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Dhea question! Please help?!

I think 1.79 is pretty good!!! My re said they wanted to see between 1 and 2....over 3 indicates possible pcos. Mine is 1.33 and my first ivf on low dose stims I got 8 eggs... 5 mature. I started dhea 75 mg and higher dose stims.... And I have gotten 15-17 eggs in the ivf's I've done while on Dhea. I would definitely recommend it!!! Sometimes the reason for early miscarriages is chromosome issues w embryos. Taking Dhea is supposed to reduce chromosome issues, reduce miscarriage rates and help you get pregnant. Go to the center for human reproductions website and check out their research on Dhea. Again with 1.79, you may not even need it, as that's pretty good.... But it's worth a shot!
 
Mrs, here is my opinion, and I'm not an expert, but when I first got my test results I researched endlessly to try to understand AMH because mine at almost 44 was 5.43 and I wasn't diagnosed with PCOS, all my other hormones where normal. So what I learned was, yes I had a "full" reserve but over 90% of my eggs at this age are not viable. To me that still gives me a chance and that's why im still trying. Now, I just had my AMH again and that number now a year later is 2.43! Still amazing for 45 years old but a huge drop, again because of aging...

So I think 1.79 still shows a good reserve and your eggs are still young so maybe 50-60% are healthy? This is just a guess, I looked at my stats on a study my Dr showed me and I didn't look at what it was for someone your age. It could just be that your eggs weren't viable but there could also be other factors that caused the miscarriages, either way I'm glad you got the test and know where you stand in relation to your egg reserve.

So in my honest opinion keep trying and don't waste any time and if you and your husband really want children and it doesn't happen naturally I'd try ivf while your eggs are still young. You still do have an adequate egg reserve but after your mid 30's that number could drop significantly and make it very difficult to get a natural pregnancy.
 
Thank you so much LadyLovenox and BBbliss. :hugs: I have literally been freaking myself out trying to Google it and see if I was ok. I've been having horrible anxiety regarding it. I really appreciate you guys giving me your personal opinions. LadyLovenox were you unable to get pregnant and so you went to IVF, or what is your story? BBbliss, how many miscarriages have you had and what has your story been?
 
I got engaged at 43 1/2 and had had IUD 's for about 15 years. I have a 17yo DD and a 18yo DD and my fiancé has no kids so started trying right away. I had my IUD removed and and tried for 3 months before I had blood and HSG test done, stats were great but my tubes were blocked. I had a procedure done and was able to unblock one side and we had a sperm analysis done at the same time so we unplugged one tube and found out I'd never get pregnant with his sperm, he had zero morphology at the time. Had I known what I know today the first thing we should've done was a SA and gone straight to IVF but we kept trying to fix things one at a time when we didn't have that time. We just had our second IVF and I had 2 embryos transferred at day 3 that didn't take. My first IVF I had 2 5d blasts that implanted but didn't past that stage so I got positive beta and positive HPT for 3 days and then they turned negative and I was confirmed I had a chemical so technically that was my only "miscarriage"

His sperm has improved with supplements but they are still not strong enough for a natural pregnancy, not even if I were 15 years younger so between my old eggs and his bad swimmers its almost impossible for us to get pregnant.
 
Awww... Hopefully you're feeling better. The anxiety that comes with infertility is like nothing else. And no one can understand it unless they've been there.

I'm 30.... Been ttc #1 for 3 years. No luck. One chemical pregnancy in 2013. My re's bounce back and forth between a Dor diagnosis and unexplained infertility. One doctor said Dor.... The other two basically said "our Dor patients are ecstatic when they get 3 eggs from a retrieval. You've gotten up to 17...thats not dor" so it seems like a lot of not knowing. They've said maybe I have poor eggg quality, but all my embryos are high quality... Which usually indicates fine egg quality. Sometimes there are chromosomal issues w embryos that can't be seen until they've been biopsied... But the biopsy costs an extra 5 grand which we don't have as we have already paid 30 grand out of pocket. Idk how much you've read from this thread, but all along I've had endometritis (inflammation of the uterus) and they've thought it wasn't a big deal up until a recent study which showed that it causes implantation failure. I went gluten free.... Inflammation went away. They are to put me and dh on a strong antibiotic to make sure whatever was causing it is kicked out for good, and then I'll be having a few embies put back in. I'm hoping and praying that inflammation was our problem but we've been to more dead ends than I can count on both hands, so it's hard not to have doubts. Keeping the faith for now, , and believing that our problem has finally been found. Praying hard!!
 
Oh BBbliss there is absolutely a chance for you guys to get pregnant. It only takes one good egg and one good sperm from tons that you both have. Keep your head up and I wish you all the best of luck possible. Praying you will get your baby.
 
Awww... Hopefully you're feeling better. The anxiety that comes with infertility is like nothing else. And no one can understand it unless they've been there.

I'm 30.... Been ttc #1 for 3 years. No luck. One chemical pregnancy in 2013. My re's bounce back and forth between a Dor diagnosis and unexplained infertility. One doctor said Dor.... The other two basically said "our Dor patients are ecstatic when they get 3 eggs from a retrieval. You've gotten up to 17...thats not dor" so it seems like a lot of not knowing. They've said maybe I have poor eggg quality, but all my embryos are high quality... Which usually indicates fine egg quality. Sometimes there are chromosomal issues w embryos that can't be seen until they've been biopsied... But the biopsy costs an extra 5 grand which we don't have as we have already paid 30 grand out of pocket. Idk how much you've read from this thread, but all along I've had endometritis (inflammation of the uterus) and they've thought it wasn't a big deal up until a recent study which showed that it causes implantation failure. I went gluten free.... Inflammation went away. They are to put me and dh on a strong antibiotic to make sure whatever was causing it is kicked out for good, and then I'll be having a few embies put back in. I'm hoping and praying that inflammation was our problem but we've been to more dead ends than I can count on both hands, so it's hard not to have doubts. Keeping the faith for now, , and believing that our problem has finally been found. Praying hard!!

That could very well be the issue! I'm praying this is the "cure" for you and you will get your rainbow baby. Sending baby dust your way and hang in there. :hugs:
 
Thanks so much!!! That means a lot!! I'll be praying for you too!! I know how frustrating this whole thing is. It's just not fair.

BB.... I hope you're getting geared back up for another round!!! I know how tough you are... You won't be down for long!! Xoxo
 
Mrs, thank you and I pray you get to complete the family soon :)

Ladylove, haha it's like you know me...I still feel sad, you've been there yourself and you've had an even longer journey then me. I haven't given up and I'd go right back and try again but it has to be mostly my DF's decision, we are also paying out of pocket and have already spent almost 40k since we started so I'm not sure if he'll want to try again... And who knows maybe we could even get a natural miracle ;)
 
Yes, I know those feelings all too well!! I'm sure you can talk df into it again soon... Maybe for the new year ;) as long as you keep that positive attitude, nothing can stop you!!!

Gobs and Gobs of baby dust to all :)
 
Dropping in to spread more BABY DUST!!! :dust:

I had my blood drawn today so my progesterone levels can be checked. I'm on CD 21. Should hear about those in the next day or so. Interested to see what it shows. I know low progesterone levels can lead to miscarriage due to progesterone being the hormone that helps your uterus thicken correctly and enough for proper implantation. So if it's low, my doctor said she'd put me on progesterone supplements which I know are super common in pregnancy. Hope you all had a good weekend. :hugs:
 
How did your levels turn out? Glad they're being proactive and staying on top of things like this! I am on progesterone shots after my transfer because even the suppositories weren't enough to keep my period away until test day. I'd much prefer the shots to the suppositories. The shots don't hurt much and the suppositories are such a leaky mess!
 
Hey LadyLovenox! My progesterone levels were normal!! :happydance: So that is great news. So with all of my tests and the results I've come to the conclusion that it's my blood clotting that is causing my early miscarriages. Either that or really bad luck!! What do you think? Here's all of my test results again.

Thyroid-normal
Estridiol-normal
FSH-normal
Progesterone-normal
AMH-normal
AF's-normal 28-30 day cycles all the time.
Always ovulate around mid cycle according to my CM, CP and I get aches in my ovaries.
I got pregnant 2 times in like 5 months.
I have Lieden Factor-blood clotting disorder
I had a slight abnormal test with Anticardiolipin Antibodies which is also a blood clotting problem.

So...I'm hoping with me taking baby aspirin, omega 3's, vitamin c, cutting down on caffiene and then taking the Lovenox shots if after my doctor looks at my Anticardiolipin levels again as soon as I get pregnant will give us our rainbow baby.
 
I definitely think the clotting issue is your problem. Everything else looks good!!! I am hoping the lovenox solves your prob.... I have read many many stories of ppl w clotting factors FINALLY having success after using lovenox!! Baby dust!!! 2015 is going to be all of our year!!
 
LadyLovenox I really hope you are right!! My only concern is that the hematologist said as soon as I get my BFP to come in and have my anticardiolipin antibody levels checked again and if they are raised, then she will prescribe it to me. I'm worried because by the time I find out I'm pregnant and then get in and then have to wait for the results of the test I'm scared it will be too late?? When did you start taking it? I'm going to call her tomorrow and ask her about this. I know some blood tests come back immediately like my progesterone one I heard back that afternoon, but I'm not sure if this one takes longer or not. When I went and had all of the blood tests done it took almost 2 weeks to get the results back. I don't know if that was this one in particular or some of the others I had done. So I'm going to see if she thinks I should go in and have it checked again if I "think" I might be pregnant. I've been pregnant twice now, so I think I will have a good idea when I get pregnant again. So maybe it would be better to do it earlier so I can start them a.s.a.p. when I know I am for sure pregnant since I miscarry early (5 1/2 weeks and 6 weeks). I've been taking baby aspirin for a couple weeks now and my AF is trying to start, which is right on time. So we can try here soon. I'm excited, but terrified at the same time. Let me know when you started the Lovenox. Thank you!
 
I completely understand your fears!!! They have me starting lovenox three days before transfer (the day they put my embryos in) ... Which means I'll start it about 5 days before transfer, because I always create my own safety net by tweaking their directions. (crazy, I know) Do you need to go through your hematologist? My RE prescribed mine. And she was reluctant at first to do so, but I find the more adamant you are, and the more you advocate for yourself, the more they'll give in. That whole "squeaky wheel gets the oil" saying is true, I guess. I also plan on seeing a maternal fetal medicine specialist when I do become pregnant, as opposed to a regular obgyn.... And already had a preconception appt w them. I just want to make sure all my t's are crossed and all my i's are dotted. My early loss really did a number on me, and I'm overly cautious to the extreme. I would want to be on it early, if I were you too. You might have to fight for that, but it'll be worth it.
 
Thank you LadyLovenox. I forgot you are doing IVF right? We are doing it naturally as of now. We can get pregnant easily, just can't stay pregnant. :cry: I don't know if my regular doctor can prescribe it for me or not? I'm going to call the hematologist doctor tomorrow to see what she thinks. With me having Factor V and even with this showing slightly abnormal, that's 2 blood clotting disorders, so I would rather know sooner than later if I will for sure need it during pregnancy. So hoping I can get I checked again in the 2 week wait just in case I'm pregnant than I can start it a.s.a.p. I'll let you know what she says.
 
Ladylove, how's everything with you? Ivete Ben thinking about you and wAnted to know what happenned with the transfer. :)

Mrs. R! I see you are 5ws! How do you feel? How does it look?

Afm im slowlly doping out of TTC and going to get back to investing more time on myself, getting in shape, taking care of my skin, losing weight... Ttc is all very consuming and I was letting myself go...
 
Well BBbliss, I had my 1st ultrasound today at 5 weeks 2 days just because of having 2 mcs my doctor wanted to make sure all looked good at this point because I've never seen anything in my uterus before. We saw a gestational sac and a yoke sac. The ultrasound tech said she thought she could possibly see a baby, but couldn't say 100% because it's a bit too early for that. She kept moving it around trying to show me where she was seeing a possible baby, I couldn't tell because everything is black, white and gray. LOL!! But at the point I am, that's normal. My gestational sac is measuring 5 weeks 6 days, so 4 days ahead of what I have according to my lpm. But I think I implanted early because I got a BFP at 9dpo. So this is way more then what I've ever gotten before. When I started spotting at 5 1/2 weeks last time they did an ultrasound and there was nothing there. Then the 2nd time at 6 weeks when I started spotting they did an ultrasound and nothing was there either. So makes me wonder if it really even implanted at all? So I'm praying with everything I have that this little one hangs on and grows into a healthy little baby.
 

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