Welcome and I'm sorry you find yourself here. I've had several losses and most of my testing has come back normal. I've been tested for the rH factor, thyroid function (several times), FSH, progesterone, something to do with blood sugars?, basic clotting disorders, a few autoimmune disorders, STDs, and most recently, a genetic mutation called MTHFR. My history has been that my progesterone levels are on the lowest end of the 'normal' bracket for the first tri so I supplement from bfp to 14 weeks, I tend to bleed in the first tri whether it's a rainbow or not, I've had an unusual amount of blighted ovum pregnancies, and I tend to miscarry between 7 and 10 weeks (I've had one loss at 14 weeks). I have no 'official' diagnosis aside from the low progesterone and about six months ago I found out I have two bad copies of the MTHFR gene. My current treatment plan is progesterone supplements from bfp to 14 weeks, high dose folate daily, and I'll be on blood thinning injections with my next pregnancy. I'm also possibly going to be on low dose steroids.
I learned that my particular MTHFR mutation causes folate deficiency as well as a few other issues (possibly clotting issues) so I started the high dose folate supplement to help with that. However, I also recently found out that there is a whole host of hereditary issues that have started to come to light on one side of my family and because of these issues, my doctor felt it would be best if I was referred to someone with a bit more knowledge on inherited disorders than he has. I see a hematologist in April (due to the bleeding in my first tri, my dr and I have long suspected an unknown clotting issue as well as possibly unknown autoimmune issues even though testing has come back negative for both. this dr would also know more about some of the hereditary heart issues I'm finding out are strongly linked to my family tree and my MTHFR mutation so it only makes sense to talk to him.) and after that meeting, I may be referred to a genetic counselor as well. However, it's been a long road to this point and after 10 miscarriages thus far-even with my 3 miraculous rainbow babies-I'm quickly approaching my limits. We're waiting to try until after I've met with the hematologist and the genetic counselor (if it comes to that) but my next pregnancy is likely my last. I want to know I tried everything possible to get to term one last time before I say 'enough is enough' and I want answers not only for myself but for my kids since many of my issues are looking to be hereditary.
I do want to add though that your issues are not likely to be as difficult as mine and you may find out it's a relatively easy 'fix'. Something as simple as adding progesterone supplements or high dose folate may be all it takes for you to get to term. I hope that's all it is for you and that you don't need to go through any further heartache. But no matter what, this thread is amazing and the women here are supportive, knowledgeable (sometimes more so than the doctor), and understanding. Feel free to vent away anytime.
