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PhyllisNJoe
My Box Is Broken
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Introducing myself here
Hi Ladies.
Just wanted to introduce myself because we are unfortunately making the move from TTC to Infertility.
Background:
Off BCP close to 4 years - using no form of BC, just avoiding ovulation.
Actively trying for 1 year.
Had Lap & HSG: Showed Endo and a diseased left tube that could not be fixed.
July Bloodwork showed:
AMH 0.20
FSH - I can't for the life of me find that paper, but the number was good
All other tests from OBGYN are normal
Saw Dr. Stelling of RSofNY for the first time Wednesday.
He doesn't like the AMH, he's re-testing it, they took tons of blood for hormones, genetics, etc. I go back CD3 for another round of testing including another AMH and also another test that will give him a better knowledge of where my ovaries & eggs are - insurance doesn't cover it, but I want it anyway. This way we will know what the best treatment options are - if any.
He originally said  w Clomid to up my eggs bc with the 1 tube, I Technically only have 6 months a year to conceive naturally and with 1 little egg, it's even less of a chance.
Once he realized what the AMH said, he said IUI w Clomid 2 MAYBE 3 times max before he'd want to go straight to IVF.
He doesn't want to discuss his plan in length until we have the result back of the new AMH and this other tests.
DH is getting SA done Next week.
Thanks for reading.
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WannaBeAMom11
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Re: Introducing myself here
Sorry for everything you are going through. Welcome to the board.
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| Posted 8/18/12 10:28 AM |
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I am glad you are getting answers. Sending you good vibes!
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| Posted 8/18/12 10:37 AM |
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Kris828
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Welcome
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MrsM429
Mama x2 <3
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Welcome! I met with Dr. Stelling on Wednesday as well  . Hope your stay on here is nice and short
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| Posted 8/18/12 10:54 AM |
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NYCGirl80
I love my kiddies!
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Re: Introducing myself here
Posted by PhyllisNJoe
He originally said w Clomid to up my eggs bc with the 1 tube, I Technically only have 6 months a year to conceive naturally and with 1 little egg, it's even less of a chance.
Welcome to the board! Hope your stay is short.
Just wanted to clarify something. Just b/c one of your tubes is bad doesn't necessarily mean you have 6 months out of 12 to conceive. Most women don't ovulate from the left side, right side, left side every month. In fact, I found out I normally ovulate on 1 side 2/3 of the time. Just saying... When your RE monitors you, you'll have a better idea of which side you ovulate from and when.
Also, if clomid doesn't work, I'd urge you to try a few rounds of injectables with IUIs first - unless IVF is covered by insurance. I would only ever make 1 follie on clomid but on injectables I made 3 and that was the trick.
Good luck!
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| Posted 8/18/12 11:07 AM |
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PhyllisNJoe
My Box Is Broken
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Re: Introducing myself here
Posted by NYCGirl80
Posted by PhyllisNJoe
He originally said w Clomid to up my eggs bc with the 1 tube, I Technically only have 6 months a year to conceive naturally and with 1 little egg, it's even less of a chance.
Welcome to the board! Hope your stay is short.
Just wanted to clarify something. Just b/c one of your tubes is bad doesn't necessarily mean you have 6 months out of 12 to conceive. Most women don't ovulate from the left side, right side, left side every month. In fact, I found out I normally ovulate on 1 side 2/3 of the time. Just saying... When your RE monitors you, you'll have a better idea of which side you ovulate from and when.
Also, if clomid doesn't work, I'd urge you to try a few rounds of injectables with IUIs first - unless IVF is covered by insurance. I would only ever make 1 follie on clomid but on injectables I made 3 and that was the trick.
Good luck!
Thanks for the advice.
Yea the 6 months out of the year thing was a quick way of me explaining what he said. He said it can go the way you are saying as well. Hoping its not the "bad side" that goes a few times in a row.
I don't know how ready I am for all of this. Plus with DH ALWAYS working, I'm going to be alone for most of it.
Kristy - you may go from walking buddy to RE buddy real fast! 
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missfabulous
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Re: Introducing myself here
Welcome to the board- its VERY supportive here...but hopefully you aren't here long!
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| Posted 8/18/12 1:28 PM |
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babyfever24
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Welcome, hoping your stay is a short one!
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| Posted 8/18/12 1:43 PM |
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JulieLO
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Introducing myself here
Welcome to the board!!!!
RSofNY is a great practice (Im partial bc Ive been with them for years)
Dr. Stelling is sooooo sweet and brilliant BTW.
I hope your not here too long and we get to see you on the Preg. after IF" board next. Good Luck with your testing and I hope you get the answers and protocol asap.
I agree with AP, clomid IUI and pending response then do injectable IUI's before going to IVF---less invasive and expensive...... :)
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CindySN23
Stop, Think & Breathe...
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Phyllis I really hope is short on here!!! If you have any questions please post them we are all here to help!!!
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| Posted 8/18/12 6:11 PM |
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
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welcome to the board! i have found everyone on here to be so sincere, helpful and supportive. i wish you the best of luck!!
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| Posted 8/19/12 12:27 AM |
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gina409
TWINS!
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LInMI
LIF Adult
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Re: Introducing myself here
Good luck, Phyllis. Hope your stay is short!!
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| Posted 8/19/12 8:48 PM |
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MarsB
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Introducing myself here
I also recently moved over from the TTC board. The vibe here is really positive and the girls are all helpful. Good luck to you!
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