Dr's office called back

Christine-MA · #1 January 5th, 2009, 10:57 AM

So my last m/c was the week before Christmas (natural at 6 weeks). I went on Dec 31, he did an internal and said everything was fine, and took an hcg to make sure my level was 0. He told me he'd call me back to let me know the results, as well as discuss any other tests he would want to do. (This being my 2nd m/c in a row, first in Aug at 10 weeks).

So I just got the call, go running out of my office, and it's his med asst basically just saying the bloodwork was normal (I'm assuming that means 0), and I won't need any more done. And she was going to leave it at that! So I asked her if he mentioned anything about other tests (I'm worried about low progesterone because I've always had short LPs)....I at least want him to check that. She said she'd leave him a message. I'm hoping he calls back and I can talk to him a little bit. I'd rather just make a 15 min office visit and be able to talk to him face to face. I hate playing phone tag!

Why mention twice to me that you can do blood work and then not schedule it? Like I'm just going to forget? lol He'd adamant (as adamant as he can be without knowing for sure) that it's just "back luck" twice....but what's so hard about checking my progesterone and making me feel better? lol

jenn27 · #2 January 5th, 2009, 11:10 AM

Sometimes Dr. offices can be such a pain in the butt. I'm sorry you are being given the a run around. Hopefully he will call you back or you can get in to see him so that ya'll can talk face to face. Either way, I hope you get some answers. Progesterone is such an easy thing to check so hopefully he will go ahead and write you some orders to have it done. If not, I would find someone who will. G/L hun and KUP.

DoulaMama · #3 January 5th, 2009, 11:13 AM

I'd get a new doctor personally. He doesn't sound like he "buys" low progesterone as a cause of miscarriage.

oh, and I've found personally that females are specifically more sensitive to loss. Men just don't get it! You can always switch doctors, then see him for prenatal/birth if you really like him.

Christine-MA · #4 January 5th, 2009, 11:29 AM

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He doesn't sound like he "buys" low progesterone as a cause of miscarriage.

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I get that impression sometimes. He's said to me on a few occassions (with my first and second) how it's most likely a chromosomal thing, which I know. But it doesn't mean I couldn't have low progesterone. Most of my cycles have 10 day LPs and a few have been 11. When I told him that, he told me short LPs rarely cause a m/c. I had to ask to have my prog drawn when I was pregnant....it came back at 14 which was on the low end for the time, but by then my hcg was dropping anyway.

I'm sure he will do some tests, but I don't want to have to ASK him, I want him to do them on his own! He probably thinks I'm a hypochondriac who reads the internet too much lol Maybe I am

I'd hate to switch Dr's though because I recently switched TO this guy lol But obviously I'll do what's best for me (and baby)

jenn27 · #5 January 5th, 2009, 11:35 AM

Well i think like you said, you have to do what's best for you and your future baby. I don't see the harm in at least checking the progesterone level. I hope that you can talk him into helping you. I had a crappy dr when I started ttc and he told me after 6 months if we weren't pregnant to come back and we would go from there. I went back to him and progesterone was the first thing that he wanted to check. He said he wanted to see the levels over 10 in an ovulatory cycle and my levels came back at 6.5. He never called or said anything so I just went on with my temping and so and then 2 cycles later I had the m/c. I switched drs and that was all it took. My new dr is absolutely wonderful and was ready with his suggestions and he just wanted to help us get pregnant. I hope one way of the other you get the help that you are asking for and the help and answers that you deserve even if it's just for peace of mind. G/L and definately KUP.

DoulaMama · #6 January 5th, 2009, 12:20 PM

I think after that that you should Definatly switch! He sounds like a bum! :2angry:

10-11 days is almost certainly a LPD, and 2 consecutive losses is usually indicative of a porblem, much more then it is chromosomal. My RE sees clients for recurrent loss after 2 m/c.

heathernoell6 · #7 January 5th, 2009, 01:13 PM

I also think that 2 consec m/cs would put up the red flag for the doc. I agree that he should do these tests without you having to ask. Do what you feel comfortable when it comes to changing doctors. I hope it all works out. Good luck hun.

Pitridge · #8 January 5th, 2009, 01:53 PM

You have to be with someone you feel comfortable with, if you think about it, you will be with this guy all through 9 months and he will deliver your baby, if you don't like him that much, I would change doctors before you get pg again.

huckleberry312 · #9 January 5th, 2009, 02:28 PM

Christine I have to agree with the everyone. Two losses back to back in that short of time should put up a red flag. If he is like that now how is going to be for nine months? That would be my worry. The tests don't cost him anything so it's not any money out of his pocket. Maybe your reg doc would order the tests for you.

..Jessica.. · #10 January 5th, 2009, 03:29 PM

Ugh...I hope your doc can help you out some!

.kristen. · #11 January 5th, 2009, 03:32 PM

Dr's can be difficult! I hope they straighten out!

..Red.. · #12 January 5th, 2009, 06:15 PM

Christine,

I recommend seeing other doctors. Look up the best doctor in your areas that takes your insurance, and do a consultation. It doesn't hurt you, it can definitely help you. AND you don't have to switch. With my past experience, I felt so left out of everything, and like I was missing something. So I "shopped" around. I am so glad I did. I can explain it all if you didn't see my into post if you like, but trust me. I feel so safe and cared for with my new doctors. That is how you should feel.