What would you do?

[LysnDan]

What would you do if you decided not to have any more children, but had severe pre eclampsia in a previous pregnancy? Would you want to find out why, including getting multiple tests done? Or would you just let it go, and get on with your life?

The multiple tests are for (I am actually reading doctors writing off the pathology form so excuse me if I get any wrong)
factor v leiden
Prothobin gene mutation
Fasting homosystiene
Fasting cholesterol
Fasting glucose/insulin
ANA
ENA
DsDNA
ACA
LAC
B2
Glycoprotein
TFT
Antithyroid antiboties
FBC, electrolytes, lft urate, urine pcr.

That seems like a lot of blood tests for possibly not knowing what contributed to the pre eclampsia, resulting in the early birth of my DD.
I would like answers, but I figure what's the point if I'm not going to have any more kids? If you know what I mean?

Anyway, what would you do if you were in my situation?

[nothing2lose]

The tests would only be one blood, and maybe a urine test (as far as i can see). They are similar to the tests you have after recurrent ivf failure. They will just take multiple vials.

I'm a bit of a believer in knowledge is power and I have multiple tests for various things each year (I like to know what is going on in my body). I say go for it regardless of whether it gives you an answer about PE or not.

[Amity]

I did all those after I had severe p/e resulting in the 6w prem birth of my DS1. They may have an influence over your kidney/liver function as you get older. I have to have mine checked every 2 years now.

[Nai]

If there was a possible impact on my future health then I would get the tests one

[AnyDream]

Definitely get the tests done of there is any question of there being a higher level of health risk going forwards. But if your motivation is more about "getting answers" the process is likely to disappoint, you may never get any explanation, or any definite answer. You might, however, benefit from a longer conversation with a good dr or even some counselling to help you process what happened & the impact it has had on you emotionally & psychologically. Sometimes talking it through can help you get to a place where you are happy to let it be.

[Catastrophic]

I would get the test done. There's no harm in being more informed into your health xo

[*beannaithe*]

I agree with n2l in that knowledge is power. It can't hurt to get the tests done but looking at what has been ordered, I wouldn't be counting in the results to give you the answers you are after.

Hope you can be at peace.

[LizLemon]

I think if it were me I would want to get the test done to find out. There are many things that could have contributed that could impact your future health. Just as an aside though, if you are thinking of getting any private health or life insurance, take them out before you do the test. Otherwise you may be restricted as you may have to disclose a pre-existing medical condition.

[LysnDan]

Thank you all for your advice and insight.

We have private health already. :-)

[Ladylove]

PP I just saw this.

It seems as though its pressing on your mind, for that reason I'd do the tests. If it were me and I had those niggling questions I'd need to test or I'd always be wondering.