Marianne,
RE = Reproductive Endocrinologist
Is your appt. in Nov. with an RE???
Ob.gyns are not in the business of treating IF and we sometimes forget that. I know I had no idea they didn't treat it until I kept pushing the issue with mine. AND it was my NP at my general doc who recommended an RE. I'd never heard of it.
We found that there are definately two types of "infertility specialists."
We saw a "specialist" first. This was like a visit to a factory. There were baby pictures plastered ALL over the office. We were taken into the Dr. office, with desk and family photos, not an exam room. We were then quoted prices for variations of IVF. He didn't even try to find out what was wrong with us, nor did he intend to. He also took a photo of us so he could keep us straight from other patients. I thought this was a sign he saw too many people if he couldn't keep us straight!
When we went to our current RE's office. It look pretty much like any dr's office (read "no baby photos"). We were taken to an exam room, I had my temp taken, was weighed etc. Saw doc and we were asked a ton of questions. I was diagnosed with PCOS at our first appt.
What I'm getting at is I believe there are at least two types of infertility docs that I've met:
- The doc who wants to make money by getting you pregnant. I call these baby factories.
- The doc who wants to treat your IF problem and assist you in getting pregnant.
I prefer #2.
While a lot of insurance does not cover IF tx, quite often any testing to find the problem IS covered. My HSG was covered, lap would have been covered if I'd opt to have it.
The first thing they usually prescribe is clomid, which works for some and not for others. At 36 I'd recommend asking to go to the next level (injections) and not waste time with clomid, or if you must, just one or two cycles, no more.
We're here if you need us and together we have tons of experience with this as you'll soon find out.
Any more questions, PLEASE JUST ASK!
Good luck to you
Love,
Julie