Hi Greentea - I went to Dr McBain and thought he was great... he got us pregnant on our first FET (so second IVF cycle), so I think he rocks!
With the down reg, the first thing that will happen is they put you on the pill for a period of time. So I would think that you would likely be able to start that on your next cycle if all your appointments are done. Just be aware that the down reg cycle can seem really long because of the time spent on the pill to start with. This is a really good way however of the FS "turning off" your hormones so that they can fully control them with drugs.
The nurses at MIVF are very helpful also. I wish you heaps of luck!
Hi Greentea - Good luck with starting your first IVF cycle... I'm very glad you asked these questions as i'm back to my FS on the 2nd of March to find out about starting my first IVF cycle and the info that Melbel and wouldloveabub has given is brilliant... Maybe we'll go through this at the same time... I'll keep an eye out to see how you go..
I just made a time with Dr. Whitehead at MIVF for late March ... just wondering, would the doctor try to help us fix the problems or are we going straight to IVF?
I just don't feel mentally/psychologically/emotionally prepared to go straight to IVF yet ... my hubby just got his test back and he has a lot of problems with his little swimmers ... so would the FS try to fix that or MIVF is only doing IVF so the fact that we made a time to see them means we are going straight to IVF?
Secret: IMO it's a good idea that you are going to visit a FS. I hope your visit gives you some valuable information, that you can take away with you. You can discuss your hubbie's results with her and she will give you her opinion.
MIVF also does IUI and assisted conception without IVF, so you can discuss those options as well. I visited my FS about 10 months before I actually decided to go ahead with IVF. I might offer advice to see a Counsellor and the Nurses and Accounts Dept's as well, so you can walk away having all the info to take home, and sit with for a while...
One quick question: Where did hubbie have his SA ? My DH had to have his done at the RWH Andrology Dept, despite having it at Monash, it is the only one my FS at MIVF relies on ..
LilMiss - How did your appointment go today ? Who did you see if you dont mind me asking ?
Oh ... he had it at Monash inside Epworth!! ... I will tell hubby to do another one at RWH!
I asked the same question in another thread but thought I'd ask again here ... has anyone had experience with Dr. Whitehead at mivf? Just would like to know whether she had much experience with male factors ... it seems from her bio that she specialises in PCOS ...
Glad to hear that they would discuss some options as well ... does IUI require the self-injections phase?
Secret: Ring Julie and ask if they will accept your DH's SA from Monash, perhaps my FS only likes RWH Andrology, Julie may be different, even though they are in the same clinic.. I was dissapointed we had to get another one, only to show the same results.
IUI does require injections to stimulate your ovaries, it may be inconvienient for you, however a tip, if the injections are worrying you, I used to call into the Satelite Clinic, and the nurse would "supervise" to ensure I was on the right track, or they can do them for you..
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