What tests can be done to determine if AC is needed?

Hi everyone, I've been having a look around these threads just to get an idea of when people started looking at AC and what tests they had done to determine that they needed AC. I saw on another thread that there was a list of test somewhere else around but I can't find it, does anyone know where it is?

I'm also wondering if many of you had miscarriages and if the FS or OB considered you not needing AC if you have proven yourself to be able to get pregnant in the 1st place?

A bit about my situation: We started ttc #1 in Sep 08, I've had 1 unconfirmed and 2 confirmed mc's this year. I am 32 and dh is 33. We have had several tests and they include, swimmers, progesterone, blood clotting, chromosomal translocation, immune disorders, thyroid and that is all I can think of right now. From what I've read tonight on other threads is it possible to find out the quality of your eggs? Or is that something they find out through IVF or something?

I am getting worried that I will just keep having miscarriages and don't know when it's time to move onto AC. My OB who is wonderful also works at an IVF clinic and said he felt it was just bad luck as all our test results were good so it's more than likely that bad sperm fertlilised the egg... Does anyone else have any thoughts on this? I kind of feel like I want every test under the sun so if there are more to get done to see if there really is a problem I'd really appreciate your help, thanks.

Does AC = acupuncture? If so, I'll reply after your response.

Thanks for your reply CharlieBrownGirl :) I was using AC to refer to Assisted Conception

Assisted Conception?

here is a thread I posted about some tests I was going to have re implantation issues. I think on the 2nd page someone has listed the barrage of tests they had done, which was pretty much what I had.

https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...g-implant.html

As for egg quality, I don't know if they know for sure, through testing. From my discussion with my FS yesterday, I think he said FSH level is an indication, and your AMH level gives an indication of ovarian reserve. From what I understand they really can only see egg quality issues when they have retrieved your eggs and looked at them in the lab. I think.

Oh! Sorry I'm not much help in that area.
Hope you find the answers you're looking for.

Thanks so much girls :)

Hi Cherished,

First of all, sorry to hear about your miscarriages.

I have had a number of fertility issues over the past 4 years - endo, blocked tubes etc. I had all of these things "fixed" and after my HSG in Sept 2008 I fell pregnant naturally but unfortunately miscarried. My FS told me that my tubes had more than likely blocked up again because 4 months after my m/c we hadn't managed to fall pregnant naturally again.
One failed IUI cycle and one successful IVF cycle, I am now 23 weeks pregnant.

Do you feel that it's time to move to AC? If so, do it. I wish I hadn't waited so long to take the plunge and go for it, but I guess everything happens for a reason.

Hugs and all the best
Sue xx

Thanks Sue, yes it's a fine line I guess, when is too early for AC and am I jumping the gun etc, I know I can get pregnant naturally I guess but it's the hanging on to it which is the problem and what intervention can be done for that anyway? ahhh it's so challenging! when I called the fertility/IVF place on the sunny coast they said ivf etc was really for couples who can't or haven't been able to conceive naturally so I just don't know what else to do now short of waiting to get pg again and hoping I don't miscarriage it :wall:

It's annoying to hear that the clinic told you that IVF is only for couples who can't or haven't been able to conceive naturally because that isn't the case at all. IVF is for anyone who is finding conceiving a challenge, whether they have previously had a natural pregnancy or not - other issues often come up during IVF that can't be detected any other way, such as fertilisation issues and for some, egg quality (if this hasn't been tested before).

I hope that you come to a decision you're happy with. IVF isn't something to take lightly, but it can be a very worthwhile and rewarding process.

Sue x

Hi Cherished
:hug: for your losses. I am also sorry for the info that you got from the IVF clinic - not helpful at all!

From what I understand the area of recurrent misscarriage is not a 'perfect science', but there is help available and a good FS should be able to help you. There is a great set of info on BB that may be a good starting point for you https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...scarriage.html. I did not suffer recurrent misscarriage but failure for embies to implant. What I learnt though was that the treatment I was eventually put on (asprin/heparin) was used for people such as me, ONLY because it had been found to help women with recurrent misscarriage successfully carry a baby to term! The specialist I saw said specifically at the time they dont know why those drugs help, but in some cases they just do! So dont give up hope. I also think that at the Royal Women's Hospital in Melb there is a clinic dedicated to women who have had recurrent misscarriage - and I would hope that it is replicated in other womens/good maternity hospitals around the country - could that provide you with another starting point???

I wish you the best of luck and hope that you find a great specialist who is able to help you and your DH! I also hope that you find lots of support here during your journey - AC or not!

Good luck
FG

Thanks so much for all of your help girls :hug:

I have made an appointment at Fertility Solution in the 1st week of January.. They are an IVF clinic aswell as other fertillity things... The consult is free and they basically look at your situation and let us know what they can help with, what extra tests they do etc etc so I can't wait ;)

Thanks again.

Hi Cherished,
Wishing you all the best with the appointment!
FG