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TTC..AGAIN

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Slink · 05/10/2005 07:22

I have been on this of and on for a while (3yrs) but not all on mn. But i do want another baby. I have my checks my tubes are fine, i havean untrascan in Dec (why??) i am having bloods done on day 5 and 21 after my periods. Dh is waiting to be tested although don't think there is a prob but then was checked 4 yrs ago. So shall i try the persona?? or any advice pls. DD keeps asking too now she is 4.

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MeerkatsUnite · 05/10/2005 08:06

Slink

I would ask first off what your periods are like. If they are irregular in nature then it is very little point in trying persona.

Your ultrasound scan is being done to assess the state of your uterine cavity and ovaries. Your blood tests are being done to check for any hormonal problems which prevent ovulation. The day syou have been given are pretty much standard for this type of test.

Your DH should be tested as well as he was last checked 4 years ago.

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Slink · 05/10/2005 08:24

Thank you for replying. my periods are between 27-32, days dh is going to get checked too, Just gets you down after a while. thanks again.xx

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jane313 · 05/10/2005 18:14

hello slink, we never did cross paths at an ealing meet. Good luck with the tests. I have been only trying from 4 months and am a raging psycho.

meerkats you always seem so knoweledgable about these things are you in the profession or just been through the mill yourself? Were you the one that said temping wasn't that reliable? I have been using clearblue digital opks in my last failed attempt and got a +ve but am toying with the idea of getting a temp kit too. Am going to the drs as well.

ionaming · 05/10/2005 19:07

Hi Slink, at least you are getting somewhere now & having all the right tests. I am in a similar position - on cycle 12 ttc no. 2. DD is 4.5. Have had day 3 & 21 bloods done & the 21 day test revealed a very low progesterone level. Have doc appointment next week to get results of day 3 + repeat day 21 test. Meanwhile, he has referred me to fertility consultant as my prog was so low. Am currently awaiting my first appointment.

One positive thing is that you & I have both had successful pregnancies so know our bodies can carry a pregnancy to term - it's just getting pregnant that's the issue. I guess this is a better position to be in than someone who has never had a child. Anyway, good luck with the rest of your tests & keep us posted.

MeerkatsUnite · 05/10/2005 19:52

jane313

In answer to your question its through the mill and out the other side. I had a successful outcome to my various gynae problems and am now a parent to a soon to be 7 year old!.

Temping and the like are not much help if your periods are irregular in nature.

ionaming,

Good luck with your repeat test results next week. WOuld just say pay particular attention to your Day 3 levels of LH and FSH and ensure that these two levels are compared against each other. Am glad to see that GP had prescnece of mind to refer you.

jane313 · 05/10/2005 21:54

thats great you had a happy outcome. Even if I never have another child I feel Ive learned a ton about my body I never knew.

Ionaming good luck with the tests.

My periods are pretty regular, 24-31 days but mainly 26 & 27. But am under a lot of stress (trying to sell house, part of my family sort of falling apart) so am sure that is a factor. Have no idea how to destress, go to gym but doesn't relaly help. Alcohol is better!

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Slink · 06/10/2005 09:21

ionming (sorry sp) i would be interested to what they say about los prog levels???? I have not got my results back yet, but have an appt with the Dr in Jan while i do all these test, might see if i can find out though??? Meerkat do you know if sitting infront of the computer plays a part or am i listening to rubbish?????

Ionming good luck with your test.
Jane Hi have been trying for yrs really getting a bit desperate have looked into Adoption though too incase.

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Slink · 06/10/2005 18:45

Can being rh neg have anything to do with it????

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jane313 · 07/10/2005 11:03

I have just beent o the drs and she sent me for some blood test but she said it was day 5-10 and day 21. Not day 3.

Slonk my mum was rh neg and there was 5 years between me and my brother but I think that was through choice as he was a bit of a terror.

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Slink · 07/10/2005 20:29

Hi got my results back my progesterone level is fine my tubes are fine.........Jane good luck with your tests xxxx

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fresco · 16/03/2006 13:08

hi slink

i am relieved to see that i am not the only one to surf all threads that may concern me.
me too, ttc again but at the moment cos dd2 is only 3 months i am taking it easy.and also my af no back yet, which is so frustrating.so, will keep an eye on this thread

fresco · 16/03/2006 15:35

can i ask ladies, why does it take so long for periods to come back after a c-section? does anyone know please?

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