It’s funny, I was telling my mum yesterday that I feel like because I have started this relationship with my current fertility clinic and doctor that I am committed to them and like I almost owe them by staying. In reality, I need to keep my own interests top of mind and it is okay if that means changing clinics.
Ultimately, I am not feeling supported. I do not feel like my doctor believes in me or is interested in helping me find a way to ovulate. I know I posted about my appointment this past week but to recap, she basically told me that the 5mg Letrozole didn’t work, and she doesn’t think it will work again, even if we increase the dosage. She will not use injections unless in an IVF setting. She basically had zero other suggestions or methods to help me ovulate except to not run which I don’t and maybe gain a couple more pounds to see if that helps.
I have listened to a lot of podcasts by other fertility doctors and many have mentioned that there are other options if you are not ovulating:
- Letrozole up to 10mg/day
- HCG shots
- Injections but at a much lower dose than would give with IVF and then monitor for how many follicles/eggs are there
So why is my doctor not bringing up any of these? She really said we just need to wait…but for what?
On top of that, I STILL have not heard from the nurse to confirm the prescription for the new round of Letrozole. My appointment was Wednesday morning. I sent in an email with a followup question I had Wednesday afternoon and then another email Friday to ask about the meds…I have not heard back.
Not feeling supported or believed in is really upsetting. I am hoping I can find a new doctor/clinic who does believe in my ability to ovulate and conceive.