My Sunday night...trying to figure out my day 3 bloodwork

Hpearl

So I picked up my file from my RE last Friday.  It felt like such a defeat after feeling so hopeful back in March when I met them.

Anyway I am pouring through the notes, etc this evening,  and finding conflicting information regarding my day three results.

I am sure many of you ladies are old pros at this...since my RE only said "normal"  to me in a 15 second convo,  and what I  am reading confuses me even more,  I thought I would post them here to see what ya'll think.    I am 35,  and could stand to loose a few pounds I am a size 12-14 right now and would at an ideal size be about an 8-10.

My FSH was 7.93.  
Progesterone was .379
LH 4.84
Estradiol II 44.42

Thoughts?   So frustrating.  Some list the FSH alone as an indicator of IVF,  others definately don't.  

Hpearl

IFinTN said:

What was your AMH? The LH/FSH ratio looks good. For example, my LH is 2-3x higher than FSH, which is not good. Less than 9 FSH usually is good and means you would respond well to stim meds. Under 50 is expected for estradiol. All in all, looks pretty normal to me unless your AMH was low.

Thank you for the response!  My AMH was 3.6.  Although it was taken at a different time (don't know if that matters)

Hpearl

IFinTN said:

AMH can be taken on any day. 3.6 is really good! think you should not have any ovarian reserve issues:) https://www.advancedfertility.com/eggspregnancyrates.htm What is your treatment plan?

The shortest answer there is we aren't sure yet.  RE suggests IVF, but I am all over the place.    She did not suggest IUI at all,  but we have unexplained IF at this point (see siggy)...

In my opinion,  why bring out the big guns right off the bat?  no stimulated cycle (chlomid),  or IUI?  If there is no known/definable problem,  why take the harshest step first?

I am not opposed to IVF,  however our $$ situation is really tight and we are oop.     So right now I am all ears to opinions and ideas,  but not honestly feeling settled in any particular direction.

We are going for a second opinion in a few weeks,  and may look at one of the less expensive, out of town IVF options that may not totally bankrupt us. 

I am both determined and LOST right now!    Thank you so much for your help! 

C_Girlie

It's a hard decision to make to ivf or something else. Yes other options may be cost effective but if it doesn't work, money and time would have been spent. Then you would say you capfuls have used the money for ivf. See what the second opinion recommends, good luck

Hpearl

IFinTN said:

Definitely get a second opinion to help make your decision. I can't see siggy on mobile, but if you have a good SA and your tubes are clear, I would probably try a clomid IUI cycle (with monitoring of course). It may work and if not you've learned some about how you respond to stim meds.

I was thinking the same thing~  will keep you posted.  thanks for being my sounding board!!

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