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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2020 10:17:30 GMT -6
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Post by robotsvswrestlers on Feb 24, 2020 12:44:03 GMT -6
Good luck katespade! marigold from the RE’s perspective, they want all of the information before they start treating. They don’t want to miss something before starting treatment. But if you aren’t getting the right vibe, trust your gut. Is there another practice you can try?
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Post by robotsvswrestlers on Feb 24, 2020 12:49:56 GMT -6
I messaged my RE and she’s going to write orders for progesterone blood levels. She said to come in next Monday for the blood draw and if it’s positive, I can start supplemental progesterone. I’m really hoping I actually O. I thought this month would be lost time.
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Post by katespade on Feb 24, 2020 13:18:59 GMT -6
So marigold I understand your frustrations because while I really liked the RE I met with, it’s overwhelming how much they want to do right off the bat. He wants an HSG, the ultrasound, more bloodwork, an endometrial biopsy, an SA for my H, and to top it off, I have to get clearance from my cardiologist that I am healthy enough to be pregnant (I have a genetic heart issue). It’s a lot, I was alone (H just started a new management role and can’t take time off), and I basically have a few days to decide if I want to do this. I’m terrified of how much it’ll cost.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2020 16:10:20 GMT -6
what do doctors have you take progesterone for? i see it EVERYWHERE. but what test do they do to determine if you need it or not? and what is it supposed to do for you? google won’t tell me shit. my doctor won’t touch me until we’ve had 3 losses in a row.
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Post by marigold on Feb 24, 2020 16:28:53 GMT -6
robotsvswrestlers, the more I think about it, the more I do think it might have been the RE's vibe. I probably wouldn't have batted an eye at the testing if someone I felt comfortable with suggested it. I hate to go elsewhere; maybe I'll go through with the tests first and see.
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Post by marigold on Feb 24, 2020 16:31:37 GMT -6
katespade, it's so much right up front! They could at least start with the SA for the H's and prevent us from unnecessary tests...wishful thinking haha! Hope you get the all clear from your cardiologist.
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Post by robotsvswrestlers on Feb 24, 2020 16:41:10 GMT -6
@zweber a certain percentage of miscarriages/failed implantation is caused by low progesterone. Basically your body doesn’t produce enough progesterone (google corpus luteum) to support implantation and/or pregnancy. It is diagnosed by taking a blood progesterone level about 7 days after ovulation. If it is low, your doctor may prescribe progesterone.
Also, if you are doing IVF or and FET, you don’t ovulate, therefore your body doesn’t produce any progesterone, so you have to take it.
I don’t want to estimate a number, but I feel like only a small percentage of miscarriages are actually caused by low progesterone. However, because the treatment is so easy (generally just taking pills vaginally), it’s something doctors do “just in case.” My RE gave me a prescription and basically said if you take these, we can eliminate one potential reason for failure if things aren’t working.
I haven’t read a lot of literature, but I don’t think progesterone supplementation has been shown to greatly increase success. Most likely if you have having problems, it is not low progesterone.
My 6 years of being infertile has paid off with that post.
Edited to add that progesterone levels are not an exact science. There is a general normal range and most doctors have a minimum that they like to see. But what may be a low level for someone maybe not cause any problems for someone else. So it’s not like there is a magic number that guarantees success. But higher is generally better, which is why some doctors may prescribe.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2020 17:04:03 GMT -6
wow thanks robotsvswrestlers! i didn’t mean to make you type a novel. it just definitely seems like progesterone is handed out like candy. when i asked my doctor about it she just shrugged it off and said maybe we can test for that if we keep miscarrying down the line. so far we have no issue becoming pregnant. i just can’t stay pregnant. but like i said they won’t do any tests because we’ve “only” had two miscarriages this year. i know people have it so so so much harder than we do but it surely doesn’t make it any easier to sit back and wait. if we do end up pregnant again soon i’m going to be a fucking disaster. this is no fun!
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Post by Fearsy on Feb 24, 2020 20:35:40 GMT -6
Congrats, beenthere!! How many DPO were you with that BFP?
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Post by beenthere on Feb 24, 2020 21:25:06 GMT -6
Congrats, beenthere !! How many DPO were you with that BFP? 12DPO!
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Post by katespade on Feb 25, 2020 5:53:30 GMT -6
katespade, it's so much right up front! They could at least start with the SA for the H's and prevent us from unnecessary tests...wishful thinking haha! Hope you get the all clear from your cardiologist. I actually think the SA is totally unnecessary for us- I really do think there is an issue with me (not blaming myself, I just think something isn’t right with my body). I’ll get the approval from my cardiologist- my condition is regulated, I haven’t needed an adjustment in my medication in YEARS, and as long as I take it each day I’m good- it’s just a total hassle. I’m in the DC area and the office is in the city, which means either paying $25 to park for a 15 minute appointment or going on a train adventure with DD.
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Post by marigold on Feb 25, 2020 6:32:27 GMT -6
I just reached out to another RE (who has stellar reviews). I keep thinking about it and really don't want to go back to the other one. Bonus of the new RE is that it's 5 minutes from my house (as opposed to 25). I'm on CD10 now; hoping to get in to the new RE in time for CD3 testing.
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Post by Fearsy on Feb 25, 2020 11:22:01 GMT -6
Congrats, beenthere !! How many DPO were you with that BFP? 12DPO! Beautiful lines for 12dpo!
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Post by savannah on Feb 25, 2020 11:22:38 GMT -6
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Post by savannah on Feb 25, 2020 11:27:31 GMT -6
I just reached out to another RE (who has stellar reviews). I keep thinking about it and really don't want to go back to the other one. Bonus of the new RE is that it's 5 minutes from my house (as opposed to 25). I'm on CD10 now; hoping to get in to the new RE in time for CD3 testing. I'm glad you are going to explore another option. Working with fertility issues can be a frustrating and emotional process. There is constant communication back and forth, and often times regular office visits. It's important you find somewhere you feel comfortable and heard. I ended up switching REs before my first round of IVF and the experience was night and day.
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Post by savannah on Feb 25, 2020 12:02:39 GMT -6
katespade, Just sending you lots of hugs. Going to an RE can be very overwhelming and a lot to process. How much to invest emotionally, financially and physically are some of the toughest decisions, and there are often not clear answers. Speaking from my own experience, most of the initial testing was covered by my insurance (HSG, SA, bloodwork). It is a lot, but it can help your doc give you an idea of what treatment might look like and how involved and costly it will be. Is there a reason you only have a few days to decide? Many people take weeks (or months) before they feel ready to proceed.
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Post by katespade on Feb 25, 2020 14:01:33 GMT -6
katespade, Just sending you lots of hugs. Going to an RE can be very overwhelming and a lot to process. How much to invest emotionally, financially and physically are some of the toughest decisions, and there are often not clear answers. Speaking from my own experience, most of the initial testing was covered by my insurance (HSG, SA, bloodwork). It is a lot, but it can help your doc give you an idea of what treatment might look like and how involved and costly it will be. Is there a reason you only have a few days to decide? Many people take weeks (or months) before they feel ready to proceed. I mean I feel like that’s how much time I have since CD1 should be here by Saturday (they want the biopsy and HSG done on separate days between CD5-12, which would be in the next week or so and Id be scheduling those CD1). I could certainly tell them I want to hold off. But we’ve got guests coming next month so I need to check the timing on that.
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Post by savannah on Feb 25, 2020 14:27:22 GMT -6
katespade , Just sending you lots of hugs. Going to an RE can be very overwhelming and a lot to process. How much to invest emotionally, financially and physically are some of the toughest decisions, and there are often not clear answers. Speaking from my own experience, most of the initial testing was covered by my insurance (HSG, SA, bloodwork). It is a lot, but it can help your doc give you an idea of what treatment might look like and how involved and costly it will be. Is there a reason you only have a few days to decide? Many people take weeks (or months) before they feel ready to proceed. I mean I feel like that’s how much time I have since CD1 should be here by Saturday (they want the biopsy and HSG done on separate days between CD5-12, which would be in the next week or so and Id be scheduling those CD1). I could certainly tell them I want to hold off. But we’ve got guests coming next month so I need to check the timing on that. Ok that makes sense. I'm sorry this is so stressful. Working with an RE can involve a lot of appointments (sometimes multiple rounds of bloodwork and ultrasounds throughout your cycle every cycle.) It can take a lot of time. It's definitely overwhelming and shitty and unfair.
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Post by katespade on Feb 27, 2020 16:18:15 GMT -6
My bloodwork from Valentine’s Day showed my hCG had gone back to 0.
I just got another positive pregnancy test.
I am in disbelief. I’m going to test again in the AM to make sure it wasn’t a crazy fluke and if it wasn’t, I’ll call the RE to let him know.
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Post by robotsvswrestlers on Feb 27, 2020 16:54:48 GMT -6
Wow katespade! I hope the RE can help you through this.
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Post by katespade on Feb 28, 2020 7:04:46 GMT -6
Wow katespade! I hope the RE can help you through this. I’m flabbergasted. We were told we could try right away again but we did not make an actual effort this month. I’m going in after I drop DD off at school for a beta. I’m trying not to get my hopes up but if this works I’d be due the week of our anniversary, so that would be fun!
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Post by pbandj714 on Feb 28, 2020 9:21:55 GMT -6
I guess I outed my lurking by loving katespade's BFP (congrats!), so I'll intro. I'm PBJ and I have baby fever. I've been lurking since we plan to TTC this summer or fall. My twins will be 4 in June. Anyway, I'm here rooting for you all!
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Post by savannah on Feb 28, 2020 10:09:55 GMT -6
What a surprise katespade! Everything crossed for you!
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Post by katespade on Feb 28, 2020 12:51:41 GMT -6
First beta today was 83! I go back Monday for the next one.
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Post by Fearsy on Feb 28, 2020 13:00:53 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2020 14:25:40 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2020 14:27:00 GMT -6
i didn’t track O again this month. but i know i ovulated recently. 3 or 4 days ago. we’ve had sex everyday for about 15 days so i think we’re good on that aspect. just hope we can get a positive test for the 3rd month in a row. i know that would be impossible but my fingers are crossed.
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Post by willow on Feb 28, 2020 15:02:24 GMT -6
I'm sending you every possible positive sticky vibe and prayer I can, katespade.
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Post by onyx on Feb 29, 2020 7:44:53 GMT -6
I have everything crossed for you katespade! Congrats! AFM I’m on CD 29, no AF and BFN sooo we wait.
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