Doctor Appointments

[NorthStar]

I'm a bit shocked and stunned though, because I read an article this week that something like 34% of all couples in the UK have fertility issues, you'd think that the GPs would be a bit more experienced in this stuff as a result

We have snow everywhere so no attempt at SA will be done in my house today, FX for a thaw over the weekend.

 

[dachsundmom]

Are you going to try for Monday?

Your system is so much different than ours; an American GP wouldn't really be expected to do much of anything besides routine healthcare.

But, our access to specialists is much easier bc it's a pay to play system.

 

[Desperado167]

O sus you and your poor oh

 

[NorthStar]

Are you going to try for Monday?

Your system is so much different than ours; an American GP wouldn't really be expected to do much of anything besides routine healthcare.

But, our access to specialists is much easier bc it's a pay to play system.

I'm not sure about Monday, it will depend on what activities occur this weekend, hmmm, we will have to schedule some kind or release for tonight if he's doing the SA monday. He already has a dentist appointment.

Will have to look into the logisitics......

 

[AnnaLaura]

Lots of positive goings-on here lately.

 

[Natsby]

Sorry to hear that Sus, considering how clever you have to be to get into med school it is amazing how many of them are idiots! I hope you can sort it out soon.

 

[AnnaLaura]

Sus, three little words - FFS!!!!!! Why oh why is this whole process so flamin frustrating! I got told by my GP that DH had to do his SA before an FS would see me/us, why don't they all sing from the same song sheet god only knows!

Keep going hun,

I hate bureaucracy.

 

[Sus09]

Hi

At last I have some time to myself! what a week!!

Well, yes, My poor OH... it took him ages to find courage to ask for an SA and now he gets this
Fortunately he has been quite positive about it, the only thing is now thanks to that doctor he won´t have is SA done till the new year

What really annoyed me is that the doctor implied that it was impossible for G to have the problem, that it had to be me... fortunately G insisted on his SA.

Maybe the policies are different in Wales but I am sure that we will find that the doctor was wrong.

Hey ho! can´t do anything now anyway.

 

[readyformore]

I don't understand why it's so stinking difficult for people to count sperm!

What's the big deal! Put on gloves.......put them under the microscope......count them......see if they look normal........see if they swim...wash your hands and go get some lunch.

Why does everyone make it so complicated?

 

[Sus09]

I don't understand why it's so stinking difficult for people to count sperm!

What's the big deal! Put on gloves.......put them under the microscope......count them......see if they look normal........see if they swim...wash your hands and go get some lunch.

Why does everyone make it so complicated?

So funny, but yet SOOOOOO true!
How are you ready?

 

[keekeesaurus]

I am stunned at the trouble some of you ladies' OHs are having with what should be one of the simplest fertility tests . What is wrong with these people! Damn. We are often willing enough to go along with whatever but our OHs are a different thing entirely and it often takes a lot of badgering/weeping/shouting/cajoling/threatening to get them to do the SA in the first place. FFS. Last thing you need is some arsehole throwing obstacles in your way .

I have one more test to go, the dreaded HSG. Although my boss (who's a consultant sonographer) has offered to do a HyCoSy if the FS is happy with that. I spoke to the FS sec and she was going to ask him and ring me back but haven't heard from her (that was a week ago) so I guess I'll ring her again in the new year. I don't care what I have done. I just can't be doing with titting about. Actually, maybe I'll phone her next week and ask for my bloods/OHs SA at the same time.

 

[dachsundmom]

Keek, can your manager open your tubes if she sees a blockage? That's one benefit to the HSG, your tubes get flushed. I just hate to see you have to have two procedures, if you only need one.

The HSG isn't bad at all.

 

[Desperado167]

Wot is the Hsg!?

 

[dachsundmom]

Dye is pushed through your tubes; it looks for blockages, but clears them at the same time. There is a theory that you are more fertile afterwards bc the tubes are nice and clean.

 

[Desperado167]

Dye is pushed through your tubes; it looks for blockages, but clears them at the same time. There is a theory that you are more fertile afterwards bc the tubes are nice and clean.

I had a camera inserted in my womb ,it was no problem at all and I worried myself sick before it

 

[keekeesaurus]

Thanks dmom . I know with the HyCoSy they flush some bubbly dye up there but I'm not sure if that actually flushes the tubes as well as a HSG? (I haven't worked on a HyCoSy list for years so I'm not well up on them.) Plus, the HSG can see uterine abnormalities (like polyps) and the HyCoSy can't.
I like the idea of a good flush out . Especially if all our other tests are ok. I know that the Trust I'm under doesn't do HyCoSy's so maybe the FS will want me to have the HSG anyway. Think my boss was just trying to help out knowing that the wait for HSGs is looooong. I don't want more procedures than I need either lol.

 

[Sus09]

I might have to have an HSG after they do my scan. I had the camera inside years ago and that came fine, however things do change!

Keeks when did you say your tests were?

Dmom, you do have a point, probably G's doctor is not experienced enough and that is why he made him wait.

As Keeks said though what annoyed me was the fact that it took months and lots of arguments for G to decide to have his SA and when he goes he leaves without one!

I still would have loved to bee a fly on the wall when he was there lol!

 

[keekeesaurus]

Keeks when did you say your tests were?

Had my day 21 bloods last cycle, the day 3 ones this cycle + AMH (I'm 10DPO now) and OH's SA 2 weeks ago or so....scan was this last wednesday. I haven't phoned for any results yet, I'm not sure if they will give them over the phone or if I have to wait till I see the FS again. I don't see the FS till I've had the HSG but not had a letter about that yet. I guess I'm too impatient lol but when you've only one test to go YOU JUST WANT IT DONE. Dammit.

 

[Sus09]

I understand how you feel, it all seems such a slow process doesn´t it?

 

[AnnaLaura]

Hi all, hope everyone's doing well. I can hardly keep up with all the BFPs!!!!!! They really cheered me up this weekend.

I haven't had any doctor appointments lately (thank goodness, I had enough done to me lately to last me a while) but had to call the doctor Friday as my AF arrived. I was sort of frightened as I'm taking cyclic noresthirone and was only on the 8th day of a 14-day prescription, so nothing should have happened until a couple of days after I stopped it. I couldn't understand it! But the doctor told me to stop taking it and let it happen. I start it again on my next CD12. It's my first spontaneous AF since August and let me tell you, it's been a killer. For my poor DH, too.

I'm now on CD4 and will start testing with OPKs later this week, but the doctor wants me to come in on CD12 and ~CD17 for an ultrasound to see if I ovulated or not.