Consult about Initial Labwork tonight-what to expect?

intheplanningstage

Did your RE give you a breakdown of numbers and whats normal/what your numbers are, or more just an interpretation of what your numbers suggest? Thanks!

MTDB

All of my results are posted on an online portal, with my numbers given and then the lab's normal range provided as reference. My doctor also then includes a note. So because I had already seen all that information before the actual consult, we didn't actually go over the numbers (plus all my results came back normal [unexplained infertility] diagnosis) but talked more about what his diagnosis was based on the results and what his suggestions were for going forward. That said, I'd personally request a copy of all the labs if I weren't able to access them online, so I'd have the numbers and the reference ranges in case once I got home I wanted to do any further research. I always come up with so many more questions once I leave!

Kristinfm

My doctor didn't go through each and every one individually, though we discussed the ones she thought were pertinent. I did however request a copy of my results for my own reference. 

jfb29

My RE showed us the lab results on his computer monitor, but only my DH could see them because of where I was sitting and the glare.  He just went over what he said they meant (nothing unexpected on either of our parts) and what the plan was.  I do, however, wish I had seen the results on the computer screen myself since I am visual and asked for a copy of them for my reference.  I have no idea what any of my numbers are!  Definitely ask for a copy!