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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I imagine they nearly always find something. The population that goes for testing is somewhat self-selecting. You're not going to do it unless you've had problems, usually lots of problems. Miscarriage of a PGS normal is a red flag. Doesn't necessarily mean you need treatment, but obviously you thought it was a possibility since you went for testing.

And even if you want to pursue treatment, there are lots of schools of thought on treatments. I was treated by Abbasi and ran her treatment by Dr. Braverman. He told me it wouldn't work and, I quote, "the only way you will have a baby is to come to my clinic" [and pay thousands of dollars out of pocket]. I said no thanks and proceeded with Abbasi. Got baby on the first try after multiple miscarriages without immune treatments. All this to say you might want to get a second opinion as to the treatment, if any.[/quote]

what was your Abbasi protocol? im with her now. thanks![/quote]

I was diagnosed with a clotting issue and a thyroid autoimmune issue. I also had issues with late ovulation and had miscarried 3 times on my own (after a successful first pregnancy). Protocol was IUI with letrozole, followed by intralipids, 10 mg prednisone, synthroid, lovenox, baby aspirin, and metformin. And also wound up on progesterone for the first 14 weeks. I won't lie, it wasn't fun, and it also wasn't cheap. But my baby just turned 3 months old, which makes it worthwhile.

DH and I had decided we would do 3 IUIs or one miscarriage, no IVF. We felt we couldn't afford more than that in terms of the physical and emotional toll, to say nothing of the financial toll. Obviously a very personal decision. I estimate we spent about $6k total out of pocket, including the IUI and trigger, intralipids, copays for all the meds (lovenox was $100 a month!), frequent blood draws. My insurance covered testing but not treatment. We got really lucky.

To some extent you have to listen to your instincts. I got pregnant really easily, I just couldn't seem to keep them. I was sure there was some issue there and autoimmune and clotting problems run in my family, so the dx was not a surprise. DH didn't really believe in it but I insisted on trying. We're both glad we did. But the PP above came to the opposition conclusion that is right for her. [/quote]

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