https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:44:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1388375 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 15:46:54 +0000 littlek 1388375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: 30% chance is really great! I think normal is around 20%. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1383206 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 07:44:21 +0000 spaniellove 1383206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: It's where you take Estrace tablets at the end of your LP in the previous cycle. It suppresses you a bit and keeps any follicles from growing too early or becoming cysts, which can happen with high FSH. It's a protocol they use with IVF for low responders/high FSH (estrogen priming protocol), but you can do just the estrogen and not the IVF part. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1383163 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 05:46:21 +0000 Trailmix 1383163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: I think I've mentioned this to you already but I was diagnosed with DOR with an FSH of 20.3! IUI plus injectables worked so there is definitely hope! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1383126 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 02:06:41 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1383126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMccarthy: Thank you!! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1383125 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 02:06:12 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1383125@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sarac: Did you go to him?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1383117 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 01:57:23 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1383117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hope they can get you KU in the quicker and most affordable way possible! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1383112 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 01:53:46 +0000 sarac 1383112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so glad you liked him! He's a fantastic doctor. I hope you get some good answers soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1383097 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:59:50 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1383097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@owlteach: Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1383033 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 23:09:19 +0000 owlteach 1383033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: As others have said, it sounds like your Dr. was very thorough and is going to work to find you guys more concrete answers. Good luck and hang in there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1383031 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 23:08:08 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1383031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: What is estrogen priming? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1383027 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 23:07:20 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1383027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetiePie: Well, the 1% is if we BD with no meds at all. It goes up to about 3% with Clomid/Femara and up to about 8% if we add IUI. But, IUI with injectables would increase the chance to 30%+. So, at least I know there's a chance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1383013 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 22:51:20 +0000 SweetiePie 1383013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow it sounds like your doc is thorough so that's good!<br /> I too wouldn't stress too much about the 1% until you have some more testing done. Easier said than done!<br /> The testing and waiting is tough when you just want to KNOW and get started already! Hang in there, and I have everything crossed for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1382610 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 19:00:19 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1382610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: That's awesome! So great to hear. Thank you so much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1382601 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 18:56:41 +0000 spaniellove 1382601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: I would wait for the rest of the results and it sounds like he's doing the right tests. Although you're worried about your age, your FSH alone isn't nearly enough to diagnose you with DOR. </p> <p>With my first RE (who wasn't very good with DOR) they wanted to move me straight to IUI w/ injectibles and then IVF, but I learned after doing that that oral meds with very low doses of injectibles and TI can work much better for DOR ladies because it preserves egg quality. For me what worked (all three times last year) was estrogen priming, and this pregnancy we added 2 very low doses of injectibles (no IUI or IVF), and progesterone. </p> <p>I think you have a lot of options! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1382598 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 18:55:13 +0000 deactivated_account 1382598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: So sorry, friend. My sister has dealt with this. Don't lose all hope. Look into pursuing all natural remedies for improving egg health. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1382561 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 18:36:28 +0000 Crystal 1382561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: Getting an answer and a realistic plan is a great first step!! And I agree the IUI with injectables has a great chance of being successful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1382484 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:56:43 +0000 HolisticMama 1382484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: I'm a TOTAL weirdo (although you may have already noticed) and I actually did fertility testing before even trying. Ridiculous. Including an HSG. I had already maxed out my deductible on my PPO insurance, so why not? I've had hormone issues in the past and had a tumor removed off my right ovary four years ago. </p> <p>RE said I must have had women's intuition, because was discovered we had a low sperm count, poor morphology, and the Ovarian Reserve Report rated me as "fair." The RE told me I had the egg counts of someone in their mid-40s. I am 29. -_- 48 hours later I got an e-mail informing me that my insurance was dropping all fertility benefits. :: deep breath :: </p> <p>I haven't posted at all in the infertility boards, because I am not ready to come to terms with the fact that we may have fertility problems. So I'm just going with the flow.</p> <p>But you're right- hearing 1% (even if it isn't entirely true) is a huge blow. It was unexpected. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1382474 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:50:02 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1382474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HolisticMama: That 1% is just SCARY! Hard to hear, isn't it!?</p> <p>Yes, I had an HSG and all was fine. Today was my first consultation with him, which is why we delved into conversation about possible treatments, etc.</p> <p> I'm on about cycle 9, 10 or 11. It's hard to say because we took some months off in between. We've been trying since October 2012, but not the whole time. How about you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1382442 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:35:29 +0000 HolisticMama 1382442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pui: Yup. My RE wouldn't discuss anything with me until we both had all the testing done, including an HSG.<br /> @CatchAFallingStar: Have you already done an HSG?</p> <p>I will also be checking my ovarian reserve and FSH again on my day 3, which _should_ be coming up if AF arrives in the not too distant future (I'm on CD28). </p> <p>What cycle are you on again? But regardless, you definitely definitely are not alone.</p> <p>I also was "diagnosed" with a 1% chance of conceiving, but we're giving it a little more time. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1382424 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:28:38 +0000 pui 1382424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think you should get all the diagnostic stuff before worrying too much about the next steps. My RE wouldn't even discuss next steps until he had tested me for everything and I had my diagnosis.</p> <p>I'm glad your appointment went well though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1382418 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:27:19 +0000 littlek 1382418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: I don't believe the 1% either, your FSH test results are within the normal range. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1382410 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:24:07 +0000 Mrs.Someone 1382410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm glad you had a good experience today! I wouldn't believe that 1% though, its not really based on anything other than the fact that it hasn't happened yet. Also, you might want to catch up with Spanielove, who got pregnant naturally (ie. not IUI or IVF) several times with DOR.</p> <p>Good luck! I hope you get some answers soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1382396 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:18:35 +0000 littlek 1382396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: I think it sounds like you have a good path forward. Your doctor sounds very thorough. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1382385 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:15:55 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1382385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Green Grass: I hope so!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1382378 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:11:38 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 1382378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: Sorry i didn't read that very carefully. If you have no male factor, IUI could definitely work with injectibles! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1382371 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:09:12 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1382371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Green Grass: No male factor. Semen is above average in every way. :)</p> <p>I think the reason he doesn't want to do just Clomid + IUI instead of injectables is just the cost. If we do 3 or 4 rounds with Clomid, it would pay for one round with injectables. I think he wants to streamline the process for us. I'm 35, so no time to waste. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1382364 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:06:37 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 1382364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I understand the relief from finally getting "answers" even when they're not awesome. I think you might want to look into stories of IUI + Clomid working with DOR. I found that many of the tests for DOR aren't very accurate, but the antral follicle scan is one of the best predictors. Do you have no male-factor? </p> <p>Wishing you luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-re-appointment-follow-up-from-yesterdays-post#post-1382351 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:02:35 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 1382351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, I had my first RE appointment today. He thinks it's most likely diminished ovarian reserve. He said based on my FSH test that I had in November (8.58), DOR is probably the cause of our infertility. </p> <p>He ran a couple blood tests today (AMH and progesterone) and will be doing more tests at the beginning of next cycle (which is about 2 weeks away), such as an antral follicle count ultrasound and Day 3 E2 and FSH tests. He said after that, he will possibly want to try a Clomid Challenge Test, depending on what my blood work tells us. </p> <p>He also went over the fact that endometriosis is a strong possibility because of the debilitating cramps I've had since I was a teen. He said a laparoscopy might be required, but we'll wait on the other testing to rule everything else out first. </p> <p>We will most likely have to do IUI with injectable medications, which will deplete our insurance budget ($3,000 per calendar year). If that doesn't work after a few rounds, we'll need to move onto IVF, but we can't afford yet, so we'll see. </p> <p>I don't know how I feel. I'm not all that upset... I guess because I'm finally getting real answers. He said trying on our own with "unexplained infertility" without any intervention is probably only about a 1% chance per cycle. That's upsetting to hear. But, I do remain hopeful. He didn't say anything like "you'll never be able to get pregnant" or "you'll need to use donor egg" ... so, that's good! </p> <p>Sorry for the long post. You girls are really the only people who TRULY understand this process. Even my hubby doesn't quite "GET IT."<br /> :heart: </p>