Had my Dr. appt yesterday

I went for my annual and wanted to talk about some testing. I told him we were trying since last march got pregnant in April then had the m/c in June.. he said we wanted me to wait until at least April to do any sort of testing. he said it is completely normal to take some time. If we are not pg by April he will do the HCG and DH sperm test. It is good that we have a plan I just thought we would be able to find out sooner... oh well..

When did most of your ob's do some simple testing and how or why did they start you on clomid or any other medicine?


Lets hope I wont need to have any of the test done!!

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I just went on Tuesday for my annual and mentioned that we've been trying for almost 10 months.

My Doc sent me for some basic bloodwork (hormone levels and thyroid) and we're waiting for those results to come in (next week).

She said once we get those results we can re-evaluate if there's something I need to do. She also said we could schedule DH for an SA and I could go for and HSG but I decided to wait a few months.

After the tests and SA results then we would talk about medications (Clomid).

I'm hoping since I've had the bloodwork done and talked to the Doc about it it'll be Murphy's law and I'll get PG. Fingers Crossed!! I hope it happens for you too!

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Besides the m/c, do you have any cause for concern, i.e. irregular cycles/bleeding or short LP?
If you're concerned you should have some testing done. At least have the SA and some blood tests done, those tests are simple.

I was only trying for 5 months when I went to the RE. I didn't ovulate so I wasn't going to waste time with an OB when I needed extra care. However, the OB can do the first step tests for you and prescribe clomid, but I've heard they don't monitor you as closely as a RE does.

If your ok with waiting, than see what happens with your OB. But if not, I would ask him to do the testing sooner or maybe see someone else.

Good luck!

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I went for my annual on Xmas eve. Told her we'd been trying for 4 months. Im 32. She said "lets get you pregnant"
She immediately scheduled internal sono, cd21 bloodwork, cd3 bloodwork and Semen analysis for DH.

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Mine sent me for CD 21 bloodwork and will send DH for a SA next month if this is not our month. He is very proactive with me since I have an underlying autoimmune disease. But you have a plan!

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How old are you?

How long after the m/c did you start trying again?

What are you using to detect O? What is your BD plan?

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Posted by Soon2BeTTC

I just went on Tuesday for my annual and mentioned that we've been trying for almost 10 months.

My Doc sent me for some basic bloodwork (hormone levels and thyroid) and we're waiting for those results to come in (next week).

She said once we get those results we can re-evaluate if there's something I need to do. She also said we could schedule DH for an SA and I could go for and HSG but I decided to wait a few months.

After the tests and SA results then we would talk about medications (Clomid).

I'm hoping since I've had the bloodwork done and talked to the Doc about it it'll be Murphy's law and I'll get PG. Fingers Crossed!! I hope it happens for you too!

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I would insist on the basic tests. I think it's ridiculous they make you wait another 4 months. There's no point.

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Sounds like you have a solid plan and your doctor knows what he is talking about. so you don't need testing!