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TTC after miscarriage, clomid, consultant - help!

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Neverendingheartbreak · 20/12/2024 12:19

Hi everyone, really looking for people with similar experiences here.

I had a MMC 2 weeks ago. Managed to get pregnant using clomid after 2 years of TTC #2 (1st child conceived with no issues). I see a consultant due to endometriosis (who prescribed the clomid). A different consultant I saw in the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit said I could start ttc again once I get my next period. A nurse on the unit also suggested I take progesterone next time to help sustain the pregnancy. I contacted my consultant's secretary to inform them of the miscarriage and ask if I could be prescribed progesterone in the event I get pregnant again. I've been given an appointment for Feb. I asked what happens if my period returns in the meantime and if I can I get progesterone prescribed prior to the appointment. They have got back to me today and said it would be best to wait for a few months before embarking on another pregnancy to have a better chance of a successful pregnancy. WHY?! This doesn't seem to be up to date guidance and doesn't align with what the other consultant said. Is it a case of can't fit me in sooner for an appointment so just tell me to wait, is this genuinely something that will give me a better chance? I'm so upset, it feels like telling someone to wait who has already waited 2 years to get pregnant really invalidates the struggle we've had. AIBU? Should I wait? Should I ignore the consultant and try anyway, and if we do ttc, should I use the clomid I have left or should I try without clomid until I've seen the consultant? Any experiences like this - what did you/ what would you do? Thanks!

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CustardCream31 · 20/12/2024 12:49

Hi on this one, too! Flowers

Oh man.... that seems really shit advice to be honest, right?

I'd also be so upset and frustrated. So sorry you're going through this on top of everything else.... heart breaking and anger inducing to be honest!

My initial thoughts is - is it worth contacting your GP with how upset you're feeling about this, and asking them to advocate for you on this due to XYZ advice that you can evidence/send links with? Might add some weight to it.

Just an idea...

CustardCream31 · 20/12/2024 12:51

And also, yes I'm sure every nurse/doc I've spoken to about this have mostly said don't even wait until next period to try again! One doc said to wait for next period for dating purposes, but everyone has harped on about how we are apparently more fertile after a loss....!?

YourGreenBear · 21/12/2024 21:32

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