Getting referred for testing after multiple chemicals

[MurderOfProse]

I'm just having my second chemical pregnancy in a row . Last cycle it lasted long enough for me to get a blood test at the GP so it's registered that I had one. This cycle I had a day of faint lines that have now gone, by the time I saw the lines it had probably already gone from my blood so there's certainly no point in getting a blood test now they've faded.

If the next conception ends similarly, how likely is the GP going to approve further tests as I know you need three-in-a-row? Will they believe me over my chemical this month without clinical evidence? I guess I'd just like to have a silver lining if the next one is a loss too.

I should add I have two much later first trimester losses in my history (plus another chemical a few years ago) but I also have DC if that changes things. I had DC after the other losses so that resets the loss counter I guess. I'm 36.

Thanks!!

I'd request that it is entered on your clinical history now. I'm sure they'll believe you, in most pregnancies they are relying on HPTs being accurate and won't confirm it with a blood test. I think you are right about your DC "resetting the loss counter" though, which must feel pretty unfair when you've had five losses.

Thank you - I might pop round tomorrow morning and do that then. Hopefully the receptionist won't look at me like I'm crazy.. although maybe I should book an appointment with the GP to do it? Hmm. Actually I guess you never know, I might get a sympathetic GP given my other losses, but I won't hold my breath over that!

The receptionist told me to make an appointment so it can be registered, so I'll see the GP next Monday. She told me if I wanted testing I'd need to see some other GP in the long run.. unfortunately said GP is one who told me the very first time I got pregnant "All women ovulate on day 14" when I said I didn't (I'm a CD20-25 girl) and "Of course you won't miscarry, 99% of women are just fine" and I did miscarry at 7 weeks. So my trust in her does not go very far. I guess I just need a referral out of her though.

I think "99% of women are just fine" is a) nonsense and b) not very respectful of someone who is anxious. Even were it true, you don't care how other people's pregnancies progress, for you it's either all or nothing.
The figures I've seen are 1/3 of women will have a miscarriage at some point in their reproductive years and 20% of pregnancies fail.
I hope the GP you see is more sympathetic.

I've just had my third early miscarriage and because I didn't go straight to the Dr after my first one, apparently that one didn't count! So on my clinical history I am registered as having 2 consecutive. They are monitoring my hormone levels this cycle and I suspect I am pregnant again - too early to test but my body is pretty good at telling me! - however the Dr told me cheerfully last time at least if i get pregnant and miscarry again whilst they are monitoring hormones they may have a better idea, I think this was meant to comfort me!!

messtins - it's total nonsense, even though it was my first pregnancy I knew she was talking out of her arse. I'd gone in to the surgery cheerfully expecting to talk to experts and came out with the distinct impression I knew more than they did, after just the one BFP

MiggleMoo - sorry to hear about your loss. I'm glad to hear I'm doing the right thing by going asap. I hope this cycle works out a little better!!