And we're back! Here's an updated update on our progress down this arduous road...
I had my annual appointment this week, and I came prepared with questions for my doctor. Many detailed questions, as you can see. But, in my defense, we've been traveling this path for four years now. I need to know something!
I told the doctor of my "post-pill PCOS" thoughts and she frowned. Oh great, I thought. She's about to yell at me for being a crazy hypochondriac who runs to the internet for answers.
She told me that, while PCOS is a legitimate medical condition, "post-pill" is not considered to be an actual thing. She said that the hormone eruption because of coming off of hormonal birth control can mimic PCOS, but it isn't medically considered as a separate diagnosis. Besides, the common treatment for PCOS is Clomid, which I have already suffered through to no avail.
So cross that off the list...
I then asked her about a possible thyroid condition that would cause a hormonal imbalance, as I suspect that I'm just "all-outta-whack". She ordered blood tests to check my thyroid and all other hormone levels.
Blood tests, check!
I really debated whether I would tell her about the Vitex supplement or not. I was again expecting her to tell me that I was a crazy person. After all, I didn't consult her before I began using it. When I told her about it, I was sure to explain all of the improvements that we have seen since starting this regimen. To my surprise, she was fine with my using Vitex.
Whew! This was going quite smoothly!
Finally, she asked me about any lower abdominal pain that I was experiencing. She told me that she was concerned about possible endometriosis. As you can see, that is something that I was curious about, but had not considered at length. I've had multiple ultrasounds and nothing has ever shown up as suspicious. Well, guess what. Endometrial scarring isn't visible on ultrasounds! How do you check for that, I wondered?
Laparoscopic surgery, that's how. Yeesh.
My husband and I have decided that we would like to continue the Vitex regimen for a couple more months before attempting the surgery. You can take Vitex for up to six months before you should discontinue use, so we figured we'd ride that train until is stops. If we are able to conceive during that time, great. If not, laparoscopy seems to be the next step to find answers.
Until next time!
Amy
I had my annual appointment this week, and I came prepared with questions for my doctor. Many detailed questions, as you can see. But, in my defense, we've been traveling this path for four years now. I need to know something!
I told the doctor of my "post-pill PCOS" thoughts and she frowned. Oh great, I thought. She's about to yell at me for being a crazy hypochondriac who runs to the internet for answers.
She told me that, while PCOS is a legitimate medical condition, "post-pill" is not considered to be an actual thing. She said that the hormone eruption because of coming off of hormonal birth control can mimic PCOS, but it isn't medically considered as a separate diagnosis. Besides, the common treatment for PCOS is Clomid, which I have already suffered through to no avail.
So cross that off the list...
I then asked her about a possible thyroid condition that would cause a hormonal imbalance, as I suspect that I'm just "all-outta-whack". She ordered blood tests to check my thyroid and all other hormone levels.
Blood tests, check!
I really debated whether I would tell her about the Vitex supplement or not. I was again expecting her to tell me that I was a crazy person. After all, I didn't consult her before I began using it. When I told her about it, I was sure to explain all of the improvements that we have seen since starting this regimen. To my surprise, she was fine with my using Vitex.
Whew! This was going quite smoothly!
Finally, she asked me about any lower abdominal pain that I was experiencing. She told me that she was concerned about possible endometriosis. As you can see, that is something that I was curious about, but had not considered at length. I've had multiple ultrasounds and nothing has ever shown up as suspicious. Well, guess what. Endometrial scarring isn't visible on ultrasounds! How do you check for that, I wondered?
Laparoscopic surgery, that's how. Yeesh.
My husband and I have decided that we would like to continue the Vitex regimen for a couple more months before attempting the surgery. You can take Vitex for up to six months before you should discontinue use, so we figured we'd ride that train until is stops. If we are able to conceive during that time, great. If not, laparoscopy seems to be the next step to find answers.
Until next time!
Amy