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Trouble TTC
ellaef1984
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Newbie Intro
ellaef1984
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in Trouble TTC
Hello. I've been over on the TTGP board but am starting to see a RE, so I thought I'd introduce myself. DH is 45 and I'm 29 and we're TTC #1. We have been TTC since June of last year.
Our first appointment was this past Friday and I guess I was a little disappointed. The appointment only lasted about 40 minutes and doctor wasn't the most friendly. DH had an SA which was normal and I had blood work done. I have to go back for cd3 b/w too. My next appointment is June 12.
According to the RE, without labs and just based on what we told him, he thinks an IUI would be beneficial. What should I expect at my next appointment?
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Re: Newbie Intro
TTC since July 2011
BFP #1: 2/15/12-Ectopic/Mtx at 6 wks
BFP #2: 10/12/12-m/c at 5 wks.
Me: MTHFR, Low AMH (1.1), High NK cells and Antiphospholipid Antibodies.
IVF with ICSI in August 2013 brought us our babies. ER-9R, 7M, 4F w/ICSI ET of 2-Grade 2 blasts.
Dx shortened cervix, PTL, and preeclampsia during pregnancy. Lots of medications and 13 weeks of bedrest, babies were born healthy at 34w4d!
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Age: Me 26, DH 27, Married Oct. 10, 2009 ,TTC since March 2012
Problem: Irregular menstruation, unexplained
Nov&Dec-Provera because of no period after 35+ days
First RE appt 1/10/2013
Tests: TSH (normal), Prolactin (normal), SA (abnormal)
Hysteroscopy (normal) and PCOS labs (negative/normal) 1/15/2013
2/1/13- HPT BFP but Beta Hcg was negative
Plan: Femara + Trigger + IUI in April if no real BFP before then Bloggy Blog!
I haven't had one. The RE said that some people opt not to have one and proceed with IUIs. To me, that just doesn't make sense. Why would you pay for that procedure without making sure your tubes are clear?
Thank you!
Welcome and I wish you the best! To the above, most definitely you have the right idea. If I were you, I'd want to cover all my bases and get all of the testing done including the HSG.
Totally, why would you waste money/time on IUIs if you don't know if your tubes are open. Seems like a short test (that may, or may not be painful) is totally worth it.
TTC since July 2011
BFP #1: 2/15/12-Ectopic/Mtx at 6 wks
BFP #2: 10/12/12-m/c at 5 wks.
Me: MTHFR, Low AMH (1.1), High NK cells and Antiphospholipid Antibodies.
IVF with ICSI in August 2013 brought us our babies. ER-9R, 7M, 4F w/ICSI ET of 2-Grade 2 blasts.
Dx shortened cervix, PTL, and preeclampsia during pregnancy. Lots of medications and 13 weeks of bedrest, babies were born healthy at 34w4d!
Welcome to 3T! I hope you stay will be short and sweet.
I would definitely request an HSG before proceeding with any medications or treatments. And I also find it weird that he would immediately suggest IUI without getting any of your test results back. Depending on what the results show, you may need other treatments or tests before moving to IUI.
It sounds like you may want to try seeing another RE, just to have a comparison. It's important to have a good relationship with your doctor and to trust their judgment on your treatment.
Good luck!
TTC #1 since March 2011
1 medicated TI cycle & 4 clomid IUIs = all BFNs
DS1 born 2/14
TTC #2 since December 2014
May 2015 unassisted BFP ended in m/c at 7wks
April 2016 FET #1 = BFN
June 2016 FET #2 = c/p
August 2016 FET #3 = BFP!
DS2 born 4/17
Dx: Unexplained Infertility, probable endometriosis
Feb-April 2013: Femara + TI: BFN
May - September 2013: Follistim + Ovidrel + IUI#1-4 = BFN
IVF # 1 November 2013: transferred 1 perfect blast = BFN
IVF # 2 April 2014: Endo scrape, transferred 2 blasts = BFP!! (first ever!), CP
FET #1 June 2014: transferred 2 blasts = BFFN
New Dx: Repeat Implantation Failure
IVF # 3 November 2014 = BFP!! Beta #1 9dp5t 272 Beta # 2 11dp5dt 626
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Me 32 :: DH 41
TTC since November, 2011
DH's SA : Excellent
Lap and Hysteroscopy June 2012
DX: PCOS, Stage III Endo, slight Adenomyosis, blocked tube, and probable LPD
Treatments: 6 Months Lupron Depot injections; 1500 mg metformin; 3 cycles of Clomid + TI = BFN
3 endometrial biopsies all were "out of phase"
September - December, 2013: Break to lose weight and get healthy
40 lb weight loss but still not ovulating "in phase"
February - March 2014: bcps + follistim + trigger + TI = BFP
Beta #1 (12dpo): 30; Beta #2 (18dpo): 500; Beta #3 (25dpo): 7,000!!!
1st u/s 4/16: One beautiful hb at 144 bmp
2nd u/s 4/29: hb at 166 bmp. Graduated from RE!!
TEAM PINK!
Baby girl arrived on Thanksgiving day weighing 7lbs 6oz and measuring 20 inches
There are two others in the clinic that I could see. I agree that we def need to click. I may give it one more appointment and if I still feel no different, I'll ask to switch. Thanks for your advice!