Fertility testing questions ???

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Registered: 05-05-2003
Fertility testing questions ???
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Fri, 08-08-2003 - 8:46pm
How long did you doctor wait before he/she was willing to start running tests on you? Does it make a difference if you have been charting and tracking CM? Also, I’m 26 if age affects their decision.

And if DH wanted a sperm analysis, which doctor would he go to for that? If they thought it was too early, could he request one anyway? Do we have to go to a special fertility clinic?

Thanks, I’m so confused about all this.

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Registered: 07-02-2003
Sat, 08-09-2003 - 8:53am
It depends on where you are and on your Dr. Some Dr's like to wait until 6 months to 1 year to start testing. They definitely do like you to be tracking or charting- it shows that you are having good timing and your problems TTC aren't just timing related. If you haven't been, most times they will send you away to chart or use OPKs for 3 cycles before seeing you for testing. I have just started testing this cycle, though I have been TTC for a while- my Dr didn't want to start testing because I have had 2 BFP's ending in m/c so I can obviously conceive, after the 2nd m/c the testing has started to see if there's some other factor. She referred me to a fertility clinic and DH had an S/A done there too. The best thing for you to do is ask your Dr what wil be involved for you.

GL to you!

Tara

 

 Tara~ co-cl of Pregnant after TTC