Questions about RE appointment.

yellowbird · #1 May 21st, 2011, 06:16 PM

I have my first RE appointment Monday. What can I expect? Will they run testing the same day or at another appointment? I'm nervous!

Twoboysmaybemore · #2 May 21st, 2011, 06:42 PM

For me it was a lot of talking and history sharing. I had to fill out a ton of info prior to the appointment. My OB had done quite a bit of testing already so we talked about those results as well. We did do some additional blood tests that hadn't been run yet. But, a couple of weeks later I came in for more of a "planning session" when he had all of the results in hand.

Good luck with your appointment. It felt great to have a plan.

LindseyE117 · #3 May 21st, 2011, 07:22 PM

My first RE appointment was about 2 to 3 hours long. You go over your whole history (bring in as much previous medical records as you can), and you will talk about what you think is going on. Also, if they haven't already, they will request previous medical records as well. Mine did a vaginal ultrasound, just to check for any abnormalities, measured my ovaries, checked for follies, checked my lining, etc. Then she ran some blood work based on my history. She also had my hubby do another SA to check his swimmers (he had just one a year prior and his levels dropped dramatically), and she also ran some blood work on him.

She then laid down a "maybe" plan, and talked about what our options could be. Afterwards, she scheduled another visit to dicuss test results and then make a formal plan. Ours turned out to be male factor infertility, and unfortunately our only current option is IVF (we were planning to do IUI). Expect to discuss everything, make a list of questions, and do not hold back. Discussing how much it will cost is also a huge factor. Most insurances do not cover fertility treatments, and some (like mine) will not cover tests either. Our clinic offers a payment system. We are paying for our IVF in installments.

Servilia · #4 May 21st, 2011, 10:46 PM

At my first RE appt I filled out a long questionnaire about our history. Then I met with the RE to discuss things. She said I can do some of the testing that day if I was ready (I was coming off a loss so she was sensitive to the fact I might need more downtime). I had 15 vials of blood taken at that first appt in the lab next door. She also gave me requisitions for further testing that had to be done with special instructions (fasting) and also instructions for DH's SA.

missy123 · #5 May 22nd, 2011, 07:03 AM

Bring a notebook and pen. You will be flooded with information and it is good to write it all down. For me it was a whirlwind appointment... The doctor talked about our histories, took blood on both me and DH, did an ultrasound, and since I was cd3 did cd3 FSH testing and started me on clomid for the clomid challenge. I was there 2-3 hours and it felt like 15 minutes.

Good Luck!!