Re: Infertility testing

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Amy

At Sun, 3 Jun 2001, Kristine wrote:
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>I am currently seeing a fertility specialist.  My husband and I have had
>testing.  All of his tests were normal.  I ended up having a mild case
>of emdometriosis and a slight luteal phase defect.  I have been taking
>clomid and doing artificial inseminations for three months.  This past
>month I also did progesterone suppositories.  We still are not pregnant
>and are just frustrated that we don't know why.  I had an HSG,
>hysterosalpingogram, laperoscopy and hysteroscopy.  However, our doctor
>did not do any hormone level testing (progesterone) or estradiol, post
>coital, etc.  The last time we met with her we asked her if there was
>any way to tell if I am having "fake ovulation." I have read that with
>luteal phase defect you can show an LH surge and your temp.  can rise,
>which are both happening, but that you may not actually be releasing an
>egg.  She told us that there is no way to tell.  We also asked if the
>egg may possibly be getting fertilized, but not able to implant.  She
>also said that there is no way to tell this either.  Her only other
>option for us was
>in-vitro.  Are these answers true? Or are there tests or ways to tell if
>these things are happening? Please let me know.  We are very frustrated
>that she has no answers for us and are considering going to another
>doctor for a second opinion.  Your help is greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks!
>
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>Kristine
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