Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Support Group

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Clomid Failer

KatAnderson
KatAnderson
So, 6 months of clomid down, and my progesterone levels are at 2. Meaning, no ovulation... i have been on metformin and other things since oct 09... I think im going back on Birthcontrol, because i can only handle so much dissapointment. I want to feel like ME again... ive felt so sluggish the past year.... Any advice?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm sorry. I don't have any advice for you, as I haven't ever even tried to conceive... But I feel for you. I just wanted to say that.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I completely understand. It is the most saddening and frustrating thing to endure. Keep your head up though I know it's hard. I've been on Clomid for awhile now and no luck. I'm starting Metformin next month and I'm nervous about it. I wish there was something I could say that could make you feel better. I'm tired 24/7, sluggish, nausas, etc. every single day. I just wish for one day I felt ALIVE and well. I have been like this my whole life even before getting off Birth Control. It's not fun.
keepingthehope
keepingthehope
I am starting my 4 try of clomid (dr is upping the dose because last 2 times at 100mg didn't work). I completely understand about the disappointment. I feel like I have lost interest in almost everything that I used to enjoy.

Getting back on BC might be a good break. Don't give up on your hope of having kids, but giving yourself a physical and emotional break from TTC might be healthy and helpful.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I would ask about Femara. I haven't tried clomid but i am currently on femara and ovulating. this will be my second month of ovulating and hoping this does the trick. I know that femara is more expensive but there are vouchers online at femara's website I would check it out. good luck! Ps I have PCOS and am an RN the research I did proved that femara is the drug of choice for PCOS not clomid. (and I am assuming you have PCOS because you are taking metformin. You can contact me at any time with questions. GOOD luck I know how you feel:)