Ok, well I FINALLY got in to see Dr Seal yesterday. I am so much happier that I ditched that PCP and went to someone who specializes in infertility.
I went into the little room and waited for him, on the verge of tears. I have a phobia of doctors and the minute I sit down in that little room I get some serious anxiety issues going on....
He came in and we started talking, I told him about my prev doctors visit last April, and how they said all my tests were normal and the short of it was that Im fat, lose weight and you'll get pregnant. I went over all my symptoms, and how I had been 99.9% sure it was PCOS up until my doctors visit in April. He was suprised that I had done my homework and even knew what PCOS was.
He told me he is sure its PCOS, all the symptoms match. he said that with my research I probably know more about PCOS than most of the regular family practise doctors out there. he told me that Im not "normal", like the prev doctor had said.... actually what he said was "Your 23, young, healthy...there is NOTHING normal about not having a period for the last year". We scheduled another appt for June 20th, he wants me to get my blood results and the film from my ultra sound so he can review it. Im worried because the other edoctor said there was nothing wrong with my results... Dr Seal said that even if it doesnt show anything, there is something wrong and we just havent discovered it yet. He said that he has helped many women my weight and heavier get pregnant, and just losing weight isnt going to help me ovulate.... I havent been ovulating or getting regular periods since I got my period at 14, and was a normal weight.
Anyway he was very calming, a very nice guy....and a little on the overweight side himself....so it seems there is no weight bias with him at all. He has prescribed 500mg of Met, and when I come back in 2 weeks he will prob up it to 1000 mg and we will see how things go. Im nervous about starting the met, Ive read a lot last night on a PCOS support board, and there can be some nasty side effects....but the things you gotta do if you want to have a baby right?
So Im feeling better today.... and the journey begins....
Darlene, So glad you had a good experience and are feeling better. It is a great feeling to find a great doctor who is sensitive to your needs and treats you like a human being. There are a lot of good docs out there.....it's just a matter of finding them.
This doc sounds like he is a keeper and will help you get to the bottom of things. You are plenty young.......you have that on your side and that is a very good thing. You will be a mom someday I can just feel it!
Good luck with your appt. on the 20th and keep us posted. We are all rooting for you Darlene!
38 yrs. DH is 31 yrs. Married November 2002. No children. TTC since the honeymoon. Infertility treatments 2 yrs. 7 failed IUIs. 3 cancelled IVFs due to poor response to meds. Poor ovarian reserve. DH has male factors. Chicago, IL Presently looking into adoption!
Darlene I am so happy for you! You found a nice doctor who will look at you as a human being and not judge on one thing. It sounds like you are well on your way now! Good luck on the 20th. Let us know!
36 years old. Married for 17 years. 1 son, 7 years old, conceived w/ ICSI. 2nd IVF w/ ICSI in June=No Fertilization. August cycle cancelled for poor response. Considering options.
Darlene, I'm glad you are finally on the road to babyville. Having a good dr you trust and like is a conquer in itself. I wish you all the luck and success in getting pg. Keep us posted.
Me and DH are 35...married 2 yrs...TTC for 2 yrs...m/c in Dec 2003...DH has mild sperm factor...started clomid 100mg for 1st IUI...BFP 4/27/05...Taylor Denise was born 12/30/05
This is my first time on this website. .. a little new on how this whole things work...including infertility! I was wondering if anyone had any advice on coping emotionally.
Darlene, I had tears in my eyes reading your letter. I am so glad the appt. turned out well and he is taking positive steps towards an answer. You know, it could be something really simple they need to do and you may have your little bundle before you know it.
Take care and thanks for letting us know.
Meredith, I stay sane by talking to the ladies here, exercising and eating healthy. I find that I really have to take care of myself well everyday or els whammo, I am an emotional wreck. Take care and keep in touch.
Forty Four years old, hubby is 52 married 4 years, TTC 4 years with this hubby, 14 years with first hubby, One adopted daughter, 2nd ivf done, 1st one pg with m/c, second no pg. Uses egg Donor. PG with twins on 3rd IVF mc twins on 8/25/05
Darlene, so glad you saw your doctor, after a that wait. I'm pleased you are happier than 10 days ago. It sounds like you are already on your way to getting a good explaination about your problem and I'm happy your new doc has been good to you. Good luck with everything.
Meridith welcome to the boards, I advise that you stick around as much as you can, just reading everyone's posts helps a lot. I always feel supported and your specific questions will never go unanswered.
35 yrs. Married 3years. BFP on 25/04/2005. ~~AngelBaby 6 May 2005~~. D&C and Laparoscopy: stage 2 Endometriosis 12/05/2005. BFP 29 June = Blighted Ovum - d&c August 2005. Conceived 11 March 2006 and had beautiful and healthly BabyGirl at 33wks on 10/10/06.
Darlene, Congrats on finding a good doc! I can hear in your words how relieved and happier you are now. I am going to see RE for the 1st time this Friday. I'm also nervous about the appt. My ob/gyn said my infertility is caused by PCOS- but did not treat me for it. He only gave me Clomid, which did not work. I'm going to see RE and suspect she will put me on Metformin also. I don't really know much about the side effects or anything. Where did you find the info? Hopefully you don't get the side effects you read about. Good luck.
i think it depends on your RE and where you are in your cycle. at my first visit, i brought all my records (including pictures from my tubal die study, etc.). he actually did a vaginal ultrasound to see where i was in my cycle, etc. he then explained everything in detail... what they would test, how the process worked, etc. i would have a list of questions ready... good luck!!! and... darlene... i'm glad it went ok. you're on the right path!!! trish
Age:35, DH-38, Married- 1 1/2 years. TTC entire time! 1st m/c Jan 2001 - unknown reason; 2nd m/c feb 2005 - chromosomal defects; got pg w/ clomid last time; waiting for new cycle and will do endometrial biopsy; fertility diagnosis- Low Morphology
35 yrs. Married 3years. BFP on 25/04/2005. ~~AngelBaby 6 May 2005~~. D&C and Laparoscopy: stage 2 Endometriosis 12/05/2005. BFP 29 June = Blighted Ovum - d&c August 2005. Conceived 11 March 2006 and had beautiful and healthly BabyGirl at 33wks on 10/10/06.
Tigger, Good luck with your RE's appt. My first appt. was just a lot of explaining what they were gonna test for. My RE drew us a lot of pictures. LOL!
38 yrs. DH is 31 yrs. Married November 2002. No children. TTC since the honeymoon. Infertility treatments 2 yrs. 7 failed IUIs. 3 cancelled IVFs due to poor response to meds. Poor ovarian reserve. DH has male factors. Chicago, IL Presently looking into adoption!
Darlene, Thanks for the link to the other site. I found it to be loaded with tons of helpful information and seems to be a great bunch there, too.
I had my appt today w/ RE. She is wonderful & so is the staff there. After the consult I had a physical, vaginal ultrasound & regular pelvic ultrasound (right ovary could not been seen on the vaginal ultrasound). Then I went for blood work today. Have to wait for results, make sure I'm not pregnant so I can start the provera to bring on AF. Then on cd-3 another round of blood work. Plus I have to have the glucose test done...yeah! Only new info today is I have enlarged ovaries.
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I was wondering if anyone had any advice on coping emotionally.
Only new info today is I have enlarged ovaries.