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TTC After a Loss
kitty1215
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Repeat Loss testing*ticker warning DS*
kitty1215
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Hi Girls!
I've been mostly on the TTGP and TTTC boards. I posted this last night on TTTC, and someone suggested I post here, too and might get more answers.
After my 3rd loss (in the last 8 months) my old OB told me that "early losses are normal" and to just keep trying. I quickly realized, even after being with my OB for the last 16 years, I needed to find a new doctor. I took the recommendation of a few girlfriends and made an appointment with a new doctor. He is an OB, but their office also does initial infertility testing through IUI. (They do not do IVF).
I had my appointment on Monday and I love him. He took my concerns very seriously and agreed that this was a legitimate concern. He said he did not think this was an infertility problem as I am getting pregnant, but it was a recurrent loss problem and he wants to determine why my body is not keeping a pregnancy. He suggested that I start low dose asprin that day, and ordered 7 different blood tests. He wanted me fasting for a few of them so I am going in Friday morning for the blood tests. He also mentioned doing an ultrasound and HSG. If all of those come back normal, he said he would want DH and I to see a chromosome specialist to have an analysis done.
I guess my question is, have any of you been through repeat loss testing? Is there anything that I should be looking for him to do that he has not mentioned? There are two large infertility clinics in my area that I have the option of going to, but regardless I want a new OB, so I figured I would see what he says before considering going to the infertility clinics?
Thanks for any feedback.
I've been mostly on the TTGP and TTTC boards. I posted this last night on TTTC, and someone suggested I post here, too and might get more answers.
After my 3rd loss (in the last 8 months) my old OB told me that "early losses are normal" and to just keep trying. I quickly realized, even after being with my OB for the last 16 years, I needed to find a new doctor. I took the recommendation of a few girlfriends and made an appointment with a new doctor. He is an OB, but their office also does initial infertility testing through IUI. (They do not do IVF).
I had my appointment on Monday and I love him. He took my concerns very seriously and agreed that this was a legitimate concern. He said he did not think this was an infertility problem as I am getting pregnant, but it was a recurrent loss problem and he wants to determine why my body is not keeping a pregnancy. He suggested that I start low dose asprin that day, and ordered 7 different blood tests. He wanted me fasting for a few of them so I am going in Friday morning for the blood tests. He also mentioned doing an ultrasound and HSG. If all of those come back normal, he said he would want DH and I to see a chromosome specialist to have an analysis done.
I guess my question is, have any of you been through repeat loss testing? Is there anything that I should be looking for him to do that he has not mentioned? There are two large infertility clinics in my area that I have the option of going to, but regardless I want a new OB, so I figured I would see what he says before considering going to the infertility clinics?
Thanks for any feedback.
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Re: Repeat Loss testing*ticker warning DS*
My main issue was found during a SIS and MRI. My problem was structural and a sub-septum was found which is blamed for causing both my 2nd tri loss and my early loss. I had that resected about 8 weeks ago and waiting on a repeat SIS to confirm my ute is in good shape.
I actually think that it's a good thing that your doctor is exploring both RPL and HSG. That way you'll cover both those basis and hopefully get an answer.
ETA: I just saw that 2 of your 3 losses with CPs. Have you had your progesterone tested?
**BFP#1 9/5/12 EDD 5/15/13 changed to 5/25/13 after u/s, missed mc 10/19/12. D and C 10/22/12**
BFP 4 10/28/19 EDD 7/6/20
Wishing u all the best!!
I had the RPL back last month as well as the HSG. All of mine came back in the normal range and my HSG was clear. My doctor didn't suggest the chromosomal testing so it sounds like you're already a step ahead of me. I agree with @pinkcamino though, if they aren't already you should def have him check your progesterone. Mine were all in normal range during my pregnancies but my doctor still put me on a supplement (to start after a +HPT) to hopefully help prevent a future loss.
GOOD LUCK, I hope you get some answers.
BFP#4 - 2/2/14, EDD 10-19-14 - Beta #1: HCG 64, Progesterone 41
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