Had an appointment with fertility clinic today

[jemz24]

oh my word theres a lot of info to take in. My OH has to give a sperm sample. I have to go in for a scan and blood tests on day 5.
Then some more blood tests on day 21. Then i have to go ack to see wot they gonna do next. She explain the procedures laproscopy and the fallopian tube one. Its all overwhelming. Just hope i am pregnant this month so i can avoid all tha.

 

[~*Leanne*~]

 

[1sttimemum]

Best wishes, keep enjoying the BD.

 

[Anna23]

 

[skairdykat]

We've had all those tests done hun. They're not too bad

 

[jemz24]

We've had all those tests done hun. They're not too bad

was it even more stressful than tcc?
if u dnt mind me asking wot was the outcome of yours?

 

[xxsammyxx]

Hi Jemz, we went to a fertility clinic recently and first of all they did an internal ultrasound which meant sitting in this chair with your feet in stirrups and the doc puts this vibrator ( ) type thing up you (dont worry it doesnt vibrate!) and then you see your ovaries and stuff on the screen. He checks the lining, size, position of the womb and then checks each ovary to make sure there are no cysts, problems etc. He said one of my ovaries was really really strong with a good blood flow and it had, i think about 9 follicles on it which was good. The left ovary was situated a bit lower than normal but he said it had normal blood flow but not as strong and 4 -5 follicles on it, perfectly sufficient to conceive with. It didnt hurt, a bit uncomfortable at times when he moved it from side to side but not painful. OH had his sperm test done at the same time. He is 27, fit, plays footy, goes down the gym but sadly the results came back as low sperm count. He only had 15% out of 50% medium level sperm. The motility wasnt great either and in general it may mean a trip down the ICSI route We were really surprised as I thought myself at 36 would be the one to perhaps have some problems. Next time we had blood tests done to check our blood group, for HIV, Hepititus B/C, several other things i cant remember. We have to go back soon for our hormone blood tests and then i dont know what after that. What i do know is its costing a flipping fortune privately with just OH's blood tests at 150€ (thats without his hormone tests!) Hope all goes well for you, dont worry its fine. Hope this helps

 

[rusks]

all the best hunny glad things are starting to get moving for you x

 

[A&J]

It is scary stuff but it will be worth it in the end.

 

[jemz24]

thanx sammy. ive had a scan done back in 07 which showed pcos, so i kno about that. They expalined how many things could be wrong. They are also investigating in why i have painful periods, cant remember wot she sed tho lol it was all so overwelming.
Ive already had a few jokes off my OH about helpin him give his sample lol.

thanx girls for all the hugs

 

[MrsBrightside]

Just wanted to give you a hug darling I know there is lots to take in at the minute but just think the outcome is worth it all!!!!

 

[skairdykat]

We've had all those tests done hun. They're not too bad

was it even more stressful than tcc?
if u dnt mind me asking wot was the outcome of yours?

No nothing is a s bad as the 2WW LOL.

All mine came back normal, no blockages, my hormones show I'm ovulating. Rob sperm is very very good aparently (just shit with directions me thinks )
I didn't have a laparoscopy done, mine was an HyCoSy which is the same thing but they go through up through your chuff with a catheter and inject the dye that way. A bit uncomfy but not too bad. Not sure how the laparoscopy will feel though.
They said that if I'm still not PG by October to make an appt to go back and they will prescribe me some fertility drugs to give me a boost.

ETA- I also had the ultrasound which showed that everything was normal too.

 

[jemz24]

ah right ok thanx hun. loved the joke bout directions made me laugh. My OH thinks that things are fine, but ive told him its just to check if things are ok. the lap op, they will knock me out to do it lol so thas good.