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When to see RE? **LO Mentioned**

ShoecrazysarahShoecrazysarah member
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DH and I were NTNP for 11+ years when we magically got pregnant. We both turn 35 this year and plan to start TTC again around November. I still have to wean LO as I have not seen AF yet. DH also was born with Epispadias (a congenital birth defect of the penis, he underwent many surgeries as a child for function and aesthetic reconstruction) while we were able to get pregnant before this could have contributed to our problems.

Should we wait the 6 months before seeing an RE or considering our difficulties should we see one sooner? Also, I assume none of this is covered by insurance - correct?
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  • pinksandbermudapinksandbermuda member
    I saw an RE before my dd (planned to do IVF) but ended up getting pregnant on our own. Now that we are ready to ttc#2, I went back right away.
    I want to get testing done to check my fertility and see if anything is off. I'm 38 though.
    Maybe you could just get a work up and see what's what, and then go from there.
    My testing is all covered, treatments are not.

    Good luck to you!
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    Me: 38  DH:36
    lap for endo 12/2010  uterus didelphys confirmed in hysteroscopy 
    dd born at 34 weeks 2/29/12  short NICU stay
    BFP somewhere around 2/14/13  d&c april @ 12 wks   partial molar diagnosed after d&c
    HCG monitoring for approx 11 months
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  • Lm92599Lm92599 member
    It depends on your ins. I have an individual health plan, and  no Infertily coverage. I think group health ins plans cover infertility. Good luck to you, hope it happens naturally again. Congrats on your LO.
    Me: 35  low AMH, normal FSH
    DH: 31 Fair DNA fragmentation test :( Normal SA
    TTC: since March 2012

    09-21-13 start IVF #1
    10-04-13 ER 6 eggs, 6 mature, all 6 fertilized. 3 frozen
    10-08-13 fresh transfer canceled due to high progesterone
    waiting for FET
    10-18 started BCP
    10-29 baseline appt scheduled
    11-20 scheduled date of FET #1
    12-2 BFN :(

    3-1-14 moving on to the next step. Switched RE. going to plan 3 IUI cycles while saving for IVF#2

    April 2014- IUI#1  BFN
    May 2014- IUI#2 BFN
    June 2014 IUI#3 BFN

    Taking a break for a while, focusing on our wedding.

    Sept 24th missed period! Surprise natural BFP
    10-15-14 first ultrasound
    06-05-15 EDD

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  • bumpuser10258960bumpuser10258960 member
    Given the potential complications, I do not think it would be a bad idea to at least consult with an RE and have some preliminary testing done. It would be better to address any concerns now rather than later. Especially if your insurance can cover the initial consult and preliminary testing. 
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  • ShoecrazysarahShoecrazysarah member
    Thanks everyone!
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  • danieleandwaynedanieleandwayne member
    I agree with pps. I was 37 when I got pregnant with DD (I'm 39 now). Both times, I got my BFP on the day of my appointment with the RE (we had a loss 3 months before DD "stuck"). The first time, we waited 6 months. 

    We're not going to go to the RE this time unless we go another 6 months without being successful, but given your DH's pre-existing condition, I would go right away. 

    As for insurance, that depends on your individual plan. My old plan (I switched jobs once DD was born) only covered infertility testing, but not treatment. Not sure what is covered under my new insurance. So you would need to check with them first. 
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    DD born 6/1/2013 after 15 months of TTC with one loss.    
    TTC #2: BFP 4/22 but stalled growth and no HB at 9w3d on 5/30        

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  • ksgsmuksgsmu member
    I would go and at least get a consult due to your DH's preexisting issues.  Good luck!
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    Me:36 DH:38 TTC#1 since 4/2012
    Me DX: Hashimotos,Hypothyroid, DOR, MTHFR,  DH: normal

     IUI #1-#4 BFNs and a few cancelled cycles in the mix.
    - poor responder
    ***Suprise BFP on 6/13/13. Natural MC @6wks 3days
    IVF#1 and 2- Cancelled due to no response on max stimms
    FET 5/20- BFP
    1st Beta- 641
    2nd beta- 2166
    Sono- TWINS!!!!
    Two Boys! Born January 2015 @36 weeks.  Healthy and no NICU!  So blessed!



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  • ShoecrazysarahShoecrazysarah member
    edited April 2014
    Thank you everyone! Should I wait for AF to return before making appt?
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