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another, no explanation

Basically we are still sticking with the diagnosis of male factor.

I asked about immune testing and he said this is only an issue with people with pregnancy loss, which I dont have

I asked about low estrogen and he said well, we can put you on it, it cant hurt

I asked about my allergies and bacterias I have had... he said its unrelated.

He said my biopsy was fine but that doesnt matter anyway since with IVF they monitor you.

He said I shouldnt even bother with another HSG since my last one was fine its not going to change.

He did suggest that DH see a urologist that specializes in reproductive medicine.

He also suggested ways to tweak my protocol and thinks that NSUH actually waited too long to trigger me. He thinks I will have better fert rates if they trigger sooner.

He also suggested that they do co-culture (NSUH bills me for this so I'll have to ask what it is exactly they do)

So basically he is recommending IVF says I have about a 60% chance based on their stats I had a 50% chance at NSUH and have had 4 failed attempts. That math doesnt work out.

So..... he was nice, made a few suggestions, but didnt offer me too much more than I already know.....

He told me I should call to schedule my cycle, but I think I will do my FET first.

Thanks for all the good wishes girls

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YIKES! Are you ok with that?

I hope so, even though I can tell in your tone it sounds like your dissapointed and I would be too...So Im sending you some hugs

Also- The DR DH saw in Manhassest was Highly reccomended by a few drs as one of the best drs in urology for Male facotr...Let me know if you want the info. Maybe try a few drs?

Ugh, wish I had more to say.

Im thinking of you Pauline.

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DH saw a urologist in the city if that is easier - let me know and I will give you the #. DH was very impressed by him.

Anyway, you know what I think so I am just going to send you hugs here...

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Thanks. It is a bit disappointing. I really wanted them to tell me NSUH missed something major or did things completely wrong. BUt he didnt--- Even the changes he suggested dont have anything to do with failed implantation.

I dont want to have anything be wrong, but I would love to have something to fix!

Ok-I think maybe I am more upset about this than I thought

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Posted by karacg

DH saw a urologist in the city if that is easier - let me know and I will give you the #. DH was very impressed by him.

Anyway, you know what I think so I am just going to send you hugs here...

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Pauline Im sorry you didnt get better news!!

My thoughts and prayers are with you always!!

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Pauline - I am so sorry I wish you'd gotten answers - I'm kinda at a loss what to say - I truly hoped there would be an aha moment - I wish there was an easy fix

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I'm sorry Pauline. It's dissappointing not getting any more answers.

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I'm sorry Pauline I wish you would have gotten some more answers. I know how frustrating this is. I also have referrals for a good UR in the city if you need it.

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We were all thinking of you today. sorry the outcome wasn't what you (and the rest of us) hoped.

I really don't know what to say, so here are some for you!

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I can only reiterate what everyone else has said - I'm so sorry you haven't gotten more definitive answers.

Is there someone else you can see? Or maybe some alternative type of therapy?

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oh pauline, i'm sorry this appt was such a let down. maybe the part about the trigger time is true. i wish this was simple.

you are always in my thoughts and prayers.

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Aww Pauline, I guess you hoped you might come away with something more definative.

Why did he think NSUH triggered you too late? What led him to that conclusion and why did he think that would have an effect? Sorry to pry I'm just interested.

It's deeply frustrating to not get an explanation. So what is your next step? FET at NSUH?

I wish you luck & am sending you lots of love &

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Yes, Cornell triggers earlier than most...they believe when the eggs are more mature they don't fertilize as well...

And as for co-culture, I think they are the only ones that do it with your own lining....I have definitely had great embryos using that, but of course, no baby...

I'm sorry you didn't get more answers Pauline, but hopefully it's as simple as that!!!

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Posted by Gertyrae

Posted by rose825

Posted by Gertyrae
Or maybe some alternative type of therapy?

Therapy for what, according to everyone I have no problem. So short of finding a new husband I am SOL.

I hope that didnt sound rude, it wasnt meant to be.

I will probably go elsewhere for another consult but I need to recooperate from this a bit. I can not handle another session without answers and just great stats based on my age.

No...I meant like acupuncture or alternative healing therapy. I think you are the last person who needs therapy.

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Posted by CAT215

Aww Pauline, I guess you hoped you might come away with something more definative.

Why did he think NSUH triggered you too late? What led him to that conclusion and why did he think that would have an effect? Sorry to pry I'm just interested.

It's deeply frustrating to not get an explanation. So what is your next step? FET at NSUH?

I wish you luck & am sending you lots of love &

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sorry they were not more informative.

& for you and your dh.

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Posted by skygirl

sorry they were not more informative.

& for you and your dh.

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Posted by rose825

Posted by skygirl

sorry they were not more informative.

& for you and your dh.

they were very informative and I would definately recommend Dr. Spandorfer. I just wish there was a magic answer for me

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Ugh, how frustrating.

I'm sorry there are no clear answers or path for you right now.