[Ma-moyo]

Hi all,

My dh and I have been ttc for 18 months. I was on clomid and in September when AF came I decided that I couldn't go through another failed treatment (this was my 3rd failed treatment). After consulting my gynae, he suggested that I was too tense and stressed and perhaps that was the reason for the failure. So I decided to take a break. When I was on the clomid, AF was like clock work - the 20th of every month. It's now the 20th and there's no signs of AF at all. I don't think I'm pregnant simply because we didn't BD on the days I was "supposed" to be O. Although personally I think I "O" later than day 14 as is expected.

I was hoping that the clomid would have given my hormones a kick start but doesn't look like it. Seems like I definetly need the clomid treatment if I want to get pregnant. By the way, I have PCOS and normally round about the time for AF I can pimples, bloated, back ache and headaches, but not this month. I just feel a little tired and had some cramping yesterday.

I feel I'm not ready to start another cycle - to be honest dh and I are so much more relaxed and enjoying each other again. I just dont know whats going on with my body .... could it be that I need to be on clomid treatment in order to produce an egg and then ovulate???? Anyone have any thoughts?

[snickerdoodles]

Hello,
Very well could be that you need the fertility to "hatch" that egg. I have PCOS as well...and I OBVIOUSLY produce eggs, but they just never release. I have a 4 1/2 year old son. Everyone is so different, you should really consider sitting down with your gyn and discussing his thoughts and advice. I am not much help on this one, because I know that I need the clomid, or it will never happen for me! Hope you get the answer you need....and your BFP soon!

[Ma-moyo]

snickerdoodles,
Thanks for your thoughts and advice. My gynae has prescribed metformin as well as clomid for me to take when I'm ready and I think the combo will do the trick.

[snickerdoodles]

Yeah, I have Metformin too...this was my first month ever taking metformin. I didn't ovulate this month on Metformin and the clomid mixture. I hope you get your BFP soon! Good luck!

[Brandy133]

I TOTALLY understand what you ladies are going through. This is my first month on Clomid and I don't think I O'd at all. I went to the DR's and she gave me a prescription for 100mg's next month. I have been told I don't have PCOS, but I think I do to some extent. I know how you all feel. Sometimes I think I am never going to have a baby. Sometimes I feel the need to just give up completly. What Mg's are you ladies taking? I don't think I am O'ing cuz I have had no EWCM and all my OPK are negative. Today is my CD 17 so i highly doubt I will be getting a BFP this month. I was wondering does Clomid make AF regular for everyone? Or just certain people? I am so affraid I will not see AF this month. I guess I am affraid that Clomid is doing nothing for me. Is that possible? Sorry for all the questions. I hope you get your BFPs this month!