Doctor Appointments

[Sus09]

Hi Ladies,

I have my doctor appointmet tomorrow, unfortunately is not the specialist, it is only the GP.

I am taking my charts, and I am going to ask them to start taking tests as I am not having any success TTC.

Any advice on what I must not forget to say?
Do I need to tell them I am taking COCK? (CoQ10)
Obviously I need to mention the ADs.

Ladies from The UK, what was your experience when you went to your GP about TTC issues?

 

[dachsundmom]

You must tell the doc about the COCK!

 

[Sus09]

Ok I will tell them about the COCK

I must remember not to call it COCK though
Otherwishe the doctor is going to start thinking strange things!

 

[Natsby]

My GP was very sweet, turns out she couldn´t have kids either and ended up adopting. So she is very helpful but sadly due to the crisis here can´t help much as they don´t have the funding. I hope you have better luck there. I think it is a good idea to get the ball rolling with a doctor even if only to make you feel more relaxed and proactive. My last BFP was the month I went to the Dr s, I was so relieved someone was helping me I got knocked up all by myself. didn´t stick but still a step in the right direction.
Buena suerte!

 

[Sus09]

Muchas Gracias Nats!!

I guess it will help, as at the moment I am just getting all stressed because I don´t know what is going on.

 

[readyformore]

Ok I will tell them about the COCK

I must remember not to call it COCK though
Otherwishe the doctor is going to start thinking strange things!

I mentioned 'jizz'.
It made her smile at least. (Okay, maybe we are pretty close and chat on a weekly basis, but still. . . . )

What cd will you be on when you go in?

 

[keekeesaurus]

Good luck sus! I'm also going to mention TTC at the docs tomorrow when I go for my sicknote. My GPs amazeballs so I'm kind of hoping he'll arrange the bloodwork so we know where we stand. Think I might follow your lead and take in my charts or else whip out my FF app (how very 21st century.)
Make a list of what you need to say/ask, I always forget stuff when I go in - and let us know how you get on!

 

[keekeesaurus]

Just remembered something I think I read somewhere, unless I made it up...do they usually do a SA as a starting point? Before they start poking around the wimmins? Or have I imagined that...? Sus has your OH had a SA?

 

[Sus09]

Thanks Keekee, I have sort of made my list.

Ready I will be on CD4 / CD 5, Not sure when AF actually started this cycle as it came and stopped completely on Monday and then fully came again on Tuesday.

 

[readyformore]

Thanks Keekee, I have sort of made my list.

Ready I will be on CD4 / CD 5, Not sure when AF actually started this cycle as it came and stopped completely on Monday and then fully came again on Tuesday.

Sorry, it was on your ticker and you said you're going tomorrow (I am distracted while watching Law and Order reruns).

I would ask about what testing you can get done.
I'd ask to have cd3 blood work done next month. You can also get 7dpo progesterone checked this cycle, (this is more accurate than cd21, it all depends on when you ovulate).

Ask about SA as well, since that is super easy to check. You can also ask to have an ultrasound done, just to rule out any cysts, fibroids, etc.

 

[Sus09]

Keekee, I am telling my OH to have an SA, but he says to make sure I am ok first

He gets me angry with this, as it might be him the problem!!

 

[AnnaLaura]

Hi Ladies,

I have my doctor appointmet tomorrow, unfortunately is not the specialist, it is only the GP.

I am taking my charts, and I am going to ask them to start taking tests as I am not having any success TTC.

Any advice on what I must not forget to say?

I would ask for a complete thyroid panel and also have them check your vitamin D level. I don't know how closely vitamin D is related to TTC but it does affect so many other things. Good luck!

 

[Sus09]

Thanks Ready

I have added the Progesterone test to my list, I did not think about that one.

My OH is very nervous about an SA test... how do they do it? he has to take a sample doesn´t he?
I am trying to find something to ease his mind...

 

[Sus09]

Thanks Anna Laura, more things added to my list!!!

 

[readyformore]

I don't know how closely vitamin D is related to TTC but it does affect so many other things. Good luck!

I'm not sure either, but it seems like they are discovering more about it everyday.

I did read an article that states Vit D deficiency is linked to bacterial vaginosis, and BV can then lead to premature labor and birth. Not sure how solid the connection is though.

 

[keekeesaurus]

Thanks Ready

I have added the Progesterone test to my list, I did not think about that one.

My OH is very nervous about an SA test... how do they do it? he has to take a sample doesn´t he?
I am trying to find something to ease his mind...

As far as I'm aware he just has to jizz in a pot. Tell him you have to have bloods, ultrasounds, possibly HSG/HyCoSy, internals, externals and all while standing on your head. All he need do is jizz. In a pot. That should make him feel better!

 

[readyformore]

Thanks Ready

I have added the Progesterone test to my list, I did not think about that one.

My OH is very nervous about an SA test... how do they do it? he has to take a sample doesn´t he?
I am trying to find something to ease his mind...

If you live close enough (within 30 minutes) you can collect the sample at home and drop it off at the office. You can even drop it off for him if he has issues about it.

We don't live close enough, so DH would always have to go and produce a sample on-site.

 

[Sus09]

That is a great one Keekee!
I have just told hime that and all he said is "Poor me"
I will drag him to the doctor to jizz in the pot!

 

[keekeesaurus]

That is a great one Keekee!
I have just told hime that and all he said is "Poor me"
I will drag him to the doctor to jizz in the pot!

GL honey! I have yet to broach that subject with my DH . I need to pick my moment!

 

[Sus09]

They don´t like it don´t they, but now we really need to know.