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11-27-2012 at 7:10 PM
SuzanneJes...
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WTF appt + Hashimoto's - input welcome!

Hi ladies, 

Had my WTF appointment this evening.  See siggy, but we transferred 2 perfect blasts and got a decent beta, then *poof*. 

We are going to retest everything - uterine lining, thyroid panel, etc. Nothing goes back into this ute without it.  The plan right now is to include BA, folgard and lovenox for next cycle, which will most definitely be in January.  We're doing a hysterogram as well and that needs to be timed. I also asked to be put on synthroid even though my TSH has only been at 2.5 (my RE likes a TSH with a "2" in front of it), but I have tested positive for anti-thyroid antibodies (precursor to Hashimoto's).  Any experience out there with a similar dx would be helpful!!

TIA! 

 

 

 



Me: now over 40, careerwoman; DH: 34 love of my life
Blood work, anatomy and his SA = in fine shape say drs
Our journey so far:
7/09: BFP m/c 6w s/e/p, 2 rounds methotrexate
4/10 BFP m/c 6w D&C..it was a boy :(
6/10-2/11 TTC naturally, BFNs
3/11: Clomid cycle, BFN
4/11-9/11 TTC naturally, BFNs
10/11 IUI #1 BFN
Have to breathe over next few months.
Feb 2012: IVF #1, max stims, only 3 retrieved, all fertilized, only 1 transferred on Day 3. BFN.
RE says move to DE. DE it is.
DE IVF #1 - 10/29: 12 eggs retrieved, 10 fert. 11/2: Day5 transfer 2 'perfect' blasts. 4 blasts on ice. 11/11: Beta #1 at 9dp5dt = 72.7 11/13: Beta #2 at 11dp5dt: 30.3 c/p :( WTF appt 11/27: RE a little dumbfounded. Checking Thyroid panel again, Hysterogram as well; FET most likely in Jan. '13.have reconsidered a parallel path of adoption.
PAIF&SAIF always welcome
 
11-27-2012 at 7:19 PM
HarleyP11
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Hi Suzanne,

I was diagnosed with Hashimotos last February. My RE suggested I also be followed by an endocrinologist due to the diagnosis. I met with my endo last Feb and was prescribed synthroid. Within two weeks my levels were back to normal I can't remember their numbers but my RE said they were highly concerning

I also get an ultrasound once per year to monitor the nodules on my thyroid which are apparently common with this diagnosis.

I did IVF last month and had a c/p. my RE said this should not effect my ivf cycles as long as My levels are normal. She did say that if I do get pregnant, my synthroid will have to be increased.

Good luck!!!!

TTC # 1
Me: Hashimotos Disease, Elavated Prolactin, Uterine Polyps DH: SA good
12/11: HSG polyps found; 1/12: 1st apt with RE; 1/12: SHG: polyps confirmed, 2/12: diagnosed with Hashimotos, prescribed synthroid; Elevated prolactin, MRI clear, prescribed Dostinex; 2/12: hysteroscopy & D&C
3/2012 unmedicated cycle= BFN
4/2012 trigger + iui + endometrin=BFN
5/2012 Ovaries look "PCO-Like". Finally able to trigger on CD28. Trigger + TI + Endometrin = BFN
6/2012 Follistim + Trigger + iui = BFN
7/2012 Follistim + Trigger + iui = BFN
Unmedicated cycles 8/2012 & 9/2012=BFN
10/2012 IVF#1 = BFP 9dp3dt Beta=20, 14dp3dt Beta=9 C/P
IVF#2 Estrogen Priming Protocol beginning 1/14/2013
Beta 7dp5dt 117, Beta 9dp5dt 223, Beta 12dp5dt 583
1st Ultrasound 2/28 showed two yolk sacs!
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11-27-2012 at 7:56 PM
Mrs.McIris...
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No advice on Hashimotos... I had a saline sono today and I have another freakin polyp. I just had them removed in April and am trying to scramble to get another hysteroscopy done.   It never ends, does it? 



TTC #1 since 8/1/10; Me:39 and BRCA1+, DH:45
DOR (FSH 24.3)/ terrible egg quality
5 IUI's: 2/11 to 6/11 and 1/12= BFN
OE IVF#1-4 8/11-6/12= all BFN
DE IVF#5 11/12 bad embryos= BFFN
FINAL DE IVF #6 1/13: cancelled as second donor backed out during stims
Was added last minute as 3rd recipient to new donor on 1/18; ET1/23/13
2/1/13 BFP for the first time ever; Beta hell for several weeks: miscarriage 7 wks
CFNBC ...Me &You, Just Us Two...
GradyPhotobucket
Riley
RIP Riley 1/4/12
PAIF/SAIF Welcome  
11-27-2012 at 8:04 PM
SuzanneJes...
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Mrs.McIrish:

No advice on Hashimotos... I had a saline sono today and I have another freakin polyp. I just had them removed in April and am trying to scramble to get another hysteroscopy done.   It never ends, does it? 

Hi Mrs. Mc - no it EFFEN doesn't.  And what's worse, I think I've lapped the whole receptionist staff at my clinic.  Today when I checked in for my WTF, there was a new girl at the front desk and she was like, so have you filled out your paperwork for Dr. S?  Ha!  I was like, "honey, I've been coming here for almost 4 years, I don't need to fill out ANY paperwork."  The rest of the girls know me there - all the clinicians that do monitoring, all the Drs. in the practice - even the new (BABY) RE who can't be more than 30, AND my DE IVF coordinator just gave birth to a son.  F*CK it.   Oh, and I'll be 41 in January.  Are we having fun yet??   



Me: now over 40, careerwoman; DH: 34 love of my life
Blood work, anatomy and his SA = in fine shape say drs
Our journey so far:
7/09: BFP m/c 6w s/e/p, 2 rounds methotrexate
4/10 BFP m/c 6w D&C..it was a boy :(
6/10-2/11 TTC naturally, BFNs
3/11: Clomid cycle, BFN
4/11-9/11 TTC naturally, BFNs
10/11 IUI #1 BFN
Have to breathe over next few months.
Feb 2012: IVF #1, max stims, only 3 retrieved, all fertilized, only 1 transferred on Day 3. BFN.
RE says move to DE. DE it is.
DE IVF #1 - 10/29: 12 eggs retrieved, 10 fert. 11/2: Day5 transfer 2 'perfect' blasts. 4 blasts on ice. 11/11: Beta #1 at 9dp5dt = 72.7 11/13: Beta #2 at 11dp5dt: 30.3 c/p :( WTF appt 11/27: RE a little dumbfounded. Checking Thyroid panel again, Hysterogram as well; FET most likely in Jan. '13.have reconsidered a parallel path of adoption.
PAIF&SAIF always welcome
 
11-27-2012 at 8:19 PM
Mrs.McIris...
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SuzanneJesse:
Mrs.McIrish:

No advice on Hashimotos... I had a saline sono today and I have another freakin polyp. I just had them removed in April and am trying to scramble to get another hysteroscopy done.   It never ends, does it? 

Hi Mrs. Mc - no it EFFEN doesn't.  And what's worse, I think I've lapped the whole receptionist staff at my clinic.  Today when I checked in for my WTF, there was a new girl at the front desk and she was like, so have you filled out your paperwork for Dr. S?  Ha!  I was like, "honey, I've been coming here for almost 4 years, I don't need to fill out ANY paperwork."  The rest of the girls know me there - all the clinicians that do monitoring, all the Drs. in the practice - even the new (BABY) RE who can't be more than 30, AND my DE IVF coordinator just gave birth to a son.  F*CK it.   Oh, and I'll be 41 in January.  Are we having fun yet??   

Yeah, it is like Groundhog's Day....and we can't get out!!!  



TTC #1 since 8/1/10; Me:39 and BRCA1+, DH:45
DOR (FSH 24.3)/ terrible egg quality
5 IUI's: 2/11 to 6/11 and 1/12= BFN
OE IVF#1-4 8/11-6/12= all BFN
DE IVF#5 11/12 bad embryos= BFFN
FINAL DE IVF #6 1/13: cancelled as second donor backed out during stims
Was added last minute as 3rd recipient to new donor on 1/18; ET1/23/13
2/1/13 BFP for the first time ever; Beta hell for several weeks: miscarriage 7 wks
CFNBC ...Me &You, Just Us Two...
GradyPhotobucket
Riley
RIP Riley 1/4/12
PAIF/SAIF Welcome  
11-28-2012 at 4:49 AM
BeckyP005
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Oh Suzanne I am so sorry your are dealing with this....especially with DE. This DE process is making me scared hearing what everyone is going through. Pulling for you and I wish you all the best :)

ME:44 MH:42 DE IVF 2013
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11-28-2012 at 8:23 AM
SweetC80
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Hi Suzanne, I'm lurking from 3T but I have Hashimotos and Graves, so I might be able to answer some of your questions.

Hashimoto's is an Autoimmune disease that makes your body think your Thyroid is a foreign body and attacks it.  Because your Thyroid is being attacked it will increase the amount of hormone it realeases to try and fight off the attack. Eventually the Hashimotos will cause hypothyroidism. You will need to have your levels checked, and as you become hypothyroid you will need to be on Synthroid and increase your dose over time. Now how this can effect infertility; if you have an AI related Thyroid disease, like Hashimotos, even if your thyroid levels are good there is a chance that the antibodies can be found in your ovaries and cause a lower AMH or weak ovulation (which is my issue, but my AMH is fine), but this isn't an issue for everybody.  Also autoimmunie disease aren't always active, so you flare up. Meaning you might go through times when your antibodies and TSH are higher, but they can settle themselves and be calm for a period of time. I agree w/ the RE you should seek the help from an Endo. My RE doesn't do anything w/ my Thyroid (or lack ther of) as long as my Endo keeps her in the loop. I get my Thyroid levels tested monthly.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

::backing out of IF::



Me Dx: Weak Ovulation / Total Thyroid Removal
DH Dx: Mild MFI (borderline all 3), Varicocele
TTC#1 since 5.11
Clomid 50mg + TI = Poor Response
Clomid 100mg + TI (x2) = BFNs
Clomid 100mg+IUI#1 (5.6M Post Wash & 1 Follicle) = BFN
Surprise BFP on 1/20/13 EDD: 9/25/13 It's A Girl!!
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**Shibby! Lots of love for my TBBFF rayofsunshine99 and the newest member of her family, Lily!**

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11-28-2012 at 9:37 PM
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SweetC80:

Hi Suzanne, I'm lurking from 3T but I have Hashimotos and Graves, so I might be able to answer some of your questions.

Hashimoto's is an Autoimmune disease that makes your body think your Thyroid is a foreign body and attacks it.  Because your Thyroid is being attacked it will increase the amount of hormone it realeases to try and fight off the attack. Eventually the Hashimotos will cause hypothyroidism. You will need to have your levels checked, and as you become hypothyroid you will need to be on Synthroid and increase your dose over time. Now how this can effect infertility; if you have an AI related Thyroid disease, like Hashimotos, even if your thyroid levels are good there is a chance that the antibodies can be found in your ovaries and cause a lower AMH or weak ovulation (which is my issue, but my AMH is fine), but this isn't an issue for everybody.  Also autoimmunie disease aren't always active, so you flare up. Meaning you might go through times when your antibodies and TSH are higher, but they can settle themselves and be calm for a period of time. I agree w/ the RE you should seek the help from an Endo. My RE doesn't do anything w/ my Thyroid (or lack ther of) as long as my Endo keeps her in the loop. I get my Thyroid levels tested monthly.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

::backing out of IF::

 

Hey sweet, thanks for poking in here.   I will PM you tomorrow!  Thx!!



Me: now over 40, careerwoman; DH: 34 love of my life
Blood work, anatomy and his SA = in fine shape say drs
Our journey so far:
7/09: BFP m/c 6w s/e/p, 2 rounds methotrexate
4/10 BFP m/c 6w D&C..it was a boy :(
6/10-2/11 TTC naturally, BFNs
3/11: Clomid cycle, BFN
4/11-9/11 TTC naturally, BFNs
10/11 IUI #1 BFN
Have to breathe over next few months.
Feb 2012: IVF #1, max stims, only 3 retrieved, all fertilized, only 1 transferred on Day 3. BFN.
RE says move to DE. DE it is.
DE IVF #1 - 10/29: 12 eggs retrieved, 10 fert. 11/2: Day5 transfer 2 'perfect' blasts. 4 blasts on ice. 11/11: Beta #1 at 9dp5dt = 72.7 11/13: Beta #2 at 11dp5dt: 30.3 c/p :( WTF appt 11/27: RE a little dumbfounded. Checking Thyroid panel again, Hysterogram as well; FET most likely in Jan. '13.have reconsidered a parallel path of adoption.
PAIF&SAIF always welcome
 
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