I went to see a specialist after seeing a govt hospital doctor for a year now after my 1st miscarriage last year in october 2004.

He did an ultrasound scan to check my ovaries and uterus condition before he can decide why I am not able to conceive. I also requested for the scan as I was frustrated of visiting my hospital doc who didn't even want to investigate or do any tests except for a uring test everytime I go and see him. When I asked him to do some scans or blood tests or even fertility tests, he said they normally start investigation after trying to conceive for about a year with no success. Since I was able to become pregnant last year, I shouldn't have any problem. Maybe it was because I was stressed up or thinking too much about it.

Now he got me fadup/frustrated, so I decided to visit a specialist since I was late by 1 month and having pains at my right side of the pelvic place.

Now this specialist, Dr. Toh is very knowledgeable and he asked me for my medical history, did a basic check up and after which he did a scan, as he did the scan, he also showed me the images of my uterus (which was good, no problem) and my right & left ovaries (which had afew black holes). He explained that I have unhealthy eggs which are trapped and are not able to be released and so I have delayed periods.

Since I told him that I really wanted a child (no children yet), he advised me to take the medicines as prescript. I started progestrone pills yesterday and am suppose to take it for 5 days, afterwhich 3 days to a week, I should start on my period. (if it doesn't I should go back and see him for a stronger dose to start my period) when my period starts, I should start taking clomid from day2 to day6 and on day 12, I should go back and see him. He will do a scan to check on my ovaries, eggs and will let me know what are the days I should have sex with my husband to have a better chance of conceiving.

Now after my visit yesterday, I felt the doctor has given me hopes and I was in tears. Why didn't the govt hospital doctor do the tests in the first place. Instead treated me like a woman with no problem and wasted my effort, energy and time seating in the outpatient clinic at the hospital for hours before I could see the doc. I felt cheated and abused emotionally. I think there are some docs who are not fit to be a obst/gyn at all. Having a baby is a joke for some, but for most of us, that baby is the joy of our lives.

My concern here is, has anyone gone through this kind of treatment or problems, what are the chances of conceiving and side effects? Please share your experiences and problems.

Thanks!
Lalitha