TTC After a Loss

AW: RE phone call

My RE finally just called me back to discuss my testing. Apparently she's been away. They haven't received my HSG report from the hospital (WTF? It was over a week ago!), so she's going to have someone from the clinic call to request that today. She said that the additional thyroid tests they did showed antibodies in my blood, so I'll likely have to continue with thyroid medication indefinitely. They'll run the tests again when I've been on the medication for 4-5 weeks to see if I need the levels adjusted or anything. In the meantime, she said we can continue to TTC on our own, but we won't start any treatments until we confirm that my thyroid levels are under control, which is what I assumed.

So, basically, a summary of my testing results is this:

FSH-normal

E2-normal

AMH-normal

TSH-high

T4-normal---she didn't specify this, but that's what it says in my results on the patient portal.

THAB and TPO (thyroid antibodies)- high

Hopefully the HSG report will be faxed to them soon and then I'll get a call about that to find out if my left tube is definitely compromised. She also told me to call the office to schedule a consult to discuss all of our options. I'm not in a huge hurry because we probably won't start treatment until September, at the earliest, but I'll probably call to make that appointment today just to have it done.

I'll update this thread later if/when I get a call about the HSG.


 

TTC since July 2012 
BFP 5/22/13. Lap. to remove ectopic and dx with endo. 6/16/13

RE consult: June 2014

DX: FVL, endo, hypothyroidism, blocked left tube

Oct. 2014: First treatment cycle: Clomid+trigger+IUI=BFN

November 2014: Clomid+trigger+IUI again=BFP!

BFP 11/28/14 MC discovered 1/14/15

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Re: AW: RE phone call

  • rslh10rslh10 member
    I agree with amybunny30. You're a human, not just a lab report. I'm sorry it's taking long for them to get the results back. Big hugs!
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    DX Low AMH (.58) March '14 • FSH-7.5 • E2-35.5 (Nov '14)
    SA- Great numbers • SIS- Clear (Nov '14)
     Cycle 1- Clomid CD3-7 & Trigger-BFP • EDD 1/12/15 
    Ectopic @ 5w6d • Methotrexate Shot 5/18/14
    Cycle 2,3,4- Clomid CD3-7 & Trigger-- BFN
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  • Getting results back can be so frustrating.
    I hope the results from HSG come soon and that those anti bodies respond to medication

    4 Losses (2003, 2008, Apr 2012, & Oct 2012)
    All RPL and IF testing with multiple REs = normal

    5 IUIs = BFN

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  • Yeah, it's crazy that the hospital never sent it. What's the point of them doing it if they're not going to send the results to my doctor? You'd think stuff like that wouldn't get overlooked.

    I'm relieved that everything other than the thyroid stuff came back normal. I was caught so off-guard last week with that diagnosis that I was afraid I'd be surprised by other things too. I'm still baffled that my levels seem to be so high, though, considering I don't seem to have any symptoms. Even this morning, my RE said, "You'll probably find that you feel a lot better once you've been on the medication for a few weeks." Um...I didn't feel bad! So strange.

    Hopefully the medication helps and we can move forward with a plan sooner rather than later.


     

    TTC since July 2012 
    BFP 5/22/13. Lap. to remove ectopic and dx with endo. 6/16/13

    RE consult: June 2014

    DX: FVL, endo, hypothyroidism, blocked left tube

    Oct. 2014: First treatment cycle: Clomid+trigger+IUI=BFN

    November 2014: Clomid+trigger+IUI again=BFP!

    BFP 11/28/14 MC discovered 1/14/15

    Blogging to stay sane

  • I'm glad you were able to get some answers. Hope your hsg comes back today and you can come up with a good plan!
    Married 07/2006, TTC since 2010
    08/2011: Clomid 50mg, IUI --> BFN  ,
    10/2011: Clomid 100mg, IUI --> BFN

    04/13: Clomid, IUI BFP --> MC at 6w1d
    05/13: Femara 2.5mg, IUI --> BFN  , 08/13: Femara 2.5mg --> BFN
    03/14: Femara 5mg, IUI --> 1 follicle @ 27d --> BFP! EDD 12/02/14--> blighted ovum, missed MC 6w6d --> D&C
    4/23: D&C...starting over again, with a little part of my heart broken off
    5/31: Femara 7.5mg --> cancelled cycle, no follies
    7/14: Femara 5mg + brevelle + menopur + IUI --> converted to IVF, ER 7/28 --> ET cancelled due to severe OHSS.
    9/20/14:  Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP--> EDD 6/6/15 --> MC at 5w3d 
     
    10/16/14: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFN
    2/6/15: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP --> MC at 5w4d
    3/20/16: PGS-tested Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP, Living Child born 12/1/15
    6/6/17: Fresh IVF Cycle --> Severe OHSS, 5 PGS-tested embryos frozen
    2/23/18: PGS-tested FET --> BFN
    3/30/18: Cancelled cycle due to lining 4.2mm
    6/21/18: PGS-tested FET --> BFN
  • Km380Km380 member
    Glad you got some answers and hopefully the hospital sends the reports! I hope the meds get that thyroid in check. You may feel a little different even if you didn't realize you had symptoms.

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    Married 6/11/2011

    Me & Hubby: 34

    TTC journey started 12/2012

    BFP #1 6/5/2013, MC confirmed 6/26/2013 @ 7 wks

    BFP#2 8/25/2013 MC confirmed 10/16/2013 @ 12 wks (D&C 10/18)

    Diagnosis: unexplained RPL, unexplained IF.

    Also have hypothyroidism

    Started TTC again 12/2013

     

    IUI#1:Clomid CD 3-7, Trigger'ed CD 12. IUI CD 14. BFN

    IUI #2:Letrozole CD 3 - 7, Follistim CD 9, Trigger CD 10, IUI CD12. BFN

    Current plan: IVF with PGD. Antagonist - Vivelle Protocal. Stim start 12/1. ER 12/14.

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  • I'm glad you're getting some answers! Are they putting you on Synthroid? Name brand vs generic is very important. Let me know if you have any thyroid questions at all. And even though you don't think you felt bad...you may find that you have a lot more energy in the coming weeks. If your TSH doesn't respond, make sure they test your T3 as well. T3 is super important and most doctors ignore it.

    I hope they send your HSG results ASAP. Geez! How annoying that it is taking so long!
    @HoldingOutHope, I started on Levothyroxine last week. If my TSH doesn't respond in 3ish weeks when we test again, I'll mention Synthroid and checking T3.


     

    TTC since July 2012 
    BFP 5/22/13. Lap. to remove ectopic and dx with endo. 6/16/13

    RE consult: June 2014

    DX: FVL, endo, hypothyroidism, blocked left tube

    Oct. 2014: First treatment cycle: Clomid+trigger+IUI=BFN

    November 2014: Clomid+trigger+IUI again=BFP!

    BFP 11/28/14 MC discovered 1/14/15

    Blogging to stay sane

  • I'm glad to hear you got most of the results back. FX that they call with the HSG results today.

    TTC since April 2012

    BFP #1, 10/03/2012 - EDD 6/15/2013 - MMC 11/15/2012 - D&C 01/04/2013

    BFP #2, 04/06/2013 - EDD 12/17/2013 - MC 04/19/2013

    6/12/2013 Diagnosed with Balanced Translocation (12 & 16)

    IVF #1 with PGS: 10/2013: Canceled 9/27/2013 for issues with genetic lab

    IVF #1.5 with PGS: 11/16/2013: Canceled. 11 eggs retrieved, 9 mature & 9 fertilized, all unhealthy embryos

    IVF #2: 1/22/14: Canceled. 16 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 7 fertilized, all unhealthy embryos

    IVF #3 with PGS: 5/10/2014: Switched to FET in July. 10 eggs retrieved, 9 mature, 8 fertilized, 2 healthy embryos!

    FET #1: 7/31/2014: Transferred 2 nearly perfect (6AA, 6BA) healthy embryos- BFFN

    Laproscopy: 10/2014: Healthy uterus

    IVF #4: 12/8/2014: Canceled. 17 eggs retrieved, 15 mature, 10 fertilized, all unhealthy embryos



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  • I'm glad that you've got a plan shaping up. Fx that the thyroid meds help & that they get your HSG report over soon & there's some more good news for you there.

       Me: IR-PCOS, elevated DHEAs, low progesterone, weak ovulation  DH: low volume, low T
    SHG 5/10/13: both tubes blocked; HSG 6/28 = Left tube cleared! Right blocked.
    BFP#1 7/20/13 EDD 3/30/14, m/c 8/19/13, D&E 8/21/13, Chromosomal results = normal, female
    Lap & hysteroscopy scheduled for 10/31, right tube cleared, no endo found! ...Happy Halloween!
    Cycle 14: Clomid (50)+ IUI = BFP! EDD 9/16/14~ Rowan Elizabeth born sleeping at 17w4d on 4/12/14 due to IC.
    ~There is no foot too small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world~
    New RE June 2014. RPL b/w - negative. SIS looking for uterine/cervical abnormalities & Asherman's 6/10/14 - ALL CLEAR!  
    Cycle 16: Natural IUI = CP, Cycle 17: Femara (2.5) + IUI = BFN, Cycle 18 Femara (5) + IUI = BFFN, Cycle 19: Break
    Cycle 20: Clomid (50)+ IUI = BFP EDD 6/20, transvaginal cerclage 12/19, Carson Quinn born sleeping at 16w3d on 1/6/15 due to IC
    Phone consult with Dr. Haney (Univ of Chicago) for transabdominal cercalge scheduled for 2/9/15.
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  • BethKate2BethKate2 member
    edited July 2014
    medic7979 said:
    Hate the waiting game!!  Hoping your report gets sent over soon!!  Are they open on the weekends?  Can you call tomorrow or do you have to wait until Mon now?
    They do monitoring appointments on weekends, but I don't think they have anyone there that answers the phones. They didn't call, so I guess I'll have to call them on Monday.


     

    TTC since July 2012 
    BFP 5/22/13. Lap. to remove ectopic and dx with endo. 6/16/13

    RE consult: June 2014

    DX: FVL, endo, hypothyroidism, blocked left tube

    Oct. 2014: First treatment cycle: Clomid+trigger+IUI=BFN

    November 2014: Clomid+trigger+IUI again=BFP!

    BFP 11/28/14 MC discovered 1/14/15

    Blogging to stay sane

  • Glad you got some answers! Sorry about the HSG taking forever. Hopefully you have a plan soon.
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    BFP #2 12/28/11 natural m/c on 2/6/12   BFP#3 2/16/13 dx:ectopic on 2/27 (given methotrexate) HSG 6/13-all clear BFP#4 11/18/13 natural m/c on 11/23  IVF #1 (Natural IVF Cycle) May 2014- Cycle failed (embryo did not make it to blast) BFP#5-7/26/14 GROW BABY GROW    IT'S A BOY DUE 4/5/15!

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