What to expect from Fertility clinic?

[May55]

I just recently had my third miscarriage, my little angels heart stopped at 8 weeks 1 day, I had listened to the heartbeat with doppler just the night before so I have had a lot of trouble dealing with all of it. This is the 3rd week since the miscarriage.. I have PCOS, I take Metformin for it..I am not Extremly overweight...I measure 5''7-8 and weigh 159 lbs so I do have to lose weight and my doctor thinks that could stop PCOS for me. I have just received a letter for me to be seen at a fertility clinic in October... I just have no idea what to expect. My first miscarriage happened 5 years ago, then I had my son 4 years ago, and 2 miscarriages this year. I really didnt think I would be seen, what do you think I will be seen for? I know thats a question that is almost impossible to answer but i just want a little insight because ive never been at a fertility clinic before. I dont even know if i want "Fertility help" anymore... I dont know if i can do this at all anymore, I know its still early but I have such a fear of even being pregnant at this point. Any input is appreciated!

 

[aalam9199]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I have also had 3 miscarriages in a row. I understand completely about the fear of being pregnant again, even though it is one of the things I am desperate for every waking moment. I'm not sure if you've had anytype of testing done, but I think tey will start off by ordering lab tests to check hormone levels and probably go from there. I would write down all the concerns and questions you have for the Fertility Specialist. In my case my age is the culprit, I am 42 . My Amh levels are very low 0.50, so I don't have healthy eggs anymore. I also had fibroids and cysyts removed last month. So hopefully your FS will do all the tests they need to do to give you some answers you need to help you get an understanding of what you are dealing with. My husband and I have now been trying for a 3rd baby for over 4 years and we are both over 40. I can't give up yet. I don't know why. I just know that I'm not ready yet. You have to give yourself time. Your loss is still so fresh. Maybe you will know better after you talk to the FS. Good luck and lots of hugs.

 

[BronteForever]

May - I'm so very sorry for your losses. Big hugs. Totally understand the not knowing if you want to be pregnant or keep continuing. It took me three years to get back to trying for my first after a fairly traumatic ectopic.

However I think it's a really good idea to be seen at a fertility clinic especially if your primary OB hasn't done any testing. They will likely start with simple blood tests to see what possibly could be causing your reoccurring miscarriages. It might be a simple fix like putting you on progesterone while you are TTC. Your weight shouldn't be what's causing it at all and since your PCOS isn't affecting your ability to get pregnant they just need to investigate a bit more what could be causing the miscarriages. I'm surprised why your OB couldn't handle some of those tests but the fertility clinics are a bit better at helping with some of it and since you have PCOS too maybe your doctor thought they could handle it better.

Did it take you awhile to get pregnant any of the times you were trying?

 

[May55]

I was taking progesterone this time..Vaginal suppositories... along with Metformin and Vitamin D...and of course the prenatals ive taken for 2 years.. ...it took us 7 months each time..

 

[BronteForever]

7 months isn't particularly long considering you have PCOS so if anything can be a positive out of this I guess that's it. But yes I'm sure they will check you for all the standard issues and they will be more equipped to help with certain issues that might be causing the miscarriages. Good luck if you decide to go. Fertility clinics are really wonderful places for the most part.