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First infertility appointment and IVF info please!

amberhoney4amberhoney4
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So I have my first appointment next week and I am curious as to what to expect...

I have already had an HSG (tubes clear save for 1 adhesion due to surgery from ectopic rupture last year) and have a history of ectopics.  I am pretty sure I will be going forward with an IVF. 

I am wondering what all do they usually do on the first visit, can I go alone (hubby works), and when do you usually start the IVF process?  Also, for those who have had IVF, what does that process involve (yes, I've googled the technical process)?  Does it hurt?  Does it require lots of visits? Etc..

Any info would be awesome!  Thanks!

05/2009 ectopic pregnancy #1 09/2009 miscarriage 12/2009 ectopic pregnancy #2 03/2010 HSG, tubes clear with exception of adhesion on right tube from surgery, "diseased right tube" 03/2010 BFN 04/2010 Last and final attempt before tube removal and/or IVF 02/19/2011 Gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, 3 weeks early but perfectly healthy!
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Re: First infertility appointment and IVF info please!

  • 3ltlones3ltlones member
    I don't know, but I wanted to wish you good luck.
    DD(9)DD(5.5)DS(3)DS(born 2/1/11) July 2006, lost a baby at 8 weeks, natural miscarriage , May 2009 lost Zoe Eliana at 17 weeks no reason known, possible under developed organs. Lost two more babies in September 2009 at 7 wks 4 days. Had myomectomy surgery to remove a large fibroid in November 2009.
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  • sciteach104sciteach104
    i'm sorry i have no info to offer you, but good luck and hugs to you!
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  • butterfly843butterfly843
    I have done 2 ivf's. I have gone to appointments alone because my dh couldn't get off work. The dr will go over medications with you and you will probably have to sign up for an injection class. Usually you go for bloodwork and ultrasound on cd3. They usually start you on bcp for an ivf cycle. I did with the first 2, this one we aren't. You get used to the injections, they aren't that bad. I worked myself up for the first one and it was much less pain than I thought. Usually as you get closer to your retrievel process you have a lot of appointments, but they are quick, just for bloodwork and ultrasound. This helps them adjust the medications if necessary. I was put under anesthia for the retrievel and was fine afterwards. They had me watch for ohss, I had a mild case but was fine. They had me monitor my intake and outtake for a few days. The transfer didn't hurt and I was awake for that. They also let dh come in the room for the transfer which was nice. The worst part is keeping a full bladder so they can use an ultrasound and find the perfect place for the transfer. If you have any other questions let me know.

    Jenn

    image 3 IUI's all BFN

    IVF#1 BFN IVF#2 BFP, loss at 19 weeks FET#1 BFN IVF#3 BFP, m/c FET#2 BFN

    Missing our twins Zachary and Madison, lost at 19 weeks on 11/13/09, edd 4/9/10

    BFP 7/17/10, m/c 7/25/10, edd 3/25/11

    Ectopic, lost left tube 4/20/11, edd 12/6/11

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  • SweetieD21SweetieD21 member
    Post this on the infertility board.  The women there will have tons of advice and info for you.
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