I've been wrestling with a decision for the last few days. As you all know, I have been prescribed three months of BCPs to treat or prevent the return of hyperplasia. I have a huge appointment on February 13, to check my uterus lining (essentially a biopsy) to see if the hyperplasia is gone. On February 13 I will be on the 9th pill of my 3rd BCP pack. If the Feb. 13 lab results (which probably will come in that day or the very next) show that my hyperplasia is gone, I will be given the green light to start TTC !!!
So I've been thinking - what if I dont start the 3rd BCP pack at all? If do not start my 3rd pack and if I am given the green light on February 13 to start TTC, I'll likely be on CD 8 or 9 that day. Pre-MCs, I normally ovulated on CD 21-23, which will give me a little over 1-2 weeks to let my uterus heal from the biopsy (I'm sure my doc will recommend pelvic rest for 2 weeks), before I need to start BDing to catch the egg.
So, skipping my 3rd BCP pack will mean that I can actually start TTC in February to see a March BFP. If I dont skip the 3rd BCP pack, I'll have to start TTC in March, (both if I continue out the BCP pack or if I stop taking the BCPs midcycle b/c it'll throw my cycle off by brining on an early AF).
Some people have suggested to call the doctor and see what he thinks. Of course, the doc initially prescribed 3 months of BCPs, so I'm sure what he's going to say is to continue with the 3rd BCP pack. Part of me thinks I should follow the doctor's orders, b/c I dont want to mess around with hyperplasia, and if the doc said 3 months of BCPs will do the trick, then 3 months it should be. But another part of me (the largest part) is so so so tired of waiting. It's been almost 8 months since I last had a BFP and a chance at TTC. I'm more than ready to start again. Let's get this show on the road!!!
What would you do? Be tempted to skirt the rules, or follow the rules, especially when your health is involved.
Hi there,
ReplyDeleteI don't know much about hyperplasia, i'm sorry!
I can understand your frustration at having to wait to have to TTC. However, as you are aiming to achieve a BFP followed by a healthy pregnancy, perhaps it would be worth waiting the additional month and follow the Doctor's orders?
However, only you can make the right decision. Good luck! I'll be reading your blog!
I know it is hard, but you have waited this long, you are strong and you really can make it a little bit longer. I wish I could say go for it, but I think I would be wise and follow the docs orders. You dont want that stuff coming back and starting all over again.
ReplyDeleteYou should talk to you doctor, he may be in favor, either way, I am praying for a positive appointment on the 13th, and that you will be back to TTC when the time is right.
Waiting sucks, I understand that.
Hubby makes fun of me because I am such an anti-rule breaker but I think I would follow the rules in this situation.
ReplyDeleteIt is tempting to skip that last round of BCP and get a jump start on TTC but I would worry something bad would happen that would delay TTC even further.
Maybe you could call the doc and ask his reasoning for prescribing the third pack? What exactly are the benefits and risks?
I promise - I know how tiring the waiting game is. But you are so close!
I know its tempting to just jump the gun and move on...but that is not wise in this situation. What if the hyperplasia isn't gone? What if by not taking 3 months of birth control it comes back?
ReplyDeleteI know April seems like a long way away, but its already February next week.
You have done everything by the book so far, why potentially lessen your chances due to eagerness?
In life, I'm generally a rule breaker. But I'm hesitant to break the rules when it comes to doctor's orders. You could always call him. The worst thing he can say is no...then you are just in the same boat you are now.
ReplyDeleteI know the desire to get the "show on the road" is strong. I understand that. But in the long scheme of things one more month isn't that much longer to wait. I know it seems like forever especially since you've been having to wait for a while now. But I wouldn't mess with your health because of it. Try to patient. It will be here before you know it. And that's my .02.
ReplyDeleteI hate to be the voice of reason...but I would finish out the BCP. I mean, your appointment is to see IF the hyperplasia has come back. What if it has? How would you tell your doctor you hadn't been taking this last pack of pills? I don't mean to rain on your parade...trust me! I'm tired of waiting too! But honestly, I wouldn't let impatience screw with my body healing! There's nothing wrong with an April BFP girl!!!
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit of a rule follower - so i'd call the Doc :) But I totally understand your frustration and in your situation would also be temped to skirt those rules....
Is there any risk of the hyperplasia coming back if you stop the pills early ? Sorry I don't know much about it...
Hang in there! I hope the next few weeks goes quickly for you and you get the go ahead to TTC asap!!
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ReplyDeleteI can understand why you are tempted to skip the last month. I would say first things first and ultimately to pray about this. I think that if it is in your best interest to continue on with the medication that you would get a strong sense of feeling about it, especially if you are in prayer about it. I would also ask your doctor what the ramifications would be if you were to stop early. Yes, as a health care professional, he would probably advise you to finish all the pills, however a lot of times they give you an extra amount over and above when it is a preventive treatment, just to safeguard the patient to ensure the best possible outcome for the patient. (Also, I think to avoid any mal-practice issues.)
I know it probably seems like forever since your last bfp. Hold on just a little longer there!! I just know that bfp is just around the corner!!!