Testing and the One Year Mark
Well, here we are after another unsuccessful cycle. This one hurt because I realized that it marked one year since we stopped preventing. One good thing that comes from hitting that mark is that we get to do some tests to see if there is something wrong. On CD3, I had some blood taken to do three tests. The three tests that were performed were Estradiol, FSH, and Prolactin. For those who aren't familiar:
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) - is produced by the pituitary gland and is responsible for the egg maturation process. High day 3 FSH levels are associated with diminished ovarian reserve.
Estradiol (E2) - is produced by the ovary and levels should be low in the early part of the menstrual cycle. High day 3 levels may indicate a cyst in the ovary or diminished ovarian reserve.
Prolactin - Both luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) are necessary for ovulation. If, for example, hyperlactinemia is caused by a prolactionoma, a tumor in the pituitary gland, then this could interfere with the secretion of LH and FSH. Any change in LH and FSH can cause ovulation and menstrual abnormalities. - See more at:
All my numbers came back great! My DH also had a semen analysis done to see if his count, morphology, and motility was up to par. I got those results back today and my doctor called him an over achiever! 35.92 million! The "normal" range is 12-20 million! He keeps calling himself a stallion. At least we can laugh during all of this.
I'm now scheduled to get a hysterosalpingogram (HSG). This is an X-ray test that looks at the inside of the uterus and fallopian tubes and the area around them by inserting dye. It basically makes sure the fallopian tubes aren't blocked because if they are the sperm and the eggs can't meet, obviously denying pregnancy.
If my HSG comes back normal, I will get started on clomid which will basically cause me to super ovulate. Clomid is infamous for multiples and since I'm technically a twin (twinless twin) there's a greater chance of that for me anyway. So, that's kind of fun to know! I wouldn't mind having twins.
One thing I will say is that it's nice to know nothing is wrong with us at this moment. We are actually less stressed I think knowing that we are getting answers and that we are healthy. It takes a weight off our shoulders anyway. I mean, it's frustrating knowing that we are unexplained but I still have faith! We will be parents one day and we will have a baby of our own.
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) - is produced by the pituitary gland and is responsible for the egg maturation process. High day 3 FSH levels are associated with diminished ovarian reserve.
Estradiol (E2) - is produced by the ovary and levels should be low in the early part of the menstrual cycle. High day 3 levels may indicate a cyst in the ovary or diminished ovarian reserve.
Prolactin - Both luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) are necessary for ovulation. If, for example, hyperlactinemia is caused by a prolactionoma, a tumor in the pituitary gland, then this could interfere with the secretion of LH and FSH. Any change in LH and FSH can cause ovulation and menstrual abnormalities. - See more at:
All my numbers came back great! My DH also had a semen analysis done to see if his count, morphology, and motility was up to par. I got those results back today and my doctor called him an over achiever! 35.92 million! The "normal" range is 12-20 million! He keeps calling himself a stallion. At least we can laugh during all of this.
I'm now scheduled to get a hysterosalpingogram (HSG). This is an X-ray test that looks at the inside of the uterus and fallopian tubes and the area around them by inserting dye. It basically makes sure the fallopian tubes aren't blocked because if they are the sperm and the eggs can't meet, obviously denying pregnancy.
If my HSG comes back normal, I will get started on clomid which will basically cause me to super ovulate. Clomid is infamous for multiples and since I'm technically a twin (twinless twin) there's a greater chance of that for me anyway. So, that's kind of fun to know! I wouldn't mind having twins.
One thing I will say is that it's nice to know nothing is wrong with us at this moment. We are actually less stressed I think knowing that we are getting answers and that we are healthy. It takes a weight off our shoulders anyway. I mean, it's frustrating knowing that we are unexplained but I still have faith! We will be parents one day and we will have a baby of our own.
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