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IVF consult: re-classified as "unexplained" and told that thyroid isn't that big of an iss

Hi Ladies, I guess this is just a little update from my IVF consult today. 

I am SO confused! I was told I was DOR since last year based on CCCT results and elevated FSH (10.2) but I went to another IVF consult today and he classified us as "unexplained" instead. He said my AFC was normal for someone my age. I don't know - I still consider myself  DOR but this just adds to another level of the unknown in my whole IF process. 

Also, he didn't seem too concerned about my TSH levels which have been of MAJOR concern to my RE and my Endocrinologist. I mean - I've had cancelled cycles and huge warnings not to get pregnant with high levels. He just described me as slightly elevated, and didn't see it as that big of a deal. How strange.

I overall liked him, and would love to cycle with this clinic who has the highest success rates in my area but there are no money-back programs or any special deals at all. This would be about $15000 for a "try."  So I am hoping to find a clinic that offers me some financial resources.

Thanks for listening. Have a wonderful week-end everyone! 

ttc since 2/2010 ~
me (36): Hypothyroid (on Levothroid), low vit. d, borderline/high fsh (day 3: between 7-10) (day 10: 13 during CCCT), AFC: 14
dh (31): awesome (minus one sample with agglutination)
Diagnosis:possible DOR and/or unexplained + elevated NK cells + MTHFR (C677T - one copy)

MAY 2011 - FEB 2012 - 3 injectable IUI's with numerous cancellations due to high TSH levels
MAY 2012 - onto IVF/ICSI (Antagonist Protocol) on BCP and Folgard (3 week delay - cyst - boooo) 5/21 start stims 5/30 ER 11R 8M 3F 6/2 3DT of 3 6/12 Beta #1 83 | 6/14 Beta #2 196 | 6/21 Beta #3 3818 | 6/28 Beta #4 22,213 | 7/2 1st U/S - 2 on board! 8/24 CVS reveals that we have a boy AND a girl on board!

Healthy baby boy and girl born in February, 2013 at 38 weeks and 2 days!


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Re: IVF consult: re-classified as "unexplained" and told that thyroid isn't that big of an iss

  • I hope the different perspective made you hopeful and wasn't just confusing!  I agree with him, actually, that your FSH + AFC seem shy of true DOR (in my very inexpert opinion).  Good luck finding a clinic you're happy with in all respects.
  • Honestly, I never thought you were DOR with your numbers. I can't speak to the thyroid issues.

    TTC #1 since 8/1/10; Me:41 and BRCA1+, DH:46
    DOR (FSH 24.3)/ terrible egg quality ; homozygous MTHFR c677t
    5 IUI's: 2/11 to 6/11 and 1/12= BFN
    OE IVF#1-4 8/11-6/12= all BFN
    DE IVF#1 11/12 bad embryos= BFN
    DE IVF #2 2/13 BFP/Beta hell: m/c 5w6d
    CFNBC 7 months, not doing well; decided on guarantee program at RBA w/frozen DE
    DE IVF #3 1/14  ET 4BB; BFP;M/C 5w1d, incomplete m/c; MVA extraction in ER 7w1d

    DE FET#1 ET 3/1714; BFP, beta 1 3/27= 197, beta 2 3/31= 1586, beta 3 4/7= 13879!!
    First u/s= Twins with HBs at 6w2d! We are Team Pink x 2!!

    K & K born 11/21/14 at 38wks 4 days

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  • That is really frustrating - don't you wish you could get all of your RE's and your endocrinologist in a room together and have them work it out? I hope that you are able to come up with a plan - I hear you on the OOP pain.  
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    TTC #2 since July 2010
    FSH = 11 (20 on day 10 of CCCT)/ AMH = .98 / AFC=12ish
    5 IUI's with oral meds = all BFN
    March 2012 IVF (MDL Protocol) Started stims 3/3; ER 3/11 (9R, 8M, 7F) ET 3/16 (5dt of 2 blasts graded 3AB and 3BA, 3 frosties(!!) Beta 3/26 = 386; Beta 3/28 = 827; u/s 4/11 says TWINS! Boy/Girl Twins delivered at 36 weeks 6 days

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  • I'm glad you are getting some new information, especially to give you a little perspective on your thyroid issues. Given your AFC, I think my RE also would not have classified you as DOR. Good luck in finding the right clinic for you!
    TTC #1 since June 2010
    Me: 36, DH: 42
    Dx: DOR and MFI

    DH: low count + very low motility; hormones all normal; Sperm DNA Frag. test = poor to fair; male karyotyping normal
    Me: FSH 13.4 + AMH 0.26 + hypothyroidism; Scratch the hypothyrodism (?); Blood clotting and immune panel all negative; endometrial biopsy normal

    IVF #1 (MDLF - Jul/Aug 2011): BFN (9R, 5M, 3F with ICSI, 3dt of 1 10-cell grade 2, no frosties)
    IVF #2 (EP-antagonist - Sep/Oct 2011): BFN (6R, 4M, 3F w/ ICSI, 3dt of 1 6-cell, 1 7-cell, grade 4s, no frosties)
    DE IVF #1 (shared cycle - June 2012): c/p (6R, 6F w/ICSI, 3dt 1 8-cell grade A- and 1 7-cell grade A-; no frosties)
    DE IVF #2 (shared cycle with new donor - Nov/Dec/ 2012): - BFP!!!!! 12/14/12. U/S on 12/27 shows twins!!!!!

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  • Thanks everyone. I guess this teaches me that I just have to jump in and try because there is so much speculation involved in this process and you don't really know until you go for it just what your results will be.

    It is just so odd how many doctors have differing opinions and belief structures. You would think they'd at least share some similar information. And then there's Dr. Google, adding in his/her opinion and making me even more confused.

    Well, anyway, I hope you have a good week ladies. Thank you for your responses.

    ttc since 2/2010 ~
    me (36): Hypothyroid (on Levothroid), low vit. d, borderline/high fsh (day 3: between 7-10) (day 10: 13 during CCCT), AFC: 14
    dh (31): awesome (minus one sample with agglutination)
    Diagnosis:possible DOR and/or unexplained + elevated NK cells + MTHFR (C677T - one copy)

    MAY 2011 - FEB 2012 - 3 injectable IUI's with numerous cancellations due to high TSH levels
    MAY 2012 - onto IVF/ICSI (Antagonist Protocol) on BCP and Folgard (3 week delay - cyst - boooo) 5/21 start stims 5/30 ER 11R 8M 3F 6/2 3DT of 3 6/12 Beta #1 83 | 6/14 Beta #2 196 | 6/21 Beta #3 3818 | 6/28 Beta #4 22,213 | 7/2 1st U/S - 2 on board! 8/24 CVS reveals that we have a boy AND a girl on board!

    Healthy baby boy and girl born in February, 2013 at 38 weeks and 2 days!


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