That's an interesting question. I guess I would say a little of both. On the one hand, I'm almost two months into this journey without any noticeable improvement in underlying symptoms. I've invested a lot of time to educate myself and understand what is being examined and tested, and a not insignificant amount of money on consults, lab tests, and supplements and medication. I would have liked to experience even a small degree of improvement by now.
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On the other hand, I also recognize that in treating hormonal issues, two months is nothing. I have to remind myself daily that this is a process, to be patient (and sometimes I fail at that), and to trust in the medical care I have invested in. I'm hopeful because Dr. Saya makes me believe that there will be improvement, it just will take time and experimentation to get there.
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I also appreciate (most of the time) that we're starting with conservative approaches like supplements and seeing my response to clomid rather than diving straight into more aggressive treatments like injections of testosterone, hydrocortisone, or sermorelin. It may turn out that some of those more aggressive treatments come into play in the future, but I appreciate taking a more measured and thoughtful path initially.
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So, to answer your question, I'm not resigned, just disappointed, but still hopeful enough to keep working the process.
