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Dysfunctional Luteul Phase Medicated Cycle, severe anxiety

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BboxC · 03/06/2022 22:28

I wanted some advice as I'm getting really anxious. For reference, I'm currently on a trial so I'm either taking Clomid or Letrozole with Metformin.

I'll start with my last cycle.

I had a scan that had 3 mature follicles (between 20 - 24mm) and on the day they anticipated (Weds CD17) I would ovulate I got sore breasts, cramps etc. By the following Tuesday (CD23) the sore breasts had gone and the next day I had a progesterone test at CD24 and I started spotting. My period came literally 3 days later on the Saturday. On Monday my test results came back and they said that the results were "abnormal" which indicated anovulation. I was absolutely destroyed and cried for the whole day as despite the fact that I wasn't allowed to try that cycle due to the follicle count, I was hoping I would have ovulated at least. I spoke to my fertility doctor who told me that due to the fact my period came so early it would have been impossible to pick up ovulation and it is likely I've had a dysfunctional luteal phase and I did in fact ovulate but my progesterone levels dropped suddenly which would be the reason for the negative test. She also mentioned the dysfunction could have been caused by the medication.

I'm now on my 3rd cycle and this cycle they reduced my dose and I only have 2 follicles (both mature) which means we can go ahead this cycle and it looks like if I do ovulate it will be on the same date (CD17). I am so anxious though, I don't know what to think. I have no idea if I can actually ovulate by myself and what are the odds that if I do then this Luteul phase will be dysfunctional again, is that common with medication? Any advice would be welcome, thank you

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