RE Consult....

lilredj

Question for you ladies.  I have a consultation with a RE this Friday... as of today AF has decided to stick around.  My last cycle AF was around for 12days.... if it is still around, can I still go to my RE consult? 

I know this is a dumb question, but I have been told by other people that they might run test, internal exams, etc... so i don't know if I should call my RE's office, in case AF decides to stick around till the end of the week....

Tete17

My consult was just a consult. They didn't do any internal exams then. I think they did do some blood work to make sure my thyroid and everything was ok. Then I had to wait until my next cycle to start scheduling everything else.

I see you are from Bensalem, PA. Are you going to an RE in Pa or in NJ?

steveandkim2

I'm sure its fine to do your consult with AF, but you can always call your RE and double check.  For all of mine, they were more like "meetings" and less like doctors appointments. Many of the tests they run need to be on specific days of your cycle.   On one of my consults, since I happened to be on CD3 of the day of consult, she did an u/s and b/w anyway so we wouldn't have to wait another month.  I would just tell the RE that you're having your period/what day it is and let them decide.

lilredj

Thanks Ladies....

I am going to RMA of Philadelphia.  I am using their office in Langhorne.

Tete17

Since you are pretty close to the boarder I wasn't sure. Good luck!

lilredj

Thank you!

Trippleb

I went to a consult at RMA at the Paoli office and they did an internal exam. It was cd 21.  At my request theyalso tested my progesterone.    Not sure if having an U/S is norm at their consults, we came from a long distance and I think they were trying to make the most of our visit. 

lilredj

Trippleb:

I went to a consult at RMA at the Paoli office and they did an internal exam. It was cd 21.  At my request theyalso tested my progesterone.    Not sure if having an U/S is norm at their consults, we came from a long distance and I think they were trying to make the most of our visit. 

Good to know!!  Thank you!

magees10

My first consult consisted of an hour long discussion of our situation/options.  I also had an u/s and b/w.  The u/s was optional, but I chose to do it so I wouldn't have to come back for another appointment.   

FabulousMrs.P

lilredj:

Thanks Ladies....

I am going to RMA of Philadelphia.  I am using their office in Langhorne.

I am going there, too!!! I am also using the Langhorne office! Who are you seeing? I saw Dr. Castelbaum. I really liked him. We first went over all the financial information and protocols with the one office manager. Then we sat down and went over the medical history with the Dr. He did an internal exam/ultrasound on me, drew a ton of blood for tests, and then we sat down and he gave us a plan for IUI with femara + ovidrel. I really liked all the staff there...I called later to ask a few more questions and they are always happy to answer anything. They never sound like you are bothering them! (What a lovely change from some other drs offices!)

I called and asked the nurse the same question and she said it is fine to go there when you are on your AF. 

lilredj

FabulousMrs.P:

lilredj:

Thanks Ladies....

I am going to RMA of Philadelphia.  I am using their office in Langhorne.

I am going there, too!!! I am also using the Langhorne office! Who are you seeing? I saw Dr. Castelbaum. I really liked him. We first went over all the financial information and protocols with the one office manager. Then we sat down and went over the medical history with the Dr. He did an internal exam/ultrasound on me, drew a ton of blood for tests, and then we sat down and he gave us a plan for IUI with femara + ovidrel. I really liked all the staff there...I called later to ask a few more questions and they are always happy to answer anything. They never sound like you are bothering them! (What a lovely change from some other drs offices!)

I called and asked the nurse the same question and she said it is fine to go there when you are on your AF. 

Perfect!!!  You gave me the answers I was looking for!!!  I am seeing Castlebaum too!!  My husband 2 cousins used him years ago, and so did several other women I know... Plus he came highly recommend by my Obgyn.... Even when I called for the appt, they seemed really nice! 

FabulousMrs.P

Let me know what you think of him. One of my friends highly recommended Dr. Castelbaum. She had great success with him and she told me how nice the staff is there as well. She was right! She said that having so much support just made the whole process so much easier.

Best of luck with your consult!

lilredj

Thank you... i will keep you updated!!