What can I expect from my first fertility appointment?

laurenlalap

Hello all, 

I know this may be very subjective, but I'm curious about your experiences.

Background: I was dx with PCOS 10 years ago and for a long time I was asymptomatic. My periods were normal, I was a good weight and I got pregnant with DS1 almost immediately.

Now, I've been trying for over a year and I have multiple patches of EWCM, multiple +OPK a month, late or no ovulation and ram don spotting. I've also gained 15lbs since I got pregnant with DS1 2 1/2 years ago. I have also had 2 miscarriages in a year.

I assume I'll have blood work next week - anything else I should be prepared for? 

Flamingemu

My first appointment with the RE involved blood work, a date with the vag cam, and a convo with the Doc. 

ellebelle2384

Our first appointment was mostly going over our history of losses/talking to the doctor about our treatment options, blood work, and vag cam.

NB817

Ditto! Blood work, internal u/s, and a convo with Re nurse and RE.

Bperkun

I just had a consultation with the doc on my first appt. Then got a lot of paperwork from the nurse. I think I went back the next time for blood work and ultrasound.

GK2009

Before I went to my RE we did bloodwork, semen analysis and I had the HPG test to check my tubes (one is blocked).  My first appt we sat down with the RE who asked a million questions about our health, family history, ideal plans for the future, etc... I also had blood work and sonogram and was assigned my nurse.  My husband also had bloodwork done at that appt.  Later that day, someone from their financial team called to walk us through everything our insurance did and did not cover.  They also sent us home with a ton of paperwork and consent forms.  Good luck!