Thankyou, Mr Riddle!

[Tigresswoods]

So we had our first proper consultation with a fertillity doc this week. Following a number of tests by my GP we were referred to see Mr Riddle in Woking because I have private medical with my company.

We have had

1. Sperm count- all good
2. Clap test- all good
3. Blood test for hormone balances- bit iffy
4. Internal- which revealed polycystic ovaries

Sooooo, now we find ourselves sat in front of the Doc answering some questions about cycles, how long we have been trying (just over a year) smoking status, drinking status (apparently too much!) and such stuff.

Upshot if he rubbed it in good and proper that if he gives me Clomid there is an increased risk of multiple births (I have non-identical twin brothers!) and that we need to be prepared for this.

All advice heeded, he writes us out a prescription for 50mg Clomid and asks me to call when my period starts (iratic) and book in for a scan to look at my follicles.

Following a year and a bit of TTC (I am currently 28) this new development fills us with hope and excitment.

Bring on the BD!

There is often a LH/FSH imbalance seen with PCO - is that why you stated that the blood test results were a bit iffy?. (There is often too much LH to that of FSH).

Polycystic ovaries can be problematic to deal with. Some of these cystic follicles (they are not cysts in the usual sense) pump out hormones, others are dormant and one may contain an egg.

Clomid is often the first line of treatment in these cases; would however, ensure that you are properly monitored whilst on it. It looks like you will be scanned which is good; they need to see if an egg is actually leaving the ovary. I would establish as well how long they intend to keep you on clomid for (its usually for no more than 6 months).

Cheers Attila, am becoming well versed in all this stuff as time goes by. Was aware of the LH/FSH bits but not the actual detail.

Will be monitored of course and am well aware that this may not be the end of the story.

Feel more positive than before though. Bring it on.

Cheers for the post :-)