Had My Doctor's Appointment Today (x-posted)

pepper73 · #1 August 3rd, 2011, 12:04 PM

I am SO glad I went! Obviously there's a lot still to be done, but I feel good making that first step. The doctor I saw was very nice, understanding, and honest. She looked at my charts and was encouraged that I have a good LP and am obviously ovulating. We are going to start with blood tests and if those come back normal, then we'll get into the more invasive testing. So, I go in on August 18th to have my Progesterone, Prolactin, & TSH tested (I may see if they'll do an HCG test too since I'll be CD25). If I don't get pregnant this cycle, then I go in on CD 3 to have Estradiol & FSH tested. She got me a prescription for Clomid so I will take that CD 5-9 and then go in on CD 10 to have my FSH & Progesterone tested. Hopefully one or all of those tests will give me some kind of clue. She also gave me a cup so that I can bring in my BF's semen for a sperm analysis because, as she said...it might be something going on with him.

I was so nervous going in there, but she made me feel really comfortable and really listened to me. I am hoping that I'll get a BFP and not even have to do those other tests, but if not then, at least I'm moving forward.

Jen71 · #2 August 3rd, 2011, 03:52 PM

So glad you are feeling positive about it!!

missy123 · #3 August 3rd, 2011, 06:28 PM

Sounds like your doctor is going to do the clomid challenge test. That is a great start! (not to mention you can get pregnant that cycle as well)

Here is the readers digest version of what will happen:
The clomiphene citrate challenge test (CCCT) provides an additional assessment of ovarian reserve. It is performed by measuring the day 3 FSH and estradiol levels, the patient takes 100 mg of Clomid on cycle days 5-9, and her FSH is measured again on day 10. The test is abnormal if either the day 3 or day 10 FSH values are elevated or if the day 3 estradiol is greater than 80 pg/ml.

What they are going to look for are a few things. #1 - That your FSH level is under 10 on cd3 and that after taking the clomid on cd10 that your FSH level is less than it was on cd3. Even if it is above 10 don't panic. Mine was 16 and the doc said no way would I get pregnant on my own... I proved him wrong

Good Luck!!

pepper73 · #4 August 4th, 2011, 04:42 AM

Oh wow, Missy thank you so much for that information!! She told me it was a clomid challenge test but I never thought to ask her for details or what we were going to be looking for. She basically told me it was to see how my body reacts to the clomid or something like that. It will be interesting to see what the blood tests show. I am absolutely terrified of needles (unless they're tattoo needles) but I'm not letting myself really think of that until I have to go in. Luckily they're really nice there and give me the baby needle. I'm such a wimp! LOL! Thanks again for that info! You are too sweet!

GG1995 · #5 August 4th, 2011, 05:32 AM

YAY for a great appointment!!

I am so glad you felt comfortable with your doctor!! Believe me, that makes a HUGE difference!! I LOVE mine and reccomend him to everyone!!

I am glad that you have a "plan of action" to look forward to and to get started with!! I am SOOOOO excited for you!!