Question about 2nd Opinions

Carol77B · December 2014

I'm still optimistic that my IUI worked (beta is 12/5 and I'm holding off on POASing for a few more days) but if I get a BFN, I am finally ready to go get a second opinion. Thanks to the other threads on this topic for finally pushing me to this decision!

For those that have gotten a second opinion, how did you detail your past cycles? Did you get your current RE to send your file over? Or did you try and remember? I don't have all the specifics of my dosages, etc. written down, but I know the basics.

I had a fairly testy phone call with my RE earlier this month when I expressed concern over proceeding with this cycle when my AFC was less than in Sept. and he acted hurt that I didn't have faith in him/the practice and almost dared me to go elsewhere. So I'd rather not let my current RE know that I'm going for a second opinion, if I decide to stay with him/the practice. FWIW I'm also considering switching to another RE in the practice, but that might be really awkward.

I appreciate any advice!

KM721 · December 2014

Hey @Carol77B!

Maybe you saw this, but I recently posted a thread that may have some helpful comments on it for you as well: https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12492994/please-advise-how-to-manage-second-opinion-appt#latest

I was in my RE's office last week, so I requested our records in person (you have to sign for them, and DH too). I filled out the form to have the records released to me rather than a particular office. That way, I can fax them or reproduce them as I want to. The secretary said that they will send a complete medical record to me via mail. I told her I had an appointment this week and she said that she'd give me "what I needed" that day. So, she gave me copies of our initial testing and our three cycle sheet summaries. This totaled about 40 pages. I faxed it over to the second opinion office and will bring my copy too.

I hope this helps!

ronniesgirl1981 · December 2014

SG will email you your records. Mine cost like $85, but my husbands were like $2. Here's the link: https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/sites/default/files/Medical-Records-10-14.pdf

Carol77B · December 2014

ronniesgirl1981 you've made me so happy with that link! There's no reason for my RE to get involved or even know that I've requested them. And I can always say that I want them for tax purposes, too, lol! Of course, FX that I won't need them, but so glad it's so painless for me to.

Grateful&Thankful · December 2014

PAIF*****

I requested my records so that I would have copies for my personal file. I also always keep my own notes during each cycle. Sometimes you capture things on your own that the records don't & it's helpful.

I have also switched doctors within the same clinic & they were very professional about it. Apparently, it happens often.

Don't feel bad about the doctor's ego. Let him rage on. My first RE was the director of the clinic & told me that the results I had with him on my first cye were the best results I was going to get. He told me that changing protocols/meds would do nothing. I ran for the hills & obviously he was wrong! GL with your second opinion. It stinks starting over somewhere else all over again but sometimes it really is necessary! (((HUGS)))

emmuffy · December 2014

You can also say you want the records to share with your family physician. That being said, your RE should be understanding about your desire for a second opinion - my understand is they are pretty common in this field. If your RE is weird about it, that may be a sign you should consider looking elsewhere.

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