** April 2019 Testing **

[GeekMaker]

I really wish my period would just come. I feel bad saying it. In the past I at least had spotting but besides that one spot earlier today, its been nothing ...at all. I dont get it. I really thought I ovulated.

And to Lolly...my husband is nervous to get his sperm done. I think he feels like he wont take it well if something is wrong. I really hope you guys conceive soon and there are lots of ways it sounds like to work with the situation you have. I am so sorry you are in this situation and hope it only gets better and better...and very soon too.

 

[SugaryIris]

@soffphie @SugaryIris we will def try calling them. We could probs cover the consultation charge and tests at a push but it’s the costs for ivf if needed we would struggle with.

Thankyou.x

Hopefully it won’t come to ivf, but there are lots of ways they can make it a bit more affordable if it does, I was absolutely terrified when I discovered the nhs didn’t do it in my area but my clinic have options.

As I said though hopefully it won’t come to that, my injection ‘pen’ only cost £120 and that can be used to improve sperm, I don’t know if it would work for your oh’s particular issue but it’s worth thinking about and not losing hope.

Also, for supplements coq10 for you both is a good one for sperm xx

 

[MoominGirl]

So we have access to results for the sperm analysis.

I feel the gp has downright hid the truth.
Morphology
Abnormal 97%
Normal 3%

Does this mean we won’t get pregnant ?
I’m panicking here and my oh is really upset.

I'm sorry you're feeling upset. I realise that looks like a terrible result but actually the majority of sperm in a normal sample are abnormal. 4% is actually considered normal morphology (look up the NICE guidelines).

As for the GP, he probably hasn't hidden anything as in my experience, they really know nothing about fertility. He will see a set of parameters and the results are outside that. That's it. I basically had to hand hold mine through some tests I needed.

What I find more concerning is that he's telling you that you can't be referred for a year. Again my point about GPs not knowing what they're doing! You're over 35 so it should be 6 months (see NHS website) and you now have a potential fertility problem so again should be referred now. I would be going back and pushing for this.

My OH had an abnormal result initially. His issue was motility but my points still stand. I got him on conception vitamins, better diet, more exercise. Would have cut caffeine, alcohol, smoking if any of those had applied. Sperm tests should be 3 months apart and after we'd waited this long his sperm was completely normal. Don't know if anything we did helped or if it was just a dud sample.

Either way, we did conceive naturally in the end.

How that helps and feel free to ask if you have any more questions. It really does feel like the world has ended at this point.

 

[soffphie]

@soffphie @SugaryIris we will def try calling them. We could probs cover the consultation charge and tests at a push but it’s the costs for ivf if needed we would struggle with.

Thankyou.x

All ive ever done is sent out a short, sweet, simple email or two or three
Basically for eg, when i got my progesterone results back at 20nm/l my drs were going to imply i never ovulate. so i proceeded to ask the clinic who said, it is fine and heres a self referral form (by this point there were like just refer yourself to us already!!) haha

 

[Alexis2017]

So we have access to results for the sperm analysis.

I feel the gp has downright hid the truth.
Morphology
Abnormal 97%
Normal 3%

Does this mean we won’t get pregnant ?
I’m panicking here and my oh is really upset.

I really think all these tests don't mean much as so many ppp get pregnant with lots of issues and some have none (like me) and still don't. You can I prove sperm by diet and supplements. Least you have a reason or something you know you can work towards improving. Wishing you all the luck. There is always hope x

 

[Lollypop79]

Thank you so much everyone. I honestly don’t know how I’d cope without this forum and you ladies.
After some sleep I feel a little more positive. I’ve ordered coq10 and selenium. He’s already on wellmans conception, omega 3.
Once he’s back from
I’m going to show him the links and information you have all given and have a talk. I’m also going to suggest we contact the local fertility clinic. There’s is a one close that has great reviews and has a good track record. X

 

[Lollypop79]

I really wish my period would just come. I feel bad saying it. In the past I at least had spotting but besides that one spot earlier today, its been nothing ...at all. I dont get it. I really thought I ovulated.

And to Lolly...my husband is nervous to get his sperm done. I think he feels like he wont take it well if something is wrong. I really hope you guys conceive soon and there are lots of ways it sounds like to work with the situation you have. I am so sorry you are in this situation and hope it only gets better and better...and very soon too.

I think it hits the man really hard. My oh struggles with his feelings especially when bad or not so good news. It may be they feel less manly. I do feel bad for him as I see him struggling hopefully once we talk tonight he will feel better. X

 

[chattychar1990]

Hope the chat goes well @Lollypop79 , us ladies are always here to listen

So i am CD5 today, AF is finally finishing
Started my new supplements this morning, so i am now taking folic acid with Vit d. Omega 3 and Maca tablets. I have scrapped the Vit E and the EPO as they clearly wasn't helping me.
OH is now still taking the Maca powder in hes protein shake each morning, along with omega 3 and Wellmans conception tablets.
Doctors appointment tomorrow and to say i feel a bit nervous is an understatement, i don't actually know why i feel this way but i think its because i am going to openly talk about fertility which i don't really do other than on here with you ladies and the OH. xx

 

[Abi88]

Good luck with your appointment Char, at least you can get the process started. But I still have my fingers crossed for a BFP for you very soon!

 

[chattychar1990]

Good luck with your appointment Char, at least you can get the process started. But I still have my fingers crossed for a BFP for you very soon!

Thank you @Abi88 - really hope i am just jumping the gun and my BFP will arrive soon. After all the physic did tell me it was June so i am hanging onto that for a bit of hope x

 

[Lollypop79]

Hope the chat goes well @Lollypop79 , us ladies are always here to listen

So i am CD5 today, AF is finally finishing
Started my new supplements this morning, so i am now taking folic acid with Vit d. Omega 3 and Maca tablets. I have scrapped the Vit E and the EPO as they clearly wasn't helping me.
OH is now still taking the Maca powder in hes protein shake each morning, along with omega 3 and Wellmans conception tablets.
Doctors appointment tomorrow and to say i feel a bit nervous is an understatement, i don't actually know why i feel this way but i think its because i am going to openly talk about fertility which i don't really do other than on here with you ladies and the OH. xx

Good luck for your appointment. I’m sure it will be tough but you may feel better once something in progress x

 

[soffphie]

Can anyone help me & advise if Tuna has Omega 3 in it? and which brands do? Thank You!!

 

[Kitana]

Hope the chat goes well @Lollypop79 , us ladies are always here to listen

So i am CD5 today, AF is finally finishing
Started my new supplements this morning, so i am now taking folic acid with Vit d. Omega 3 and Maca tablets. I have scrapped the Vit E and the EPO as they clearly wasn't helping me.
OH is now still taking the Maca powder in hes protein shake each morning, along with omega 3 and Wellmans conception tablets.
Doctors appointment tomorrow and to say i feel a bit nervous is an understatement, i don't actually know why i feel this way but i think its because i am going to openly talk about fertility which i don't really do other than on here with you ladies and the OH. xx

Good luck hun! Happy to know you're going to go through with it! Am curious to know what he will say!x


I have also made another appointment with my GP just to have my HCG value checked. I haven't taken another hpt since I'm so sick of seeing a faint line. At least then I will have the documentation for the gynaecologist for next Monday. I don't want to delay this any more, it's been 10 freaking weeks since my d&c!! 10 weeeeeeeeks!!

 

[chattychar1990]

Can anyone help me & advise if Tuna has Omega 3 in it? and which brands do? Thank You!!

You need to go for tuna that is canned in water. No sunflower oil, just brine and springwater. Don't overdo it on the tuna though as it contains mercury. x

 

[SugaryIris]

Good luck for your appointment Char x

 

[chattychar1990]

Thanks ladies, its 10.30am tomorrow morning so i will be sure to update you all after xx

 

[soffphie]

You need to go for tuna that is canned in water. No sunflower oil, just brine and springwater. Don't overdo it on the tuna though as it contains mercury. x

Cool,thank you its not for me it for DH. I cant stand it. He's decided he hates salmon now. Whenever i look online at food shops i can never see tuna that mentions how much omega 3 is in it, i prefer to know exact d/e mgs.

 

[chattychar1990]

Cool,thank you its not for me it for DH. I cant stand it. He's decided he hates salmon now. Whenever i look online at food shops i can never see tuna that mentions how much omega 3 is in it, i prefer to know exact d/e mgs.

I wouldnt worry to much, he has he's omega 3 supplement if he decides he doesnt want to eat fish x

 

[soffphie]

I wouldnt worry to much, he has he's omega 3 supplement if he decides he doesnt want to eat fish x

Yeh i know but eating is better then supplementing so they say.. just would have prefered hiim to get 3x a week fish.

 

[GeekMaker]

Can I vent here? I am having a rough day. I feel super on edge. I dont have ANY blood or spotting but woke up convinced when I went to the bathroom I'd find soaked undies...nothing nothing at all. Usually if I am late or have weird cycles I at least spot or something. I am just frustrated. If my period is going to come I just want it here I am stuck waiting and GYN wont do anything unless I miss 3 in a row.

Hubby thinks I am pregnant but I know he is wrong because women's bodies do all sorts of stuff and I still have no positive pregnancy test. I just feel arghhhhhhhhh

Thanks if anyone read this. If not its ok I just had to get it out!