One of the things I know I will use this blog for is to keep track of my so far unsuccessful events whilst trying for a baby...
About 5 years ago I was diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) completely by chance, I wasn't trying for a baby then what with only being 19 but I had been having for a while very irregular cycles and also heavy and painful cycles so I went along to my GP and they ran up some tests and I had an ultrasound scan and was told that I have PCOS. I had no idea at the time what that meant, I just wanted a bit more normality with my cycles! At that time the GP recommended I go on the pill and this will help regulate everything and also help with the painful cycles etc... Great! Just what I had hoped for.
Now 5 years later having been trying for a baby for the last 18 months is when I finally realise what having PCOS means... it means a great difficulty in conceiving. I have been prescribed numerous drugs and also undergone investigations but nothing still. However we have finally hit a plateau and not really sure where we go from here without looking at other options other than natural conception. In Wales we are very fortunate that for women I believe under 30 and a few other nitty gritty criteria are entitled to 3 cycles of IVF...FREE. Which is great, although there is a 2 and a half year waiting list, not so great. So in the mean time we just sit tight and wait....
I am currently taking metformin which is a drug usually administered to control diabetes but has been found to help women with PCOS regulate their insulin levels in hope that it stimulates ovulation, which hasn't happened so far for me. I am also on my first cycle of Clomid, today is day one. I have to take these tablets 1 a day in the next 2-6 days of my cycle and then this should help stimulate my ovaries to release an egg and well you know what I need to be doing after that.... ;)
So far I feel fine, haven't had any nasty side effects from any of these drugs which touch wood is a blessing. I have read lots of horror stories about nasty side effects, it is early days on the clomid cycles but I will keep you posted and may do a daily diary for those possibly interested that are reading this blog? Just with some tips and advice.
A x
