Clomid

Hi all
I'm new to all this.
Came off the pill in Jan 2010 after being on the pill for about 7 years. Am 29.
Have irregular periods. At the moment my last cycle was over 70 days ago. Am doing the temperature charting and it's up and down and really no pattern.
Dr doesn't seem to be helpful, says you have to wait 2 years for help. Is this true?
Have been tested for PCOS but have not got it.
My mum had difficulty conceiving back in her day and way on clomid. She had the same problem with irregular cycles

I am wondering if you can get Clomid through your dr or if you have to go through a gyne. ? How long do you have to have been trying before the dr will prescribe.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks

Thank you, that's good to know. Maybe I need a new doc ..

YES you do need a new doc!!! lol

I must be lucky with my doc then, I was only 24 when she refered me and Im only 26 now.

GPs can prescribe clomid now, we were talking about it in the Clomid Pill Poppers thread a few months ago. I'm not sure what the criteria would be though and would still recommend seeing a specialist. Self refer as Hopes says.

And what tests were done in order to rule out PCOS? Did you have a scan? Irregular long cycles are often a good indicator of PCOS.

Edited by Little_Red

Wow, thanks for all the replies girls!
I didn't know you could just self refer. Thought you had to be referred on for help by your doctor. That is good to know. Just so we can be prepared, bout how much does it cost for an appointment at Fertility Associates?

PCOS check by doctor was just bloods to find out hormone levels. Rung the nurse and she said my results were normal.

Finally got my period yesterday! Will try plotted temperatures again but have been using fertility friend site and I can't see any trends at the moment.

Thanks for the advice girls. Will try the doctor once more and also look into visiting fertility associates. Sooner we start looking at what might be causing this the better!

Astral Monkey - let me know how you get on with your consultation.
So you still pay same amount for your consultation even though you've been referred to by the doctor?
Have you been diagnosed with PCOS?
Will talk to husband and we might just bite the bullet and book in with FA. Will read up more on PCOS. They did the testosterone test and that was all. I haven't been back again though as she just said they'd contact me if there was something abnormal with results (went because I was having pain lower ab, right side as well as lack of periods). When I rung nurse said 'all normal'.... frustrating!

MissMel I have completely normal looking blood hormone levels (testosterone etc) but definitely have PCOS: Annovulatory 'cycles' (I don't cycle on my own), very polycystic ovaries that can be seen on ultrasound, & minor insulin issues. So, totally agree with astral_monkey, a blood test for testosterone is not enough!

As far as I know, the cost for the initial appointment is the same (at FA) whether you self-refer or not (we paid about the same as astral_monkey has been quoted and were refered by our GP).

I hope you get to the bottom of things quickly, I agree, hearing 'all normal' when things are clearly not is very frustrating.

Great advice thanks ladies, yes - glad I stumbled over this website for sure!! Thank you!
It is comforting to know I'm not the only one with long cycles and there is help out there.
Good luck to all of you TTC. I have talked to my husband and we're definitely keen to get help and are willing to pay for it ourselves.
Yes, staying positive and still making the most out of life!

Hopes - good to know they do a scan (although a little scary), it will good to know what's finally going on after my whole life with irregular periods (when off the pill).

Ladies, anyone tell me how long you have to wait for an appointment in Auckland, just so I can prepare..