Hi! My name is Stephanie, I'm 26 and DH and I have been TTC baby #1 since April. I went off BC in April, and have only had one period since then in June, and then haven't had another one for the past 6 months. This has happened to me before when I have gone off BC in the past, when I wasn't TTC. After 6 months without a period, we decided to make an appt at the fertility clinic, and we have our first appointment on the 30th! I think that it might be PCOS, based on what I've been reading, but I'm really not sure.
Any positive thoughts, stories, or advice, would be greatly appreciated . I look forward to meeting many of you as we all go through this journey!
Me: 31 DH: 32
Married: 10/4/14, Together Since: 5/21/06 Children: 1 (girl, 3 years)
TTTC #1 since April 2015, Started Treatment Dec 2015 5 Cycles of IF treatment until BFP! (IUI, Gonal-F, Letrozole)
BFP: September 5th, 2016 Born: May 22, 2017
TTTC #2 since September 2020, Currently in Testing phase
If you think you have PCOS, you can search PCOS in the search bar as there has been dozens of threads on that topic where you can see what other have been through. I recently was tested for PCOS and they do bloodwork and perform an ultrasound. I didn't have it but there are like 3 or 4 main symptoms and you need have 2 or 3 of them to get diagnosed. It's still possible to get pregnant but PCOS can make it more tricky. Fx that the doctor is able to help. I can imagine it's super frustrating.
Me: 33 DH: 31 DS: 5 years old TTC #2 since August 2015 July 2016: Testing cycle with 100 mg Clomid = BFN August 2016: 50 mg Clomid + IUI = BFN October 2016: IVF#1 - 13 retrieved / 12 mature / 9 fertilized / 2 blasts November 2016: FET#1 = chemical January 2017: FET#2 = chemical March 2017: IVF#2 - 18 retrieved / 18 mature / 16 fertilized / 5 blasts
April 24, 2017: FET#3 - BFN May 24, 2017: FET#4 - BFP! - Beta #1 151 - Beta #2 503 - Due date 2/9/18
Hi! My name is Stephanie, I'm 26 and DH and I have been TTC baby #1 since April. I went off BC in April, and have only had one period since then in June, and then haven't had another one for the past 6 months. This has happened to me before when I have gone off BC in the past, when I wasn't TTC. After 6 months without a period, we decided to make an appt at the fertility clinic, and we have our first appointment on the 30th! I think that it might be PCOS, based on what I've been reading, but I'm really not sure.
Any positive thoughts, stories, or advice, would be greatly appreciated . I look forward to meeting many of you as we all go through this journey!
It could also be a thyroid problem or a hormone imbalance. Good luck at your first appointment. You'll likely have several vials of blood taken and maybe a transvaginal ultrasound.
Good luck with your testing! You should look into the Trouble Trying to Conceive (TTTC) board on The Bump as well, there a stories similar to yours there.
Him:31♥Me:27
NTNP#1 since 12/14, TTC#1 since 4/15 LPD diagnosis 9/15 Femara + TI #1: 12/15 - 1/16 = BFN Femara + Ovidrel + TI #2: 1/16 - 2/16 = BFN Femara + Ovidrel + TI #3: 2/16 - 3/16 = BFP (Squish) 3/18/16, no growth/HB 4/12/16, MC on 5/3/16 Taking a break from trying to focus on graduate school!
As @MrsDepo mentioned, the TTTC board may be a valuable resource to you. Glad to see you are going to see an RE instead of taking fertility meds (possibly) from a general OB/GYN.
4/15--TTC #1 12/15--IF testing 3/16--Dx Unexplained IF Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI + Progesterone cycle Cancelled due to cysts. Started 3 weeks of BCP. 4/16--Cute Ute! Clomid+Ovidrel+IUI+Progesterone TI. Cancelled-no response 5/16--Hemmorhagic cyst and other cyst discovered. No medicated cycle. MRI scheduled to rule out septate uterus. 6/16--Septum discovered. Consultation for surgery. Surprise BFP 6/8/16--EDD 2/13/17 Kole David--1.7.17--Tiny but Mighty, born at 34+5 after HELLP syndrome Chart Stalk Me
Thank you all so much. We had our first appointment today, had blood work done and have to have a few tests done just to rule anything out. We aren't telling any family and friends yet, so I am glad that I have a place to share. I will definitely check out all of those other boards too. Thanks so much!
Me: 31 DH: 32
Married: 10/4/14, Together Since: 5/21/06 Children: 1 (girl, 3 years)
TTTC #1 since April 2015, Started Treatment Dec 2015 5 Cycles of IF treatment until BFP! (IUI, Gonal-F, Letrozole)
BFP: September 5th, 2016 Born: May 22, 2017
TTTC #2 since September 2020, Currently in Testing phase
Hi and welcome. Please keep us updated. I'm in my 5th cycle in the TWW and have a gyno appointment in Feb. if I don't get my BFP by then I plan to ask for a referral for a specialist. I'm 34. Do you mind my asking, did insurance cover this (are you in US?) if not how much was your visit? Just curious for my own knowledge. If you don't want to answer I understand. Thanks!
Hi and welcome. Please keep us updated. I'm in my 5th cycle in the TWW and have a gyno appointment in Feb. if I don't get my BFP by then I plan to ask for a referral for a specialist. I'm 34. Do you mind my asking, did insurance cover this (are you in US?) if not how much was your visit?
Just curious for my own knowledge. If you don't want to answer I understand. Thanks!
I just finished testing with my OB. My insurance covers all testing towards my deductible, but no IF treatment. I also pay OOP until I meet my deductible, then it's covered at 100%. Here's a rundown of what my costs were: ultrasounds-$700-1200 a piece progesterone draw-$200 hsg-$1400, but paid in full and got it down to 850 SA-$120 office visits-$130-175 a piece
4/15--TTC #1 12/15--IF testing 3/16--Dx Unexplained IF Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI + Progesterone cycle Cancelled due to cysts. Started 3 weeks of BCP. 4/16--Cute Ute! Clomid+Ovidrel+IUI+Progesterone TI. Cancelled-no response 5/16--Hemmorhagic cyst and other cyst discovered. No medicated cycle. MRI scheduled to rule out septate uterus. 6/16--Septum discovered. Consultation for surgery. Surprise BFP 6/8/16--EDD 2/13/17 Kole David--1.7.17--Tiny but Mighty, born at 34+5 after HELLP syndrome Chart Stalk Me
I just had an ultrasound recently to rule out PCOS and it was $535 after the in-network discount but we hadn't met our deductible so that was all on us.
Me: 33 DH: 31 DS: 5 years old TTC #2 since August 2015 July 2016: Testing cycle with 100 mg Clomid = BFN August 2016: 50 mg Clomid + IUI = BFN October 2016: IVF#1 - 13 retrieved / 12 mature / 9 fertilized / 2 blasts November 2016: FET#1 = chemical January 2017: FET#2 = chemical March 2017: IVF#2 - 18 retrieved / 18 mature / 16 fertilized / 5 blasts
April 24, 2017: FET#3 - BFN May 24, 2017: FET#4 - BFP! - Beta #1 151 - Beta #2 503 - Due date 2/9/18
@JRB3- I had coverage for my office visits to a specialist that were covered by my copay of $50. Any testing was subject to my deductible. Once an official diagnosis was reached I guess they would not cover for treatment. When I had my HSG done it was $100 out of pocket to the medical center where I actually had the test done at. I later saw on the insurance website that the dr who did the HSG billed it as an xray and my total out of pocket to him was $7 or something?? (my deductible had been met by then) but I still haven't received any bills from the RE specifically. I think iie had a deal worked out with the medical facility where the test was done though, which was why I just had to pay the $100 the day of that test.
I'm still waiting to see what my post coital test is going to cost us. I paid a $50 copay that day when I got to the RE office. The post coital test was very much like a pap smear and then he did an internal U/S also, which I'm sure is not going to be included in the $50 copay. I haven't checked the insurance website again though to see if its been billed yet or not.
it's really going to depend on your insurance. When I was having some issues in Sept, my insurance was different. That's one of the main reasons I went and did some of the things I did then (blood tests, U/S). I'd been having some weird pain with sex that I'd never had before and i knew my insurance was changing as of 10/1. I went to the dr in early Sept, she did an exam and said she didn't see anything but said we could do an U/S just to make sure and I was able to do it before 10/1. So my U/S was only the $50 copay. I also had my blood work done and I didn't pay anything for that.
Fast forward to 10/1 and my insurance changing and I had a yeast infection a few weeks ago and I'm getting bills from the dr office for the lab work they sent off for the samples they took.
So it will really depend on your insurance. Good Luck!
I actually live in Canada, and so it was all covered by the government already. I am sorry that I cannot be more help, but I hope you do find the help you're looking for!
Me: 31 DH: 32
Married: 10/4/14, Together Since: 5/21/06 Children: 1 (girl, 3 years)
TTTC #1 since April 2015, Started Treatment Dec 2015 5 Cycles of IF treatment until BFP! (IUI, Gonal-F, Letrozole)
BFP: September 5th, 2016 Born: May 22, 2017
TTTC #2 since September 2020, Currently in Testing phase
Your story sounds a lot like mine. I came of BC, and over the next year had only three periods. I was referred to a fertility clinic and after a few tests, including a Sonohysterogram (ouch, if you have to do this, don't forget to take an advil... I did), they started on cycle monitoring. They gave me meds for thyroid, prometium to bring on a period and then femara to induce ovulation, then I went in for u/s until they told me I was ovulating. No temping, tests or anything. In the third cycle I tested positive! Also in Canada, so the whole thing cost less than #250. Good luck!
Yes. They were that much. I have an HSA account and pay all OOP until my deductible is met. I still didn't meet my deductible after all that. Save your pennies. It's a costly road.
4/15--TTC #1 12/15--IF testing 3/16--Dx Unexplained IF Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI + Progesterone cycle Cancelled due to cysts. Started 3 weeks of BCP. 4/16--Cute Ute! Clomid+Ovidrel+IUI+Progesterone TI. Cancelled-no response 5/16--Hemmorhagic cyst and other cyst discovered. No medicated cycle. MRI scheduled to rule out septate uterus. 6/16--Septum discovered. Consultation for surgery. Surprise BFP 6/8/16--EDD 2/13/17 Kole David--1.7.17--Tiny but Mighty, born at 34+5 after HELLP syndrome Chart Stalk Me
Your story sounds a lot like mine. I came of BC, and over the next year had only three periods. I was referred to a fertility clinic and after a few tests, including a Sonohysterogram (ouch, if you have to do this, don't forget to take an advil... I did), they started on cycle monitoring. They gave me meds for thyroid, prometium to bring on a period and then femara to induce ovulation, then I went in for u/s until they told me I was ovulating. No temping, tests or anything. In the third cycle I tested positive! Also in Canada, so the whole thing cost less than #250. Good luck!
I am having a Sonohysterogram done on the 13th, but I had no idea that it hurt, so thank you for the warning! It is so nice to hear a story so similar to mine, with such a positive outcome. I have a second consultation on February 3rd, and am hoping that I will just need medication. . Thank you so much for sharing your story with me!
Me: 31 DH: 32
Married: 10/4/14, Together Since: 5/21/06 Children: 1 (girl, 3 years)
TTTC #1 since April 2015, Started Treatment Dec 2015 5 Cycles of IF treatment until BFP! (IUI, Gonal-F, Letrozole)
BFP: September 5th, 2016 Born: May 22, 2017
TTTC #2 since September 2020, Currently in Testing phase
An update! The results from the blood test and SA were both normal. I had a pelvic ultrasound today, and I have a sonohysterogram on the 13th, and I'm waiting for the results from both of those. Feb 3 we will meet with the doctor regarding a treatment plan. Thanks everyone for your support so far, and for sharing your stories. It is so nice having people to talk to about this.
Me: 31 DH: 32
Married: 10/4/14, Together Since: 5/21/06 Children: 1 (girl, 3 years)
TTTC #1 since April 2015, Started Treatment Dec 2015 5 Cycles of IF treatment until BFP! (IUI, Gonal-F, Letrozole)
BFP: September 5th, 2016 Born: May 22, 2017
TTTC #2 since September 2020, Currently in Testing phase
Good news so far I hope things continue to be favorable for you.
Me 34 DH 36 Married since July 2010 MFI (High DNA Fragmentation) & Mild endometriosis
TTC #1 since June 2015 Aug 2016 - May 2017 6 IUI's with letrozole - BFN April 2017 - laparoscopy to remove mild endo June 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU - Cancelled early ovulation, no eggs retrieved. Aug/Sept 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU, cetrotide - 13 eggs retrieved, 11 mature 5 eggs ICSI'd 6 eggs frozen - 1 day 5 blast transfered, 2 expanded blast frozen - BFP! May 2018 - Baby girl born - Our Joy
TTC #2 since July 2019 July 2019 - FET - BFN Jan 2020 - FET - canceled due to family health issues Mar 2020 - FET - low beta - chemical pregnancy July 2020 - ICSI'd remaining 6 eggs - 3 fertilized - 2 survived to early blast stage, transfered both - Chemical Pregnancy
I actually live in Canada, and so it was all covered by the government already. I am sorry that I cannot be more help, but I hope you do find the help you're looking for!
When ever I see statements like this, I am always like is too late to move to Canada? :P
I actually live in Canada, and so it was all covered by the government already. I am sorry that I cannot be more help, but I hope you do find the help you're looking for!
When ever I see statements like this, I am always like is too late to move to Canada? :P
We'd love to have you!
Me: 31 DH: 32
Married: 10/4/14, Together Since: 5/21/06 Children: 1 (girl, 3 years)
TTTC #1 since April 2015, Started Treatment Dec 2015 5 Cycles of IF treatment until BFP! (IUI, Gonal-F, Letrozole)
BFP: September 5th, 2016 Born: May 22, 2017
TTTC #2 since September 2020, Currently in Testing phase
Another update: The pelvic ultrasound and sonohysterogram were both normal as well, and we are officially done our testing with everything being normal....except for my lack of a period that is. We have an appointment on Feb 3 to look at treatment options - does anyone know what we may be able to expect?
Again, thank you everyone for all of your help and support...I love this place!
Me: 31 DH: 32
Married: 10/4/14, Together Since: 5/21/06 Children: 1 (girl, 3 years)
TTTC #1 since April 2015, Started Treatment Dec 2015 5 Cycles of IF treatment until BFP! (IUI, Gonal-F, Letrozole)
BFP: September 5th, 2016 Born: May 22, 2017
TTTC #2 since September 2020, Currently in Testing phase
A quick update, if you look down at my signature you can see my full treatment plan.
Just finished taking progesterone last night and waiting for AF - based on my history, I'm guessing it will come around Monday, then I call my FS and let them know that it is CD1. This is our very first cycle doing treatment and I am feeling really nervous!
Any words of advice would be greatly appreciated.
Also, does anyone know how much of a difference there is between Clomid and Gonal-F? We were given both options but decided on Clomid for now because it is the first cycle and it is much less expensive, but I would be interested to know if there is a really big difference in the effectiveness!
Me: 31 DH: 32
Married: 10/4/14, Together Since: 5/21/06 Children: 1 (girl, 3 years)
TTTC #1 since April 2015, Started Treatment Dec 2015 5 Cycles of IF treatment until BFP! (IUI, Gonal-F, Letrozole)
BFP: September 5th, 2016 Born: May 22, 2017
TTTC #2 since September 2020, Currently in Testing phase
Clomid is the sort of "first-line" treatment in IF. Gonal-F is considered an injectable and typically not used until after several cycles of oral meds fail (Clomid/Femara). There is very big difference in the 2. I would recommend checking on the IF or TTTC board. There are lots of ladies on Clomid or injectables there (you may also want to use to search feature too).
Clomid is the sort of "first-line" treatment in IF. Gonal-F is considered an injectable and typically not used until after several cycles of oral meds fail (Clomid/Femara). There is very big difference in the 2. I would recommend checking on the IF or TTTC board. There are lots of ladies on Clomid or injectables there (you may also want to use to search feature too).
Thanks so much! That is really helpful! I've actually been checking in on the TTTC boards as well, and have found it very helpful! Thanks again for the info, we will definitely try the Clomid first!
Me: 31 DH: 32
Married: 10/4/14, Together Since: 5/21/06 Children: 1 (girl, 3 years)
TTTC #1 since April 2015, Started Treatment Dec 2015 5 Cycles of IF treatment until BFP! (IUI, Gonal-F, Letrozole)
BFP: September 5th, 2016 Born: May 22, 2017
TTTC #2 since September 2020, Currently in Testing phase
I actually live in Canada, and so it was all covered by the government already. I am sorry that I cannot be more help, but I hope you do find the help you're looking for!
When ever I see statements like this, I am always like is too late to move to Canada? :P
We'd love to have you!
I was just thinking about how lucky we are to have free healthcare. Also 12 mos mat leaves : )
#1 EDD 01/10/19; Team Green! TTC #1 since 01/16; Unexplained IF; Low AMH; Conceived naturally Married 11/12; Dating 05/05 Me: 36 DH: 37
So this is my doctors opinion (of course every doctor has slightly different treatment plans) but he will ONLY do injectables for IVF. He does not like injectables for IUI or TI bc there is a lack of control and much higher risk of higher number multiples and thus a high risk pregnancy. Now, in my case I ovulate on my own, and I react well to Clomid. Obviously it depends on what your individual issues are, but I think you made the right choice starting with Clomid @StephyM89. The last thing you'd want is to start a round of medication and then be told to abandon the cycle bc you have way too many mature eggs. GL with Clomid! It's not too bad (although ask me how I feel about it again next week when I start again lol)
Me: 29 DH: 28 Together since 2008, married Sept 2013 ttc #1 since July 2014 DX: unexplained infertility Sept, Oct, Nov Clomid 50 mg: BFN Feb 2016 IUI w/ 50mg Clomid, Ovidrel, Prometrium: BFN March 2016 IUI w/ 50mg Clomid, Ovidrel, Prometrium: BFN June 2016 IVF: BFP 6/28!!! beta #1: 358, beta #2: 1428, beta #3: 3742
I actually live in Canada, and so it was all covered by the government already. I am sorry that I cannot be more help, but I hope you do find the help you're looking for!
When ever I see statements like this, I am always like is too late to move to Canada? :P
We'd love to have you!
I was just thinking about how lucky we are to have free healthcare. Also 12 mos mat leaves : )
We are!
Me: 31 DH: 32
Married: 10/4/14, Together Since: 5/21/06 Children: 1 (girl, 3 years)
TTTC #1 since April 2015, Started Treatment Dec 2015 5 Cycles of IF treatment until BFP! (IUI, Gonal-F, Letrozole)
BFP: September 5th, 2016 Born: May 22, 2017
TTTC #2 since September 2020, Currently in Testing phase
So this is my doctors opinion (of course every doctor has slightly different treatment plans) but he will ONLY do injectables for IVF. He does not like injectables for IUI or TI bc there is a lack of control and much higher risk of higher number multiples and thus a high risk pregnancy. Now, in my case I ovulate on my own, and I react well to Clomid. Obviously it depends on what your individual issues are, but I think you made the right choice starting with Clomid @StephyM89. The last thing you'd want is to start a round of medication and then be told to abandon the cycle bc you have way too many mature eggs. GL with Clomid! It's not too bad (although ask me how I feel about it again next week when I start again lol)
Definitely good to know!! I'm definitely happy we are starting with Clomid now, I would be quite disappointed if we had to abandon a cycle, and having a high risk pregnancy is obviously quite scary. Thank you so much for your well wishes, hopefully it goes okay for me too! Fingers crossed!
Me: 31 DH: 32
Married: 10/4/14, Together Since: 5/21/06 Children: 1 (girl, 3 years)
TTTC #1 since April 2015, Started Treatment Dec 2015 5 Cycles of IF treatment until BFP! (IUI, Gonal-F, Letrozole)
BFP: September 5th, 2016 Born: May 22, 2017
TTTC #2 since September 2020, Currently in Testing phase
Re: I'm New Here - First Fertility Clinic Appt on the 30th!
DS: 5 years old
TTC #2 since August 2015
July 2016: Testing cycle with 100 mg Clomid = BFN
August 2016: 50 mg Clomid + IUI = BFN
October 2016: IVF#1 - 13 retrieved / 12 mature / 9 fertilized / 2 blasts
November 2016: FET#1 = chemical
January 2017: FET#2 = chemical
March 2017: IVF#2 - 18 retrieved / 18 mature / 16 fertilized / 5 blasts
May 24, 2017: FET#4 - BFP! - Beta #1 151 - Beta #2 503 - Due date 2/9/18
Married May 2012
TTC#1 July 2013 - July 2015 (no success)
Again TTC#1: Dec 2015
First RE visit: Feb 2016
BFP: 9/16/16 EDD:5/26/17
LPD diagnosis 9/15
Femara + TI #1: 12/15 - 1/16 = BFN
Femara + Ovidrel + TI #2: 1/16 - 2/16 = BFN
Femara + Ovidrel + TI #3: 2/16 - 3/16 = BFP (Squish) 3/18/16, no growth/HB 4/12/16, MC on 5/3/16
Taking a break from trying to focus on graduate school!
Married 6.22.13
Hoping for a Herd Linky
12/15--IF testing
3/16--Dx Unexplained IF
Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI + Progesterone cycle
Cancelled due to cysts. Started 3 weeks of BCP.
4/16--Cute Ute! Clomid+Ovidrel+IUI+Progesterone TI.
Cancelled-no response
5/16--Hemmorhagic cyst and other cyst discovered.
No medicated cycle. MRI scheduled to rule out
septate uterus.
6/16--Septum discovered. Consultation for surgery.
Surprise BFP 6/8/16--EDD 2/13/17
Kole David--1.7.17--Tiny but Mighty, born at 34+5 after HELLP syndrome
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TEAM: PINK!!
then 3 failed IUIs, and finally a successful IVF FET.
Due with #2 5/2/19 after HIO once in my FW,
because apparently that's how life works now. Team Blue!
Children: 1 (girl, 3 years)
TTTC #1 since April 2015, Started Treatment Dec 2015
5 Cycles of IF treatment until BFP! (IUI, Gonal-F, Letrozole)
Born: May 22, 2017
TTTC #2 since September 2020, Currently in Testing phase
Just curious for my own knowledge. If you don't want to answer I understand. Thanks!
ultrasounds-$700-1200 a piece
progesterone draw-$200
hsg-$1400, but paid in full and got it down to 850
SA-$120
office visits-$130-175 a piece
Married 6.22.13
Hoping for a Herd Linky
12/15--IF testing
3/16--Dx Unexplained IF
Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI + Progesterone cycle
Cancelled due to cysts. Started 3 weeks of BCP.
4/16--Cute Ute! Clomid+Ovidrel+IUI+Progesterone TI.
Cancelled-no response
5/16--Hemmorhagic cyst and other cyst discovered.
No medicated cycle. MRI scheduled to rule out
septate uterus.
6/16--Septum discovered. Consultation for surgery.
Surprise BFP 6/8/16--EDD 2/13/17
Kole David--1.7.17--Tiny but Mighty, born at 34+5 after HELLP syndrome
Chart Stalk Me
DS: 5 years old
TTC #2 since August 2015
July 2016: Testing cycle with 100 mg Clomid = BFN
August 2016: 50 mg Clomid + IUI = BFN
October 2016: IVF#1 - 13 retrieved / 12 mature / 9 fertilized / 2 blasts
November 2016: FET#1 = chemical
January 2017: FET#2 = chemical
March 2017: IVF#2 - 18 retrieved / 18 mature / 16 fertilized / 5 blasts
May 24, 2017: FET#4 - BFP! - Beta #1 151 - Beta #2 503 - Due date 2/9/18
@JRB3- I had coverage for my office visits to a specialist that were covered by my copay of $50. Any testing was subject to my deductible. Once an official diagnosis was reached I guess they would not cover for treatment. When I had my HSG done it was $100 out of pocket to the medical center where I actually had the test done at. I later saw on the insurance website that the dr who did the HSG billed it as an xray and my total out of pocket to him was $7 or something?? (my deductible had been met by then) but I still haven't received any bills from the RE specifically. I think iie had a deal worked out with the medical facility where the test was done though, which was why I just had to pay the $100 the day of that test.
I'm still waiting to see what my post coital test is going to cost us. I paid a $50 copay that day when I got to the RE office. The post coital test was very much like a pap smear and then he did an internal U/S also, which I'm sure is not going to be included in the $50 copay. I haven't checked the insurance website again though to see if its been billed yet or not.
it's really going to depend on your insurance. When I was having some issues in Sept, my insurance was different. That's one of the main reasons I went and did some of the things I did then (blood tests, U/S). I'd been having some weird pain with sex that I'd never had before and i knew my insurance was changing as of 10/1. I went to the dr in early Sept, she did an exam and said she didn't see anything but said we could do an U/S just to make sure and I was able to do it before 10/1. So my U/S was only the $50 copay. I also had my blood work done and I didn't pay anything for that.
Fast forward to 10/1 and my insurance changing and I had a yeast infection a few weeks ago and I'm getting bills from the dr office for the lab work they sent off for the samples they took.
So it will really depend on your insurance. Good Luck!
Children: 1 (girl, 3 years)
TTTC #1 since April 2015, Started Treatment Dec 2015
5 Cycles of IF treatment until BFP! (IUI, Gonal-F, Letrozole)
Born: May 22, 2017
TTTC #2 since September 2020, Currently in Testing phase
Married 6.22.13
Hoping for a Herd Linky
12/15--IF testing
3/16--Dx Unexplained IF
Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI + Progesterone cycle
Cancelled due to cysts. Started 3 weeks of BCP.
4/16--Cute Ute! Clomid+Ovidrel+IUI+Progesterone TI.
Cancelled-no response
5/16--Hemmorhagic cyst and other cyst discovered.
No medicated cycle. MRI scheduled to rule out
septate uterus.
6/16--Septum discovered. Consultation for surgery.
Surprise BFP 6/8/16--EDD 2/13/17
Kole David--1.7.17--Tiny but Mighty, born at 34+5 after HELLP syndrome
Chart Stalk Me
Children: 1 (girl, 3 years)
TTTC #1 since April 2015, Started Treatment Dec 2015
5 Cycles of IF treatment until BFP! (IUI, Gonal-F, Letrozole)
Born: May 22, 2017
TTTC #2 since September 2020, Currently in Testing phase
The results from the blood test and SA were both normal. I had a pelvic ultrasound today, and I have a sonohysterogram on the 13th, and I'm waiting for the results from both of those. Feb 3 we will meet with the doctor regarding a treatment plan. Thanks everyone for your support so far, and for sharing your stories. It is so nice having people to talk to about this.
Children: 1 (girl, 3 years)
TTTC #1 since April 2015, Started Treatment Dec 2015
5 Cycles of IF treatment until BFP! (IUI, Gonal-F, Letrozole)
Born: May 22, 2017
TTTC #2 since September 2020, Currently in Testing phase
LFAF Summer 2016 Awards:
MFI (High DNA Fragmentation) & Mild endometriosis
Aug 2016 - May 2017 6 IUI's with letrozole - BFN
April 2017 - laparoscopy to remove mild endo
June 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU - Cancelled early ovulation, no eggs retrieved.
Aug/Sept 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU, cetrotide - 13 eggs retrieved, 11 mature
5 eggs ICSI'd 6 eggs frozen - 1 day 5 blast transfered, 2 expanded blast frozen - BFP!
May 2018 - Baby girl born - Our Joy
TTC #2 since July 2019
July 2019 - FET - BFN
Jan 2020 - FET - canceled due to family health issues
Mar 2020 - FET - low beta - chemical pregnancy
July 2020 - ICSI'd remaining 6 eggs - 3 fertilized - 2 survived to early blast stage, transfered both - Chemical Pregnancy
Married to my Soul Mate since 09/06/09
Children: 1 (girl, 3 years)
TTTC #1 since April 2015, Started Treatment Dec 2015
5 Cycles of IF treatment until BFP! (IUI, Gonal-F, Letrozole)
Born: May 22, 2017
TTTC #2 since September 2020, Currently in Testing phase
Again, thank you everyone for all of your help and support...I love this place!
Children: 1 (girl, 3 years)
TTTC #1 since April 2015, Started Treatment Dec 2015
5 Cycles of IF treatment until BFP! (IUI, Gonal-F, Letrozole)
Born: May 22, 2017
TTTC #2 since September 2020, Currently in Testing phase
Just finished taking progesterone last night and waiting for AF - based on my history, I'm guessing it will come around Monday, then I call my FS and let them know that it is CD1. This is our very first cycle doing treatment and I am feeling really nervous!
Any words of advice would be greatly appreciated.
Also, does anyone know how much of a difference there is between Clomid and Gonal-F? We were given both options but decided on Clomid for now because it is the first cycle and it is much less expensive, but I would be interested to know if there is a really big difference in the effectiveness!
Children: 1 (girl, 3 years)
TTTC #1 since April 2015, Started Treatment Dec 2015
5 Cycles of IF treatment until BFP! (IUI, Gonal-F, Letrozole)
Born: May 22, 2017
TTTC #2 since September 2020, Currently in Testing phase
TTC #2: April 2018 ~~ BFP: May 2018 ~~ EDD: January 2019
Also @StephyM89 it's my first cycle of Clomid this month as well. FX for good luck for both of us.
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Children: 1 (girl, 3 years)
TTTC #1 since April 2015, Started Treatment Dec 2015
5 Cycles of IF treatment until BFP! (IUI, Gonal-F, Letrozole)
Born: May 22, 2017
TTTC #2 since September 2020, Currently in Testing phase
Good luck to you as well! Let me know how it goes!! It's so nice chatting with people going through the same thing!
Children: 1 (girl, 3 years)
TTTC #1 since April 2015, Started Treatment Dec 2015
5 Cycles of IF treatment until BFP! (IUI, Gonal-F, Letrozole)
Born: May 22, 2017
TTTC #2 since September 2020, Currently in Testing phase
TTC #1 since 01/16; Unexplained IF; Low AMH; Conceived naturally
Married 11/12; Dating 05/05
Me: 36 DH: 37
Together since 2008, married Sept 2013
ttc #1 since July 2014
DX: unexplained infertility
Sept, Oct, Nov Clomid 50 mg: BFN
Feb 2016 IUI w/ 50mg Clomid, Ovidrel, Prometrium: BFN
March 2016 IUI w/ 50mg Clomid, Ovidrel, Prometrium: BFN
June 2016 IVF: BFP 6/28!!! beta #1: 358, beta #2: 1428, beta #3: 3742
Children: 1 (girl, 3 years)
TTTC #1 since April 2015, Started Treatment Dec 2015
5 Cycles of IF treatment until BFP! (IUI, Gonal-F, Letrozole)
Born: May 22, 2017
TTTC #2 since September 2020, Currently in Testing phase
Children: 1 (girl, 3 years)
TTTC #1 since April 2015, Started Treatment Dec 2015
5 Cycles of IF treatment until BFP! (IUI, Gonal-F, Letrozole)
Born: May 22, 2017
TTTC #2 since September 2020, Currently in Testing phase