IF Testing & Treatment w/o 11/11

inthewoods23 · November 2019

This is a place for those of us who have already started TTC, but have started infertility testing and/or treatments. You can express your thoughts, feelings, and frustrations on infertility. TTC can be a long journey naturally, then add in the difficulties associated with infertility, and it becomes a whole new ball game. The road to infertility can be lonely, frustrating, and complicated, so let's make this a place where we can vent, ask questions, and support one another. Feel free to resurrect this thread at any point in the week if you have something to say. Treat this as an ongoing conversation.

Diagnosis (if you've been):

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA):

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?):

How are things going?:

Any questions?:

GTKY: You've won a $1000 shopping spree at the store of your choice. What store would you pick?

misshelen86 · November 2019

Diagnosis (if you've been): MFI, blocked tube

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): Waiting to discuss test results and plan next steps with the RE next Monday!!

How are things going?: Things are going okay.. I’m getting really nervous for my appointment next week because I don’t really know what to expect. I have a feeling I’ll be leaving pretty overwhelmed again. This week is going to fly by because I’ll be working a lot and then made plans for a girls night on Sunday with my bestie.

Also wanted to share this fertility podcast if anyone’s interested. I love listening to this woman and find I feel a bit more relaxed after I listen to these. https://yourfertilityhub.com/podcast/

Any questions?: no

GTKY: Hmm maybe Nordstrom or Kohl’s. Or my fav local boutique that has really cute stuff that nobody else has. I only shop there a few times a year though because it’s pretty expensive.

*Edited to add link to podcast

mama_mea · November 2019

Diagnosis (if you've been): hypothyroid, blood issues, RPL

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): Getting my TSH levels tested again today, let's hope they're within normal range now! I'm on 50mcg of levothyroxine and last month when they tested, my numbers had hardly budged. I have a feeling I will be moving up to 75mcg.

How are things going?: better, now that AF has started. It's always a little relieving to get closure on the TWW (even though it's not the result I was hoping for)

Any questions?: What exactly does TTA stand for? I can't figure it out for the life of me!

GTKY: You've won a $1000 shopping spree at the store of your choice. What store would you pick? Probably a garden nursery! I never feel like splurging on my garden and plants but if I won a shopping spree like that I'd buy so many plants!

@misshelen86 thanks for the link! What are you doing for girl's night? I always like to ask so I can get ideas! 😊

inthewoods23 · November 2019

@misshelen86 hope your appointment next week goes well. I can't remember, do you know your results or have access to them? Or are you finding out next week where things stand?

Diagnosis (if you've been): unexplained, 1% morph

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): this "cycle" is BC for 30 days, then mock FET with the biopsy is technically the next cycle - scheduled for January 6th (stupid holidays!)

How are things going?: Things are just ok. I am anxiously waiting for my calendar in the mail!!

Any questions?: No idea if this applies to anybody, but has anybody had a biopsy of their lining done? I've been wondering if they will put me under during the mock transfer to get a sample, or if that's pretty painless??

GTKY: You've won a $1000 shopping spree at the store of your choice. What store would you pick?
Sadly right now I would love the store to be like, Menards, Home Depot, or even IKEA. I want a new kitchen and floors in our house soooo bad. Oh and a new front door! Those things are expensive when you're replacing the entire thing with a new door and side windows.

inthewoods23 · November 2019

@mama_mea FX your TSH is normal! TTA is "trying to avoid". I guess that's what I should technically use being on BC, but since I haven't been specifically told to avoid I label my BC cycles as WTO.

emeraldduchess · November 2019

Diagnosis (if you've been): Unexplained IF, unexplained RPL, possible luteal phase defect/low progesterone

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): Letrozole, trigger, IUI, progesterone post IUI

How are things going?: I am feeling pretty good so far, but the first week of the TWW is always easy for me. It's week 2 when the overwhelming doubt, negative feelings, and BSC kick in. Physically I feel good, except the progesterone is making me really, really itchy below the belt. Ick.

Any questions?: Not right now.

GTKY: You've won a $1000 shopping spree at the store of your choice. What store would you pick? Probaby TJMaxx/Homegoods.

mama_mea · November 2019

@inthewoods23 do you mean like getting a sample of your uterine lining? Probably wouldn't have to put you under, but I know they can apply a numbing agent. I had to do a... Oh shoot I can't remember what it's called. They numbed me with this spray and stuck some dye in my uterus, and did an x-ray to check my uterine shape and my tubes. It was SO crampy and uncomfortable but didn't require that I go under. Hopefully it's a simple procedure for you! My doc mentioned checking my lining in the future, but he mentioned trying to get me to save a clot from my period, not a procedure. But you know what happens when you assume... 😑

And thank you for the clarification! So many acronyms!

emeraldduchess · November 2019

@misshelen86 I hope you'll get some clarity at your RE appointment next week. So glad you have a girls' night planned!

@inthewoods23 I haven't ever had a biopsy of my lining done, but I hope it's relatively painless for you. Sorry you have to wait so long.

@mama_mea FX for good levels!

inthewoods23 · November 2019

@mama_mea yes I mean a sample. My question comes from the fact that I had hysteroscopy and polypectomy surgery back in August where they "cleaned up" and smoothed the lining and obviously I went under for that. I guess getting a small piece of lining is much less intense and wouldn't require more than local numbing. Right??

misshelen86 · November 2019

@mama_mea Welcome to the IF thread, but sorry you find yourself here. I agree that the closure of AF is better than being stuck in the dreaded TWW. Hope your numbers come back ok. I think we are just going to stay in and watch chick flicks!

@inthewoods23 I have no access to the results at all, so I’ll be getting hit with everything at once.. and there were a LOT of tests. I think they would usually use conscious sedation for something like that, but not put you under general (someone correct me if I’m wrong). Ugh stupid holidays getting in the way of things.. Hope time flies by for you.

@emeraldduchess Glad you are feeling good other than the itching! That sounds awful

I agree with you on week 2 of the TWW, I’m almost there too and the BSC is just starting to kick in. FX we can both remain calm!

mvt2003 · November 2019

Diagnosis (if you've been): MFI

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): Finishing up testing

How are things going?: Things are ok - we're heading into FW, and we successfully timed the SA so we can have a two day hold before I O. MH's BW is today, and his ultrasound is Wednesday.

Interestingly, the second SA just came back - his count went up from 3.3 to 5.5 million! His morphology went down from 5 to 3 though, so that was a bit of a bummer. Just don't like to see numbers go down...

Any questions?: Anything to expect for MH for his ultrasound? At least this time he'll be prepared for a physical exam

GTKY: You've won a $1000 shopping spree at the store of your choice. What store would you pick? Ooooooh. I would probably pick Michaels or Sephora. I was dying over the Christmas decorations this weekend at Michaels, and I'm feeling the urge to get some skincare at Sephora.

misshelen86 · November 2019

@mvt2003 MH said it was a bit awkward but not too bad. Good that the count came up by 2 million in a relatively short time! FX everything else comes back ok!

bows22 · November 2019

@misshelen86 I’m nervous for my follow up appointment too. It’s hard to listen to what they are saying and also process it plus think of questions to ask. I want to make sure I remember to ask the best way to ask questions that I think of after we leave because I’m sure there will be a ton. My RE is similar to yours in that they don’t want to give results before the appt but some have come through or I’ve called. I get that they don’t want people to panic and it’s really about looking at the big picture but it’s a lot to process at once. It’s annoying to me. I’m glad your week is going to go fast! I have 2 weeks to wait but I’m so busy I think it will fly by too.

@mama_mea I hope your test results show improvement! Or if not that they adjust your meds to get things moving

@inthewoods23 that sucks that things are getting delayed for you because of the holidays. Fall baby though!😍 hopefully the time goes fast.

@emeraldduchess I hear you on the difference in feelings between the two weeks of the TWW. It’s such a rollercoaster. I’m sorry the progesterone is making things uncomfortable. It’s 2019 why can’t they develop something that isn’t so gross/itchy/etc.

@mvt2003 that’s great that the count was higher! I’m glad you won’t be benched this cycle. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we were both unicorns this cycle and got KU during testing? A girl can dream haha

inthewoods23 · November 2019

@misshelen86 uggggh stay strong!! That will be tough, especially if there are some bad results. Times like this is when I'm grateful for the patient portal.

@mvt2003 interestingly, YH's results still equate to the same number of normal sperm. Any number going down though sucks. My DH didn't go through an US but I would assume you need to prepare him for some cold jelly 😆

ellieemc26 · November 2019

@misshelen86 hope you follow up goes well next week! Enjoy the time out for your girls night.

@emeraldduchess glad things are going good for you except the itching!

Diagnosis (if you've been): AMA, MFI

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA):WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): clomid, trigger, iui, progesterone

How are things going?: Going okay. I started clomid last Friday. I've had some mild side effects (nausea and headaches) but nothing too bad, hoping it stays that way! I go in for an US on day 12 (Sunday) to see how the follicles are doing and potentially get the date set for trigger and the iui. I'm still feeling pretty positive, but I also started to lose it a bit last Friday night when the clock rolled past 5:00 and I hadn't heard back from the nurses at my RE about starting the clomid (which my calendar said I should do that day). Of course they called about 15 minutes later and all was fine, but I need to figure out a way to keep myself balanced through this and not overreact.

Any questions?: not at the moment.

GTKY: If I had a $1000 shopping spree I'd probably go someplace like Macy's, lots of options!

mvt2003 · November 2019

@misshelen86 Sending you so many good thoughts and prayers for the upcoming appointment. I truly hope you get to leave it feeling like you have a plan of attack. I'm going to try that fertility podcast! I've been listening to InfertileAF, and it helps me sometimes and makes me anxious other times, so I have to limit my exposure.

@mama_mea Sorry you find yourself here! I hope your stay here is short! I agree that sometimes it's just a relief to know when the TWW is over!

@inthewoods23 Starting to get very pumped for your next FET!!!!!

@emeraldduchess FX so freaking hard that this is it for you, but I also hate the 2nd week of the TWW! I hope you can distract yourself with baking and crafts!!

kiki047 · November 2019

Diagnosis (if you've been): PCOS, some MFI

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): Natural cycle while we wait to start IVF next month

How are things going?: Well, I spent some time a few days ago fiddling with my chart/temps to try to make sense of my super long, seemingly an-o cycle and instead of FF saying ovulation is 9 days late, I discarded enough temps to have it line up with when I thought I O'd (Nov 1st), so instead of WTO I am now 11dpo. *cue SS*
Clinic just called to confirm our appt for Thurs to pick up all our meds to start our IVF cycle and reminded me I need to make sure I bring a credit card that has at least $8k available to pay for it, which is only an interim payment. Ooookay then! *deep breaths* andplusalso, I don't typically test at home because AF is painfully regular but now I'm stressing that I should probably POAS in the morning on Thursday before our consult because some of it is non-refundable and I won't start spotting until just before bedtime.

Any questions?: Assuming I'll be on lupron and gonal-F to start (once I'm done BCP), what needs to be refrigerated?

GTKY: You've won a $1000 shopping spree at the store of your choice. What store would you pick? Winners/Marshalls. 90% of my wardrobe is from Winners or Marshalls and I can get a whole lot of nice stuff for $1,000. I could also easily spend that in one go.

emeraldduchess · November 2019

Well, now I have a question! My ultrasound from last Monday was just released on the patient portal. It says 1 follicle on the right measuring 24x14 mm, then two on the left measuring 11x6 mm and 13x7 mm. That all seems kind of small to me, especially when it was CD15 and I took letrozole this cycle. I assume they wouldn't have had me do the trigger on Tuesday if my follies weren't mature. Obviously I can't do anything about it now, but it's confusing me.

inthewoods23 · November 2019

@ellieemc26 ha that was me last Wednesday waiting for the call back after AF started. They finally got back to me like 5 hours later. Thanks for the stress clinic!

@kiki047 Gonal-F was the only thing I needed to refrigerate. My trigger shots, lupron, and Menopur were room temp. And actually, I think the box says you can store Gonal-F at room temp but it needs to be used within 3 months. You're supposed to let it get up to room temp anyway before injecting. Idk if effectiveness goes down if left at room temp.

chichiphin · November 2019

**lurking** @emeraldduchess 24mm is a great size for trigger! You probably only released one. My RE said that any over about 17mm will release with a trigger (they mature the next 24-36 hrs post).

emeraldduchess · November 2019

@chichiphin THANK YOU! They didn't tell me anything other than having 3 measurable follicles. I wish they'd been more specific, if only so I could stay away from google.

bows22 · November 2019

@ellieemc26 glad the clomid hasn’t been that bad for you! As a side note, my phone really wanted that to be cookie, which isn’t anything close to clomid, so it might been that I talk about cookies too much 😆. Anyway I’m sorry for the freak out waiting for the office to call you back but I don’t really blame you because it does seem like thing else slip through the cracks sometimes. Glad that wasn’t the case though!

@kiki047 way to fast forward through the TWW haha! Ordering your meds is an exciting step! But I hope you are a SS and won’t need to!

shoogapoff · November 2019

@mvt2003 FX for YH's ultrasound. I don't have any insight on that process, but am glad his count is trending up!

@emeraldduchess Week 2 of TWW really is the worst! Enjoy that week 1 high while you can! When is your beta?

@inthewoods23 I hear ya on the home improvement stuff! We are such adults! *sigh*

@misshelen86 Thanks for the podcast recommendation! I'm anyways looking for new ones!

@mama_mea Oooh! I'd love to buy a bunch of plants too! So fun!

@ellieemc26 That anxiety waiting for a call is so real. I feel ya! Glad they finally reached out, but dang, way to cut it to the last minute!

@kiki047 Wow. The financial side of IVF is so stressful! I'm sorry you're having to worry about that. Its definitely smart to make sure before you put money down.

Diagnosis (if you've been): AMA, blocked tube

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): TWW

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): letrozole, gonal-f, trigger shot, IUI, progesterone

How are things going?: Beta on Friday, but I'm not holding my breath.

Any questions?: Not at the moment.

GTKY: You've won a $1000 shopping spree at the store of your choice. What store would you pick? Probably a home improvement store. Nothing would make me happier than having new flooring in our house. Obviously 1000 wouldn't cover it, but it would certainly help!

bows22 · November 2019

Diagnosis (if you've been): Nothing official until our follow up in 2 weeks but am getting some clues that we have some obstacles

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?) Testing cycle

How are things going?: So you may remember that at my CD 3 ultrasound, the tech mentioned that my lining was very thick and that I would have another day or so of heavy bleeding. I didn’t, so that’s been in the back of my mind and today at my SHG I was told that the thickness is an endometrial polyp that will have to be removed. The PA said it may or may not be impacting anything but that when they see them, they usually recommend that they come out. They also really struggled with getting my tubes to cooperate but didn’t elaborate on what that meant. So I don’t know if that means something was blocked, or if they just couldn’t get to where they needed to be to get the fluid in. It just seemed like the 3 of them (the PA that I see, an ultrasound tech, and someone else who was observing) where being overly vague and exchanging looks and I don’t know if it’s just because of the polyp or if there is something more. The PA only said we would go over what everything means at the follow up. I did manage to squeeze in a question about the SA results and she confirmed that she will probably want to do a repeat.

Any questions?: Not right now but I may have some later. I need to feel my feelings first haha

GTKY: My work wardrobe could use a total overhaul so I’d say Macy’s, but only if I had a really good coupon.

Edit to fix typos

bows22 · November 2019

@shoogapoff I’m excited for your beta

do you think you will test beforehand?

shoogapoff · November 2019

@bows22 I'm sure I will, just so I'm not caught off-guard by the results. Not sure what day I'll start testing though...I'm sorry about that stressful experience with you SHG! I hate trying to read the medical staff's expressions. FX for a straightforward plan for you.

Edit bc I wasn't finished yet!

kpearse99 · November 2019

Diagnosis (if you've been): Unexplained IF

Status (WTO/TWW/TTA): WTO for IUI #3

What are you doing this cycle? (Testing? Treatment?): 7.5 of letrozole, Trigger and IUI

How are things going?: As you would expect, it's been a really rough weekend emotionally for me. I lost it Saturday night when I went to the bathroom (I think because it was the first time all day I was really alone) and it took me a while to calm myself down. Then yesterday DH an I got into an argument about this whole TTC process and I cried my eyes out. I think I'm done with the tears and I'm feeling like I'm ready to dive back into this next cycle. I'm scared and nervous because the RE is only comfortable doing 1 or 2 more medicated IUI cycles. So the pressure is on for one of these next two to work and stick because after that, I guess that's it for us. I go in for my monitoring appointment on Thursday (CD 4 because I wanted it to be with my regular RE) - I'll be telling MH we need to be all in and give it everything we got these next two times.

I mentioned in the WTO thread that I'm going to stop tracking all signs and symptoms. Basically I'll only be tracking my period and when we HIO, in addition to when to tracking when I take the meds. It's too much and you end up driving yourself more crazy thinking about it all, when in all honesty the damn symptoms are the same whether AF is arriving or if you are KU, so what's the point?

Any questions?: Who else here has light and short periods? (I really only bleed for a day) Do you spot a day or two before AF arrives, and if so is it always brown spotting? Is that normal? My RE doesn't seem concerned at all about any of this, so I guess I shouldn't either.

GTKY: You've won a $1000 shopping spree at the store of your choice. What store would you pick? I can only pick one store?!??!?! Oh man!!! Probably home depot or home sense, or something like that - we need to re-do some stuff in the house and will hopefully be getting our addition put on in 2020!

kiki047 · November 2019

I'll be back later for the rest of my tags & responses but popping in to give some extra love to @kpearse99. I'm so sorry love, I really hoped that last IUI was it for you. You're doing everything right, just need all the stars to align for you. I have faith that it will happen for you friend!

interesting you say that about stopping tracking. While I 100% believe it is valuable information to have, especially when you're just starting to TTC, but I feel like once you get to this stage where you have monitoring and you're pretty confident in your knowledge and familiarity of your own body it's not really necessary anymore. I don't track much, just BBT and the more extreme symptoms but otherwise I'm much more laid back than I used to be. I used to have this romanticized idea in my head that I'd just "know" when I was KU and I'd be floating on air and I'd have a glow to me. HAHAHA from everyone I've talked to and from reading alll the grad threads, we know that's rarely the case lol. Just gotta ride it out!

kpearse99 · November 2019

@misshelen86 I'll keep good thoughts going for you and your results! I hope you and your RE come up with a solid game plan that you feel good about.

@mama_mea I hope the results come back good and that you don't need to up your med! I think you're totally right about getting closure at the end of a cycle. I need to look at it that way more.

@inthewoods23 what kind of calendar?! Like a planner calendar? Because I love those and I'm always looking for new ones haha

@emeraldduchess ugh I'm sorry about the itchiness! That's never fun! Do you find it worse in the morning or at night, or just all day? Also I'm also told that anything over 17mm is good to trigger for. So your 24mm is an awesome size! (Mine were 23 and 24 this last round). Since you had one super dominant one, it's likely only that one was released.

@mvt2003 Great job working out the timing for the SA!! That's great his overall numbers went up! Does he have to do a 3rd SA? I really want this cycle to be IT for you guys!

@ellieemc26 I hope your ultrasound shows good things in the follie department and that you'll be ready to trigger!! How much progesterone are you going to be on? Once or twice a day?

@kiki047 I think I would also test at home that Thursday morning before going and handing over that credit card! IVF is starting so soon for you, I'm so excited for you!!! But also hoping you're a special unicorn that won't end up needing it

@shoogapoff I really REALLY want you to have better results than I did!!! So I'm keeping my FX for you! How much progesterone are you on? Once or twice a day?

@bows22 I don't like that they wouldn't really review anything with you while you were there and that you were just told you'll know everything at the follow up. When is the follow up again? I hate that you're left so in the dark right now about your own body because they wouldn't or couldn't discuss it all with you right then and there.

kpearse99 · November 2019

Thanks @kiki047 I usually do like tracking everything but even when I SWEAR things are 100% different this time around (like certain things I felt last week that I've never felt before at that point in my cycle) ended up leading to nothing but AF. So, I'm kind of like... what's the point?! Like you, I totally get it in the beginning of TTC, but 14 months in.... Not really doing anything for me anymore.

bows22 · November 2019

@kpearse99 I’m so sorry you & YH got into an argument over TTC. I hope you guys were able to work everything out or you will soon. I didn’t really like that about my appointment today either, I’m assuming this approach is at least part of what made my brother & SIL switch to a different RE for treatment which is something we are leaning towards as well.

kpearse99 · November 2019

@bows22 I would also be looking into another practice, if you have that option! And yes, everything is worked out and good with DH and I. The fight was sort of a blur and it was coming from a good place. He gets so upset seeing me that way every single month, which of course then makes me feel like i'm a burden

shoogapoff · November 2019

@kpearse99 Aw, thanks.I wish we could all have good results together! To answer your question, I am on progesterone twice a day.

inthewoods23 · November 2019

@kpearse99 that's like that stupid email I got from *other TTC related site* where it basically was saying that TTC is fun whether you're at month 2 or 20 and it was like ummm noooo, it is not fun at month 20.

And by calendar I mean the timeline for when I need to start meds or have appointments before the mock transfer. My clinic is dumb and it's just a list so I transfer it on to my Google spreadsheet that is color coded.

@bows22 so sorry your SHG did not go well. Feel those feels!

NYTino24 · November 2019

@mvt2003 Morph is like #4 in importance of male factors. The more sperm you have, the more chances there are so count is so much more important. I hope you continue to get better numbers!
@inthewoods23 I’ve had the cervix biopsy done due to inflammation and that wasn’t fun, but not too bad. Not sure about the lining one. Hope it goes well.
@misshelen86 My strategy (which may not work for everyone) is to envision worst case results and scenario. I’m usually somewhat happy with what happens compared to that. I’ve been on the bad side of some rare odds before, so in a weird way it also makes me feel like I can be on the good side of rare odds too...? Keeping my fingers crossed for decent news for you.
@koearse99 Hugs, lady! This shit is hard. I hope the next IUI works. It’s okay to feel all of the emotions from day to day. We are here for you. I personally do not have short or light periods and usually have a thick lining when not on meds. I would definitely look more into that since you had the one IUI lining issue. Would you consider switching doctors?

AFM, I have a progesterone check in the AM and will post after I get results.

kpearse99 · November 2019

@inthewoods23 ooooo, that kind of calendar!! **face palm to forehead** Duh!!!

kpearse99 · November 2019

@NYTino24 I really like my RE, so I don't want to change offices. And he did say that if I want to go on progesterone he will let me go on it, so I may be asking for it this time around - to try something different, ya know? Even if it's just once a day instead of twice. And the thing with my lining is that it's thick enough at the time of the IUI, or we wouldn't be doing it. 2 times ago it was at 8mm and this last time it was at 7.4. I know that's not uber thick, but it's where they at least want it and need it to be at to do an IUI so I know it's good at that time, but I don't know how fast it thins out before implantation would occur.... does that make sense? I don't even know if that's a thing.... the lining thinning out before implantation or before AF arrives?

NYTino24 · November 2019

@kpearse99 My understanding is that the lining doesn’t break down until progesterone drops, but the lining is somehow already building up for the new cycle once AF comes. I wonder if there’s like an infographic or gif to explain it. They do the lining check on CD3, which is weird but that’s why AF’s appearance starts a cycle and doesn’t end it.

mama_mea · November 2019

@kpearse99 my heart breaks for you, TTC puts so much strain on your partnership, especially when the circumstance necessitates urgency. Just remember to give yourself grace to feel what you need to feel, and that each day brings something new. MH and I have had a lot of emotional moments, especially because TTC brings about a lot of stress and vulnerability. I have so much hope for you and sending you all sorts of good thoughts ♥️♥️

AFM
My TSH numbers were in normal range! Wahoo! Started at 4.8, went down to 4.2 last month, and this month they're 2.1! Sticking with the 50 mcg of levothyroxine. Now to just work on the whole KU thing.

ellieemc26 · November 2019

@kpearse99 so sorry about your weekend, sending good thoughts to you as you head into this next cycle!

to answer your question about the progesterone I’m actually not sure if it will be once or twice a day. I Think I remember them telling me once a day, but I guess I’ll find out! My progesterone test was low but I also hear those aren’t considered super reliable so I’m guessing I’ll just get whatever is typical.

You know, I thought I had made a lot of effort to educate myself about all of this stuff but as each day goes by I’m finding more I don’t know that I probably should! I guess this is part of why it’s important we trust our RE and their staff to keep us on the right path!

kpearse99 · November 2019

@ellieemc26 that’s basically what my RE says about progesterone, that it’s unreliable when tested because it fluctuates so much. He said some studies suggest taking it several times around CD21 and then taking the average, but that’s not fully accurate then either. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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