MD appointment timing ?

I plan to see my MD if this cycle didn't work to discuss the possibility of fertility testing (maybe just start with CD3 bloodwork and a semen anaylsis). Do I wait until I get AF and call to demand CD3 b/w, or should I make an appt (if I can even get one) for before AF is due, so I can actually see her before the b/w? I think AF is due the 26th, (anyone know Hanauer's schedule?). So, I'd be banking on her calling me back ASAP to order b/w for Friday.

Has anyone had experience with this? Will she make me come in and then wait for my next cycle to order CD3 b/w? Also, I'm nervous b/c AF hasn't really been too predictable the last few months - what happens if she doesn't come until Friday - can I have b/w done on Sunday?

Message edited 7/22/2007 2:56:40 PM.

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I called my MD and demanded CD3 bloodwork. However, he & I had discussed TTC and he gave me a specific time frame to TTC before beginning testing so he was expecting my call (but hoping it wouldn't come).

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I can only offer my personal experience. i bypassed my regular ob and went to see an RE. i just made an appoinment, had the consultation. the doctor then said after my next period that he wanted to do cd 3 testing and sent my DH for a SA. that same month i continued with blood tests and sonos and had an iui last week. I would reccommend seeing a specialist if you have any concerns. i had only been trying for 8 months and the doctor sent me for all that testing. basically i wouldn't wait until your next period i would make the appointment right away and see the doctor and set everything up accordingly.

HTH

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Thanks for your advice. It's scary for me, but I think it's time to get a little more proactive. DH isn't really on-board (he doesn't object, but doesn't think it's necessary yet). His claim is we got pg once, so there must not be a problem (which very well may be, but I'm sick of wondering). My point is - what if there is/was a problem, and getting pg was the fluke - not vis versa?

I just called H's ofc now - she can't see me until August so they let me speak to a nurse practicioner who said she'll send me a Rx for CD3 b/w, and I asked for a thyroid panel as well (I had an issue when I was pg that was never resolved and the MD I saw still says, "I can't explain it" )

So, I guess I'm kind of relieved, and scared. Come next week, I'll either know I'm pg or I'll be taking a step in finding some answers.

I did get a little excited today when the smell of some dirty man on the subway had me gagging for a good 5-minutes. I had to laugh at myself when I thought about how happy I was to almost have puked thinking it could mean something (but then again, the way this guy smelled could make anyone sick).

Message edited 7/20/2007 11:50:11 AM.

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I think I would demand an appt.

is there someone else in the office that you can see. (besides a nurse practicioner?)

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Good for you. I always think it's better to be proactive and you look like you're on the right track! Take care of the bloodwork now and then go see your doctor in August.

Best of luck!!!

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What do they test for with CD3 bloodwork?

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