What are fertility options?

[amy0013]

I am aware of IUI, IVF and Clomid.  Are there any other options a doctor can "prescribe" to help with fertility?  I have been ovulating late into my cycle and have a short luteal phase.  Living in a rural community, we don't have a ton of options but if I do go speak to an ob/gyn...what should I expect?  

Thanks!  

[lori0615]

Do you have pcos, they gave me metformin for the pcos and i am ovulating earlier and earlier each cycle.

[Heather5]

In addition to clomid, there's femara (which is similar to clomid...pills you'd take on CD 3-7 or so), and then  of course there are injectables, which are much stronger than clomid and femara. Those all help the follicles grow, and that can often help with a short luteal phase, as well, because it usually leads to higher progesterone levels after O. However, you could also ask for a progesterone supplement to take after O has been confirmed to lengthen the luteal phase.

Is there an RE in your area? If so, I would suggest seeing and RE instead of an ob/gyn. In addition to monitoring your cycles and prescribing more potent fertility drugs (obgyn somtimes prescribe clomid, but never injectables...as far as I know), the RE can also run some tests and make sure everything is OK with both you and your DH.

Best of luck!