Low progesterone...

[Betty82]

I've not written on here before but I'm feeling a little lost after finding out I'm not ovulating so would appreciate some advice on how to get through this!

My husband and I have been trying for 1 year now and as I'm 35yrs old I thought I should go to see the gp to get things rolling. I had the bloods taken at day 21 and I was shocked to hear I'm not ovulating. I have regular cycles all my life and had just assumed it wasn't a problem. I'm now waiting to have it recheck next month.

I know there are treatments to promote ovulation and I am trying to stay positive, but I'm failing apart a little! I think the reality of not being able to conceive naturally has really hit me and I find I am crying whenever I think about it. I am surrounded by friends who are pregnant or have children - they are lovely but they just don't understand.

[Sara_123]

Hi Betty,

Don't worry much. It might negatively affect your health. Even though you have your regular periods it doesn't mean that you are ovulating and that's why you have your period. They both are some how independent things which is difficult to digest.

One thing can be assume that if your eggs are not coming out that means you would still have more storage in your ovaries as Ovulation is not happening.

I would just tell gp to put your name for ivf, because waiting is also so annoying. When I met my GP regarding this issue that even after trying 2 yr nothing happened I was 35 and now I'm 38. Now I'm on stimulation.

They verify everything and the appointments take ages... ages....

I hope this helps you.

Good luck

[Betty82 in reply to Sara_123]

Thanks - I think i will book in to see my GP after my next blood test and discuss a referral then.

Good luck to you too x

[Hidden in reply to Betty82]

May be poly cycstic ovaries (PCOS). That's what I have so wasn't ovulating all the time or irregular.

They put me on metformin to regulate me and that worked but still no pregnancy. They then sometimes use clomid to make you ovulate on a certain day. They didn't do that with me as I have a blocked tube too so gone to IVF.

Ask about PCOS and ask for scan to be tested.

Good luck x

[E_05]

Hi, I was in the same position just over 2 years ago. After always having regular periods I couldn't understand how I don't ovulate..my GP was brilliant at getting us referred.

I also have PCOS and endometriosis so had a laparoscopy before trying clomid which didn't work at all. Then had my first IVF cycle last year I did fall pregnant but sadly miscarried.

Hang on in there, I know it's a massive shock but there's always plenty of people to talk to xx

[bibi_16]

Hi betty welcome to the forum. I was also the same when i found out i had pcos and was bot ovulating evry month. I cried in tje dr office when i was told this.but be positive honestly its not thenend. There are lots of ways forward. I might be u ovulate some months and sone u dont despite having regular cycles. Theu might send you for a scan just to make sure ur ovaries are okau. And after that u might be given clomid to help u ovualte every month it helped me to i was ovulating on the clomid. So plzz dont be sad theres is light at the end of the tunnel. Best wishes.xxx

[Hidden]

Hi betty82 I'm so to hear you are struggling it's sounds like your in shock right now and have a lot to process. It is very daughting and scary when you discover your diagnosis and you probably weren't prepared for this or had the chance to ask the right questions on what happens next. From what you say it sounds like you are having further tests to find the cause of this which is a good thing because then you can start to consider the right treatment plan/ next steps for you. I think I cried everyday for about month then I found out I had a low egg reserve and I just didn't know where to turn to for advice. The advice on this forum is a great support and offers lots of helpful advice. You should ask your clinic if they offer counselling which may help you to process things a bit better. Take care of yourself allow yourself to cry this is only normal and ask if you have any questions someoneon here will be able to offer some support xxx

[sarahlovs]

I don't ovulate, and have just been prescribed clomid. No particular explanation for mine, a hint of PCOS but all else clear. Bloods showed very poor progesterone levels at day 21. I'll be having bloods and a scan again at day 21 after clomid.

I understand your apprehension and it can be so frustrating. Our hormones are just there to try us!! Don't beat yourself up if you do end up trying some treatment, they start you on a small dose and monitor you and increase it as it's needed. It is hard news to hear and you're entitled to feel emotional. I have too found the hardest part seeing everyone else around me happily having babies and it can become very isolating, even between me and hubby. I've found the support on here especially really great in helping me get through hurdles, or even just a down day. You're not alone, see what your next blood test brings and take it one step at a time. Good luck and hugs 🍀😘 xxx

[Betty82]

I'm so touched by all your replies - thank you! I'm going to try and stay positive and take one step at a time.

Thank you so much, and good luck xxx