How long should I wait? - Trying to Conceive (TTC) Message Board

confrustrated · 12-26-2006, 08:12 AM

I have PCOS and I've been on birth control for 3 months. I didn't start my last pack; we thought we'd see what nature would do. It's supposed to be harder for women with PCOS to get pregnant. I should've started AF on Saturday but she has yet to show. I'm usually pretty regular cycle wise. Should I take a HPT or wait? I'm doubting because I really don't think it would be this easy.
Sara

GoldenMom · 12-26-2006, 11:29 AM

Wait 4 or 5 more days then take a HPT. The results won't be any different today or next Saturday -- either you're pregnant or you're not. It's much easier on me emotionally to have my period come than to get a negative on a HPT.

Good luck!!

confrustrated · 12-30-2006, 08:03 PM

I took a HPT and its a BFN. Twice. I won't see my ob/gyn until end of January. I dunno whats going on

LittleRed00 · 12-31-2006, 12:55 PM

I dont know the medical reason behind it, but a few years ago when I decided to quit the pill, it was several weeks after my last pack before I started a normal AF. I had spotting on and off, my doctor said it was because my body was use to getting the BC and the 'aid' in having a normal AF, and when it took it away..it was momentarily confused as to what to do. That's how she explained it to me, so that I could understand.

Good luck!!

Red

confrustrated · 12-31-2006, 02:11 PM

That makes sense. I decided I'll probably call my doc on Tuesday just to see what he says. Your answer is probably what i'll get from him too

Thanks,
Sara