Is sourdough okay to eat if you’re borderline prediabetic? I’ve been trying to manage my blood sugar, but I’ve recently gotten into sourdough baking and was wondering how people handle bread. Do you still eat carbs like sourdough? What other carb sources do you usually eat?
I’m in a monitored cycle and my follicle growth has been very slow so far. I also have PCOS
On CD11 and CD14, my follicles were both around 11–12mm with very little change, and I’m scheduled for another scan on CD19.
If there’s still minimal growth at CD19, what are the usual next steps? Is it typically continued monitoring in the same cycle, or would the cycle usually be cancelled and restarted?
Has anyone had a similar experience where growth seemed very slow early/mid-cycle but the follicle eventually caught up and grew later in the cycle?
Just trying to understand how often slow growing cycles still end up with ovulation
I’m on my first monitored cycle and have PCOS, and I’m feeling a little unsure about how things are progressing.
CD11:
Endometrium: 6.5 mm
Right follicle: 11 mm
Left follicle: 12 mm
CD14:
Endometrium: 5.6 mm
Right follicle: 11 mm
Left follicle: 10 mm
It doesn’t seem like there’s been much follicle growth between scans. One follicle even measured slightly smaller, and the endometrial lining also looks thinner compared to the previous scan.
I’m wondering if anyone else with PCOS has had a cycle that started off this slowly but still went on to ovulate later than expected.
My clinic scheduled another ultrasound in 5 days, which feels like a fairly long gap given where things are at.
I’d love to hear about similar experiences with slower follicle development in monitored cycles.
I’m on my first monitored cycle and feeling a little unsure about how things are progressing.
CD11:
Endometrium: 6.5 mm
Right follicle: 11 mm
Left follicle: 12 mm
CD14:
Endometrium: 5.6 mm
Right follicle: 11 mm
Left follicle: 10 mm
It doesn’t seem like there’s been much follicle growth between scans. One follicle even measured slightly smaller, and the endometrial lining also looks thinner compared to the previous scan.
I’m wondering if anyone else has had a cycle that started off this slowly but still went on to ovulate later than expected.
My clinic scheduled another ultrasound in 5 days. It feels like a fairly long gap given where things are at.
I’d love to hear about similar experiences with slower follicle development in monitored cycles.
I’m on my first monitored cycle (2.5 mg for 5 days, CD3–7) and feeling a bit unsure about my response so far.
My first scan on CD11 showed:
Endometrium: 6.5 mm
Right ovary: 11 mm
Left ovary: 12 mm
On CD14:
Endometrium: 5.6 mm
Right ovary: 11 mm
Left ovary: 10 mm
It seems like my follicles haven’t really grown much between scans, and the lining measurement was slightly lower the second time.
Has anyone experienced slow or minimal follicle growth and still gone on to ovulate later in the cycle?
Do I just need to wait a bit longer, or is there usually something that can be adjusted or added in cases like this? (like a different dose or additional medication)
They scheduled another monitoring scan in 5 days, but I’d really appreciate hearing if others had similar experiences… 🥹
I don’t have insulin resistance (my HOMA-IR is 0.5), but I seem to have an issue with insulin (my insulin is low while my glucose is high) so it doesn’t look like insulin resistance, but there still seems to be some imbalance. I’m still taking it, and I’m wondering how people with PCOS who don’t have insulin resistance manage it.
I had my fasting insulin tested, and it was 12 pmol/L, which is on the low side. My fasting glucose was slightly elevated at 6.4 mmol/L, and my HbA1c was 5.5%.
I’m confused because my HbA1c is still within the normal range but close to the prediabetes cutoff, while my fasting glucose is in the prediabetes range. I’m not sure if I actually have prediabetes or not.
I actually had my fasting insulin tested, and it was 12 pmol/L, which is on the low side. My fasting glucose was slightly high at 6.4 mmol/L, and my HbA1c was also slightly elevated at 5.7%.
I’m confused because I don’t seem to have typical insulin resistance. My fasting insulin is quite low, so I wonder whether this could still be related to insulin resistance, since I understand insulin resistance doesn’t always show up as high insulin levels. I’m also wondering if it could mean my body isn’t producing or responding to insulin properly, but I’m not sure.
I also don’t have many typical PCOS symptoms like excess hair growth. My main issue is irregular periods.
I’m trying to conceive, so it’s really frustrating because I don’t know what’s actually causing my irregular cycles or what I can do to improve them.
This is my first monitored cycle, so I’m not sure how timing usually works.
I had monitoring on CD11 with blood work and an ultrasound, but I haven’t received the ultrasound results yet. My next appointment is scheduled for CD14.
My blood work showed LH 20.3 mIU, E2 157 pmol, and progesterone 1.2 nmol. My LH tests at home are also a bit darker than baseline.
The clinic is not planning to use a trigger shot unless I request it, as they prefer spontaneous ovulation if possible.
I’m a bit worried about timing without a trigger shot since it feels less predictable. I’m also concerned about potentially ovulating before the clinic confirms it and missing the timing.
How do clinics usually handle timing in monitored cycles? Do they give specific instructions on when to have intercourse?
I just started a medicated cycle and had my first monitoring appointment on CD11. They uploaded my blood work results, but I don’t see the ultrasound results.
Do you usually ask for the ultrasound report directly, or do they typically not share it right away? I also want to know whether my follicles are growing properly.
When I follow up, besides follicle size, is there anything else I should ask about?
I’m starting my first medicated cycle, and my fertility doctor isn’t planning to use a trigger shot.
The plan is to monitor my follicles with ultrasound. Once they think I’m close to ovulation, they told me to have intercourse every other day for about a week. Then, the day after the last time we have intercourse, they’ll do another ultrasound to confirm that I actually ovulated.
a lot of people seem to use a trigger shot, so I’m wondering if I should ask my doctor to prescribe one or just follow the plan without it.
Has anyone done a medicated cycle without a trigger shot? How did it go, and if you had the choice, would you choose to use a trigger shot?
Is the trigger shot mainly just for easier timing, or does it have other benefits too?
I’m starting my first medicated cycle, and my fertility doctor isn’t planning to use a trigger shot.
I also have PCOS.
The plan is to monitor my follicles with ultrasound. Once they think I’m close to ovulation, they told me to have intercourse every other day for about a week. Then, the day after the last time we have intercourse, they’ll do another ultrasound to confirm that I actually ovulated.
a lot of people seem to use a trigger shot, so I’m wondering if I should ask my doctor to prescribe one or just follow the plan without it.
Has anyone done a medicated cycle without a trigger shot? How did it go, and if you had the choice, would you choose to use a trigger shot?
Is the trigger shot mainly just for easier timing, or does it have other benefits too?
My fasting insulin is 12 pmol/L (on the low side), and my fasting glucose is 6.4 mmol/L (slightly high).
So I dont know what is wrong with me
My naturopath doctor said I probably don’t need Ovasitol (inositol) if I’m not insulin resistant. It seems like I dont have insulin resistant
However, since I started taking it, I’ve had 3 consecutive, maybe it is coincidence (i am irregular but my cycle sometimes ok sometimes bad) but I’m wondering if it’s actually helping or if it’s just a coincidence.
I’m not sure if I should keep taking inositol or stop. Doctor said it maybe lower the insulin even more which isnt helpful for my situation.
Has anyone had normal/low insulin but still found inositol helpful for regulating cycles or ovulation? Any experiences would be appreciated!
I usually get some spotting first(brown and very little). This one I know it’s spotting I don’t need a regular pad, just a panty liner is enough. The next day I have a bit of cramping, and the bleeding becomes slightly heavier and brighter, but still not enough to need more than a liner. Is this day1 or next day?
Because my periods are never very heavy to begin with, it’s really hard for me to tell whether that first day counts as spotting or CD1.
I always end up wondering: is today CD1, or is it tomorrow?
How do you personally determine CD1 when your flow is naturally light?
I stopped using minoxidil(rogaine foam) about two weeks before my expected ovulation date after using it for over five years. My doctor told me that it can take about a month for minoxidil to fully leave my system, and nurse said 2weels so I should stop using it while trying to conceive.
I was thinking about using it for a short period after I get my period and then stopping it again during the two week wait in case I might be pregnant. Since I don’t know how long it will take me to conceive, I’m worried about losing more hair if I stop minoxidil completely for an extended period of time.
The fertility clinic nurse recommended that I stop using it altogether, but I’m concerned that my hair shedding will get worse. I also have no idea how long this TTC journey will take, which makes the decision even harder.
Has anyone experienced hair thinning while trying to conceive? How did you manage it without using minoxidil?
I stopped using minoxidil(rogaine foam) about two weeks before my expected ovulation date after using it for over five years. My doctor told me that it can take about a month for minoxidil to fully leave my system, and nurse said 2weels so I should stop using it while trying to conceive.
I was thinking about using it for a short period after I get my period and then stopping it again during the two week wait in case I might be pregnant. Since I don’t know how long it will take me to conceive, I’m worried about losing more hair if I stop minoxidil completely for an extended period of time.
The fertility clinic nurse recommended that I stop using it altogether, but I’m concerned that my hair shedding will get worse. I also have no idea how long this TTC journey will take, which makes the decision even harder.
Has anyone experienced hair thinning while trying to conceive? How did you manage it without using minoxidil?
When do you add honey and olive oil when doing an autolyse?
I like a soft crumb, so I added olive oil and honey to my dough yesterday, but I add them after the autolyse (flour + water), together with the starter and salt.
After that, my dough became very sticky and didn’t seem to develop enough structure. I did the bulk fermentation the same way I usually do, but this dough feels much slack and more weak dough while I was doing coil fold(4set)
Could adding the honey and olive oil at that stage have caused this? would it be better to add the honey and olive oil at the beginning and do fermentolyse instead?
Home Insemination Is it better than intercourse, about the same, or does it have a lower chance of pregnancy?
I really don’t like timed intercourse. I also have low sex drive. It feels more like a job than something enjoyable, and it’s becoming quite stressful. So I’m thinking about trying home Insemination
Or he maybe do his thing and just ending inside me
I’m not expecting it to be better than intercourse, but I’m hoping the chances of getting pregnant would be at least similar.
This has been really stressful to have scheduled intercourse…
does anyone have tips for making it feel less like a chore and more enjoyable? We’ve tried date nights and spending time together, but I still can’t seem to get in the mood
I only had a sonohysterogram with saline (not an HSG), but when I reviewed my report it mentioned “open tube.” I was under the impression that a regular sonohysterogram isn’t the standard test for checking tubal patency, so I’m a bit confused.
Were any of you told your tubes were open based on a sonohysterogram alone? Was that considered reliable by your doctor, or did you still need an HSG/to confirm tubal patency?
I’m wondering if I should specifically request an HSG or if the sonohysterogram findings are usually enough.
My REI told me to try TI for 3 months and only come back for a consultation after those 3 months. I’m a bit confused about how adjustments are usually handled during this time.
If something isn’t working (maybe not ovulating properly etc), is that typically reviewed and adjusted with doctor? Who would you usually report this to or discuss it with before the 3month follow-up?
Also, in cases where medication adjustments are needed (like changing dosage or switching meds), is that usually done without a doctor’s appointment after each cycle, or is a consultation normally required before making any changes?
I asked my clinic about increasing the dose, and they said they would adjust it if needed, but I’m not actually scheduled to see the doctor in between cycles. Is that normal?
I just want to understand how this is typically managed in other clinics.