Ovulation induction: feeling emotionally drained

[Melsunshine]

I’ve started my first round of ovulation induction for PCOS with Letrozole 2.5mg. Had my day 10 scan yesterday. Follicles very small and no dominant follicle.

Been TTC for 18 months (which I know isn’t that long compared to others), have put so much into this process - I have lost so much weight to meet the NHS criteria, and so worried about putting on any weight. The being weighed at each appointment consumes me with anxiety.

It felt like I had a tiny bit of hope to start fertility treatment. It’s been a long process for referral and appointments. It feels like it’s taken weeks to get to this point of actually taking medication. And the rational part of me knows that first round is just trying medications to see what happens and unlikely to work. The emotional side feels exhausted and the uncertainty feels crippling at the moment.

I’m not really sure what my question is, looking for others in this situation, advice and support.

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi.This is not unusual with your hormones catching confused if you get the chance of any counselling make sure you take it up also there is wwwbica.met who specialise in all forms of fertility counselling including emotional. Have a look and see what you think thinking of you Diane.

[BleuM]

Don’t compare your journey to others I know it’s hard, but doesn’t matter what kind of treatment you going through or how long you been trying. We all have the same end goal.

More so lately I’ve just been trying to take it as it comes and not worry so much in between appointments, by making time for things I enjoy. Eat the takeaway but then maybe fit in a nice brisk walk after it or before x

Journaling as really help me also.

I wouldn’t say it’s unlikely to work I’ve heard and know people it has worked for, first time round.

I’ve had a few rounds and I’m now of the opinion that it is more luck than medical, do what’s best for you and try not to read into much.

Gooodluck with your journey hope it’s not long. 🌺