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Infertility Referral after 3 years of ttc. What can we expect?

MrsT1979MrsT1979
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Hi, hoping there's some people who can help me.

After 3 years of ttc and all the blood tests, x-rays, sperm tests, my doctor has now referred us to the gynaecology department. It's just after 3 years of trying I would really like my own baby, I see all my friends and family with babies and as happy I am for them it hurts a tad esp knowing we were trying before them and nothing 

What are we to expect at the visit? All is fine with both my partner and I.

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Re: Infertility Referral after 3 years of ttc. What can we expect?

  • J&D2007J&D2007 member

    Welcome! Sorry about your struggles. Can you give us any more info about you? Your age? Which blood tests? What type of X-rays? This was your primary care doctor ordering these tests? Do you regularly see an gynecologist that has already physically examined you?  

    That being said, after 3 years of ttc, I would consider skipping the gynecologist and going straight to a fertility specialist or reproductive endocrinologist, they will be much more helpful. I wouldn't waste anymore time going to any other doctor, I sure wish I hadn't. 

    Me: 37, DH: 38: ttc 7 years, dx: unknown
    10/11: after 2 years, saw a RE, FSH 5.4
    11/11: BFP! (surprise after thyroid & normal hsg),
    12/11: missed m/c after 7 week u/s, 1/12: D&C
    6/12 IUI#1-IUI #3: clomid = BFP!, C/P
    IVF #1(10/12) FSH 5.4, AFC: 16 long Lupron, 5R/5M/4F, all 4 made it to 5dt, 1 blast/1-8 cell transferred=BFN
    IVF #2(12/12)AFC 21, MD lupron, 4R/4M/3F, 5dt of 1 blast and 2-8cell. BFN.
    IVF#3(4/13) Natural start antagon protocol, 12R,11F. one PGS normal at day 6 transfer. BFN.
    IVF#4 (11/13) C.CRM (ODW.U normal 8/13 Still no Diagnosis) EPP/antagonist. ER 13R/7M/6F. Only 1 made it to freeze. Abnormal. Looking into options of DE, Fresh vs frozen.
    10/14 new local RE to look into what's next. CD3 FSH 4.7, AMH 0.9. Met with DE agencies and exploring options for feb/march 2015.
    Surprise natural bfp (4 days before donor is signed). Beta #1 at 9dpo: 51.8, 2nd beta: 195 (25 hours doubling) @11dpo. 3rd beta (12/15): 516 (35 hrs doubling) 4th beta(12/17): 895 (58 hours doubling) 5th beta(12/19): 2120. U/S at 5w0d(12/22): one gestational sac with yolk sac. U/S #2 (6w0d)12/29. One little bean measuring 6w0d with HR 124. 3rd u/s(1/4)7w0d: baby measuring 7w2d. HR 134. 3/30: A/S at MFM went great except for low lying placenta. Verifi results are normal! Team Blue! Please send any positive thoughts our way! EDD:8/24/2015
    Baby Will born 8/18. He's perfect.
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  • MrsT1979MrsT1979
    HI, the blood test was to confirmI do ovulate (which I do) the internal x ray was to check for any blockage is my tubes (which there was not) my partner's sperm count was fine. I am 33 and my partner just turned 31, it is my GP who has referred to the  gynecologist on the NHS. We'd just love our own little bundel of joy now
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  • LuCloLuClo member
    I second finding a reproductive endocrinologist RE. An ob/gyn's job is to keep you healthy during pregnancy. A RE's job is to get you pregnant.
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  • solisilousolisilou member

    Hi! I'm sorry you have to be here but this board is great.

    Are you from the UK? Does the NHS require you to follow all these steps in order to be insured? I mean GP > Ob/Gyn > fertility specialist?

    If not, I totally second the pps and would recommend you to go straight to a fertility specialist.

    Good luck! I hope you find some answers. 

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