Any words of wisdom as I begin taking Femara and prep for an IUI? It’s been a year of trying and I’ve pretty much given up any sort of tracking anymore because it’s too unpredictable and disappointing.

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You're on the right track! Seems like you've got a multitude of options ahead of you if all you've been doing is tracking at this point.

The journey is a marathon but the prize is worth it

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All the best OP. I am almost there with you. Tracking for a year with no luck. Baby dust to you!

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I’m on my fourth cycle. And had my IUI today! It wasn’t so bad. I’ve been trying for 3 years and started fertility cycles only this past year. They closed for a few months for COVID so really in the last 6 months. Stay strong and just take it one cycle at a time. I know a lot of success stories from IUI. 💪🏼🤞🏼

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Thanks everyone! Ended up getting diagnosed with PCOS and told we need to wait to start treatments to do genetic testing. (Super rare genetic condition in my family, so rare that they have to make a custom test for it). It will all be worth it in the end!

The main indicators were consistently high LH (2.5x FSH levels) even at the beginning of my cycle, high free testosterone, cystic acne, trouble losing weight, irregular and painful periods, and an ultrasound confirming enlarged ovaries and multiple cysts. I was on birth control for 10 years prior to trying to conceive, so it masked most of the symptoms. It took about 6 months after stopping birth control to notice the main ones then it all came together.

Good luck OP. Praying for your good health and quick pregnancy!

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