fondreflections
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Well, I decided to get more persistent and find a doctor that I can hopefully have some kind of 'normal' relationship with.
It was kind of funny, really...When I called to make an appointment, the receptionist laughed as I described my old doctor's personality as 'odd'. It was as if she had heard that answer many, many times.
I was able to get in Monday with my new FEMALE doctor because I'm not new to the clinic. It is the same infertility clinic that I went to 1 year ago for the second opinion. I am seeing a different doctor, thankfully. The other doctor 'pushed' IVF saying that I had 'scar tissue from having previous abdominal surgery'. I then went to have a laparoscopy done to find out that there was NOTHING wrong...He just wanted money!!!
The nurse that I spoke to listened to me, and I described pretty much everything from the past 3 years. <b>They already had my records from the first infertility clinic and CONFIRMED THAT I HAVE PCOS!!! The cervical mucus is the other factor preventing me from conceiving. </b> They also want to get the laparoscopy records from last May from the regular GYN doctor that I just left from.
Basically, she said that this female doctor would be best because she is HIGHLY EXPERIENCED with PCOS. The nurse asked me IF I had any bloodwork done recently for my PCOS. I told her 'no' and that I haven't really been followed for it...I also told her that I was NEVER REALLY PUT ON MEDS TO CORRECT IT EITHER. She didn't like that response.
<b>Although my cycles are 'normal', my eggs are NOT fully matured and are rarely released. If they do release, they are immature and incapable of being fertilized. If I were to get pregnant right now, I am at a 40% miscarriage rate within the first trimester. I would have to be on PCOS medication throughout the first trimester to keep a pregnancy. </b>
On Monday, I finally will be heard. The nurse told me that this doctor WILL do an ultrasound, exam, and bloodwork while there. Then, we will figure out which med and how much I need to be on. I will require monthly bloodwork and ultrasounds to see if my eggs become fully matured. The med will probably be Metformin.
At that point, I MAY BE ABLE to conceive on my own. It would then fall on my cervical mucus. However, I'm taking it one step at a time.
My testosterone level was HIGH back then too. I wonder if that would influence lack of good quality cervical mucus. My hormones are messed up so I guess it's possible. At least I have a reason to be a b*tch. LOL!!!
I am having some pain on the left side too so I'm sure my cyst is back. We'll see...
It was kind of funny, really...When I called to make an appointment, the receptionist laughed as I described my old doctor's personality as 'odd'. It was as if she had heard that answer many, many times.
I was able to get in Monday with my new FEMALE doctor because I'm not new to the clinic. It is the same infertility clinic that I went to 1 year ago for the second opinion. I am seeing a different doctor, thankfully. The other doctor 'pushed' IVF saying that I had 'scar tissue from having previous abdominal surgery'. I then went to have a laparoscopy done to find out that there was NOTHING wrong...He just wanted money!!!
The nurse that I spoke to listened to me, and I described pretty much everything from the past 3 years. <b>They already had my records from the first infertility clinic and CONFIRMED THAT I HAVE PCOS!!! The cervical mucus is the other factor preventing me from conceiving. </b> They also want to get the laparoscopy records from last May from the regular GYN doctor that I just left from.
Basically, she said that this female doctor would be best because she is HIGHLY EXPERIENCED with PCOS. The nurse asked me IF I had any bloodwork done recently for my PCOS. I told her 'no' and that I haven't really been followed for it...I also told her that I was NEVER REALLY PUT ON MEDS TO CORRECT IT EITHER. She didn't like that response.
<b>Although my cycles are 'normal', my eggs are NOT fully matured and are rarely released. If they do release, they are immature and incapable of being fertilized. If I were to get pregnant right now, I am at a 40% miscarriage rate within the first trimester. I would have to be on PCOS medication throughout the first trimester to keep a pregnancy. </b>
On Monday, I finally will be heard. The nurse told me that this doctor WILL do an ultrasound, exam, and bloodwork while there. Then, we will figure out which med and how much I need to be on. I will require monthly bloodwork and ultrasounds to see if my eggs become fully matured. The med will probably be Metformin.
At that point, I MAY BE ABLE to conceive on my own. It would then fall on my cervical mucus. However, I'm taking it one step at a time.
My testosterone level was HIGH back then too. I wonder if that would influence lack of good quality cervical mucus. My hormones are messed up so I guess it's possible. At least I have a reason to be a b*tch. LOL!!!
I am having some pain on the left side too so I'm sure my cyst is back. We'll see...