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Chazabell

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The witch has got me again so im now going into cycle 18 :(

OH did his semen sample last week, and we've not herd back from doc's yet, and were trying to call them buts its engaged all the bloody time :(

Im really really getting fed up now, its been something ive been aiming for for 18 months and nothing has happened and i feel like i have nothing to look forward to at the min :(

xxx
 
I am sorry you are feeling low Chaz, the doctors can be rubbish at times, I really hope his results come back ok, do you know what is next in terms of tests etc.. for you ??
 
I've no idea. The doc we saw (because weve changed doctors because weve moved) was rubbish and i think a trainee, so after the results im gonna book us into see a "experienced" doctor!

If his tests come back ok, im gonna push for maybe an abdominal scan for me. My periods are getting heavier and more painfull each month, and ts showed up on CD25 this month, but its just like a warning then i a couple of days she'll flood me :( which gets me down even more.

Im unsure of what other tests i can ask or push for xx
 
How long does a semen analysis take? Finally got thru to doc's and they only have his urine back, and said try again in a week :( xxx
 
My hubbys results took 10 days to come back from the hospital, I dont know if it is different in other areas.

I would def see a different doctor hun, I did when I was told to come back in 2 years ... no bloody way was I waiting that long!!

You should get a scan done as that can rule out pcos, cysts etc....

Also 21 day blood tests to check your hormone levels.

If you get a nice doctor then they should recommend what tests to have done, just be firm when you go in there. Maybe make an appt to see a doctor to discuss the semen results and then take hubby with you for moral support, I felt braver asking for things when I went with hubby.
 
Hiya Chaz :)

Cycle 18?! :shock: Nightmare :(

My GP always stated 2 weeks for results to come in, but i always got them after a few working days.

I hope they come back ok - it's good that you managed to get your OH to go and get them done finally ;)
 
Hey Chaz,

Good to hear from you Hun. :)

I know exactly how you are feeling I feel like my life is on hold for TTC. I'm further along with tests etc than you and I'm still no closer to knowing what's going on so get assertive and get pushing for some answers.

With regards to tests you need-

- CD1/3 FSH, LH, Thyroid function, full blood count. (I think they can determine whether you have PCOS from these bloods)
- CD21 bloods for progesterone.
- Semen analysis
- Ultrasound

With regards to your heavy periods I've found the following online-


How are menstrual bleeding problems diagnosed?

Depending on your symptoms, your doctor may order a variety of tests to determine the reason for menstrual blood problems. These may include:

Vaginal ultrasound. This test uses sound waves to take a picture of the inside of your vagina and uterus.
MRI.

This non-invasive procedure can provide an image of growths, such as fibroids, that may be contributing to your menstrual bleeding problems.

Blood work.

Your doctor may order blood tests to determine whether your blood is clotting correctly. The tests will also help ensure that you are not suffering from anemia, an iron deficiency that can result from loss of blood.
Biopsy.

In this procedure, your doctor will remove a small tissue sample from the lining of your uterus for analysis.

Dilatation and curettage.

In this procedure, your cervix is dilated and a surgeon scrapes off the lining of the uterus and cervix. This can be used to help alleviate excessive bleeding or obtain tissue samples for analysis.



I think you need to push for answers not only from a TTC perspective but also from a gynecological perspective because of your heavy periods

Heavy bleeding can be caused by hormonal imbalance and Agnus Castus is said to help, maybe give it a try as it may help TTC too.

How do you get on with OPK's do you have any funny patterns with them or anything?

xx
 
My old doctor asked me not to bother with any more OPK's as he could see TTC was getting me down, and he's already seen the tests that prove im ovulating. So i took his advice and havent done any but have noticed EWCM and twinges when i expect to be OV.

When i last saw doc he didnt seem concerned about my bleeding, so im gonna book in when his results come back and push for more tests, its CD 25 and its arrived which is earlier than usual :(

xxxx
 
Oh Chazabell, I absolutely understand how you feel hun!!!

We have been TTC since Nov 2009 and immediately got referred to an obstetrician due to me being Diabetic and having to have pre conception care. As a result I get round the clock support from the baby Doc, Specialist Midwife and a whole host of other Dr's & Nurses etc... I am very fortunate for this (not the diabetes tho...) but do feel a bit daft attending the ante natal clinic with no pregnancy/baby in sight!!! Although, I am overweight and extra pounds are mainly on my flippin stomach so have been mistaken for preggers a few times..... :-( :-(

Sorry, back to my story...... 9 months ago I told my Dr that I didn't think I was ovulating and I got sent for CD21 bloods immediately. It did indeed, show that I hadn't ovulated. Good news was that the messages in brain (??) were working well though. This indicated stress etc as a possible cause for non ovulation.
7 Months on and I was still not ovulating so I quit my MEGA stressful job and lo and behold, I am ovulating again. Whoooop!!

HOWEVER, in mean time my OH was sent for semen analysis and it came back low (originally told 1.5million by Dr's secretary but now told it wasn't that low.... Hmmm, we will see). We are STILL waiting for the formal results. Nobody seems to be able to tell us what is happening and it is taking so long. In the end, I asked for them to be sent to our GP so at least we can speak to him (got an apt on 6 July).

I have also been told that I can have a HyCoSy Scan and this is where my story was leading to. I thought I had been on a waiting list for MONTHS, only to find out this week that I have to have another blood test BEFORE being aloud on the freakin list. Aaaaaarrrrrrrggggghhhh!!! So much wasted time of nothing happening (when I thoughtit was!!).
I have been so used to prompt appointments/follow up with my diabetic team that I am finding it incredibly difficult getting to grips with the 'laid back' nature of the fertility teams. Its as though this field isn't deemed important enough!!
To make matters worse, my little sister (& best friend in the whole world!) has decided to get married in Greece next flippin June and I can just see it happening now - I won't be able to go because the scan would have flushed my tubes, helped us get pg (YeeeeHaaaaa) and I will be 6months+.

I am feeling sooooo stressed, it is unreal Hun and reading your post, it seemed like you and I were totally on the same page re feeling so fed up of this long waiting game.....

Anyway, you should defo ask for one of these scan's!!! In a nutshell, a catheter style instrument is inserted up your uterus and it has a balloon type thing on the end. Once inside, they will fill it with air and inject a dye through tubes. Any blockages etc will be seen immediately on scan and can more often than not be sorted just by applying more pressure/force on the injection and it's liquid content - therefore, flushing your tubes out!!
By all accounts, the 3 cycles after a HyCoSy scan, you are at your most fertile!!!!!!

I am sorry to have rattled on and I really hope you don't mind but I just thought you would like to know that there are lots of us feeling like you are now and if you ever want to talk, blow off steam etc... PM me anytime!!!!

I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and am sure that soon enough, we will all be blessed with beautiful babies!!

Take care hun and lots of love (& baby dust)

Em xxx
 
I'm feeling exactly the same, the evil witch just got me so I'm now on cycle 22!!!! I fing hate this rollercoaster but I can't get off because I want a child more than anything!
 
I'm so sorry chazabel! I know how you feel. I too feel like I'm going nowhere and that it's never my turn. And AF keeps playing new tricks with me each month.

My OH semen analysis took 2 weeks, but they initially said it would take 3-4 weeks. Of course this is not very relevant to you as I live in a different country. Anyway, I totally agree with the other ladies here, you need to push to get them to take more tests. After the summer, my OH will hand in a new semen analysis and if it comes back as bad as the first one, I will ask them to give him a scan, before moving on.

Someone once said that the cutiest babies are the ones that take the longest time to make! I'm absolutely sure that that's true!

Wish you all the best and hope that you feel better soon! PM me anytime you want! We're all in the same boat, and this can be pretty frustrating!

xx
 
Thanks girls. Still not bloody results, urine is back and is completly normal...what they were expecting to find i dont know! This period has been odd, not as heavy of for as long as the last 4 or 5. Not sure if thats good or bad.

Im just so nervous about the results and so is my OH. Once we have the results we can move forward, but at the min were in limbo......and i cant be doing with it :( xxxx
 
Hey Chaz,

I hope you're ok. Really hope you get good news with your hubbys test results :hug:

Just wondered if you've tried alternative therapies before, like acu, reflexology, etc? I was just thinking how Starfish felt it helped. I started acu in Jan, I'm not sure if its the reason I got my bfp tbh, but I did get it 4 months after. Might be worth a try.

xxxx
 
I think she means acupuncture hun, some of the ladies on here have had it done with good results.

How you doing hun, any idea on when you will get sperm results ??
 
I think she means acupuncture hun, some of the ladies on here have had it done with good results.

How you doing hun, any idea on when you will get sperm results ??
 
Sorry hun, I did mean acupuncture. Not sure why I put acu!

Hope you're doing ok.

xxx
 
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Where do you get acupuncture? Is it something your doc can refer you to, or a private thing? xxx
 

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