Luteal Phase Defect

[Spockette]

lmm thats great news about the scan!! so quick! x

Stacergirl - Thats also great news to come so quickly!! Let us know how that goes please x

Sprockette - i hope she doesn't show for 9 months x

I also got my FS appointment through yesterday and i go 2 weeks today So i'm hoping they will add me to a list for HSG or lap and dye! When i rang to chase up the appointment she told me my progesterone level on my monitored cycle was fab.. i know i called my dr and got the result as you didn't bother to ring me She also said 'so you don't need pills' meaning clomid or progesterone... erm... i beg to differ love!

I'm so pissed off today, another forum i use someone has questioned my journey and almost but not quite called me a liar! i'm sooo mad about it and i shouldn't be! i shouldn't let small minded people get to me but with AF and hormones...but i did

I know i shouldn't have a diagnosis of 'unexplained' since i haven't had all the invasive testing done... but FS is dreadful and thats what i've been given, i've saw him write it on my notes in front of me! I had to explain my reasons for not having it done til now.. i don't have to explain myself to anyone but when i was with my ex he had azoospermia (as i now know it's called) and i didn't ovulate regularly... straight on the ICSI waiting list we went! So no need to for these tests to be done as there was no point!.... how dare anyone question what i've been through

Sorry for the rant xx

(Oh and if you happen to on this forum as well and reading this... do one!)

Shells....

Do you mean to tell me someone actually questioned the fact that you shouldn't be 'Unexplained' because you haven't had all the invasive tests?? You're kidding me?? That's bang out of order!! Everyone should be supporting each other not questioning what one person has or hasn't got and to be honest hon and TO EVERYONE ELSE WHO IS READING THIS 'Unexplained' is just that, tests or no tests!
Shells please don't feel you have to explain to us or anyone else for that matter. You are going through a tough enough time without others making you feel even worse.
Just remember that the 'unexplained' written below will soon turn to a
So pleased you got the FS appointment really soon and fab news on the Prog level I want you to get that BFP!!

As always, keep us posted hon

Xxxxx

 

[xxshellsxx]

Yep I was questioned over why my testing hasn't been done til now if I'm 12 years ttc. I was livid absolutely livid! It was as if I was lying about what I've been through in the past because those invasive tests hadn't been done. I would loved to have had them done years ago and know what the issues were but was told there was no point. I didn't want to be trying for number 1 still at the age of 35 x

 

[Spockette]

Oh Shells.... They are knobheads!! You don't need all this stress from other people, you really don't. Don't go on that forum again!!

So tonight I order you to open a bottle of wine, have a nice meal and chill with your other half thinking of all the positive things you have in your life.

I got my AF today so feeling a bit crappy myself and I also got my appointment for my first Fertility Appointment with the NHS on the 11th April. Might go to this appointment and see how it goes before I decide to go private. I don't have long to go...

Do you guys know what happens on my first appointment? Excited things are moving on but a teeny bit apprehensive.....

 

[xxshellsxx]

Aww sprockette sorry AF showed

Your first appointment is usually discussing your previous test results, ordering any you haven't had done or any retests. Talking through your history and family history of illness and such, then for me as my blood tests were fine, they ordered a follicle scan for close to O day as i knew when i O'd i could go the day before, I also had a progesterone test done that same cycle. Good luck! xx

 

[Spockette]

Aww sprockette sorry AF showed

Your first appointment is usually discussing your previous test results, ordering any you haven't had done or any retests. Talking through your history and family history of illness and such, then for me as my blood tests were fine, they ordered a follicle scan for close to O day as i knew when i O'd i could go the day before, I also had a progesterone test done that same cycle. Good luck! xx

Thanks hon. You're a star xxxx

 

[stacergirl]

Shells, ppl are so inconsiderate. Don't pay no mind to them. Everyone is at their own pace and all that matters is that now your getting the tests done!

Im so excited you ladies are getting to your first fs appointments! I hope you get some answers! The first appointment is usually a consult but they might also order labs tests and do a vaginal u/s. best of luck at your first appointment!

Thanks ladies I'll keep you posted. Im going in for pre op appr today, this is all happening so quick! Definitely good but so much to take in!!

 

[Spockette]

Hi girls

Well AF is here Had my usual cry, foot stamping and shouting but now I feel a little better! The good news is that the B6 has reduced the spotting and extended my LP by a day so it does work.

Hope you're all good girls??

Xxxxx

 

[stacergirl]

Awe Spock, bummer!!! Sorry to hear Af arrived. Glad b6 is working though!

Nothing new to report, just waiting for hysterscopy on Tuesday. I'll tell you it has been so nice to have stopped trying so hard!! But if ivf doesn't work I'm sure I'll be devastated!

Have a good weekend!!

 

[Spockette]

Hi girlies

Just dropping in to see how we are all doing?

Stacer, I know it's your Hysteroscopy today and just wanted to wish you well. Let us know how it goes hon

Shells, how you getting on?

Imm, how's the pregnancy going? Have you had a scan?

As for me, AF is coming to an end so onto the 14th month of TTC
I've also got my appointment with the Fertility Consultant at the hospital on the 11th April and have also booked privately for the 26th April. We'll see what happens

 

[stacergirl]

Hi Spock, thanks for remembering! The procedure went well. Was pretty nervous but it was so fast and haven't been in pain at all. Bleeding a little but nothing that I'm concerned about. They said my uterus looks great so they did a biopsy and I'll know the results in about 5 days and then determine what to do from there! Was hoping to have the final ivf appt bf dh leaves for 2 weeks in April but doesn't look like that will happen so I don't think ivf will happen until may-but that's just a guess.

I'm hoping the 14th cycle is the lucky one for you!!! But great that you have your spots to fall back on. The 11th of April isn't too far away do that's great and it will be perfect timing if they do want to start testing and such.

Imm-hope your doing great!

Shells-how are you hun? Hope you're getting along ok!!! I know your going through a rough patch right now so I'm hoping things are starting to look up!!

 

[xxshellsxx]

Hey girls x on my phone so sorry if any typos lol

Stacergirl glad it went well today and all is looking good. Hope the biopsy results come back good too... fx!

Sprockette the 11th will soon be here hope you get some answers soon.

Afm... I got my positive opk a day early! Think the extra days last cycle put me out by a day so tomorrow will be o day as they are already turning negative by tonight. So the tww begins again lol x hope your all doing ok x

 

[lmm100]

Hi girls how are you all?

I had my scan yesterday they said everything looked fine for a TWIN pregnancy at this stage i can't tell you the shock still can't believe it. I've got another scan in a few wks hopefully they will be able to see more. We are trying not to get to excited you just never know what's round the corner im hoping all will be ok.

I see your all busy with appointments too I've got everything crossed for you all.

 

[xxshellsxx]

oh lmm wow that's amazing!! congratulations xxx Hope everything goes smoothly and you can soon relax and enjoy being PG xx

 

[Spockette]

Hey girls... :wave:

Stacer, so glad the Hyst went well!! Hopefully the results will be here soon and you can get onto the IVF. Really excited for you hon!

Shells, good luck with the TWW. It's always such an anxious time but I've got everything crossed.

Imm that's bloody awesome news Im so pleased for you!! Please keep us posted on your progress.

Until next time girls..........
Xxxxxx

 

[stacergirl]

Imm-how would you feel about twins?? That's amazing! And this was all a natural cycle or were you on meds? Super excited for you!!

I just called today and apparently I'll have at least 2 more cycles before I can even schedule for final ivf appointment. So that's putting us to probably June before we even start. A little annoying but probably a good thing because with my sisters wedding in may I'm super stressed out and such. Although I will be hating the wait these next two cycles-luckily I have short cycles though so shouldn't be more that 50-55 days. I guess I'll just focus on getting in shape and healthy until then. I probable won't be posting much in the meanwhile just bc there won't be much to update but will be Rooting for all of you ladies! Fx!!

 

[bluebird]

Hello ladies!!! I just read through this whole thread, can I please please please join???

I definitely have something wierd going on with my LP and am just in the beginning stages of figuring out whats up. So any advice or suggestion you have are very welcome

So in a nutshell, I have had perfect 27 day cycles since my MC in November but the problem is this: I have positive OPKs on CD 20-21 and then start AF on CD 27. 6 day LP yikes!!! I went to 2 Drs this week and they both told me that its not possible to have a 6 day LP and that I am O'ing on or around CD 13.
But in my non-professional brain I am thinking 'how is this possible if I have negative OPKs up until CD 20??' And I am using 2 different OPKs, Wondfo and the Clearblue Fertility Monitor, so I know it's not an error....

I have a day 21 test scheduled for April 11th so we will see!

Anyway, after reading through this thread it looks like B vitamins have been helpful. Also, I am going to start temping so I can find out if I am actually O'ing at all and not just getting a late LH surge.

Has anyone here ever been told they have a 'weak' ovulation and that's why their LP is shorter than normal??

 

[Spockette]

Hi bluebird and a huge welcome to you

Of course you can join. The more, the merrier but in all honesty, we all wish you didn't have to join this part of the forum
First i would like to say how sorry i am about your loss. that truly sucks It definitely sounds like you have a similar issue to what I had at one point. I used to ovulate very late in my cycle (on day 18 or 19) and them my AF would arrive on Cycle Day 26/27 in the form of a few days of spotting first. I did mention this to my GP and she absolutely flat out refused to believe that I was ovulating when I said I was. She told me that my test stick and Clear Blue Fertility Monitor are incorrect and I should throw them out I also had CD3 and CD21 tests done and they were absolutely fine which made it even more confusing.
Anyway, I now take B6 which has now extended my LP by a day and the spotting has gone. I have never been told that I have a weak ovulation because its so difficult trying to get the professionals to believe that it is actually a problem!
I think your issue may be Progesterone hon. You might be very low on that but do not panic. Very easily fixed and will explain why you had your miscarriage
Hope you get all the answers on the 11th April. Please let us know how you get on. I also have an appointment on that day so will update then.

Xxxxxxxxxx

 

[bluebird]

Thanks spockette!!! I really hope it is just low progesterone and we can fix it with a pill. It's so crazy that these Drs don't believe us!
Just out of curiosity, have you ever had a day 3 test? I have one scheduled for next month as well

 

[Spockette]

I sure have. That was to test my FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone), Thyroid and Blood Count. All came back fine. It's great that they are testing you on both days.

Xxxxxx

 

[xxshellsxx]

well i'm back from fs (and shopping lol) they are really pleased with everything... no problems at all. Saw a different FS this time and she actually said she's not worried about ENDO as a problem, she said if it there it's minimal! Erm... ok however... i'm being scheduled for a HSG FINALLY!!!! (i'm sure i won't be dancin after i've had it done lol) I asked about AMH level and she said they don't do that on the NHS and she said i won't need to pay private for it as it would be a waste of money with FSH levels of 4.6... she said for my age that is fantastic and would have expected it to be higher! they will only do the lap and dye if my tubes look blocked... i'll argue that one if i have to lol but basically has said if all comes back clear on HSG then there is nothing else they can do for me and i'll have to pay private for IUI or IVF (i knew this and again... i will argue that one if it comes to it!). Also asked about the spotting and she wasn't worried about that either! :doh:

So yay for HSG - but if that is clear then FS is done with me basically... lets hope for a miracle girls or i'll be left to my own devices in a few months x