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[Star15]

Hi everyone

Just wondering if anyone is/has been in a similar situation to us. We were lucky enough to have a son in 2015 after around 9 months of TTC. We have been TTC again for around 13 months now. We had a fertility check at a private clinic today (was told nothing would be offered on NHS for at least 3 years after starting TTC). All was fine with my husband. My bloods and scan indicate polycystic ovaries if not the actual syndrome and we were told that this would explain my irregular periods too. We have been advised to have an HyCoSy test and if all ok can start on Clomid with scans after that to be able to advise on when we should be TTC each cycle (the package we have been offered is for 3 cycles). I’ve also been advised to take Inofolic to see if that can help regulate things a bit. Is there anyone who is having/has had similar experiences? Would love to hear from you if so. Thanks in advance 😃

[genten]

Hi,

I haven't got any advice as I've not been through anything like that. But I want to wish lots of luck xx

[Star15 in reply to genten]

Thank you so much, that’s really kind 😘

[Ruby26]

Hi!

My situation is very different but I have pcos as well. Im having fertility treatment on the nhs and I got prescribed metformin which seems to have helped me ovulate so that could be an option for you. I’ve heard people say about inofolic but heard it’s expensive x

[Star15 in reply to Ruby26]

Thanks so much for your reply. I’ve never heard of Metformin but will definitely ask about it at the next appointment. Ordered the Inofolic today, was £81 for 3 months’ supply so not cheap but a lot cheaper than some other options I guess. Will see how it goes. Lots of luck to you x

[Binky1983]

I have polycystic ovaries as well, but being treated on the nhs at a clinic. I would have thought with the polycystic ovaries you would be able to get treatment on the nhs.

At my first appointment at the clinic they prescribed provera to give me a period as I hadn’t had one for a year and also gave me clomid. My gp had already diagnosed the polycystic ovaries. All I had done was blood work and a scan. My clinic don’t scan me and just asked on the first cycle to go for a 21 day blood test.

I’ve not been offered anything else but I have heard good things about metformin from other people.

Good luck to you! X

[Star15 in reply to Binky1983]

Hello, thanks so much for your message. I only had the polycystic ovary diagnosis yesterday at the private clinic, GP told me a few weeks ago that we’d have to have been TTC for three years before they’d even run any tests... guess it might be worth going back to them know I’ve had the diagnosis. How have you found the Clomid? Keep me posted about how you’re getting on 😃

[Binky1983]

I would go back and ask. I had to be trying for 12 months so the minute I hit that 12 I was back at the gps asking for the referral. Or you can check the local clinical commissioning group for their eligibility criteria.

I’ve been fine on the clomid, I’ve only done one round at 50mg and didn’t have any side effects other than a few hot flushes. I wasn’t sure if it was going to work and my 21 day blood test was negative but it turned out it must have worked as I found out I was pregnant at the beginning of Feb but sadly miscarried a few days later. So I either ovulated late or was already pregnant. I’m just waiting for my body to sort itself out and then I will be taking the provera and the clomid again so will see what happens this time around, but it’s worked once so should work again and if not they will up my dosage. 😊

[Star15 in reply to Binky1983]

Yes am going to book another GP appointment. I think the issue may be that our CCG have said it needs to be 3 years - from asking around apparently this goes against NICE guidelines but not sure I have a leg to stand on if that’s what the CCG have decided... Worth a shot though!

Glad to hear you’ve not had any real side effects from the Clomid. So sorry to hear about your miscarriage, that must be so hard. As you say, it’s good that the meds seem to have worked for you. Hope you’re not finding the wait until you can start them again too difficult x