Worried about infertility- why can't I be tested!!

Poppywedding · July 2012

We have been TTC for 9 months without success. I am 34 and my DH s 38. I called my OB because I am worried and want some basic blood work checked (LH, FSH & day 21 progesterone). The nurse on the phone said "nope, no testing until you have been trying for at least 12 months".

DH and I are older, our time is precious and I want some basic testing done.

Is the nurse right?

Edwina.McDunnough · July 2012

The nurse is 100 percent right. Although more sympathetic GYNs may test you earlier, it's not mandatory especially if you have regular cycles, and they often don't know what kind of testing to perform or how to interpret the results properly. To be honest, you have no idea what you're asking for as per your list. These tests as you describe them are sorely inadequate and may give you misleading information. Skip your GYN and see an RE at 12 months. You won't have to tell them what to do, they'll order a bunch of tests you never dreamed of and do a better job of diagnosing and treating you.

Next time, general IF questions should be posted on IF or the TTTC boards. Those starting out find more common ground with TTTC as IF is more focused on IUI and IVF, but either board is appropriate if you are seeing an RE.

meganfauer · July 2012

I didn't wait an entire 12 months either. I went straight to an RE, we had reason to believe we were going to have at least male factor. Here we are 1 1/2 years since our initial exams, 2 IUI's and 2 IVF's. I would say go to an RE if you want to get tested. Good luck.

Faith722 · July 2012

Since you already have a toddler, I really think your post would be better received on the secondary IF board. Good luck to you.

Edwina.McDunnough · July 2012

Faith722:
Since you already have a toddler, I really think your post would be better received on the secondary IF board. Good luck to you.

I missed that and agree.

hugmonkey · July 2012

I have seen that general rule of thumb being to wait 6 months if you're 35+ or 1 year if you're <35.

psychmusetls · July 2012

My RE's policy is 6 months for over 30, 12 months for those under 30. I wouldn't have your OB do testing anyway. Find an RE and inquire their policy. Good luck!

DebateThis · July 2012

Your kid is only 14 mos old. You've only been TTC again for 9 mos. You are of normal age for conception. NONE of this implies that you are dealing with anything more than a giant case of impatience.

Oh, but if you would have read the posts on 3T when you posted this same question on the 20th of June, you would have had your answer already. Stop stomping your feet and go have a lot of sex for a few more months.

MBfromBMC · July 2012

hugmonkey:
I have seen that general rule of thumb being to wait 6 months if you're 35+ or 1 year if you're <35.

This is exactly what I was told.

Mrkyrain · July 2012

MBfromBMC:
hugmonkey:
I have seen that general rule of thumb being to wait 6 months if you're 35+ or 1 year if you're <35.
This is exactly what I was told.

Yup, this. However, I was 37 and my insurance still wouldn't cover it until I had been trying for a year. Also, you realize that the testing is just an indicator. It may or may not show an issue.

crt0323 · July 2012

I couldn't get an appointment with my RE until I had been ttc for 12 months. About 9 months into our ttc jouney, my ob/gyn put me on clomid...unmonitored. I wouldn't recommend this because there are so many risks involved. It kind of makes me sad that an RE wouldn't see me until after 12 months. I feel like we wasted so much time. After just a few months ttc, I knew something was off. I was ovulating, but ovulating late into my cycle and my luteal phase was always really short. There was never anything near what a 2ww should be for me....it was always much shorter. This is why my ob/gyn prescribed clomid. Hang tight and good luck!

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