Last Tuesday I got back my blood work results back from our last Drs. appointment, which confirmed the PCOS diagnosis. The most common treatment for this is a drug called Metformin which is also used to treat diabetes. The PCOS causes a hormone imbalance which somehow affects the way my body processes sugars and insulin. The Metformin will help to correct this which will in turn right other hormone imbalances which affect my fertility. I don't really understand how. The only side affect is it is tough on the digestive system until I get use to it, so I start with one pill and work up to three a day. I have to take it until I get pregnant. So far so good. By taking it now it will prevent complications when I start taking the injectable drugs for IVF later.
Since the PCOS causes my cycles to be so irregular, I started taking progesterone this week to induce a cycle so we can get on with the remaining tests.
Wait for the Lord; Be strong, and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14
Friday, February 20, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Good News...Finally!
We went to the new clinic at Martha Jefferson today. It was a small practice and I think for a while we were the only ones there, which was nice! Everyone was wonderful. Dr. Williams, our new Dr., gave us his undivided attention and answered all of our questions. Then did many tests and gave us a lot of information.
One thing we learned today is I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). I was previously tested for this twice before but it was somehow missed. (I love Lynchburg doctors) It is not a bad as it sounds. In fact it I don't have cysts at all. In short it means I am not ovulating normally. Which is bad if you are TTC naturally but good if you are doing IVF because by not ovulating I have lots of extra eggs that were never released.
Dr. Williams feels we are ideal candidates for IVF. We were not officially approved for the shared risk program but he didn't feel as though it would a problem. He seemed almost surprised that we doubted we would be candidates. He gave us a checklist of the remaining tests to be completed before a final approval, but we anticipate everything will be normal.
The next step is to wait for my next cycle, then I will have to complete blood tests on day three and more tests on day ten or eleven. The blood tests will tell them about my levels of, FSH and Estradiol which are different hormones that affect fertility. The other tests will show whether my tubes are blocked and if my uterus is healthy by injecting dye and then taking x-rays.
I am both excited and relieved that today's appointment went well. We can't thank you all enough for your prayers, support and encouragement.
Everything in God's perfect time.
One thing we learned today is I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). I was previously tested for this twice before but it was somehow missed. (I love Lynchburg doctors) It is not a bad as it sounds. In fact it I don't have cysts at all. In short it means I am not ovulating normally. Which is bad if you are TTC naturally but good if you are doing IVF because by not ovulating I have lots of extra eggs that were never released.
Dr. Williams feels we are ideal candidates for IVF. We were not officially approved for the shared risk program but he didn't feel as though it would a problem. He seemed almost surprised that we doubted we would be candidates. He gave us a checklist of the remaining tests to be completed before a final approval, but we anticipate everything will be normal.
The next step is to wait for my next cycle, then I will have to complete blood tests on day three and more tests on day ten or eleven. The blood tests will tell them about my levels of, FSH and Estradiol which are different hormones that affect fertility. The other tests will show whether my tubes are blocked and if my uterus is healthy by injecting dye and then taking x-rays.
I am both excited and relieved that today's appointment went well. We can't thank you all enough for your prayers, support and encouragement.
Everything in God's perfect time.
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