Immune question (m/c ment)

ft1999 · 08-02-2006, 07:29 AM

Hi ladies,

Please pardon my ignorance about immune issues but I have a quick question.

Should I worry about immune issues if I have never been pregnant nor had a m/c after almost 3 years of ttc? I have had 6 IUI's and doing my first IVF now and never had a BFP. Was anyone diagnosed with immune issues after being "unexplained" and never had a m/c? Should I insist that my doc do immune testing?

Thanks for your help.

jbourke · 08-02-2006, 08:09 AM

My quick response - YES. I have had 5 failed IUI's and one failed IVF... and then did the testing... I have low LAD #'s and elevated NK cells... read the pinned threads for what that all means, but I DO have immune issues indeed.

Lauren2005 · 08-02-2006, 08:33 AM

Yes, I did the testing at the start of one cycle. While waiting several weeks for the test results, I ovulated and we became pg. It turned into a chem pg. We received the immune test results and finally understood what was going on.

Immune issues are often responsible for IF and very, very early loss that you may not even know about. You can see if the latter has happened through the LAD, which is part of any proper reproductive immunology workup. http://www.repro-med.net

On the other side of the spectrum, if underlying infections are causing your problems, they certainly can also cause IF. http://www.fertilitysolution.com

I wish you the very best. Good luck with your testing.

Lauren

ft1999 · 08-02-2006, 09:16 AM

Thank you both. I am going to call my nurse today. I'm guessing that these tests are not covered by insurance even if I am covered for IVF? Any idea how much they might cost?

TSQUARE · 08-02-2006, 10:40 AM

It probably varies depending on where you are, but to give you an idea, try www.millenova.com. There's a complete listing of tests they do. Best wishes!

Tsquare

Lauren2005 · 08-02-2006, 10:48 AM

My insurance covered all my testing. It was through Dr. Beer's office and was labeled as "autoimmune disorder testing," which is what it was. Hope that helps.

08-02-2006, 07:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
ft1999 100-199 post 3 of hearts Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 111	Immune question (m/c ment) Hi ladies, Please pardon my ignorance about immune issues but I have a quick question. Should I worry about immune issues if I have never been pregnant nor had a m/c after almost 3 years of ttc? I have had 6 IUI's and doing my first IVF now and never had a BFP. Was anyone diagnosed with immune issues after being "unexplained" and never had a m/c? Should I insist that my doc do immune testing? Thanks for your help.

08-02-2006, 08:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
jbourke Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Near Toronto Canada Posts: 2,580	My quick response - YES. I have had 5 failed IUI's and one failed IVF... and then did the testing... I have low LAD #'s and elevated NK cells... read the pinned threads for what that all means, but I DO have immune issues indeed. __________________ Me 30 DH 37 TTC 4.5 yrs 5 IUI's & a LAP in 04 (endo) ALL BFN IVF # 1 Aug 05 BFN (5 frozen) FET#1 Sept 06 BFN. LOW LAD elevated NK cells. IVIg, Prednisone & had LIT on Nov 1st. Last FET approx Nov 23/06 Then we are done and moving to adoption! Mademoiselle of all clarinet players & scrap booking who’s a wonderful mommy to 2 furdoggies and 1 furkitty whom will defeat IF from Toronto people.

08-02-2006, 10:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
TSQUARE 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Windy City Posts: 7,140 Blog Entries: 3	It probably varies depending on where you are, but to give you an idea, try www.millenova.com. There's a complete listing of tests they do. Best wishes! Tsquare __________________ We have been BLESSED beyond measure. IVF #1 (ICSI & AH) - DD born 4/12/2007 (a single embryo success story!)

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08-02-2006, 08:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lauren2005 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: California Posts: 2,307	Yes, I did the testing at the start of one cycle. While waiting several weeks for the test results, I ovulated and we became pg. It turned into a chem pg. We received the immune test results and finally understood what was going on. Immune issues are often responsible for IF and very, very early loss that you may not even know about. You can see if the latter has happened through the LAD, which is part of any proper reproductive immunology workup. http://www.repro-med.net On the other side of the spectrum, if underlying infections are causing your problems, they certainly can also cause IF. http://www.fertilitysolution.com I wish you the very best. Good luck with your testing. Lauren

08-02-2006, 09:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
ft1999 100-199 post 3 of hearts Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 111	Thank you both. I am going to call my nurse today. I'm guessing that these tests are not covered by insurance even if I am covered for IVF? Any idea how much they might cost?

08-02-2006, 10:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lauren2005 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: California Posts: 2,307	My insurance covered all my testing. It was through Dr. Beer's office and was labeled as "autoimmune disorder testing," which is what it was. Hope that helps.