So quick update post: I started using Clear Blue OPKs this cycle in addition to my seemingly never-ending supply of Pregmate test strips. I like the Clear Blue OPK because it really does take the guess work out of interpreting the test results. Also, I appreciate that this test type in particular also detects rise in estrogen level before it begins to detect LH, which is another thing that I found to be really helpful in confirming other things like CM quality and type. So for example, when I finally got my peak reading, I also had a ridiculous amount of CM discharge. Because of the peak fertility reading, I knew with confidence that it was EWCM and that it was GO TIME!
Last week my blood work results were sent back to my doctor, and she called me immediately to share the findings. She said that overall everything she tested for looked good and was within normal limits. She highlighted that my male hormone levels were slightly elevated, though, but that it is still within normal limits and she would like me to get repeat blood work in 4 months. I ended up failing to go back to the office to get a baseline ultrasound done primarily because I forgot about scheduling it along with my blood work. So she told me to just have it done next cycle assuming I don't fall pregnant. So overall she told me that based on the blood work and previous ultrasounds that I've done, that I am NOT QUITE considered to have PCOS, but that it is something to continue monitoring.
So obviously I am a little relieved to hear that I do not have a full-blown, obviously clear diagnosis of PCOS, but I can't help but feel a little stuck. I'm just in-between. So, in other words, if I fail to get pregnant on my own, there is not going to be a clear root cause to explain it, and that's a little worrisome to me considering that I'm trying to get pregnant as soon as possible to prevent further ovarian dysfunction. Once again, though, my doctor stressed to me that she wants me to call her if my cycle goes longer than 35 days to get my period induced, and that she is still considering on sending me a fertility specialist if I don't end up, or stop, ovulating on my own. Which, so far is not looking like is gonna be the case. Keeping all fingers and toes crossed and saying lots of prayers for the next 2 weeks. So now it begins...
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