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Ive been lurking a while and DH and I have been TTC for 14 months with no luck. Ive been charting, OPKing, cervix checking, I feel like ive done it all! lol! We went to a RE last tuesday and got some "good" news. He said Im young and there is a high change I can still get PG. I am going to be scheduled for a HSG baseline test to see if im blocked and what kinda shape im in. He told me unless I really LOVE charting I didnt need to anymore. Has anyone been told that before? I was thinking it might be because I would be monitored closely, but i still feel like I should so I can SEE whats happening. Second, what should I expect from the HSG test?
Thank you in advance ladies for any input you can give me!
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Re: New to TTTC intro and question
Welcome! The ladies here are full of support and knowledge!
I haven't been to the RE yet (in just over a week; trying for 18 months), but I know a lot of ladies stop charting once testing/treatments begin. Personally, I plan to continue for at least the first month to get me through the testing. I think it will be helpful to still know exactly where I am for tests such as the 7DPO progestrone check.
I would scroll through the board a bit for different HSG experiences. Mine was rather painful. I still can hardly bare to think about it. A lot of doctors and the ladies here suggest taking something about an hour beforehand and lot of ladies have had their DHs go with them for the moral support and just because. You can google the exacts of what they do, but you should be able to see for yourself on the screen what's going on and they will tell you right then if your tubes are good. You may or may not have spotting, bleeding, and/or cramping for the rest of the day and up to a few days after.
Good luck!
Hi Eboom! I recognize you from TTGP. Sorry you have to be here but I'm glad you and your DH are taking steps forward! My RE told me something similar in regards to charting. She said if I like it to keep it up but if not, then there's no need since I'll be monitored closely. With my hsg, I had a quick recovery with only slight cramping/spotting for two days.
Good luck!
TTC since 2010
lots of IUIs and 1 IVF all BFNs
FET currently on hold
I continue to temp/chart even though we are seeing an RE.
My HSG was quick and pretty painless. I had some cramping for about 15 seconds when they released the dye. I took an Advil before the procedure. And I would take a liner b/c you'll have dye leak out. You don't need the huge pad they give you.
Pregnant with Baby #3
CP#1: March 2011
BFP: June 2011; DD born Feb 2012!
CP#2: February 2013
BFP: March 2013; DS born Nov 2013!
Baby #3 due: August 15, 2017
Welcome and good luck!
My RE said to throw away the OPK's and to stop charting- but I can't... I finally got in the habit of charting, and I really want to see a shift and a +OPK!
I haven't had the HSG yet.
Welcome! My HSG is Tues so I don't know how it feels yet. Actually glad I read this post b/c I didn't even think about bringing a pad. Thanks ladies!
Honestly, its like everyone else said, it really just depends on the person...I imagine a little bit of cramping will occur...and I was told to take Advil an hour before (also taking doxycycline to prevent infection).
GL!
ETA: oh they also told me to have a semi full bladder as it will help in the ease of the procedure.
TroubleTTC
Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end --Semisonic
**TTC since 04/09, C/P 02/02/10; 4 weeks, 3 days**
**Dx: Anovulation, Hypothryroidism, Mild Endo, Pituitary Adenoma (prolactin issues), PAI-1, MFI **
**7/10: Clomid + TI= BFN**
**3/2/11: 1st RE appointment**
**DH= Morph= 2%, Motility= 30%**
**HSG= All clear!!**
**3/11: Femara + Pregnyl + TI= BFN**
**5/17/11: Laparoscopy / hysteroscopy = mild endo**
**7/11: Novarel + IUI #1= BFN (7mil, 75% motility, 2% morph)**
**8/11: Femara + Novarel + IUI #2= BFN (11mil, 35% motility, 1% morph)**
**11/11: Femara + Novarel + IUI #3= BFN (9mil, 2% morph)**
**Jan 2012: Follistim (75ius) + IUI #4= CANCELLED due to cyst -put on bcp**
**Feb 2012: Follistim (75ius) + Novarel + IUI #4.2= BFFN (2.5mil, 13% motility, 1% morph)**
**Mar 2012: Follistim (100ius) + IUI #5= CANCELLED due to 35mm & 14mm cysts**
**On med break indefinitely...IF Sucks!**
Congratulations Cutebride!! --TWINS!! Congratulations, Luvie, on your sweet boy! Congrats, Jess! So happy for you ladies!
~~Also best of luck to Kati, illinigal, and youngin!~~
Welcome.
Yes, my RE told me that once I have confirmed that I do ovulate regularly, I don't have to chart anymore. So, now I start temping on CD12 and then stop when I get cross hairs.
Your RE is doing more tests than just the HSG right? You should get CD3 blood tests, 7dpo blood tests and your husband should get a semen analysis.
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. -Philo
Baby N conceived after 1 miscarriage and more than 2 years of TTC. Diagnosis was low sperm count. We found success after 3 months of anastrozole to increase DH's testosterone and one IUI.
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I'm stupid. You're smart. I was wrong. You were right. You're the best. I'm the worst. You're very good-looking. I'm not attractive. - Happy Gilmore