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Re: Am I ovulating?
From: Tracie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 25 Apr 2001 23:30:29 -0500 (CDT)
No, I haven't tried a fertility monitor/test yet. I plan to do that,
but they are expensive. I am wanting to know if my cycles are regular,
is there a glimpse of hope that I am ovulating?? Any thoughts would be
welcome!
Tracie
At Wed, 25 Apr 2001, Heather wrote:
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>have you tried home infertility test for some people that works well.
>Heather t.
>At Wed, 25 Apr 2001, Tracie wrote:
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>>Hello, I was diagnosed with PCOS in early 1999, had ovarian drilling in
>>summer of 1999, went on avandia right afterwards. I have had a period
>>every month since then, except for once when I ran out of medication,
>>and my cycle lasted 60 days. On avandia, my cycles range from 26-32
>>days. I have the cramps and the breast tenderness before each period.
>>Unfortunatly, the hair on my chin hasn't lightened up, and I haven't
>>lost any weight since starting Avandia. In fact I have gained about 20
>>pounds since being diagnosed. My question is, am I ovulating?????? I
>>work odd hours, and taking my temp each morning is impossible (been
>>there done that allready). My doctor says I am, but he is a GP, and
>>hasn't treated many women with PCOS. I need something positive in
>>dealing with this "syndrome" for a change. I could leap and do
>>cartwheels if I really am ovulating.....have spent the last 2 years
>>struggling with depression stemmed from the fact that unless I can find
>>the $$$ for the infertility treatment (hubby and I have a very limited
>>budget), having a child is virtualy impossible. I trust you all who are
>>dealing with the same things, please tell me if I am, or if I am not.
>>Thanks,
>>Tracie
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