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what tests should I ask GYN to do?
I have an appointment tomorrow with my GYN. It is primarily a check-up, plus figuring out if I need to have a period induced (it's been over 2 months since my last one). I am also hoping to have her update my PCOS labs so I can see if anything has changed since my last blood draw (in 2005). I imagine she'll order an ultrasound as well.
In terms of getting ready to ttc, are there any particular tests I should ask for? I am going to ask her to test to see if I am CMV neg or pos (I don't think I've ever been tested) and to check my blood type (how awful is it that I don't know my blood type?!). Anything else? I don't think I want a HSG just yet-- will wait till we are closer to ttc (start date is April) to get the maximum benefit from that.
married 03/08/08 -- ttc with PCOS (dx 2005) & DS
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IUI #3 gave us the best 2nd anniv. gift ever: 2 babies! (born 03/09/10)
Peanut and Little Man are getting so big! 2 years old already!
finally blogging again at This Will Be: An Adventure
Re: what tests should I ask GYN to do?
It sounds like you have everything pretty much covered... though definitely ask your doc if she would recommend anything else for someone with your particular medical history.
Also, I don't think you need the blood typing now as that is part of the standard panel of blood tests done with your first OB/Midwife appointment.
Good luck!
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HIV/AIDS test....if you want to go through insurance for that. Some people would rather get a completely anonymous test so that it's never in any health record. Either way though, no matter how small your risk, I think it's a good thing to have done.
Good points, both of you. It has been several years and one partner (my wife) since my last HIV test. I will probably do an anonymous screening, though.
The blood type issue is one I don't fully understand, and it's been a while since I've read up on it. I kept seeing warnings that said if you are Rh negative and select a Rh positive donor, then you have to have medication for the duration of the pregnancy. Not sure if that precludes selecting a donor of the opposite Rh, or if it is just done as a preventative measure. Does anyone else know?
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It's actually a shot, one time,around 28 weeks. Sometimes it is given again after birth. It's a good idea to know your blood type so that if you are - and the donor is + you can make sure you get the shot.
If you really don't want to have the shot choose a donor that matches your status. Also, if you do need the shot, make sure it's mercury and thimerosol free.
Good luck with your labwork, I hope everything is perfect!
The one thing I wil say about knowing your blood type when picking a donor is something our psychologist at the RE's office said to us that stuck with me.
It doesn't really matter what type your donor is. If you are Rh negative and need the rhogahm shot its not a big deal. But she said you should pick a donor that matches with either you or your partner because if heaven forbid your child should ever need a organ donor, you have a higher chance of you or your partner being a match.
Just something else to think about.
~Kennedy