Luteal Phase Defect

[xxshellsxx]

sorry you didn't get any answers spockette that sucks!! Hope you get more answers at your private appointment xx

 

[Spockette]

sorry you didn't get any answers spockette that sucks!! Hope you get more answers at your private appointment xx

Thanks hon. Will update then. Hope you're well?

Xxxxxxx

 

[stacergirl]

Ugh Spock so sorry! I can understand how annoyed you must be right now. This waiting game is the pits and just when you think you're goin to get answers, you don't! I think you're definitely smart in having a back up plan and kind of going to both at this point. I really hope you get those tests done soon!! Thanks for updating us!!

I finally got Af, then I called my doc to get results from my biopsy since I hadn't heard anything. The results were negative so that's great. And she says I can get my day 2/3 blood work done next cycle AND schedule my final ivf that cycle as well instead of waiting til the next cycle! So that means I could be getting started in may rather than waiting! I'm excited and nervous and scared at the same time!! Eek!

Shells-hope you're doing well!! When are you going to the new fs? After your HSG or before?

 

[Spockette]

Hi Stace :wave:

Eeeeeek, I can't believe that next month you will be on the road to IVF!!! That's bloody awesome. I'm really excited for you hon Bring on the BFP!! I know it's such an emotional road that you will be going down and I won't even pretend to know what it's like but we will be here for you girl. We won't physically be there to hold your hand but we will be thinking about you!!

Please keep us posted on your journey hon xxxxx

Love to you all

 

[xxshellsxx]

yay stacergirl that's good news that things are moving fast for you! I wish you all the luck in the world and do keep us posted x

I'm doing ok, CD6 day 4 of soy isoflavones - they make me tired, moody and headachy.. got some twinges going on, on the left ovary side, hoping it's a good sign and not a sign i'm going to bleed again on them! Got my HSG letter today and I had to ring on CD1 to book it in within 10 days, but the chances of getting in first time are slim, so i chanced it and explained i was very spot on with 23 day cycles and that the week beginning the 6th may i would be AF free and around CD6... they only do them on monday afternoons and the 6th is a uk bank holiday, so i've had to go with 13th which is going to be around CD14ish - it will be right around O time but one washed away egg won't hurt after years of BFN if this gives me some answers x

 

[bluebird]

Hello!!
I'm sorry you didn't get any answers spockette, it feels like things move sooooooooo slowly sometimes
I saw my OB yesterday after she had a consult with an RE about my wierdo cycles (O day 21 and AF day 27). When I saw her a couple weeks ago, she told me that there was no way this was happening, I had to be Oing on day 13 and a LPD doesn't exist, the OPKs are wrong, etc. Well according to the RE, OPKs are pretty accurate and if this has happened to me 3 months in a row, then I am one of those cases where it actually does exist and it's a problem. So finally she believes me!!!!!
I had my day 21 test done today, but here's the kicker- according to OPKs and charting I Oed a couple days earlier this cycle on day 19. So I'm not really sure what that progesterone test is going to show???
I have a phone consult with my OB next Thursday to go over the results and she is going to prescribe me progesterone pills for next cycle. She said to start them on cd 10, but aren't you supposed to start them after you O? I seem to remember that they will actually prevent you from Oing.... Anyway, we are going to try this for 3 months because it could be a quick fix and won't be considered a fertility treatment (so insurance won't go bananas on me). And then I can decided if I want to head to the RE.
I hope this works. I'm just worried that I am not making healthy eggs though and that's the underlying cause of my LPD any thoughts on that??
You ladies are amazing, I hope we all get our BFPs very soon!!!

 

[stacergirl]

Thanks ladies!

Shells-hoping the twinges are a good sign too! Keep us posted on the HSG! I think the test is definitely worth it!

Bluebird-glad someone is finally believing you And they're prescribing progesterone. I don't know much about it so I can't offer advice. However in regards to quality of eggs, my doc has be on 600mg co q 10 twice daily and 20 mg of dhea three times daily. He says studied have been shown that taking these can improve egg quality. So you could ask about whether you should start taking these or take them yourself, they're vitamins and my doc says it can't hurt. I don't know if short lp means the quality would be bad though. Good luck!!

 

[Spockette]

Hi girlies

Shells, lets hope the Soy is working this time. I have heard its a natural clomid so fingers crossed. Really pleased the HSG is booked. At least you don't have to wait until June. Just don't read about the procedure on Google as it will drive you insane. I have and I haven't even got my appointment in

Bluebird, what is it with this professionals?? WHY DON'T THEY BELIEVE US. Errr.....hello....We do know what our own bodies are telling us. Grrrrr. I'm so glad the RE is actually sitting up and taking notice.
Now about the Day 21 blood test. This should only be done on day 21 if you have a classic 28 day cycle and you supposedly ovulate on the CD 14. As you, and plenty of other women ovulate on different days you should always have the progesterone blood test 7 days after you ovulate. Obviously for you, me and the other ladies on this thread this is where the problem lies. We don't have a 14 day luteal phase to play with. Therefore, it's best to do the progesterone test 7 Days before your AF begins. Depending on your result I would definitely speak to your RE again.
You're absolutely right about the progesterone. It's what is found in some birth control pills to stop you getting pregnant, therefore I would double check this with your RE. In terms of egg quality, this is a question that I always think about it especially as I'm getting older but have you had an FSH blood test? I think that's an indicator of egg quality. A short Luteal Phase doesn't mean your eggs are bad though. I agree with Stace, you can take some supplements such as COQ 10 which might help longer term if you want to increase quality. Best of luck hon and keep us posted

As for me AF has reared her ugly head

Xx

 

[Spockette]

Hey girls

Hope everyone is well?

Just wanted to let you know that my HSG is booked for 24th April
Can't believe it's come so quick. Really pleased that it has but oh so scary

I've also rearranged my private appointment for the 10th May now because hubby couldn't make the other one.

Will keep you posted xxxx

 

[stacergirl]

Spock, that's great that the appt is coming up so soon!! definitely keep us posted on how everything goes! Hoping those tubes need just a little cleaning out for you to get your BFP!!

Afm just hanging out waiting for cd1 of next cycle! Dh is gone right now so can't keep busy eith bding anyway!

 

[Spockette]

Hi Stace,

Shame hubby isn't around to but at least you're a step closer to IVF.

I wonder if all us girls will be pregnant at the same time?? I hope so.

Xxxxx

 

[xxshellsxx]

Wow that came through quick!! lol you'll be able to tell me how it really is! lol x Here's hoping we're all pg at the same time x

 

[Spockette]

I know, can't believe it. I thought it might take me at least a couple of months to get an appoitment. Not thrilled about the procedure but so looking forward to getting it done so I have some answers one way or another.

Will definitely let you know how it goes hon

Xx

 

[stacergirl]

The HSG isn't pleasant but is over in no time so you will do great! Think positive thoughts!! And imagine holding that baby in your arms and it will be over!!

 

[xxshellsxx]

stacergirl how did you feel after the HSG? I'm not worried about having it done - i know it's not going to be pleasant but how did you feel the days afterwards, bleeding? pain etc.. x

 

[Spockette]

Thanks Stacer.

I've read so many horror stories that its just made me think I'm going to be on that X-ray table with a horrendous amount of pain! But I've stopped reading Google and just gearing myself up for it.....

Xxxx

 

[xxshellsxx]

Hey girls

Hope everyone is well?

Just wanted to let you know that my HSG is booked for 24th April
Can't believe it's come so quick. Really pleased that it has but oh so scary

I've also rearranged my private appointment for the 10th May now because hubby couldn't make the other one.

Will keep you posted xxxx

Good luck today!!! thinking of you hope everything goes well and you breeze through it xx

 

[Spockette]

Hey girls

Hope everyone is well?

Just wanted to let you know that my HSG is booked for 24th April
Can't believe it's come so quick. Really pleased that it has but oh so scary

I've also rearranged my private appointment for the 10th May now because hubby couldn't make the other one.

Will keep you posted xxxx

Good luck today!!! thinking of you hope everything goes well and you breeze through it xx

Hi hon

Thanks for thinking of me

You're never going to believe this. They called me this morning to cancel my appointment Apparently, the consultant who was supposed to carry it out wasn't in. I am sooooooooooo gutted. I was so psyched up for it after driving myself crazy all week....
Sorry I couldn't update you hon but you'll probably end up having it before me. I did get my appointment for my ultrasound on the 1st June via NHS but I'm booked for one privately on the 10th May. Gawd, I've got appointments coming out of my ears....

I hope you're ok??

Stacer and Bluebird how you doing?

Xxxxx. Here's to some more waiting around

 

[stacergirl]

Hi ladies-regarding the HSG I had no spotting at all, I had minor cramps but nothing major at all. I worked from home the rest of the day and was back at work the next. The doc had a hard time getting through my cervix so that Hurt a bit and then it just felt a little awkward when they make you tilt to the right and tilt to the left to get the images and see if the fluid went through The tubes, it mainly just feels like pressure. but then immediately after it was done. it goes so fast. Try not to read too much on google. Everyone's different and some ppl are more dramatic too, so try not to stress too much! If I had to have it again I wouldn't be bothered by it- especially bc it's over so fast. Keep me posted with how it goes! Also you should get results right away from the radiologist, however wait til you hear from your doctor too about the results just to confirm the findings from a fertility point of view.

Spock-omg I can't believe they cancelled your appt!!!! Sooo very sorry!

 

[stacergirl]

Also, I drove myself to and from my appt.