What can I expect...

from my first gynaecologist appointment?

Last September I went to my Dr, because DH and I have had no luck in TTC. She put me on the public list for seeing a gynaecologist. That appointment is next week, but I don't really know what to expect (although they're supposed to be sending some info out).

However, in the meantime DH and I paid for an appointment at Fertility Associates back in December. The ultrasound and blood tests seem to indicate I'm 'good to go'. DH's sample was also very good.

Would you tell the gynae all this info, or let them draw their own conclusions?

Thanks for your advice.

I have a copy of the results from FA, so I will take them along with me next week - as that is a good point about not having tests I've already had done.

I am 36, and have already been trying for nearly 2 years... so don't want to waste any more time.

Hi, yep definitely take all of your results with you. Have you had lap surgery to check for endo? If not that is likely to be the next thing they will want to try.

Hey Hopeful, I have just been through this and I found my gynae really good. I met her for the first time about 2 weeks ago. She went through my history and asked about DH etc, pretty much all the things that have been mentioned above.
My gynae did an internal to check everything.

She also told me about the next steps. So for me, she wanted me to get my day 2 and 21 bloods done (again, just to be doubly sure I was ov'ing) and check other hormones. She also sent me for an ultrasound which I got done yesterday and my DH to have his swimmers tested. As you've already done this, they may move you onto the next stage. Did you get a disc from your ultrasound of all the scans? I got one and it said to take it along to all my future appts so its probably really helpful.

The next stage for me if everything comes back all clear is to either wait for another couple of months for nature to do its thing.... (tick, tock!) or she will prescribe me a low dose of clomid to hopefully kick start things. If a few cycles of that doesn't work, she will refer me for a lap to check for endo, blocked tubes etc.

Sorry that was long, maybe thats where you'll be up to?

Thanks for all the info everyone. Today is the day, will let you know how I get on!

For those who are interested, had the appointment this afternoon. She couldn't tell me anything more than FA told us, but is sending me for the xray to see if there are any tube blockages.