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Hey ladies!

 I hope you're enjoying your Friday! I'm super excited for the weekend!

 

I've just been doing some research on IUI and IVF as I am currently in the middle of cycle 2 on Clomid and I want to know what could potentially be DH and my next step. I'm hoping that by knowing what my future options are, then I won't feel so upset about being stuck in this unfair world of IF.

During my search, there was a list of bloodwork and other tests that needed to be completed. Looking back on my own experiences, I had a progesterone test on CD21 which was low, and my GP ran other tests before referring me to my current OBGYN. The issue is, I feel like my GP conducted some of my tests on the wrong CD. My ultrasound was conducted CD22 which ended up being 3 days before my O day (my cycles are VERY irregular). At that time I had 1 dominant follicle and therefore they ruled out PCOS. Other bloodwork (standard physical b/w tests) was actually done on my O day (didn't even know it was going to happen that day!).

I'm not sure if my concerns are valid or if I am just creating an issue out of nothing. If you could let me know any information from your own experiences that would be great. I'm a little worried to consult Dr. Google as I usually find sites that contradict themselves... haha

 

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  • sbrowns08sbrowns08 member

    Welcome!

     I think most women here will recommend seeing an RE for all treatments rather than your GP. "Day 21" testing is useless unless you O on Day 14, and it seems that you didn't. Testing should be done at 7dpo as confirmed by charting or monitoring. 

    If you click on the link to the 3T blog in my siggy there are tons of links and info that might help you. GL!


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  • KdgTeacherKdgTeacher member
    imagearmcgill:

    Hey ladies!

     I hope you're enjoying your Friday! I'm super excited for the weekend!

     

    I've just been doing some research on IUI and IVF as I am currently in the middle of cycle 2 on Clomid and I want to know what could potentially be DH and my next step. I'm hoping that by knowing what my future options are, then I won't feel so upset about being stuck in this unfair world of IF.

    During my search, there was a list of bloodwork and other tests that needed to be completed. Looking back on my own experiences, I had a progesterone test on CD21 which was low, and my GP ran other tests before referring me to my current OBGYN. The issue is, I feel like my GP conducted some of my tests on the wrong CD. My ultrasound was conducted CD22 which ended up being 3 days before my O day (my cycles are VERY irregular). At that time I had 1 dominant follicle and therefore they ruled out PCOS. Other bloodwork (standard physical b/w tests) was actually done on my O day (didn't even know it was going to happen that day!).

    Next steps can only be determined by a doctor (and might I suggest an RE for you). 

    The basic IF workup (which it sounds like you have not had) includes CD 3 b/w, ultrasound, 7DPO b/w (commonly called CD21), and an HSG.  A SA is also done on your husband. 

    It is no wonder that your CD 21 b/w was low...you HADN'T OVULATED YET! 

    :Leave your GP behind and get with an RE...who actually knows what they are doing.

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