So shouldn't your OB know this stuff? Yes, but OB's don't specialize in fertility and one of the things that I've noticed is that they are very quick to prescribe Clomid before checking for other possibilities of infertility. The result can leave you spinning your wheels for months as you try and try with no possible way to get pregnant thanks to these underlying conditions.
1. An HSG--Even if you know that you don't ovulate normally, you should check the basics before starting Clomid. If a tube is clogged an egg isn't going to make it through. An HSG will ensure that you don't have any issues with your tubes and then that big fat Clomid egg can make it down to meet the sperm.
2. Hubby should have a sperm analysis--It'd be a shame to waste those big, fat, lovely eggs when there are no swimmers around to fertilize them!
One thing I have learned from my infertility journey, is that you often need to be proactive with your OB because they deal with a variety of issues. Fertility is not their specialty, but you can make it yours.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
1 comment:
Exactly!! I wish my OB had listend to me and done these 2 tests before putting me through 3 rounds of Clomid!! Like you said, we need to make it our business to know what to ask for!
Post a Comment