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01-17-2013 at 12:46 PM
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Reintro and my 1year mark

Since its been a while since I've posted, and even then I mostly lurked, I figured I should do a reintro. I've also officially hit my one year TTC mark, and could use the support now more than ever.

My story is a little different than most... DH and I had both been married previously in our early 20's, but never had children. We met, fell in love, moved from NJ to TX leaving behind everything we knew, got married, and started TTC our first. He's 34 and I'm 31.

I was diagnosed with Hashimotos over 10 years ago, and have always had my hypothyroidism well managed. I was diagnosed with PCOS a few years later, but because I wasn't planning on having children at the time it didn't matter to me. About 9 months ago I was also diagnosed with hyperprolactinemia, but hadn't yet sought treatment.

Fast forward to this month... It's been a year. My cycles had been getting increasingly longer throughout the year and after two 90day cycles, I finally put my stubbornness aside and sought help... With a new specialist. Much to my surprise, I most likely do not have PCOS and my prolactin level isn't even near high enough to be cause for concern. That is the good news.

The bad news is that autoimmune diseases like Hashimotos can cause POF, which is premature ovarian failure. If this turns out to be my true diagnosis, the outlook is not so great. But I'm staying positive and hoping that its just a case of some wonky hormones that can be straightened out through medication.

I'm on my first cycle of Provera and am awaiting the results of lots of bloodwork and ultrasounds. My HSG is scheduled for next month. I'm trying not to be a nervous wreck about anything, but it's hard to find women to talk to about it. Apparently my friends can all get pregnant just from looking at their husbands the right way, and my mother is flat out in denial that anything is wrong.

So here I am, and that's my story. Congrats if you've gotten through it!

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01-17-2013 at 12:49 PM
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Welcome back! I remember when you were posting before. I hope you get answers and a plan in place soon.
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01-17-2013 at 12:53 PM
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Is the specialist you are seeing an RE?

ETA:  Good luck!


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01-17-2013 at 12:54 PM
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Welcome back!

I do hope you get the answers you're looking for!  Good luck!

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01-17-2013 at 12:56 PM
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ukcats27:
Is the specialist you are seeing an RE?


Yup. I was seeing a different one after my regular doctor discovered the elevated prolactin level during a routine bloodwork. I was never a big fan of that RE though, so I switched.

ETA: I'm glad I trusted my gut on that one. I'd have only been treated for the prolactin instead of trying to find the real root of my issue.

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01-17-2013 at 12:58 PM
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TheJerseyCowgirl:
ukcats27:
Is the specialist you are seeing an RE?
Yup. I was seeing a different one after my regular doctor discovered the elevated prolactin level during a routine bloodwork. I was never a big fan of that RE though, so I switched.

Glad you like your new one.  Good luck to you!


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Ended 4 month Lupron break on 12/15.
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BFP on 1/31 Beta #1 on 2/3 = 68, Beta #2 on 2/6 = 261 EDD 10/12/12
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01-17-2013 at 12:59 PM
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Welcome back. Best of luck moving forward.

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June 2013: RE Appointment - Diagnosed PCOS
July 2013: SA and HSG
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01-17-2013 at 1:08 PM
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Hi, welcome back :)

I wish you the best of luck in TTC!  

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01-17-2013 at 1:17 PM
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Welcome back. 

Hitting the year mark is hard and people don't really understand IF unless they've been through it.  I completely understand feeling like you have no one to talk to.  My mom also wasn't super supportive when I first started IF testing almost 6 months ago, but she has come around since then.  None of my friends and family have dealt with IF.

While POF sucks, the good news is that you finally have a correct diagnosis and can start being more aggressive with your treatment.

GL and if need to vent you can PM me. You may also want to post on the TTTC board.  The ladies there are super knowlegable and generally there is less MUD to sort through.



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September 2012: Start IF testing
DH (30): SA is good
Me (30): Slightly low progesterone, hostile CM, and carrier for CF
October 2012: Clomid + IUI #1 w/ OB/GYN = BFN
December 2012 - March 2013: Break while finding the right RE.
April 2013: Unmedicated IUI #2 due to hostile CM = BFN
May 2013: Clomid + Trigger + IUI #3 = BFN
June 2013: Clomid + Trigger + IUI #4 
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01-17-2013 at 1:19 PM
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TheJerseyCowgirl:
ukcats27:
Is the specialist you are seeing an RE?
Yup. I was seeing a different one after my regular doctor discovered the elevated prolactin level during a routine bloodwork. I was never a big fan of that RE though, so I switched. ETA: I'm glad I trusted my gut on that one. I'd have only been treated for the prolactin instead of trying to find the real root of my issue.

Good for you trusting your gut!

I recently switched REs as well.  My first RE's idea of treatment was unmonitored clomid.  We didn't stick around to try her treatment.



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September 2012: Start IF testing
DH (30): SA is good
Me (30): Slightly low progesterone, hostile CM, and carrier for CF
October 2012: Clomid + IUI #1 w/ OB/GYN = BFN
December 2012 - March 2013: Break while finding the right RE.
April 2013: Unmedicated IUI #2 due to hostile CM = BFN
May 2013: Clomid + Trigger + IUI #3 = BFN
June 2013: Clomid + Trigger + IUI #4 
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01-17-2013 at 1:28 PM
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Welcome back & good luck to you! Glad to see you are getting some of your questions answered Big Smile
TTC #1 since 10/14/12 // 1/2013: 7DPO blood work revealed low progesterone/luteal phase defect // 2/2013: DH's SA - Normal // BFP 2/25/13 - EDD 10/30/13
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01-17-2013 at 1:30 PM
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Twinkie0612:

Good for you trusting your gut!I recently switched REs as well. My first RE's idea of treatment was unmonitored clomid. We didn't stick around to try her treatment.


Thank you for the support. As much as I wouldn't wish IF on anyone, I'm glad to know its not just me on an island in a sea of pregnant people.

My previous RE had the Clomid discussion with me as well. When I asked about having an HSG prior to starting the medication, I was scoffed at. I took it as my cue to exit that practice and find someone who wouldn't just blindly pump me full of drugs.

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01-17-2013 at 1:41 PM
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best of luck and I hope you get some answers and pointed in the correct right direction!
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01-17-2013 at 1:57 PM
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Welcome back. Hopefully you don't have any egg issues. I have Hashimotos and Graves and I don't have DOR or POF, but is believed to cause my weak ovulation. Hopefully once they figure out what is going on you can get a good plan together.

Good Luck!

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01-17-2013 at 2:39 PM
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I remember you! Welcome back!
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01-17-2013 at 2:54 PM
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Best of luck to you.  So sorry that your mother can't be more supportive!
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01-17-2013 at 3:45 PM
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Welcome back and best of luck!

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01-17-2013 at 5:20 PM
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Welcome back, I remember when you used to post.

 I hope you get some answers soon and I wish you the best of luck. 

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01-17-2013 at 7:05 PM
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Good luck and welcome back.

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Welcome back and wishing you all the best!!
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