The title says it all! According to all my previous OBs and REs, we had unexplained infertility. We were told nothing was wrong with me and that DH's numbers were a little low, but not the reason we weren't getting pregnant, that it would happen eventually. Crazy how finding the right doctor changes things!!
I got a call from PPVI clinic this afternoon. Dr. H had reviewed my ultrasound series done while I was down there for my laparoscopy. He confirmed that I do ovulate, but the follicle was immature at 17 mm. Treatment is the use of Clomid (at lower doses than what a typical OB or RE would use). One more thing to add to my NOT unexplained list! I'm also finishing up the thyroid dysfunction temping this cycle. From what I can tell already, there is more than likely an issue with my thyroid. It is something that will require taking a medication. As I mentioned after my laparoscopy, I won't start any of the medications or other treatments until after my laparotomy.
Soooooo....here is the list of what is wrong with me:
1) extensive endometriosis
2) 4 cm fibroid on uterus
3) endometritis (infection in uterus)
4) immature follicle rupture
5) probable thyroid dysfunction
6) borderline low prosterone post-peak/ovulation
My laparotomy is 4 1/2 weeks away!! I think I've figured out what I hope to do with work and stuff. Since I can't use my short term disability and work part-time from home at the same time (unless I am off work full-time for 30 days), I will plan to just take four weeks off of work. Unless I work more than 27 hours a week, it isn't worth it for me to go back part-time. I will just have to see how I feel and go from there. The MD I work for, my team, my managers and close co-workers are all being super supportive about this, so that helps.
I did pretty good with exercise this week. I ran 2.2 miles on Sunday and Thursday and walked the same with DH Monday and today. Now we just have to keep it up and add in lots of push-ups, sit-ups and dumbbell exercises!!
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I too am 'Unexplained' in the infertility department and we have just failed our first IVF treatment. How do you stay hopeful and on track? :( xx
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