Significance of a positive ANA test

[Dutchie80]

Hello, just after a bit of advice.
I am currently going through IVF and I've had 1 transfer BFN. I have rheumatoid arthritis and have found out recently that I have tested positive for ANA- Anti Nuclear Antibodies (1:320). What is the significance of this? Would it affect implantation or pregnancy if it occurred? Im seeing my new FS tomorrow- should I be asking for more immunology testing even after just 1 failed transfer ( my gut instinct is telling me to ask) and what treatments are available for ANA. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. TIA.

[Baby Dreamtime]

Hi Dutchie,

I posted a response to your questions in the LTTTC - Feb threads. It is treatable I believe, Farmgirl had the same result and got a BFP on her next cycle with treatment. Hope it is the same for you. Hugs

[Baby Dreamtime]

Hi Dutchie,
I think my post I mentioned is missing . As someone said in one of the other threads, check out the thread https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...g-implant.html

Also, I found this: https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...ntibodies.html

Good luck, I hope your FS appointment went well. Hugs

[*Efjay*]

I had postive ANA results also, these were picked up in my 3rd pregancys routine bloods.
Its never been an issue for me. But I haven't needed IVF either.
Goodlcuk with finding out more & on getting a BFP

[Dutchie80]

Thanks so much for the help and info.
Ive seen the FS and we will do further testing