PCOS and FOLLISTIM - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Message Board

rozalove · 08-29-2003, 06:35 PM

Hey all, I have pcos and am on metformin to help with my insulin resistance. I tried clomid and it didn't work for me. I have been ttc for 4yrs now. I just started my first injections of follistim sunday. I am taking 150 ml a day. I went in today for bloodwork and u/s. I have like 18 follicles on my left side and only a couple on my right ovary. I thought that was alot...anyway they aren't mature..so the dr wants me to stay at the same dose and come back on tuesday for another u/s. I am praying that this will finally work. If anyone else has tried this please reply. I need some encouragement.
thanks

HoneyMooner · 08-29-2003, 06:57 PM

Hi Rozalove!

Your post caught my eye because I too have PCOS. I have been TTC for 4 years also! I just started seeing an RE. We just found out one tube is blocked so I will be having it unblocked within the next few weeks. The plan is to take Clomid and Metformin together. Did you Dr. have you take them together?
Sorry I don't know about the Follicles because I'm not at that stage yet. Maybe you should ask your doc about taking both together. I have 2 friends who were successful with this method. They also have PCOS. Just a thought

Best of luck to you

Try to stay positive. You are headed in the right direction.

Stacy

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Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.
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Gr8fuldead69 · 08-29-2003, 10:22 PM

Hi Rozalove,

Welcome to the board

I too have PCOS and am taking Metformin (500 mg 3x a day). I've had several IUI's using Follistim (4 amps daily) and the max amount of mature follicles I've had in a cycle is 3 (and that was only 1 time ). I would love to have 18!

I had a hard time with the Follistim stinging at first but my doctor suggested I numb my belly with ice for 10 minutes before giving myself the shot, it's much easier now.

I hope you get some good news on Tuesday!! Good luck and if you have any questions feel free to ask.

Gr8ful

twins@24weeks · 08-30-2003, 11:32 AM

Clomid doesn't help me a lot, either, so my RE added Follistim for two days WITH the clomid. I think he keeps people on the clomid because it helps develop healthier follicles. Anyway, I got pregnant with twins my first cycle. Good luck to you.

gsjjs1 · 09-01-2003, 08:03 AM

I am currently 27.5 weeks pregnant with twins g/g. I too have PCOS and numerous other problems. Last pregnancy with my 4 year old I conceived with 100 mg clomid and glucophage (which regulated my periods)

This time I conceived with Follistim /glucophage /Ovidrel. The first few monitoring ultrasounds I had over 25 follicles, but as the medicine was increased, only 4 matured. I did IUI with 3 follicles over 1.8 and conceived twins.

Good luck to you.