First RE appointment (sorta long)

LME06 · June 2011

So DH and I had our first RE appointment today. I loved our Dr.! We discussed what we've already had done-SA, HSG, U/S. She said all those things look great. She looked through my charts, and thought 3 of the 5 looked good, the one long cycle I had she said could be a fluke, or could be cause for concern. She said the other chart that was iffy was because of the shorter LP I had. She said it would be better if I were ovulating a little earlier in my cycle. She said it's possible that I have just a slight ovulatory issue. She did an U/S on me again today and said my ovaries and uterus look normal. We were able to tell that I ovulated this month from the right side. They took a ton of blood and will run it for FSH, TSH, AMH, testosterone, and a few other things. She said she suspects all my bloodwork will come back normal.

We then discussed what our options are, and costs related to everything. We're very fortunate that we basically have $25,000 through our insurance to spend on diagnosis and any IF treatment needed to get pregnant-whether that be medications, IUI, IVF, FET. She gave us a bit of a sobering statistic-she said if you've been TTC for a year on your own and haven't had success, your chance of conceiving on your own goes from 25% per cycle, to 3% Indifferent

She said she usually starts with clomid to help with ovualtion, and it's up to us whether we'd choose to do IUI along with this, or clomid and good ole intercourse. Trying on our own, our chance is 6% with clomid, and it goes up to 15% with clomid and IUI (she said $700 with the IUI procedure and the monitoring). Another option is clomid, a series of shots, and IUI which brings our chances up to 20% (about $2,000). The next option is IVF, bringing the chance up to 60% Big Smile , which in her facility runs $13,000 a cycle.

DH and I are leaning towards a cycle or 2 of clomid and IUI. After that, if we aren't successful, we'll get more aggressive. It feels so good to have a plan!

Oem617 · June 2011

Good to hear that you have options. Good luck with whatever your husband and you decide.

sheilatakesabow · June 2011

Yikes, I hadn't heard that statistic before. Sad

Good luck; glad you're feeling relieved and empowered with your plan!

LME06 · June 2011

kdodge423:
LME06:

She gave us a bit of a sobering statistic-she said if you've been TTC for a year on your own and haven't had success, your chance of conceiving on your own goes from 25% per cycle, to 3%

Scary, isn't it?

Good luck to you. Hopefully a cycle or two of Clomid will be all you need.

I was shocked. Almost as shocked as DH when she said a cycle of IVF is $13,000! Surprise

KdgTeacher · June 2011

kdodge423:
LME06:

She gave us a bit of a sobering statistic-she said if you've been TTC for a year on your own and haven't had success, your chance of conceiving on your own goes from 25% per cycle, to 3%

Scary, isn't it?

::gulp:: Yes. I've never heard that before.

Best of luck OP..sounds like a great plan!

siple1am · June 2011

I am so glad you have a plan! Hope you get your BFP soon!

katiedollaz · June 2011

LME06:
So DH and I had our first RE appointment today. I loved our Dr.! We discussed what we've already had done-SA, HSG, U/S. She said all those things look great. She looked through my charts, and thought 3 of the 5 looked good, the one long cycle I had she said could be a fluke, or could be cause for concern. She said the other chart that was iffy was because of the shorter LP I had. She said it would be better if I were ovulating a little earlier in my cycle. She said it's possible that I have just a slight ovulatory issue. She did an U/S on me again today and said my ovaries and uterus look normal. We were able to tell that I ovulated this month from the right side. They took a ton of blood and will run it for FSH, TSH, AMH, testosterone, and a few other things. She said she suspects all my bloodwork will come back normal.
We then discussed what our options are, and costs related to everything. We're very fortunate that we basically have $25,000 through our insurance to spend on diagnosis and any IF treatment needed to get pregnant-whether that be medications, IUI, IVF, FET. She gave us a bit of a sobering statistic-she said if you've been TTC for a year on your own and haven't had success, your chance of conceiving on your own goes from 25% per cycle, to 3%
She said she usually starts with clomid to help with ovualtion, and it's up to us whether we'd choose to do IUI along with this, or clomid and good ole intercourse. Trying on our own, our chance is 6% with clomid, and it goes up to 15% with clomid and IUI (she said $700 with the IUI procedure and the monitoring). Another option is clomid, a series of shots, and IUI which brings our chances up to 20% (about $2,000). The next option is IVF, bringing the chance up to 60% , which in her facility runs $13,000 a cycle.
DH and I are leaning towards a cycle or 2 of clomid and IUI. After that, if we aren't successful, we'll get more aggressive. It feels so good to have a plan!

GL

MrsDixie · June 2011

Three things:

I'm really glad you have a plan and I hope it brings you a BFP soon!

Your insurance sounds awesome!

I love the beer in your siggy!

LME06 · June 2011

MrsDixie:
Three things:

I'm really glad you have a plan and I hope it brings you a BFP soon! Thanks!!

Your insurance sounds awesome! Yes, I feel so fortunate!

I love the beer in your siggy! I've had one or 10 this summer so far!

Belizelovers · June 2011

Sounds like you have an awesome dr who took time to sit with you'll and give you options! Good luck

kz's_girlygirl · June 2011

LME06:
She gave us a bit of a sobering statistic-she said if you've been TTC for a year on your own and haven't had success, your chance of conceiving on your own goes from 25% per cycle, to 3%

I felt the blood drain out of my face when reading this! EEK!

But, you sound like you have a great DR. and I hope you and YH will find success soon!!

whoberry · June 2011

Wow! Those stats are all really scary! Thanks for all the detailed info. I am glad you included the prices, I was curious what this kind of stuff might cost. Good luck!