Posted by on June 09, 19100 at 08:38:36:
In Reply to: What should I ask my OBGYN? posted by KST on June 08, 19100 at 22:32:10:
: This is my first posting, so I don't know many of the codes!
: I have my annual OB visit soon, and need ideas for what to ask her regarding what she can do before needing to go to a fertility clinic?
: We have been trying for about 2 years. Last year she had me on rounds of Provera and Clomid in the same cycle. We tried varied levels of Clomid too. My husband was tested, and he checked out okay, she said he was average and wasn't concerned. She took blood on various cycles to see if I ovulated, sometimes I did, sometimes I didn't. She also tested and concluded I was not diabetic.
: I've heard her use the words "polysystic" and "annovulatory" in relation to my erratic cycles. (I will often go several months without a period.) There is no history of this on my side.
: I am going to turn 30 in a few weeks, and had hoped to be a mom, or at least pregnant by now. It doesn't help that my 3 best friends are all due over the next 2 months, plus a cousin, several people at work, and very possibly a sister-in-law!
: I want to make sure I am exhausting all my OB's resources before dealing with all the expenses related to fertility clinics. Plus I'm not sure how I feel about all the shots, etc.
: I've heard thyroid problems could be related, but is there anything else? What else can I ask her to check out?
: Thanks in advance for any ideas!
KST,
There's a wonderful link you can get to if you go to the "LINKS" key on AIA - it's called "A Network of Infertility Treatment". On this page you'll find a very extensive listing of tests which need to be done. Some OB/GYN's will immediately refer you to an RE for even the simple bloodwork. Others will perform these for you. If you want to stick with your GYN for a bit longer start by discussing the bloodwork, sperm analysis, perhaps an HSG for yourself. If your GYN doesn't feel comfortable doing preliminary infertility workups then you'll be referred but at least you'll have the basics in hand. Good luck and best wishes, Debi