Sorry for the delay in posting about Friday's appointment. Work has been busy, and I just needed the weekend to relax and take my mind off of all of it. If this post feels a bit sterile, it's b/c I'm battling a raging migraine right now, and honestly, I'm just pooped from … Read More »
In Treatment
Posts about using infertility treatments, including Keiko's own personal journey and the stories of our contributors.
It’s Like Final Exams in my Vagina
Pillowman was excellent last night. For a student production, that was one impressive performance, from acting to design- the set design really was brilliant. It was a nice distraction for a few hours, but when I got home, I started doing some last minute reading and research, … Read More »
29 hours, but who’s counting?
I'm really not looking forward to tomorrow at 3pm. In fact, I am going batshit insane over tomorrow.There's just something about hearing your diagnosis in person that fills me with dread. And while I know that this followup could cover anything, I'm pretty sure POF will be the … Read More »
The Waiting Game
Blood just drawn, and despite my best efforts, they went in through the back of my hand. The lab tech was pretty good; quick, patient, and hopefully minimal to no bruising.Predictions: FSH very high, LH mid range normal, estradiol very low.Won't know anything until Friday's appt, … Read More »
Questions for 4/24 appointment
My followup visit to my initial diagnosis is next Friday, 4/24. I'm having my FSH, LH, and estradiol retested on Tuesday. I'm assuming that since I haven't bled and it's been over 2 weeks since my progesterone challenge, my estradiol levels will continue to be low, my FSH high, … Read More »
Initial Blood Tests, 3/13/09
Now that we have some idea of how all these hormones are supposed to work, here's what mine look like, and how my doctor has come to the Dx of POF.I had my blood labs completed on 3/13/09. Here's the rundown. (Normal ranges are in parentheses). I've included my thyroid workup b/c … Read More »
Where do babies come from, anyway?
The ovaries are one amazing set of organs, I have learned in the few weeks following my Dx. Both reproductive and endocrine - you might call them the command center for the hormonal workings of the female body. Before you can understand anything about premature ovarian failure, … Read More »
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