infertility testing

sarabeth87 · Nov 12, 2009

I'm going to the gyno today for my yearly check-up, but i'm thinking about maybe starting infertilty testing. I've been sexually active since i was 15 (only 2 partners). I haven't been on birth control but maybe 6 months out of my life. I'm thankful now that I didn't get pregnant when I was younger because I realize how stupid I was being. Anyways, my husband and I both want children and we haven't been able to conceive in nearly a year. My ex husband and I tried for about 3 years. I think that is a big part of what led to our divorce. He wasn't willing to do any kind of fertility testing. Anyways my question is this. What kind of testing will they do? My periods are normal and always have been. I'm 5'4" and weigh 130 lbs, so weight's not an issue. My FEV1 stays around 70%.

sarabeth87 · Nov 12, 2009

I'm going to the gyno today for my yearly check-up, but i'm thinking about maybe starting infertilty testing. I've been sexually active since i was 15 (only 2 partners). I haven't been on birth control but maybe 6 months out of my life. I'm thankful now that I didn't get pregnant when I was younger because I realize how stupid I was being. Anyways, my husband and I both want children and we haven't been able to conceive in nearly a year. My ex husband and I tried for about 3 years. I think that is a big part of what led to our divorce. He wasn't willing to do any kind of fertility testing. Anyways my question is this. What kind of testing will they do? My periods are normal and always have been. I'm 5'4" and weigh 130 lbs, so weight's not an issue. My FEV1 stays around 70%.

sarabeth87 · Nov 12, 2009

I'm going to the gyno today for my yearly check-up, but i'm thinking about maybe starting infertilty testing. I've been sexually active since i was 15 (only 2 partners). I haven't been on birth control but maybe 6 months out of my life. I'm thankful now that I didn't get pregnant when I was younger because I realize how stupid I was being. Anyways, my husband and I both want children and we haven't been able to conceive in nearly a year. My ex husband and I tried for about 3 years. I think that is a big part of what led to our divorce. He wasn't willing to do any kind of fertility testing. Anyways my question is this. What kind of testing will they do? My periods are normal and always have been. I'm 5'4" and weigh 130 lbs, so weight's not an issue. My FEV1 stays around 70%.

sarabeth87 · Nov 12, 2009

I'm going to the gyno today for my yearly check-up, but i'm thinking about maybe starting infertilty testing. I've been sexually active since i was 15 (only 2 partners). I haven't been on birth control but maybe 6 months out of my life. I'm thankful now that I didn't get pregnant when I was younger because I realize how stupid I was being. Anyways, my husband and I both want children and we haven't been able to conceive in nearly a year. My ex husband and I tried for about 3 years. I think that is a big part of what led to our divorce. He wasn't willing to do any kind of fertility testing. Anyways my question is this. What kind of testing will they do? My periods are normal and always have been. I'm 5'4" and weigh 130 lbs, so weight's not an issue. My FEV1 stays around 70%.

sarabeth87 · Nov 12, 2009

I'm going to the gyno today for my yearly check-up, but i'm thinking about maybe starting infertilty testing. I've been sexually active since i was 15 (only 2 partners). I haven't been on birth control but maybe 6 months out of my life. I'm thankful now that I didn't get pregnant when I was younger because I realize how stupid I was being. Anyways, my husband and I both want children and we haven't been able to conceive in nearly a year. My ex husband and I tried for about 3 years. I think that is a big part of what led to our divorce. He wasn't willing to do any kind of fertility testing. Anyways my question is this. What kind of testing will they do? My periods are normal and always have been. I'm 5'4" and weigh 130 lbs, so weight's not an issue. My FEV1 stays around 70%.

point · Nov 12, 2009

Hi Sara,

The doctors will typically check the hormones associated with fertility; FSH (follicular stimulating hormone), Estradiol (estrogen), AMH, LH (Lutenizing Hormone), Progesterone. These tests are done on the blood at certain points during the cycle. Some may even check the thyroid hormone levels since they can affect sex hormones. They may suggest that your husband have a sperm analysis to determine if his sperm have issues w/ count or motility. They will sometimes recommend a procedure called an HSG that will check to see if both of the fallopian tubes are open (i.e. maybe a woman is ovulating, but she has blocked tubes). They may do an ultrasound at certain points of the cycle to determine how the ovaries look and the size of the follicles....

Have you tried using ovulation test strips that show you are having the LH surge that happens right before ovulation? That could help improve your chances since you are timing intercourse properly to meet the egg when it is ovulated by your ovary. Women can have normal periods/cycles, but may not necessarily be ovulating so using the ovulation test (OPKs) can help confirm that ovulation is occuring.

You can go to fertilityfriend.com and it is free to join their basic set-up. It can track cycles, and if you start taking your basal body temperature (BBT) first thing in the morning before getting up using a special BBT thermometer (thermometer goes out to 2 digits, ie 97.82), it can track if you've ovulated (a sustained increase in BBT temperature). It also has a free educational course (sent to your email address) that explains the hormones associated with ovulation and fertility (if you don't know that info already and you're interested). If you sign up for a year ($40), you can also go on their message boards and learn a lot of information from other women experiencing the same issues.

Also, start googling infertility testing online and you will find a lot of information as well. This is kind of long, but the question actually requires long answers (I am not even covering all info here).

Good luck - I hope this helps,
Christina <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

point · Nov 12, 2009

Hi Sara,

The doctors will typically check the hormones associated with fertility; FSH (follicular stimulating hormone), Estradiol (estrogen), AMH, LH (Lutenizing Hormone), Progesterone. These tests are done on the blood at certain points during the cycle. Some may even check the thyroid hormone levels since they can affect sex hormones. They may suggest that your husband have a sperm analysis to determine if his sperm have issues w/ count or motility. They will sometimes recommend a procedure called an HSG that will check to see if both of the fallopian tubes are open (i.e. maybe a woman is ovulating, but she has blocked tubes). They may do an ultrasound at certain points of the cycle to determine how the ovaries look and the size of the follicles....

Have you tried using ovulation test strips that show you are having the LH surge that happens right before ovulation? That could help improve your chances since you are timing intercourse properly to meet the egg when it is ovulated by your ovary. Women can have normal periods/cycles, but may not necessarily be ovulating so using the ovulation test (OPKs) can help confirm that ovulation is occuring.

You can go to fertilityfriend.com and it is free to join their basic set-up. It can track cycles, and if you start taking your basal body temperature (BBT) first thing in the morning before getting up using a special BBT thermometer (thermometer goes out to 2 digits, ie 97.82), it can track if you've ovulated (a sustained increase in BBT temperature). It also has a free educational course (sent to your email address) that explains the hormones associated with ovulation and fertility (if you don't know that info already and you're interested). If you sign up for a year ($40), you can also go on their message boards and learn a lot of information from other women experiencing the same issues.

Also, start googling infertility testing online and you will find a lot of information as well. This is kind of long, but the question actually requires long answers (I am not even covering all info here).

Good luck - I hope this helps,
Christina <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

point · Nov 12, 2009

Hi Sara,

The doctors will typically check the hormones associated with fertility; FSH (follicular stimulating hormone), Estradiol (estrogen), AMH, LH (Lutenizing Hormone), Progesterone. These tests are done on the blood at certain points during the cycle. Some may even check the thyroid hormone levels since they can affect sex hormones. They may suggest that your husband have a sperm analysis to determine if his sperm have issues w/ count or motility. They will sometimes recommend a procedure called an HSG that will check to see if both of the fallopian tubes are open (i.e. maybe a woman is ovulating, but she has blocked tubes). They may do an ultrasound at certain points of the cycle to determine how the ovaries look and the size of the follicles....

Have you tried using ovulation test strips that show you are having the LH surge that happens right before ovulation? That could help improve your chances since you are timing intercourse properly to meet the egg when it is ovulated by your ovary. Women can have normal periods/cycles, but may not necessarily be ovulating so using the ovulation test (OPKs) can help confirm that ovulation is occuring.

You can go to fertilityfriend.com and it is free to join their basic set-up. It can track cycles, and if you start taking your basal body temperature (BBT) first thing in the morning before getting up using a special BBT thermometer (thermometer goes out to 2 digits, ie 97.82), it can track if you've ovulated (a sustained increase in BBT temperature). It also has a free educational course (sent to your email address) that explains the hormones associated with ovulation and fertility (if you don't know that info already and you're interested). If you sign up for a year ($40), you can also go on their message boards and learn a lot of information from other women experiencing the same issues.

Also, start googling infertility testing online and you will find a lot of information as well. This is kind of long, but the question actually requires long answers (I am not even covering all info here).

Good luck - I hope this helps,
Christina <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

point · Nov 12, 2009

Hi Sara,

The doctors will typically check the hormones associated with fertility; FSH (follicular stimulating hormone), Estradiol (estrogen), AMH, LH (Lutenizing Hormone), Progesterone. These tests are done on the blood at certain points during the cycle. Some may even check the thyroid hormone levels since they can affect sex hormones. They may suggest that your husband have a sperm analysis to determine if his sperm have issues w/ count or motility. They will sometimes recommend a procedure called an HSG that will check to see if both of the fallopian tubes are open (i.e. maybe a woman is ovulating, but she has blocked tubes). They may do an ultrasound at certain points of the cycle to determine how the ovaries look and the size of the follicles....

Have you tried using ovulation test strips that show you are having the LH surge that happens right before ovulation? That could help improve your chances since you are timing intercourse properly to meet the egg when it is ovulated by your ovary. Women can have normal periods/cycles, but may not necessarily be ovulating so using the ovulation test (OPKs) can help confirm that ovulation is occuring.

You can go to fertilityfriend.com and it is free to join their basic set-up. It can track cycles, and if you start taking your basal body temperature (BBT) first thing in the morning before getting up using a special BBT thermometer (thermometer goes out to 2 digits, ie 97.82), it can track if you've ovulated (a sustained increase in BBT temperature). It also has a free educational course (sent to your email address) that explains the hormones associated with ovulation and fertility (if you don't know that info already and you're interested). If you sign up for a year ($40), you can also go on their message boards and learn a lot of information from other women experiencing the same issues.

Also, start googling infertility testing online and you will find a lot of information as well. This is kind of long, but the question actually requires long answers (I am not even covering all info here).

Good luck - I hope this helps,
Christina <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

point · Nov 12, 2009

Hi Sara,
 
 The doctors will typically check the hormones associated with fertility; FSH (follicular stimulating hormone), Estradiol (estrogen), AMH, LH (Lutenizing Hormone), Progesterone. These tests are done on the blood at certain points during the cycle. Some may even check the thyroid hormone levels since they can affect sex hormones. They may suggest that your husband have a sperm analysis to determine if his sperm have issues w/ count or motility. They will sometimes recommend a procedure called an HSG that will check to see if both of the fallopian tubes are open (i.e. maybe a woman is ovulating, but she has blocked tubes). They may do an ultrasound at certain points of the cycle to determine how the ovaries look and the size of the follicles....
 
 Have you tried using ovulation test strips that show you are having the LH surge that happens right before ovulation? That could help improve your chances since you are timing intercourse properly to meet the egg when it is ovulated by your ovary. Women can have normal periods/cycles, but may not necessarily be ovulating so using the ovulation test (OPKs) can help confirm that ovulation is occuring.
 
 You can go to fertilityfriend.com and it is free to join their basic set-up. It can track cycles, and if you start taking your basal body temperature (BBT) first thing in the morning before getting up using a special BBT thermometer (thermometer goes out to 2 digits, ie 97.82), it can track if you've ovulated (a sustained increase in BBT temperature). It also has a free educational course (sent to your email address) that explains the hormones associated with ovulation and fertility (if you don't know that info already and you're interested). If you sign up for a year ($40), you can also go on their message boards and learn a lot of information from other women experiencing the same issues.
 
 Also, start googling infertility testing online and you will find a lot of information as well. This is kind of long, but the question actually requires long answers (I am not even covering all info here).
 
 Good luck - I hope this helps,
 Christina <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">

point · Nov 12, 2009

I wanted to add - - have you and husband talked about having him tested to see if he is a carrier for the CF genes? Since you have two bad mutations, giving you CF, you will definitely pass yours on to your children. If your husband is not a carrier, your children will most likely only be carriers. But, if he is a carrier, you have a 50% chance that your child will also have CF.

You may already know this, but I wanted to at least mention it if you weren't aware. Carrier testing is usually completed through blood work, and your doctor can talk with you about it.

point · Nov 12, 2009

I wanted to add - - have you and husband talked about having him tested to see if he is a carrier for the CF genes? Since you have two bad mutations, giving you CF, you will definitely pass yours on to your children. If your husband is not a carrier, your children will most likely only be carriers. But, if he is a carrier, you have a 50% chance that your child will also have CF.

You may already know this, but I wanted to at least mention it if you weren't aware. Carrier testing is usually completed through blood work, and your doctor can talk with you about it.

point · Nov 12, 2009

I wanted to add - - have you and husband talked about having him tested to see if he is a carrier for the CF genes? Since you have two bad mutations, giving you CF, you will definitely pass yours on to your children. If your husband is not a carrier, your children will most likely only be carriers. But, if he is a carrier, you have a 50% chance that your child will also have CF.

You may already know this, but I wanted to at least mention it if you weren't aware. Carrier testing is usually completed through blood work, and your doctor can talk with you about it.

point · Nov 12, 2009

I wanted to add - - have you and husband talked about having him tested to see if he is a carrier for the CF genes? Since you have two bad mutations, giving you CF, you will definitely pass yours on to your children. If your husband is not a carrier, your children will most likely only be carriers. But, if he is a carrier, you have a 50% chance that your child will also have CF.

You may already know this, but I wanted to at least mention it if you weren't aware. Carrier testing is usually completed through blood work, and your doctor can talk with you about it.

point · Nov 12, 2009

I wanted to add - - have you and husband talked about having him tested to see if he is a carrier for the CF genes? Since you have two bad mutations, giving you CF, you will definitely pass yours on to your children. If your husband is not a carrier, your children will most likely only be carriers. But, if he is a carrier, you have a 50% chance that your child will also have CF.
 
 You may already know this, but I wanted to at least mention it if you weren't aware. Carrier testing is usually completed through blood work, and your doctor can talk with you about it.

Kristen · Nov 12, 2009

Ditto point on everything. My fertility testing consisted of bloodwork to check for hormones (usually done on cycle day 3), and HSG, and a semen analysis for my husband.

Also, your gyno may do some testing herself, but I would highly recommend asking for a referral to a Reproductive Endocrinologist - it's their job to get people pregnant, so they (usually) have more experience.

Oh, and, in addition to fertility friend, there is a book called Taking Charge of Your Fertility that can be very helpful in learning how to chart your cycles.

Good luck!

Kristen · Nov 12, 2009

Ditto point on everything. My fertility testing consisted of bloodwork to check for hormones (usually done on cycle day 3), and HSG, and a semen analysis for my husband.

Also, your gyno may do some testing herself, but I would highly recommend asking for a referral to a Reproductive Endocrinologist - it's their job to get people pregnant, so they (usually) have more experience.

Oh, and, in addition to fertility friend, there is a book called Taking Charge of Your Fertility that can be very helpful in learning how to chart your cycles.

Good luck!

Kristen · Nov 12, 2009

Ditto point on everything. My fertility testing consisted of bloodwork to check for hormones (usually done on cycle day 3), and HSG, and a semen analysis for my husband.

Also, your gyno may do some testing herself, but I would highly recommend asking for a referral to a Reproductive Endocrinologist - it's their job to get people pregnant, so they (usually) have more experience.

Oh, and, in addition to fertility friend, there is a book called Taking Charge of Your Fertility that can be very helpful in learning how to chart your cycles.

Good luck!

Kristen · Nov 12, 2009

Ditto point on everything. My fertility testing consisted of bloodwork to check for hormones (usually done on cycle day 3), and HSG, and a semen analysis for my husband.

Also, your gyno may do some testing herself, but I would highly recommend asking for a referral to a Reproductive Endocrinologist - it's their job to get people pregnant, so they (usually) have more experience.

Oh, and, in addition to fertility friend, there is a book called Taking Charge of Your Fertility that can be very helpful in learning how to chart your cycles.

Good luck!

Kristen · Nov 12, 2009

Ditto point on everything. My fertility testing consisted of bloodwork to check for hormones (usually done on cycle day 3), and HSG, and a semen analysis for my husband.
 
 Also, your gyno may do some testing herself, but I would highly recommend asking for a referral to a Reproductive Endocrinologist - it's their job to get people pregnant, so they (usually) have more experience.
 
 Oh, and, in addition to fertility friend, there is a book called Taking Charge of Your Fertility that can be very helpful in learning how to chart your cycles.
 
 Good luck!

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