I have a question...

taagent · January 2009

Hopefully some of you will remember my introductory post but if not here is a quick recap of me. DH and I hit the 6 mo mark of ttc, he was diagnosed 3 years ago with testicular cancer and now has only one testicle - as a result we were given a 'free pass' straight to an RE but we chose to wait and try on our own. I have since had only 4 cycles in 6 months... something that is very new, I used to be a 27-31 day girl and am currently on cd 24 or 25 and haven't o'd yet.

Anyway, I will be speaking to my dr this week (about results from a colposcopy, not ttc related) and think it is time to do some testing on me because I think something is off. I am wondering if I have a thyrid/hormone/PCOS issue just because my cycles have gotten progressively longer in just the last few months. My question is, what should I bring with me, be aware of etc when going to speak with him. I am assuming he will run blood tests but is there anything else. I am honestly kind of scared about what all this means and what the possibilities are. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

smilelari · January 2009

If you chart take your charts with you, otherwise I can't think of anything to take along. If you have specific questions, you might write them down ahead of time so that you don't forget to ask them.

If all you're wanting to figure out is if you have PCOS or a thyroid issue they will do bloodwork and an u/s. If you're ready for the full set of tests, they would likely throw in an HSG as well.

MarcyIam · January 2009

Hey there, I remember you.

I think I would bring your charts for sure. Other than that, I think I would write down a list ahead of time of any questions, concerns, or anything that you may have. The appointment can be kind of overwhelming at times with lots of questions, etc... coming up. So having a list to start with helps.

Good luck!

taagent · January 2009

Thanks ladies, I will try to figure out how to print my FF charts and try to come up with questions to ask him. Would it be better to get all the testing out of the way at once?

yogisunam · January 2009

I remember you as well!

I am just enterring the monitoring phase of my journey, so don't have any answers for you. But good luck!

taagent · January 2009

Thanks, I appreciate the replies.

smilelari · January 2009

taagent:
Thanks ladies, I will try to figure out how to print my FF charts and try to come up with questions to ask him. Would it be better to get all the testing out of the way at once?

Probably especially if you are thinking about starting any kind of treatment. No sense in taking Clomid with blocked tubes, KWIM

taagent · January 2009

That is what I thought... Okay, I guess I will ask for the 'works'... do I get a discount like at a carwash?

Nikki1007 · January 2009

Definitely take your charts and a list of questions. If you are considering IUI for the sperm issues or even Clomid, its a good idea to go ahead and get the HSG done. Its a fairly quick and simple procedure and will tell you if you have blocked tubes.

babydontforget · January 2009

GL! I also would just go ahead and get the full course of tests done. Might as well, since you'll be in and out of the office all month.

Are you already working with the RE, or currently working with your OB? If the latter, I would suggest that you go ahead and take advantage of the "free pass." Different docs do things differently, so, if you're facing heading to the RE anyway, might as well do the testing his/her way. Just a thought...

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taagent · January 2009

Thanks ladies, I have been working with my gyn. I will see what he says and go from there. If he suggests we go ahead and just go to see the RE then that is what we will do. I will let you all know what ends up happening. Thank you so much for the advice and thoughts!

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