Hi ladies,
I've been lurking for a while now, and occassionally post on GP. DH and I are both 35 and have been trying since January, to no avail. My cycles seem to be of normal length, and I seem to be O'ing regularly. I see a PA and she suspects I have endo. It's time for me to move on to next steps, but I'm not sure what those would be. Do I have my PA refer me to someone? An RE or OBGYN? I'm in the DC area--and not sure where to get a good recommendation.
It is so nice to 'meet' you and thank you for the support of this board!
SB
Re: Intro and next steps question
Welcome to +35. I don't have any recommendations as the system is different up here.
Just a question - you say you know you o regularily - do you chart?
How did I miss that? Oppsy!
Welcome again!
I'm in the DC area too! I'd say it's time to see an RE. I got a lot of crap when I moved to an OB, a lot of "lose weight" and "no, your luteal phase is fine". I was done with that so moved onto an RE. With that being said, it's going to depend on your insurance. Sometimes once you move to an RE it's all billed a certain way. some insurance covers 'diagnosis only' others cover 'diagnosis and treatment'. I'd start by asking what your insurance covers then make a decision.?
A few of us here are in the DC area, you do have a few options.
https://www.mcfivf.com/ ? --> he comes highly recommended by someone here as well as my friend.
https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/ --> a larger facility w/ more satellite offices. good numbers, large though so you may feel like a cog in the wheel. i go here and don't feel like a cog but sometimes have felt that i'm not getting the answers i deserve.
i've heard crap things about dominion fertility. i know there are a few other centers but i haven't heard about them - one is often advertising in the post.
?good luck, let us know what you do and how it goes!?
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Welcome to the board. The girls here are very nice and supportive.
I agree with PP that it is time to see an RE. Generally after 35 if you have been TTC for over 6 months it is time to move on from an OB/gyn.
Best of luck to you!
Welcome! I love it when folks delurk. As far as what is required, you may want to look at your insurance plan. If you are in an HMO you would likely need a referral to an RE but if you are in a POS or PPO you can usually go without one. But either way like the other ladies have said it is time for a visit with an RE.