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Recurrent Pregnancy Loss & Fertility Testing

kristieeqkristieeq member
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I'm 26 and I've had 2 painful miscarriages in the past 1 year that my husband and I have been TTC. I met with my doctor to discuss what I can do to increase my chances. She didn't offer any advice, She was cold and not reassuring. She ordered a bunch of blood tests for me to see if I have any autoimmune disorders. I'm due back in 8 weeks for another series of blood tests. I plan on going through with these blood tests.

However.. she's also referring me to a radiologist for imaging of my uterus and some other test called a Hysterosonogram... I'm a little lost on all of this and debating whether I'll actually go through with it. Has anyone ever done these before? Did it provide answers for you? Was it worth it? I'm not even sure my insurance will cover it. I have no one else to turn to about this so any feedback on here would be wonderful. Thanks in advance.
TTC since 10/2014
BFP #1: 12/21/14, MC: 1/31/15
BFP #2: 6/19/15, MC: 6/21/15
BFP #3: 1/30/15, EDD: 10/09/16

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Re: Recurrent Pregnancy Loss & Fertility Testing

  • ceclarlinetloceclarlinetlo member
    Hi. I am 27 and have had two miscarriages 6 months apart this year. I just went through all this testing. I had a blood tests to check my AMH, clotting disorders, autoimmune disorders, markers for PCOS and I had a saline infused sonogram. I also was skeptical about getting the uterine imaging but I am so glad I did it bexauae it revealed I have a congenital defect called a septate uterus that is most likely causing my losses.

    I'm so sorry that your doctor has not been supportive. That's awful.

    Feel free to PM me anytime.
    TW: MMC
    BFP1 12/24/14 - EDD 09/07/15 (D/C 8w1d)
    BFP2 6/12/15 - EDD 2/22/16 (D/C 10w3d)
    ———
    Diagnoses and Treatments
    PCOS (myo-inositol, excercize)
    Indeterminant levels of APS IgM antibodies (baby aspirin)
    Sub-septate uterus (hysteroscopic septoplasty 12/18/15)
    ———
    BFP3 05/02/16 EDD 01/09/17 DS born 01/05/17
    BFP4 01/28/19 EDD 10/?/19 🤞🙏

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  • kristieeqkristieeq member
    Thanks for sharing your experience! I'm so sorry for your losses. I may PM you in future, I appreciate the help!
    TTC since 10/2014
    BFP #1: 12/21/14, MC: 1/31/15
    BFP #2: 6/19/15, MC: 6/21/15
    BFP #3: 1/30/15, EDD: 10/09/16

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  • PeggyOlsonFTWPeggyOlsonFTW member
    I have no advice except that if you find your doctor to be cold and not reassuring you might want to find another one. My OB was amazing after my loss - really kind, went out of her way to make me feel better, called to check up on me and told me next time around she'd see me as much as I want to ease my fears.

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    BFP #1 12/2012, DS born 8/2013
    BFP #2 7/2015, MMC and D&C 9/2015
    BFP #3 11/2015, CP
    BFP #4 1/2016, DD born 10/2016




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  • mrsmommyamrsmommya member
    I know this has already been said, but my OB was also kind and reassuring.  Find a new OB for sure.
    "http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/368d09"


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  • kristieeqkristieeq member
    Yeah I don't plan on seeing her again but unfortunately this is one of the only offices that accepts my insurance so my alternative options are slim.
    TTC since 10/2014
    BFP #1: 12/21/14, MC: 1/31/15
    BFP #2: 6/19/15, MC: 6/21/15
    BFP #3: 1/30/15, EDD: 10/09/16

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  • winnie1122winnie1122 member
    Ugh. I had a doctor like that through my first two losses and it was horrible. I can't even tell you what a difference having a compassionate doctor has made, even though I still have had more losses. If you can find someone else that will take your insurance, you should. I had the imaging done (they just called it a 3D ultrasound but I imagine they're looking for the septum in both cases). Mine didn't show anything, but if you do have a septum (I think that's the right word? Lol) you'll want to know about it. Best to rule out every option. We did do that test last though, after we got all the blood results back. Best of luck, I'm glad your doctor is at least testing you. My first doctor refused to run any tests until I had 3 miscarriages.
    Married 6/1/13
    BFP #1 7/2013 MMC 9/17/13
    BFP #2 5/2014 MC 6/15/14
    BFP #3 11/13/14 (Found in ER with ruptured cyst) Diagnosed MC 11/15/14
    BFP #4  4/2015 MC 7/1/15
    BFP #5 10/21/15  EDD 7/3/16 Praying for our rainbow! 
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  • AL_TwinCitiesAL_TwinCities member
    Is your doctor an RE or an OB? After a year you could see an RE if you aren't already.
    me 30; DH 35
    TTC since May 2014.
    Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d.
    Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1).
    AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR. 
    RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW.
    Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
    Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
    Short LP (8 days).
    Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days 

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  • mrsmommyamrsmommya member
    Wow @winnie1122 .... I thought the standard was 2. 3 is too late in my opinion.
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  • ceclarlinetloceclarlinetlo member
    @mrsmommya three was the standard for a long time but more providers are starting to begin after 2. I was surprised when my dr said we could start testing after my second.
    TW: MMC
    BFP1 12/24/14 - EDD 09/07/15 (D/C 8w1d)
    BFP2 6/12/15 - EDD 2/22/16 (D/C 10w3d)
    ———
    Diagnoses and Treatments
    PCOS (myo-inositol, excercize)
    Indeterminant levels of APS IgM antibodies (baby aspirin)
    Sub-septate uterus (hysteroscopic septoplasty 12/18/15)
    ———
    BFP3 05/02/16 EDD 01/09/17 DS born 01/05/17
    BFP4 01/28/19 EDD 10/?/19 🤞🙏

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  • kristieeqkristieeq member
    @winnie1122 I'm going to search for a new doctor, I need someone compassionate. I will wait for my blood tests to come back and pursue the imaging afterwards to figure out if I have a septum. Thanks for the input!

    @AL_TwinCities My doctor is an OB. My insurance refuses to cover visits to an RE. :(
    TTC since 10/2014
    BFP #1: 12/21/14, MC: 1/31/15
    BFP #2: 6/19/15, MC: 6/21/15
    BFP #3: 1/30/15, EDD: 10/09/16

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  • kristieeqkristieeq member
    I received my blood test results this week and everything came back normal! My doctor told me there were no increased risk factors for recurrent miscarriage, at least as far as my blood is concerned. This news has given me a boost of confidence to try for a couple more months before considering further testing. If we're still unsuccessful in a couple months, I'll fork over the cash for more tests.
    TTC since 10/2014
    BFP #1: 12/21/14, MC: 1/31/15
    BFP #2: 6/19/15, MC: 6/21/15
    BFP #3: 1/30/15, EDD: 10/09/16

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  • daisy62103daisy62103 member
    Just to share my experience - I've had three mc's. My first two were around 6-7 weeks and I believed they were random flukes. I already had 2 children at the time so I didn't push for testing until my most recent loss in July at 14 weeks. I went through all the extensive testing, even chromosome testing for me and DH and every single test came back normal. Even though the tests didn't show anything I felt I had to do it all to be sure. If there was something I could do to prevent another mc I had to know. 

    Wishing you the best.
    DD 6/2007
    DS 4/2009
    m/c 11/12/2010 ~ 7 wks
    m/c 7/4/2012 ~ 6 wks
    DD 12/2013
    mmc Baby Girl 7/12/2015 ~ 14 weeks  <3
    Twin girls! 8/26/2017


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  • GoldenTMamaGoldenTMama member
    I had 2 miscarriages in the past year of TTC as well. My OB has ordered blood tests for next month so that we can rule out some of the potential issues. I am hopeful for a clean bill of health like you! I hope this testing and the results have given you some peace of mind and that you get your BFP soon! Best of luck! 
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  • kristieeqkristieeq member
    Thank you both for sharing! I hope we all receive the closure we need and get peace of mind!
    TTC since 10/2014
    BFP #1: 12/21/14, MC: 1/31/15
    BFP #2: 6/19/15, MC: 6/21/15
    BFP #3: 1/30/15, EDD: 10/09/16

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