I am so fed up with these "borderline normal" test results I could seriously scream!
Today we found out that his testosterone level was 337 - for someone of his age and physical condition, the doctor thought it would be at least 400-500. 250 is what's considered "low" so he's above that, but not as far as they'd like to see. So, to start, they requested a repeat of this test, as it could be a fluky thing.
Then the fragmentation test that was done on the sperm also came back "borderline normal". Ugggh! They want to see <15, he scored 18.34. So, again, not too far from normal, but just outside the window.
I had some tests done following m/c #2 and so far all I know is that I tested negative (which is good) for the Anticardiolipins Antibody which can cause some clotting and lead to miscarriages. Since we still really don't have any clear answers, I am going to go ahead and get the full RPL (Recurrent Pregnancy Loss) panel done that includes more of the clotting disorders and possibly even karotyping.
Depending on what kind of results we get from my additional tests, and the repeat testosterone test, he may be put on Clomid. It takes 3 months for the Clomid to have an impact on the sperm, but once he starts it, he'll be on it until there is a viable baby because if he goes off, it'll cause a significant drop in sperm production (we are assuming) until his body and hormones regulate again. If he goes on the Clomid, they want to see him for more blood work after 3 weeks and for another SA and more blood work at 4 months.
Can't I just get some black and white test results for once??? Please!!!
I spoke to soon
14 years ago
3 comments:
I hate that. In all of our testing, pretty muich everything came back just close to the point of concern. It had me worried that we'd slip through the cracks because nothing raised a red flag.
Hoping the test was just a fluke and you get good results from your bloodwork
That has to be what I hate most about IF testing. There is no clear line as to what is passing (good) and what is falure (bad). The grey area is too big. I hope your other testing gives you clearer answers and that the nest testoterone test comes back in the great range.
That does sound incredibly frustrating. I hope you get some more answers soon that you can actually do something with!
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