Planning a Baby  Discussion Forum

Hope u remember me.I had cycle lenghts of 45 days for 3 months.We were 2 years married, so thought of starting a family.I went to gyneac & she tested my progesterone level & found it low(4.6).
she put me on clomid50mg.Then, she tested just once & it was 16(progesterone level).
first month, my cycle became 35 days.So, days of intercourse were wrong.second month, we expected 35, but it was 28days.So, again went wrong with dates.3rd cycle, it became 30days.So, we had it on right time, but no success.

She said i am ovulating & will try clomid on me for 6 months.This is my 4th cycle of clomid from day4 to 8.

I have lot of vaginal dryness.So, we ordered Pre-Seed(sperm friendly lubricant, which maintains pH)
I am not sure whether this is preventing me from pregnancy.Also, intercourse is no more fun, but a tension.

My husband underwent fertility test.It should come by next week.I hope vereything is ok with him.

We need pre-seed just for initial insertion.What do u recommend.

My gyneac said, if i dont conceive within next 2 cycles, she will do further tests on me.She is very blunt & to the point.Doesnt have feelings.I consider speaking to u, makes me feel better.

Please send me some suggestions, as i want to get pregnant & feel complete.

Thanks & wishing u & your family a very happy & prosperous new year 2005. Archie replied. Dear Nid,
It's true that when clomid trials for 1/2 year fails then Dr. will investigate more on reasons.

At the same time I do not really see a reason to get worked up. You missed a few cycles with reference to timings despite you were on Clomid and unfortunately they will be counted. YOu only met in one cycle at right time and failed to get pregnant should not put you down. It's only 20% chance at that cycle and clomid will not boost chances of conceiving it will help you better ovulate, it's a superovulation medication not a conception thing.

I am not surprised to not vaginal dryness as it happens in many cases while on clomid.

I am not very comfortable with lubricants while ttc. Have you thought of this option, try to get your orgasm before intercourse, may be you will need to work on some adventure and foreplay. If you both know how to get you to orgasm then definitely it will work as a natural lubricant and also boost chances of sperm flow through fallopian tube.

Don't worry, OB/GYN are the same as your Dr is. Why would they be friendly or attached to patients, when they have numerous cases/patients to handle. Do not worry on that part. Good side is that your Dr. does not ignore case and wants to go to the root of problem.

Archie