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infertility and testing Posted: 01-18-08 14:15pm
I'm starting to feel overwhelmed with all
the testing that has to happen. I really
didn't think there would be that much.
I've already had all the testing and u/s
and am currently taking provera to induce
af. Then:
CD1 - Ovary scan. Then they will call in
my script for Letrozole (femera).
CD3-7 Take the Letrozole
Day after + opk I have to call so we can
schedule a post coitial test
Then at 7 dpo I have to go for a
progesterone check.
Then I either get a bfp or start all over
again. I don't know, it all just seems a
little excessive. I really thought they
would just write the script and say call
us when you get pregnant.
Has anyone else had to got through all
this stuff? Will it only be the first
month? Ugh. Sorry, I know this is kinda
pointless, I'm just uber emotional right
now.
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acruz
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Posted: 01-18-08 14:32pm
Im sorry Christy!!! ((HUGS)) You know I am
here for you! Lots of love!
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RachieBaby82
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Posted: 01-18-08 14:57pm
It's not pointless...you have every reason
to be overwhelmed. I'm so sorry you have
to go through all of that, but just try to
think of it as part of your journey to
mommyhood! I'm sure all the annoying
details will be over & done with
before you know it. Good luck &
don't worry, everything will be okay!
It does sound like alot!! But I would
think that some of the tests are one time
only. Like the coital test and maybe even
the ovary scan. But I think that they will
probably be checking your progesterone
levels for a while. That way when you do
catch the egg they will know if you need
extra progesterone to help it stick.
Just think at least now you are on the
right track and you should be getting that
lovely BFP really soon!!!
Good luck ((BIG HUGS)) to you!!!
Shannah
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DPrssd
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Posted: 01-18-08 16:15pm
I'm sorry Christy, It does sound like a
lot of tests....which is hard when you
have to get time off work etc. BUT on the
bright side, at least your RE is very
involved and you will get lots of answers
about what is happening (or not
happening).
The post-coital test is really good one to
get....as it will really pin-point any
issues.
I'm actually really excited for you!! You
are on your way!! Some of us need a little
help, and that's ok. As long as the end
result is a healthy little baby...its all
good
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mc4ever02
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Posted: 01-18-08 16:28pm
I know it's all for the best. And I know
it really isn't even that big of a deal. I
think I'm just letting the Provera get to
me. That stuff is a beast.
Thank you for all the kind words!
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shortgeek
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Posted: 01-19-08 09:30am
I also think it sounds like a lot of
tests, but I agree that the post-coital
test is probably done only once. Based on
the results of that test, they may
recommend more agressive treatments like
IUI.
This is all for the best. Doesn't seeing
an RE make you feel like you are moving in
the right direction instead of standing
still? I was definitely feeling like I
was standing still before our first RE
visit.
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monkeygirl22
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Posted: 01-19-08 22:31pm
My ob pretty much had the same schedule
set up for us when we were on the route of
meds. I was supposed to have one or two
ultrasounds per cycle. It will all be
worth it once you get your BFP though!
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Posted: 01-20-08 16:20pm
That does sound like a lot, but like
everyone else said, its for the best. You
are on a track and the doctor only has one
job...thats to get you pregnant.
You will do fine...plus after you go
through all that then I can ask you
questions when I go through it...
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RachieBaby82
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Re: How many tests on a medicated cycle? Posted: 01-29-08 15:48pm
mc4ever02
wrote:
I'm starting to feel
overwhelmed with all the testing that has
to happen. I really didn't think there
would be that much.
I've already had all the testing and u/s
and am currently taking provera to induce
af. Then:
CD1 - Ovary scan. Then they will call in
my script for Letrozole (femera).
CD3-7 Take the Letrozole
Day after + opk I have to call so we can
schedule a post coitial test
Then at 7 dpo I have to go for a
progesterone check.
Then I either get a bfp or start all over
again. I don't know, it all just seems a
little excessive. I really thought they
would just write the script and say call
us when you get pregnant.
Has anyone else had to got through all
this stuff? Will it only be the first
month? Ugh. Sorry, I know this is kinda
pointless, I'm just uber emotional right
now.
How is everything going with you, Christy?
Have you started this routine yet?
Good luck &
don't worry, everything will be okay!
