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mm29mm29 member
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Am I crazy to ask my Re for immunologic testing and/or blood clotting panel drawn before IVF# 3?

I have no reason to believe I have these issues, but I this maybe my last IVF and I really want this to work.

 

::: Married June 2003:::
TTC #1 since: Aug. 2008
Me: 34, DOR, MTHFR-A1298C (heterozygous), decreased blood flow to uterus, Mild Endo
DH: 38, Balanced translocation 5&10, unexplained MFI, normal SA and SCSA
Tx History: IUI 1&2= BFN
IVF# 1 W/ICSI= BFN
IVF# 2: cancelled d/t no response
IVF# 3= 1 egg retrieved=immature/not viable
IVF# 4= c/p
***CCRM ODWU***
Found DHs BT and Me-decreased blood flow to uterus
Recommended DE IVF w/PGD, incorporate electro-acupuncture. Decided to cycle locally
***New RE***
DE IVF# 1(cycle #6) w/pgd, (freeze all): 30R, 23M, 15F, slow/poor embryo development, 4 biopsied, 1 Normal "Norm"; DE IVF w/PGD, incorporate electro-acupuncture. 
IVF# 6: (OE/DS) cancelled
IVF# 7: (OE/DS) 1R, 1M, 1F, arrested day 5
Plan-DE IVF# 2 (cycle #8): DE/DS in May 2015

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    cookie_queencookie_queen

    I would talk to the RE about it if you are wondering at all. You don't want anything left you could question after, if YKWIM.

    It also depends on your coverage. If the tests would be covered by insurance then I'd say do them. If you're oop then maybe not.

    TTC with severe MFI since 9/08 IVF w/ ICSI #1 May/June 2010= BFP twins
    Callan George and Bennett Charles born and died 11/7/10
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    FET #1 April 2011= BFN
    FET #2 July 2011= no transfer because my lining sucked
    FET #3 February 2012= BFP! 1st beta 9dp5dt=314 2nd beta 11dp5dt=977 1st U/S 3/20 Twins- Heart rates of 111 and 138 Pregnancy Ticker
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    thewormstheworms member
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    I would talk to the RE about it if you are wondering at all. You don't want anything left you could question after, if YKWIM.

    It also depends on your coverage. If the tests would be covered by insurance then I'd say do them. If you're oop then maybe not.

    ditto

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    It's been a long journey. TTC since 9/06. multiple IUI's and IVF's and 4 m/c's. IVF#3 = BFP, twins, induced at 34w6d due to baby b passing away (no explanation). Delivered on 35w1d, Baby A - baby girl, and Baby B - baby boy, our little angel.
    MTHFR A1298C & C677T, Immune Issues and Factor II
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    Faith722Faith722 member
    I asked about this extra testing after each failed IVF.  My RE insists it's not needed in my case. I have mixed feelings about it. On one hand, we are OOP and I'm glad to not have the extra expense.  But I'd feel more confident moving forward if I knew those things were ruled out.  Def ask your RE.  It van't hurt to have a discussion about it.
    IVF #3 = Feb 2012
    beta#1 3/21 (14dp3dt)=413, beta#2 3/23 (16dp3dt)=785, u/s 4/11
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    mm29mm29 member

    Thanks ladies for the advice. I am going to ask about the immunologic testing and to have a blood clotting panel drawn.  

    I am OOP for fertility treatments, but some diagnostic testing is covered.  I'm not sure if my health insurance will cover this cost. However, I would like to make sure I have all my bases covered.

     

    Thanks again  <3

    ::: Married June 2003:::
    TTC #1 since: Aug. 2008
    Me: 34, DOR, MTHFR-A1298C (heterozygous), decreased blood flow to uterus, Mild Endo
    DH: 38, Balanced translocation 5&10, unexplained MFI, normal SA and SCSA
    Tx History: IUI 1&2= BFN
    IVF# 1 W/ICSI= BFN
    IVF# 2: cancelled d/t no response
    IVF# 3= 1 egg retrieved=immature/not viable
    IVF# 4= c/p
    ***CCRM ODWU***
    Found DHs BT and Me-decreased blood flow to uterus
    Recommended DE IVF w/PGD, incorporate electro-acupuncture. Decided to cycle locally
    ***New RE***
    DE IVF# 1(cycle #6) w/pgd, (freeze all): 30R, 23M, 15F, slow/poor embryo development, 4 biopsied, 1 Normal "Norm"; DE IVF w/PGD, incorporate electro-acupuncture. 
    IVF# 6: (OE/DS) cancelled
    IVF# 7: (OE/DS) 1R, 1M, 1F, arrested day 5
    Plan-DE IVF# 2 (cycle #8): DE/DS in May 2015

    http://icanhazbabyz.blogspot.com/
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    SweetDahliaSweetDahlia

    I think since you are paying so much for an IVF cycle that it would be worth it. I would check to see it is covered. Maybe your RE could make it so it looks like you need some of it at least.

    I don't think my RPL was even very expensive, but it was covered, but I had two losses.

    PAIF and SAIF Always Welcome!
    TTC since 2007
    6 IUIs, 3 IVFs, and 2 m/c :< PCOS, Blood Clotting Disorder & MFI
    IVF #2 Aug 2011 is a BFN:<
    IVF #3 March 2012 is a BFN
    Not sure what to do now. Sad and lost.
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