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IF Testing and Treatment Week of 11/4-11/10/19

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Re: IF Testing and Treatment Week of 11/4-11/10/19

  • So excited for everyone today with appointments!! GL all!
    *TW* History:
    Me: 34 DH: 36 | Together since 2007 | Married July 2016

    TTC #1 since 7.2017
    Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies

    IUI #1-3 all BFN
    IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
    FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
    RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
    FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
    2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
    Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
    TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20

    Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
    Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
    Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
    Bloodwork | 10.21.21 high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
    BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22 B) | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch; added supplemental progesterone and estrogen, prednisone, levothyroxine, and MTX Support to maintain pregnancy
    DS born 7.19.22 after induction


    TTC #2 begins 6.2023
    Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
    Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
    Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
    Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
    Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
    Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
    Repeat labs in 8 weeks
    Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
    TTC put on pause
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  • @bows22 I believe there is a motility % that should have been looked at too, but I could be wrong?  I thought we got numbers on DH for how many, the motility and the morph. 45.32 million is a great number!!
    Our TTC Journey
    TTC #1: May 2011
    BFP: 10/27/2011 |  EDD: 6/30/12
    DS born 6/28/12 via C/S 3 

    TTC #2: September 2018
    Me: 36 | DH: 39
    Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
    BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
    July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
    August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
    9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) =  BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
    10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
    11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
    12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
    1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
    3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
    11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay. <3

  • @emeraldduchess so glad everything went great today!!! What an awesome number for YH :) Unicorns for everyone!!!!

    @meri-mac thinking of you!!!!!
    Our TTC Journey
    TTC #1: May 2011
    BFP: 10/27/2011 |  EDD: 6/30/12
    DS born 6/28/12 via C/S 3 

    TTC #2: September 2018
    Me: 36 | DH: 39
    Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
    BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
    July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
    August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
    9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) =  BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
    10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
    11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
    12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
    1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
    3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
    11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay. <3

  • @emeraldduchess So glad it went well!! FX!🦄
    Me: 35 DH: 35
    TTC since 9/2018
    Dx: MFI
    10/19- First RE visit
    2/20- DH had surgery for bilateral varicoceles 
    7/20- IUI with 5 mg letrozole- BFN
    9/20- IVF. 9 eggs retrieved, 9 mature, 8 fertilized with ICSI, 7 blasts, 4 PGT-A normal
    11/20- Mock transfer/ERA
    12/20- FET #1- transferred one 4AB- BFN
    3/21- FET #2- transferred one 3AB- BFP! Due Dec 2021
    12/21- Baby girl born!

  • Thinking of all of you with exciting events today! Congrats @emeraldduchess on completing the IUI! FX for perfect timing & results!
  • @feather_heather so glad your transfer went well and you have so many to freeze! Hope that little embryo settles in nicely! Everything crossed for you! Try not to stress about the progesterone, I’m sure you are a-ok! 
    @inthewoods23 I’m so sorry everything is taking so long...but I hope the timing works out perfectly with your events! Everything crossed that you get your Fall 2020 baby!! 
    @ramzlau sorry you are benched, but I’m glad you feel peace about it! I hope you get some answers quickly and can get back off the bench and to your THB! 
    @emeraldduchess so glad the IUI went well and you had great numbers! Sending all the unicorn vibes your way! 🦄
    @meri-mac sending all the positive thoughts your way for a smooth ER and that you’ll get to schedule your fresh transfer!! 🤞🏻
    @bows22 glad you got some of the numbers and they sounds good! Sorry, I have no insight on that, but hopefully you can get some clarity soon! Just sending positive thoughts your way! 
  • millpemillpe member
    edited November 2019
    @bows22 Our SA results we got count, motility %, and morphology %. The count can be total count or concentration (#/mL). The total motile count is used by some clinics and is just a different way of reporting (it takes into account the volume, concentration, and motility). That number looks really good! 
    Me: 31 DH: 34 :heart: Married: April 2016
    TTC December 2016
    BFP 2/28/17 // CP 3/1/17
    MFI Diagnosis: Aug 2017
    BFP 11/1/17 // DS born 6/18
    TTC January 2019
    BFP 3/21/19 // D&C (MMC) 5/8/19
  • Thanks guys! So are you saying since the motile sperm number is good, the 1% morph isn’t as big of a deal? I’m not overly concerned about it but was thinking that could be a factor. However I only know enough to be dangerous 
  • @bows22 I don't want to scare you, as your situation could be different and you should talk to your RE directly. Our issue is low morphology and we were directed straight to IVF w/ICSI. We were initially at 3% and are now at 2%. IUI is not a worth while option for low morph unfortunately, as the sperm still can't do the work needed to be done to get through to implant. 
  • @bows22 Definitely talk to your RE. Everyone is different, just as every RE's approach can be different. If you have any questions though, I am happy to try and help out where I can. When is your next appointment with your RE?
  • @nitnat007 I still have my SHG next week and 2 sets of bloodwork and then we have a follow up appointment on the 26th to discuss all results. Do they have an idea of why YH’s morph % is decreasing?

    @inthewoods23 thank you! That is really helpful too. 
  • @bows22 my RE had similar thoughts to @inthewoods23.  We have low morph but no motility issues so she also considered IUI an okay option if we wanted to try it first.

    to chime in on the decrease question, for us it as likely a medication he takes but she did suggest lifestyle changes and supplements so he’s hopeful there will be improvement next time things get checked 
  • What's the difference between Morph and Motility?
    Our TTC Journey
    TTC #1: May 2011
    BFP: 10/27/2011 |  EDD: 6/30/12
    DS born 6/28/12 via C/S 3 

    TTC #2: September 2018
    Me: 36 | DH: 39
    Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
    BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
    July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
    August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
    9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) =  BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
    10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
    11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
    12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
    1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
    3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
    11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay. <3

  • @bows22 my H also has low morph (3%) but his motile count is great, so we were suggested to do IUI first. Was YH abstinent for more than 5 days before the SA? I have heard that can affect morph too.
    TTC #1
    *TW*
    Me: 28 DH: 30
    Married: 09/16
    TTC #1 08/18

    ~2019~
    IUI #1 #2 #3 with letrozole cancelled 
    Natural cycle IUI #4 10/19 BFN
    First RE visit 11/19
    Clomid 50mg + IUI#5 11/19 BFN
    Elevated prolactin dx confirmed 11/19
    Clomid 50mg + IUI#6 cancelled

    ~2020~
    IVF #1 ICSI+PGT-A 02/20
    32R 19M 14F 7B 7 PGT-A normal
    Hysteroscopy to remove polyps 3/20
    FET 05/20 BFP! beta #1 9dp6dt 443.8; beta #2 11dp6dt 1212
    Baby has a heartbeat! 6w5d HB 128


  • @meri-mac thinking of you!!

    @ellieemc26 if his medication has anything to do with UC or blood pressure I’d love to know what it is if you don’t mind. The PA we saw at the RE office did raise her eyebrows when she saw DH’s meds. She said it was because she wasn’t familiar with them but I’ve been curious 

    @pom9207 he didn’t, they told us at least 3 but no more than 5. His SA was on a Tuesday morning so we used Friday night as the cutoff. So like 3.5 days. 

  • Also @emeraldduchess I’m so excited for you!!! Did you decide not to test out the trigger? You always were good at the whole “willpower” thing haha 
  • @inthewoods23 thanks for that explanation!!! 
    Our TTC Journey
    TTC #1: May 2011
    BFP: 10/27/2011 |  EDD: 6/30/12
    DS born 6/28/12 via C/S 3 

    TTC #2: September 2018
    Me: 36 | DH: 39
    Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
    BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
    July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
    August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
    9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) =  BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
    10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
    11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
    12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
    1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
    3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
    11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay. <3

  • @bows22 my DH takes a med to treat a type of rheumatoid arthritis.  We were both surprised to find out but apparently it’s a Known side effect, our RE brought it up before we even did the SA. Have you looked up the meds?  When I googled his all kinds of studies showed up about it
  • @bows22 I haven't decided yet. The nurse who did the IUI didn't say to, but I might order some cheapie tests online and do it. My betas aren't until the 25th, so I will probably test at home on the 22nd, just so I am not blindsided and crying at work if I get a negative result. 
  • @ellieemc26 that’s interesting because some UC meds also treat RA but I don’t think DH’s is one of them. There are studies for that but I am not a scholarly person so I struggle. His doc said it was fine but it’s a fairly new med so I was just curious. The BP meds I’ll have to look up. I really didn’t think of that because I’m generally anti google (but asking internet friends is fine obviously haha)

    @emeraldduchess I would be the same, no one wants that news at work. Even if (when!) it’s good news, how are you supposed to go back to working after that??


  • @bows22 that happened in September. I was pretty sure I wasn't KU, but it still sucked to find out via the online portal during the day. I was on recess duty that afternoon and definitely was tearing up behind my sunglasses. 
  • My first time posting on this board! Been stalking for a bit, but was still processing everything that has happened in the past 8 months, so I wasn't quite ready to dive in and participate yet. Sometimes it can be overwhelming. 2nd month of trying since the doctor gave us the all clear to TTC after having excision done in September.

    Diagnosis (if you've been): Stage 3 endo, multiple uterine polyps, and multiple endometriomas on both ovaries. My surgeon was fantastic, and was able to get everything completely cleaned out without causing any damage to my ovaries! Pretty amazing considering one of my endometriomas was 5.5cm 

    Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW

    What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): opk, cm, cp, progesterone supplements. If we don't get a bfp by January, doc says it's time to consider other options. 

    How are things going?:  Hopeful? Trying not to allow myself to stress too much. 

    Any questions?: none that I can think of! 

    GTKY: What part of your wardrobe do you spend the most on? It's probably pretty even. I'm not very extravagant. Lol 
  • @hopefullydavispartyof3 Hi and welcome!! I'm sorry you have found yourself in this group, although there are AMAZING women here that offer the best support ever, it's never fun when someone finds themselves in the IF category. I really hope that the surgery was just the trick you need!!

    @meri-mac thinking about you - I hope everything went well yesterday <3
    Our TTC Journey
    TTC #1: May 2011
    BFP: 10/27/2011 |  EDD: 6/30/12
    DS born 6/28/12 via C/S 3 

    TTC #2: September 2018
    Me: 36 | DH: 39
    Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
    BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
    July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
    August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
    9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) =  BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
    10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
    11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
    12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
    1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
    3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
    11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay. <3

  • @mvt2003 how many socks did you use this time?!?!  :D
    Our TTC Journey
    TTC #1: May 2011
    BFP: 10/27/2011 |  EDD: 6/30/12
    DS born 6/28/12 via C/S 3 

    TTC #2: September 2018
    Me: 36 | DH: 39
    Mirena removed 9/13/2018 after 6 years
    BFP 11/11/2018 | MC @ 5.5 weeks on Thanksgiving
    July 2019 - Diagnosed with Secondary Unexplained IF
    August 2019 - 2.5 mg of Letrozole = Never Ovulated so Trigger and IUI were cancelled
    9/30/2019 - IUI #1 (5 mg of Letrozole + Trigger) =  BFP but Betas showed CP @ 4 weeks
    10/28/2019 - IUI #2 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Trigger) = BFN
    11/25/2019 - IUI #3 (7.5mg of Letrozole, Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
    12/24/2019 - IUI #4 (7.5mg of Letrozole + Crinone after IUI) = BFN
    1/24/2020 - IUI #5 (50mg of Clomid + Trigger + Crinone after IUI) = BFN and an Ovarian Cyst
    3/2/2020 - Taking a break to reset/NTNP
    11/1/2020 - At peace with where things are in life and are no long actively TTC. Whatever happens will happen and it will all be okay. <3

  • @mvt2003 you gotta do what you gotta do! No such thing as being too cautious with sperm
    *TW* History:
    Me: 34 DH: 36 | Together since 2007 | Married July 2016

    TTC #1 since 7.2017
    Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies

    IUI #1-3 all BFN
    IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
    FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
    RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
    FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
    2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
    Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
    TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20

    Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
    Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
    Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
    Bloodwork | 10.21.21 high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
    BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22 B) | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch; added supplemental progesterone and estrogen, prednisone, levothyroxine, and MTX Support to maintain pregnancy
    DS born 7.19.22 after induction


    TTC #2 begins 6.2023
    Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
    Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
    Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
    Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
    Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
    Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
    Repeat labs in 8 weeks
    Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
    TTC put on pause
  • pom9207pom9207 member
    edited November 2019
    @kiki047 My ob suggested me to put the sample in my bra. As a woman with no cleavage at all, I put up a sports bra :D
    TTC #1
    *TW*
    Me: 28 DH: 30
    Married: 09/16
    TTC #1 08/18

    ~2019~
    IUI #1 #2 #3 with letrozole cancelled 
    Natural cycle IUI #4 10/19 BFN
    First RE visit 11/19
    Clomid 50mg + IUI#5 11/19 BFN
    Elevated prolactin dx confirmed 11/19
    Clomid 50mg + IUI#6 cancelled

    ~2020~
    IVF #1 ICSI+PGT-A 02/20
    32R 19M 14F 7B 7 PGT-A normal
    Hysteroscopy to remove polyps 3/20
    FET 05/20 BFP! beta #1 9dp6dt 443.8; beta #2 11dp6dt 1212
    Baby has a heartbeat! 6w5d HB 128


  • @kiki047 Omgggg that's too funny!!!!! 

    @pom9207 Haha that's a great idea! I've got the girls for the job, fortunately, it's just a case of making sure the girls stay warm too! :D 
    me: 35 / so: 34 | ttc #1 since 9/2018
    DX: MFI
    IVF Cycle #1 February 2020 4 embryos frozen, 1 fresh transfer = CP 
    FET #1 Natural Cycle March 2020 CXL'd due to Covid-19 :( 
    FET #1 Natural Cycle June 2020 - CP #2
    FET #2 Natural Cycle July 2020 - BFP!!!!!! Beta #1 = 273


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