r/IndianTTC_Support

Hi ladies!

Can someone help me to understand when should I take a blood test for pregnancy?
My periods are now 8 days late. I took the home kit test but it turned out negative.
I would also like to mention that I recently had a very stressful encounter after my periods last month.
I’m not sure if the periods are late because of that or what’s the reason. I have been ttc from last 6 months.

Those who got their bfp before missing their periods did you visit you doctor immediatelyor waited for a few days?

My dear soon to be moms, sharing this with you as I haven’t seen Doctors really check this. My friend and I have been on our TTC journeys for quite sometime now - we tried letroz/ chlomid cycles and even IUI but didn’t work. God bless internet - I read that insufficient Ferritin and vit D levels (should ideally be > 50 for both) - makes chances of implantation very low even if everything else seems fine.
This really angered me that how no gynae ever tracked this - and in general keep putting patients through such expensive and physically + mentally taxing cycles of medication - that are doomed to fail coz they didn’t check the basics.

My friend who has been TTC for 2 years now and done OI n IUI only now found out she was ferritin deficient - the failed attempts could have been avoided if only the doctors guided her well and nit just focused on money making.

My situation with my doctors was similar too. So please research and correct the deficiencies before going for your next cycle of OI, IUI.

Hope this helps!
Wish you all luck.

So we were so sure that we are going to start Ivf this cycle..but during previous cycle a fluid cyst popped up and it was still there so the doc gave BC for three weeks to suppress it when I visited her on day 2…

Now the confusing part..I was on follicular monitoring during my last cycle and till day 13 no much visible follicle was there so doc was kinda thinking that this might be an anovulatory cycle..I was also convinced and did not hope much..we were doing normal intercourse even after that without thinking about all this..

Few days ago I started having extremely sore breasts that even normal activities became difficult and btw I never experienced this kinda uneasiness during pms..also never had such constipation as i am being very mindful in eating and have lost 7kgs in last 2 months.

On friday, (i e may be 10 day after unprotected sex) afternoon I stared spotting so I put my panty liner on..considered it day 1 and called the hospital that K m coming tomorrow to start the stimulation. That night the spotting increased to light bleeding..and it continued till yesterday afternoon..became spotting again and then by night it was gone..So basically I had light bleeding just for few hours and now sometimes here and there while wiping I get some tissue stain and that is it.

I may sound like and over optimistic fool but is there a slight chance that I had delayed ovulation and the intercourse we had 10 days before covered that window and this one day bleeding is just implantation or something? if i go by that then it could just be 9-10 dpo so waiting for couple of days..testing and if negative then only starting bc is a good idea or not??

I am already sorry for such a long post but I really need advice because I am 31 and never in my life I had one day period and weirdly no cramping at alll.

Hi everyone! Looking for perspectives from others with PCOS who have been through multiple ovulation-induction cycles.
A little background: i’m 33f and my partner is 36m.
I have fairly classic PCOS, mainly high AMH and mild facial hair, without other major symptoms. I’ve also lost weight and feel much healthier now. I’ve done 7 Letrozole cycles; the 2nd resulted in a chemical pregnancy. After my 6th unsuccessful cycle, my doctor gave me a 2-month break with medication to calm my ovaries, and my AMH came down to 6.1.
This 7th cycle was after the break, with Letrozole + two Humog injections. I developed two mature follicles, ovulated without trigger, and had a 7.4 mm trilaminar lining. It was planned as an IUI cycle, but I believe I ovulated before the planned IUI, so we decided to try naturally this cycle and consider IUI next time. There is also a mild male-factor component (DFI ~24%). My HSG showed open tubes.
I’m currently in the two-week wait and, as expected, overthinking everything because I don’t have any symptoms! 😅
My main questions are:
Does lowering AMH/“calming” the ovaries actually improve pregnancy chances in PCOS, or is it mainly about improving the response to stimulation?
After 7 Letrozole cycles, would you start seriously considering IVF, or would you try a few IUI cycles first?
I’m not questioning my doctor’s protocol — she’s monitoring everything closely. I’m just trying to understand what others’ experiences have been and when they decided to move from Letrozole → IUI → IVF.
Would love to hear from anyone with a similar PCOS journey. ❤️

Note - took help from ChatGpt to structure it better

Hi everyone,

After lots of failed cycles today my leading follicle measured 20mm x 13mm today (average 16.5mm). My lining is 9.7 mm trilaminar.My blood work shows a natural LH surge of 30 and my doctor says I will ovulate on my own in 24 hours.

I am really anxious because the average size is only 16.5mm. I'm worried the egg is immature because the follicle is oval-shaped instead of a round sphere.

Has anyone had success or a healthy pregnancy with a follicle like this? Do they grow before rupturing ?

Thank you!

Yesterday and today I checked for 2 pink lines and found the result to be positive. My question is shall I repeat this daily until week 6 to see if the line continues to appear ? And when should I book my first appointment with doctor? Please guide me 😀

I’m looking to buy a wearable to track basal body temperature and would love some real-world feedback before I decide. If you’ve used the Oura Ring, Fitbit, Garmin, or Apple Watch for BBT tracking, could you share your experience? Specifically:
How accurate/consistent has it been for you?

Did it help you spot ovulation or temperature shifts

Which fertility app did you use(like Fertility Friend, Premom, etc.)?

Comfort for overnight wear?

Anything you wish you’d known before buying?

Would really appreciate any insights. Thanks!

I keep seeing subs of other countries where everyone knows what their endometrial thickness measurements were, how many follicles they had and what the measurements were.

Yesterday I had a baseline scan and was not told anything about the endometrium or the resting follicles. Later when planning a treatment plan the doctor said "I've always noticed that you have had polypoidal lining." That was the 1st that I was made aware of it even though I've been going to her for a year.

Is this common? Or is it my fault for not asking more questions?

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I am 31..have endometriosis..amh is 1.1. After 3 cycles of follicular study (one a year before and other two back to back this year) I got to know that My eggs are not rupturing even after trigger shots..Amh is on the lower side..My Gynac advised me to consider IVF. I was helll scared by the name itself..but then I took second and then 3rd opinion and doctors were somewhat on the same page..It’s been 5 years since I got married and actively trying from last one year..tracking etc everything I have been doing from past few cycles..Finally I have made up my mind for IVF..there are few problems..but I think some good things as well…me and my husband are following healthy lifestyle ..I have lost some weight as well…his semen analysis report is good..Sometimes I think of waiting a little more but then I think that considering IVF as the last resort also sometimes backfires..so if I decide at this age with some good factors also..then chances will be higher..suggestions are most welcome..people who opted ivf also please share your experience..(I am really scared though thinking of all the pain and stuff I have to face)

Aclarando que tengo SOP(Síndrome de Ovario Poliquístico) me da miedo ir al médico y me digan que soy infertil