Diagnostics and Treatments = EXPENSIVE

So today was my log awaited follow up with my doctor.

 First, it was a misunderstanding that I be given only 2 months of Clomid the last time that I was in the office. She actually wanted me to call her office, and request a that a new Rx be called in once we knew that it gave me an adequate ovulation (which was determined by a7dpo progesterone test).

She prescribed me 6 more cycles of Clomid, and I'm to call back if we have not conceived after those 6 cycles. From what I've read, it shouldn't be used for more than 6 cycles anyway. Also, research has shown that most conceive in under 3 cycles on Clomid, and it's more rare for it to happen after 6 cycles.

Secondly, I'm to go for a HSG. Basically, they are going to force dye through my fallopian tubes to see if they are open. Sometimes just the act of forcing the dye through can help to unblock a tube if it's blocked by a mucous plug, so it's somewhat of a treatment as well as a diagnostic tool.

More importantly, Chop is going to have to have a semen analysis. If it comes back with bad results, I'm going to stop taking the Clomid until we figure out if we can 'fix' the problem. No point in using up the cycles on Clomid if it's not going to work.

This is going to get expensive. An HSG is going to cost $350-$400 so that is going to have to wait a few months. The SA could cost between $150-$200. Thankfully, generic Clomid is only $9 for 5 pills, so I'm not going to go completely broke on that. I'm not into the whole IVF or IUI thing so at least that will save me money.

My doctor didn't mention it, but I'm going to make a good effort at trying to lose weight. The last time, I just kept losing and gaining the same 5lbs, but if it might help even just a little bit- I am going to need to try harder.

Peak fertility age is between 13 and 24. Chances of pregnancy each month during these years is 25%, and at 35+ it's 19%. Those really aren't great odds to begin with- it's crazy to me that so many end up accidentally pregnant (and that's a whole other story- don't get me started! LOL!) Makes sense as to why I had no issue getting pregnant when I was 19, 20, 22 and 23. I always thought my problem would be staying pregnant, not getting pregnant. Now, I'll battle both beasts.

AF should be arriving today or tomorrow, I'm at cd26 today. Going to pick up my Clomid tomorrow and start the next cycle. Fingers crossed.