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Short Luteal Phase #3

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FuzzyOwl · 16/01/2016 19:36

For everyone ttc with a short LP.

May 2016 be our lucky year!

Link to last thread here: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/2490627-Short-Luteal-Phase-2

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OrianaBanana · 24/03/2016 16:37

Not yet, I had some bloods done by the GP which were borderline and so she will refer me to the specialist but we need to make sure all the necessary tests are done first. The last one we need is DH's sperm assessment, then I need another appt with her then she will send off the referral and then we wait for an appt....

OrianaBanana · 24/03/2016 16:38

Sorry that was in response to mrsunsure!

mascaraisamust · 24/03/2016 16:40

Glad you're moving forward Orianna

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iamabear · 24/03/2016 18:01

Helloo.
So I survived my HyCoSy! I won't lie, it was effing painful, but the pain only lasted for about a minute so don't worry. Feel fine today, just the odd twinge reminding me it happened.

The consultant who did it was the most useful person we'd met so far, and did a 3D internal scan as part of the procedure. She said I had a heart-shaped uterus (apparently not an issue), said my tubes were open, and finally diagnosed me with PCOS.

I believed that you had to be overweight or hairy to have PCOS, and that it would have shown in the blood tests so far, but she said that in 30% of women the only evidence is on the 3D scan and high AMH levels.
What's more, she was satisfied that the PCOS was the cause of my short luteal phase and random progesterone levels. I'd never heard of any causes for short luteal phase before!

Although PCOS can be managed in order to achieve pregnancy (she said Victoria Beckham has it), my DH's second sample came back the same as before. He has anti-sperm antibodies which basically try and attack the sperm as they see them as foreign, which means the majority can't swim properly. Very weird. So we will definitely need IVF. Strangely calm about it; at least I know it's out of my hands now! Closest appointment we could get 'to discuss our options' is 18th May, which seems so far away!

Mrsunsure did you get your AMH for free? Each area seems to be different... for example sunshine I think they do operate on blocked tubes where I live. What was the SHBG test for Mrs? I've never heard of that one. Also never heard of progesterone being done only in the mornings! It's crazy we're all told such different things!

Thanks for your story of hope Popalina, and welcome to Baby, I hope you get some answers.

Fx for implantation bleeding, mrs.

I'm sorry, my updates are never short!

Sunshinegirl2015 · 24/03/2016 18:54

Iambear sorry to hear you need IVF but at least you know your options now and can start working towards it. I hope you don't have to wait too long.

Sunshine my coverline is usually 36.1C

Got the letter through about HSG today. It has to be done between cycle day 7-12 and the hospital here only do the X-ray on a Monday and as this Monday is bank holiday (I'm cycle day 5) I have to wait until next month. I'm guessing Monday 25th April will be the day I have it done but obviously depends on cycle.

Apparently I can't drive or use public transport after and need to rest for the rest of the day after. I may experience AF type cramps and some bleeding for a few days after. I'll also be given antibiotics to stop any infection. We have to abstain from sex until after the X-ray and then until AF arrives we have to use protection as the egg will have been exposed to radiation so they advise not getting pregnant for that cycle. Never knew this!

Has anyone here had a HSG yet I can't remember!

Sunshinegirl2015 · 24/03/2016 19:03

Not sure how a HyCoSy differs from HSG other than no X-ray? Just wonder why one might be better or worse than the other.

Google says "A HyCoSy fertility scan is a short procedure to detect whether the fallopian tubes are damaged or blocked. It is sometimes called a Tubal Patency Test or a Dye Test and can be a substitute for a HSG (Hysterosalpingography) or Laparoscopy and Dye, without the use of X-rays."

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mascaraisamust · 24/03/2016 19:26

Iambear, at least you have got some answers. Wishing you all the best and hope May comes quickly for you.

Mrsunsure, I suppose you just need to take it as it comes. See what happens this cycle and then if it doesn't happen see what they suggest, my DH never got round to his SA either and it didn't delay things treatment wise.

Sunshine/s, glad you have got investigations. Sorry I can't be more help with info on them!

I'm doing fine Mrsunsure x

sunshinegirl12 · 24/03/2016 22:17

Sunshine, we are definitely being told different things as my consultant said to use contraception before the HSG but that after the procedure to carry on DTD straight away, she even emphasised that there is no need to waste a cycle as I would be more fertile. I have received a letter for my follow up appt in July, so assume that is to discuss further options if the 3 cycles after the HSG aren't successful.

Bear, do you know how she could tell you have PCOS from the scan? Sorry if thats a silly question. Glad you feel ok about IVF, I think I will give it until the end of the year and then be going down the same route.

I am only 7DPO and can already feel AF is on the way with cramps and spotting, I usually manage a 10/11 day luteal phase so this is probably my worst cycle.Sad

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sunshinegirl12 · 27/03/2016 00:37

Mrsunsure, I hope you're ok. I said a fairly similar thing to DH tonight. I'll go for the HSG and assuming all ok I just want us to carry on with life as normal, DTD every other day without using OPKs etc, (although I'll carry on with acupuncture for relaxation purposes) and just assume we will be starting IVF in the new year (with the hope something happens in the meantime.) Hope you stick around on this thread though Mrsunsure, even just fornthe general chit chat xx

mascaraisamust · 27/03/2016 07:30

Ladies it can get all too consuming, after the mc I went the same way and gave up everything but folic and lived life as normal. Book holidays, go out with friends, stop charting, have drinks! I found I was becoming a social recluse as I was planning everything! I know it will happen for you ladies, your appointments will be here in no time.

Mrsunsure123 · 27/03/2016 10:47

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sunshinegirl12 · 28/03/2016 18:20

Mrsunsure, thanks for sharing with us and pleased you are able to stay positive. I've also been feeling better lately and have been doing lots of lovely things that we won't be able to when babies do finally come along.

My last couple of cycles have been worse than normal, this month I just about managed a 10 day luteal phase but was spotting from 7dpo, and I realised that this is since I stopped the pregnacare, vit C and D3 (i hope this is the reason rather than the acupuncture messing me up as I love going.) Any news on how the clomids worked? x

Mrsunsure123 · 28/03/2016 19:16

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sunshinegirl12 · 28/03/2016 19:30

That sounds positive Mrsunsure, I think I would have given in and tested by now.Smile

Well now AF has arrived I can book in for my HSG and AMH, but assuming all ok just carry on trying and gaining weight in the meantime, and see if I feel ready for IVF in the new year x

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sunshinegirl12 · 29/03/2016 19:36

Mrsunsure, did you get your results? x

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mascaraisamust · 30/03/2016 09:26

Great news Mrs Smile and still no AF? X