https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:17:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-54#post-2182945 Tue, 19 May 2015 10:36:01 +0000 My Only Sunshine 2182945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kelli_Deluxe: If your insurance won't cover an RE, I would at least get a second opinion and consider switching OBs. Sure, bedside manner is important, but the main purpose of a doctor is to provide good appropriate medical care! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-54#post-2182899 Tue, 19 May 2015 10:18:37 +0000 YogiRunner 2182899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just going to echo what everyone is saying: monitoring is important and worth it. Go with an RE. Good luck! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-54#post-2182883 Tue, 19 May 2015 10:10:14 +0000 sweetooth 2182883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second everything that @raintreebee: said. I don't think I could have had a successful cycle without the knowledge that monitoring provided. You will gain an understanding of how you are responding, what adjustments can be made during the cycle to set you up for success, and if a cycle is going to be a bust before you even get to any procedure at all. </p> <p>So yes, even if I loved my doctor, if I felt that I didn't support his method of fertility practice, I would move on for a second opinion elsewhere. And as you can see from many of us that have gone through this, monitoring is a very important part of the process. It's good that you're stopping, and considering this before going any further. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-54#post-2182780 Tue, 19 May 2015 09:11:11 +0000 PurplePumps 2182780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I could not get on board with what a doctor wanted to do, I'd find a new one. I did do two cycles of Clomid with my OB who didn't monitor and only did the 21 day progesterone test also, and while I didn't agree with what she told me. "Everyone ovulated on CD14", "charting is useless"... all I wanted from her was the Clomid to give a shot, hoping I'd be an easy Clomid fix case, which she gave me. But I quickly moved on when the 2 cycles didn't work. My RE pretty much called those 2 cycles a waste cause there was no data on how I responded and how it effected my lining. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-54#post-2182462 Mon, 18 May 2015 23:11:54 +0000 mrscobee 2182462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@raintreebee: this exactly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-54#post-2182420 Mon, 18 May 2015 21:56:03 +0000 raintreebee 2182420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think most REs would consider unmonitored stimulated cycles dangerous. For good reason. You may over respond and have too many follicles, ending up with too many babies. You may have poor lining due to the meds. Your tubes may not be clear. You may have a cyst, etc etc. And you may be taking these meds that have been demonstrated to increase cancer risk without knowing that they are working properly. That is why most REs have a lifetime limit on the # of clomid cycles for instance. I would reconsider whether your doctor's plan is actually right for you. Sorry to be harsh. I just get upset reading about doctors who throw out these serious meds without proper monitoring. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-54#post-2182380 Mon, 18 May 2015 20:55:58 +0000 Mrs.Pinecone316 2182380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would go see an RE. I personally wouldn't waste my time with an OB who didn't do monitoring. I would want to know what was going on with my body and not put my body through meds/procedures if I didn't know what was really going on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-54#post-2182327 Mon, 18 May 2015 20:04:42 +0000 Mrs.Someone 2182327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with the others, see an RE! At the very least though, make sure your progesterone monitoring is at 7dpo, NOT CD21, because not everyone O's on CD14. Also, maybe you could talk your doctor into doing a progesterone pool. Basically taking the test 3 days between 5-9dpo and averaging them. I've been told that it's a better way to get an accurate reading. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-54#post-2182322 Mon, 18 May 2015 20:02:00 +0000 FaithFertility 2182322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kelli_Deluxe: My insurance didn't cover RE either, but it wasn't crazy bad......I mean it adds up but ultrasounds were about $200 and blood work was $50 once we got into IUI and such it got pricey, but I would of you can try an RE </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-54#post-2182291 Mon, 18 May 2015 19:35:09 +0000 jaguar 2182291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If there's not much more he can do for you, I think I'd also look for another opinion. Monitoring is important, especially with progesterone issues. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-54#post-2182290 Mon, 18 May 2015 19:34:34 +0000 travellingbee 2182290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes it was so helpful to have the monitoring and see how I was responding and timing it all. I highly recommend going to an RE. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-54#post-2182277 Mon, 18 May 2015 19:24:19 +0000 FliegepilzHut 2182277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kelli_Deluxe: Another vote for seeing an RE, if only to get an opinion. Have you already done a Femara cycle with him? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-54#post-2182217 Mon, 18 May 2015 18:34:16 +0000 ShootingStar 2182217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would 1000% go see an RE. I say this because I don't respond well to Clomid, and I only responded to Femara at the highest dose. Without monitoring I never would have known what was working and what wasn't. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-54#post-2182174 Mon, 18 May 2015 17:40:24 +0000 Truth Bombs 2182174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kelli_Deluxe: if you've talked to him and he won't adjust the plan just because it's "not something they do" rather than because he feels strongly that it's not necessary in your specific situation then I would definitely go to an RE for a second opinion. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-54#post-2182172 Mon, 18 May 2015 17:38:49 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2182172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would talk to him and if he won't do any monitoring or additional testing I'd go see an RE, even if it meant having to save a couple months for treatments. I didn't have any insurance for treatments either, so I know how much that sucks. However the consultations and early testing were covered. Maybe it would be the same for you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-54#post-2182161 Mon, 18 May 2015 17:22:34 +0000 Kelli_Deluxe 2182161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: I'm on Femara, and previously unmonitored Clomid. When I say monitored, I mean ultrasound monitoring throughout the cycle to see if your follicles are even responding, if you need a trigger shot, etc. A blood draw on day 21, is after the fact</p> <p>@Truth Bombs: I did. Monitoring is something they just don't do. It's my understanding some ob/gyn's do it and some don't. </p> <p>@2littlepumpkins: He's an ob/gyn. My insurance won't cover anything at an RE once it gets the "infertility" label :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-54#post-2182152 Mon, 18 May 2015 17:14:07 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2182152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Truth Bombs: +1 - in my post I assumed you already did this, but yes that'd be first! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-54#post-2182150 Mon, 18 May 2015 17:13:09 +0000 Truth Bombs 2182150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you mentioned to him whatever else it is you feel you need and why and then allowed him to explain his stance? That would be my first step. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-54#post-2182149 Mon, 18 May 2015 17:12:03 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2182149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd get a second opinion to start. Is this a RE or an OB? Nothing says you can't see a different dr for the infertility stuff then go back to him for OB. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-54#post-2182147 Mon, 18 May 2015 17:11:32 +0000 blackbird 2182147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What do you want him to do? Prescribe you progesterone? Clomid? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-would-you-do-54#post-2182140 Mon, 18 May 2015 16:56:42 +0000 Kelli_Deluxe 2182140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just found out my doctor doesn't do any monitoring on meds aside from the 21 day progesterone draw. This presents a big problem for me bc, 1) my progesterone is always low, even when I'm pregnant, 2) I'm clearly not ovulating every month, so drawing next cycle to see doesn't really provide answers AFTER the fact. </p> <p>So my question: if you LOVED your doctor, from his plan for you to his bedside manner, but he didn't perform something you believe you needed, would you switch to a different doctor who does? </p>