Adding on to the bad news...

[hanseer]

Atomic, thanks for your note.

It seems the usual protocal in such cases is for the doc to prescribe clomid to stimulate egg production on the good side. I'm weary of taking clomid as I prefer a singleton. Thoughts? Also, have you seen a lot of multiples with clomid? And moreover, have you seen success with clomid?

[djmommy]

Hanseer, I am actually TTC #3. I had a saline u/s (sort of like an HSG) before conceiving #2 so I honestly don't know when my tube blockage happened. I had an HSG about 4 months ago and it showed both tubes blocked but they were able to open one side. Still TTC. My hormone levels are not great at the moment and I just turned 39 so I have a few things stacked against me. I did clomid for 2 cycles and honestly, for me, it messed things up. Last cycle seemed like everything was sort of back to normal. If you are over 35, femera is probably better. Thankfully this forum has a ton of support here!!

[hanseer]

I did clomid for 2 cycles and honestly, for me, it messed things up.

This is another thing I'm afraid of. So it sounds like you were able to conceive #2 with one blocked tube? How long did it take you?

Also, why is femara better if you're over 35?

[djmommy]

This is another thing I'm afraid of. So it sounds like you were able to conceive #2 with one blocked tube? How long did it take you?

Also, why is femara better if you're over 35?

No my tubes were both clear when I conceived #2. I just found out that I have a blocked tube. As far as Femera, I just think it has less side effects. I don't know a whole lot about it so maybe someone else will chime in. I also know a lot of ladies who have conceived with only one tube.

[maidentomother]

dj, just a thought, maybe the tube that unblocked reclosed again? I've heard of that happening. I didn't know you ever had both tubes blocked.

[djmommy]

dj, just a thought, maybe the tube that unblocked reclosed again? I've heard of that happening. I didn't know you ever had both tubes blocked.

I have no clue! That is why I so desperately want the HSG done. The last one showed both were blocked. It really came out of nowhere so quickly! I am calling first thing in the am to get an appt

[maidentomother]

I'm SO angry about you being denied one based on your FSH. Grrr. Drs can be SUCH dumbasses! I really hope you can get one scheduled soon.

[atomic sagebrush]

Yes, we've had some twins on Clomid, if it is possible I would say have ultrasound monitoring and only TTC in a month you have only one follice.

I have seen tons of success with Clomid both for conception and pink. I think Clomid is a wonder drug.

[atomic sagebrush]

This is another thing I'm afraid of. So it sounds like you were able to conceive #2 with one blocked tube? How long did it take you?

Also, why is femara better if you're over 35?

The way it works is generally better for women over 35 but really, it seems more like 38 and up, have seen several good results with the 35-37 age range

[atomic sagebrush]

No my tubes were both clear when I conceived #2. I just found out that I have a blocked tube. As far as Femera, I just think it has less side effects. I don't know a whole lot about it so maybe someone else will chime in. I also know a lot of ladies who have conceived with only one tube.

It affects the estrogen differently so it doesn't affect your FSH, lining, and EWCM as negatviely as Clomid and is better for egg quality in moms 35+ (mainly 38+) and also geting pg sooner