Monday, June 12, 2023

Cysts or No Cysts...That is the question!

So last Wednesday (June 7th) I went in for a baseline uterine lining check...as you can imagine it was up there on visits you dread.  (Mid flow using an intravaginal wand...yeah) 

It was here that they provided me all the information about the shots, antibiotics, and the FET consent forms that I would need to add to my routine and complete prior to and through the transfer time.  

Based on my current progress, they estimated that my transfer date would be June 22nd.  I would need to begin taking the PIO shots and antibiotics 5 days before transfer. (Timeline below). They scheduled me for my next lining check on June 12th (the following Monday) and ordered thyroid and cyst labs...I guess to make sure I didn't have cysts?  They weren't super clear as to the reason why on that one.



So fast forward to today's (June 12th) appointment...same song and dance.  This time the woman giving me the ultrasound was concerned about not being able to see both of my ovaries (why is this important? I'm still unclear) and she also mentions a request for a cyst lab to be taken.  

At this time I mention that they were requested last week as part of my blood work...(apparently they missed it and didn't actually draw any for the cysts) and I ask why they are so concerned about cysts?  (Because quite honestly, I'm now starting to become a little freaked out.)

She was kind enough to pause and share that she didn't see any (phew!) but the reason she's concerned about cysts was because they produce progesterone.  If cysts are present, it will make me ovulate before the transfer.  If this happens the transfer will have to be aborted until the following month 😭!  (Which I absolutely do not want to have happen.)

So she directs me to increase my estrogen dosage from two pills, twice a day to two pills, three times a day, beginning tomorrow (uh oh, my pharmacist will be concerned).  She also requests additional blood work to check for progesterone, and says she wants me to come in on Wednesday (June 14th) for a follow up lining check. 

Okay, okay...I complete the blood work and I'm now home hoping I don't have any cysts!🤞

Wish me luck! 🍀



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