Woah.
Our journey into the mysterious world of reproductive endocrinology has begun.
We had our first appointment with the fertility clinic today and it went well. The doctor we saw was sympathetic, informative and concise despite what ratemymd.com told us. He seemed genuinely interested in helping us and ordered a battery of tests for Simon and I.
We both had a karyotype bloodtest today which will be sent off to the Children's Hospital for analysis. This test will determine if Simon or I are carriers of chromosonal abnormalities. Apparently the results for this test won't be back for 9 months (WTF). We could have paid $475 each to have our samples tested at a private lab but even if one of us had chromosonal issues there isn't much that could be done other than keep trying for a baby. Needless to say we went the free route on that one.
We did however have to prepay $200 for a sperm analysis test. I nearly died laughing when the secretary told us the sperm collection date was booked for March 21st - Simon's birthday. If that isn't a birthday treat, I don't know what is! If you aren't aware of what I'm implying let's just say the appointment involves a room full of 'magazines' or possibly 'movies' and a cup. Poor guy.
Our journey into the mysterious world of reproductive endocrinology has begun.
We had our first appointment with the fertility clinic today and it went well. The doctor we saw was sympathetic, informative and concise despite what ratemymd.com told us. He seemed genuinely interested in helping us and ordered a battery of tests for Simon and I.
We both had a karyotype bloodtest today which will be sent off to the Children's Hospital for analysis. This test will determine if Simon or I are carriers of chromosonal abnormalities. Apparently the results for this test won't be back for 9 months (WTF). We could have paid $475 each to have our samples tested at a private lab but even if one of us had chromosonal issues there isn't much that could be done other than keep trying for a baby. Needless to say we went the free route on that one.
We did however have to prepay $200 for a sperm analysis test. I nearly died laughing when the secretary told us the sperm collection date was booked for March 21st - Simon's birthday. If that isn't a birthday treat, I don't know what is! If you aren't aware of what I'm implying let's just say the appointment involves a room full of 'magazines' or possibly 'movies' and a cup. Poor guy.
Here's the rest of the game plan for my next cycle (next month):
Day 3-5
1) Baseline Ultrasound
2) Bloodtests for the following:
- Estradiol (estrogen produced by follicles)
- FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone - responsible for producing eggs)
- LH (Luteinizing Hormone - regulates menstrual cycle, triggers ovulation)
- Prolactin (associated with milk production, inhibits FSH and gonadatropic-releasing hormone - GnRH)
- TSH (Thryoid Stimulating Hormone)
- Testosterone
- DHEAS (steroid hormone produced by adrenal glands)
Day 6-12
1) Hysterosonogram - a lovely ultrasound test that involves stirrups, speculums and catheters. Google it if you dare. Not looking forward to this procedure.
Day 21
1) Bloodtest to get progesterone levels
Bloodtests, stirrups, catheters, oh my!
xo, Vicky
xo, Vicky
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