Thornberry1 · 18/04/2024 16:30
Hey love @1989Frog , I found out I had PCOS after coming off the pill too. Also had this confirmed via a scan and bloods. And was also looking at a long wait list via the NHS so got a private appt at Chelsea & Westminster (Dr Norman-Taylor) and was prescribed Clomid. It worked first time and I'm currently 22 weeks pregnant :)
Appointment was around £200, Clomid was £10 for 1x 5-day round, then I also had a trigger shot which was £30ish. They said if the first round hadn't worked I'd have just been prescribed another 2x rounds (£10 each) and then if that didn't work they would prescibe a higher dose. For me it felt like the right plan for me and was worth the spend!
Bit of background.. I'm 33, BMI around 21 pre-pregnancy, good diet and do lots of exercise - I was told myo-inositol etc. is less effective if you dont have high testosterone, so could be worth checking your blood results before you spend money on loads of supplements.
Good luck! x
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