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Re: 83 day cycle - Ques. for Dr.

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 6 Feb 2001 22:50:36 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 6 Feb 2001, Sheri wrote: >
>Last mens. per. 83 days ago(Induced by Prometrium)After period, Clomid
>100, no ovulation...then no period after. Four weeks later ultrasound
>showed 2 follicles 2.5 cm ea., so took clomid 150mg. Ultrasound 2 weeks
>later showed a large follicle (dr. thought from previous clomid round),
>and 5 smaller ones yet still no ovulation. At this point, he felt I
>needed a HCG shot to trigger ovulation but this is out of his area of
>expertise, so I am awaiting my first RE appt.
>
>In the meantime, he prescribed another round (12 days)of Prometrium to
>induce period...but I finished it 4 days ago and no period symptoms in
>sight. I know my lining has thinned some from the clomid...to 7 or 8.
>
>I am 37 years old, have a nine year old son, and test neg. for thyroid,
>blood sugar problems.
>
>Any idea how/or if the RE will be able to get me to cycle?? Last spring
>my periods were frequent(every 2 wks), and very heavy. Now nothing. Had
>endometrial biopsy - no abnormalities. Doc. doesn't think I am
>pre-menapausal due to the number of follicles in response to the clomid.
>
>Do you think I may be able to cycle and become pregnant? Hubby has had 2
>recent SA and they are normal.
>
>Thanks.

83 days is not a cycle, it is prolonged anovulation. The prometrium still might work. It can take up to 7-10 days. There are lots of things the RE can do, too much to go into here. but you have only scratched the surface of what can be done to make someone ovulate. Good luck.

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