I just got home from my appointment. Dr. Williams is amazing. He is such a caring and knowledgeable person. I was very pleasantly surprised :) I would absolutely recommend him to anyone with fertility issues. He spoke to us like equals which is rare from a doctor.
He weighed me and I am happy to report I have lost 20lbs total! He was very happy to hear we had been dieting and he said I needed to exercise at least 150 minutes a week to help with my fertility. He said once I get pregnant that will help prevent things like pre-term labor.
He did in fact confirm my PCOS diagnosis. He asked lots of questions and said he feels quite confident saying that my first attempts with clomid he believes I didn't ovulate. He discussed that he wants to be go on Metformin to help with my insulin levels and he said it would help me lose weight as well. Today we did a pap test as well as a biopsy just to make sure there's nothing wrong. He also did an internal ultrasound and showed us my ovaries and the cysts, I did have more of them than he said he usually likes to see but he said with someone with confirmed PCOS it's to be expected. The next steps are for Joe to have a sperm analysis, (which he is thrilled about!! JK) I have to go in for a blood test as well as an HSG. Basically they inject a dye into my uterus and do an ultrasound to make sure it's the right shape and my tubes are clear. As soon as we get the results on that we will being the Metformin and clomid. This time he is putting me on the 100 MG dosage. It was so nice to hear him say he thinks this will really help us. We have alot of things that are looking great for us. Now we just finish up our tests and begin trying again! :)
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Kerri I am so glad to hear this. Sounds very fimiluar to me. I hope very thing works out for you guys!! I think it will work for you. I also take metformin, DON'T MISS ANY DOSES or the side effects start all over. Good Luck!!!
That all sounds very promising, and exciting!!!!
Oh Kerri that sounds wonderful! the girls i used to chat with on WebMD who struggled with PCOS were able to conceive after doing the exact same things you mentioned. i had good feelings about this doctor and his plan of action for you!
also, i second Sarah's comment about the Metformin and it's side effects. probably one of the biggest complaints i've heard working in a pharmacy.
I was so happy when you told me :) Good things are coming your way!!!
I agree, sounds like this doctor is awesome and was the best choice for you....isn't it amazing how he just fell right into your lap? It is amazing, but it's also fate :)
Thank you everyone! I am a little worried/anxious about taking the Metformin. Hopefully the side effects aren't too bad :)
I do agree with you Jessi it is amazing how things worked out and I was led to this doctor. A lady at work said today...and I hadn't thought about this but if it wasn't for Joe's job letting him go none of this would have even been possible. It's absolutely true! If we had the insurance through my company they don't really cover much. I definitely think I am being led in this direction.
Oh I am so happy for you guys!! Everything soungs great!! Im excited for you guys!
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