Ultrasound Findings at CD2

[atomic sagebrush]

AMH tells you more about how many eggs you have left.

FSH tells you how "loudly" your body has to yell to get those eggs to develop. As we get older, we both get less sensitive to FSH and have less eggs to signal to the body to make FSH, so you start to make more and more, but the more FSH you have to make to get the egg to develop, the worse egg you make.

[fefecooks]

My regular gyn doctor says without looking at my ultrasound records from reproductive endo that she would probably recommend surgery too. She says often times women miscarry when they're this big 5X5cm in size. She can't see me until July 24th though for a consult with the records. Trying not to operate hastily. What would you do if you were in my shoes? Also, ovulating in a couple days.

[atomic sagebrush]

I'd keep trying in the meantime of planning for the surgery, but I understand that may not be something you are comfortable with.

[fefecooks]

Ok. Will do! I would love a miraculous testimony to share rather than undergoing the knife. Believe me! Thanks Atomic! I'll keep you posted. I set up a 3rd opinion appointment for July 15th as well.

[fefecooks]

Not sure why but this is the 2nd month that I ovulated on same day or day before pos OPK. Also, I've been doing research on shrinking fibroids. Taking Red Clover and avoiding red meat, high saturated fat foods and caffeine seem to help. How would Red Clover affect girl sway? What are your thoughts?

[fefecooks]

Also, my Estradiol is 59. Articles are saying this high level is an indicator of poor ovarian reserve. Maybe this is the similar AMH # that you are looking for?

[fefecooks]

Also, what do you think of this?
Fibroids, Fertility and Pregnancy

[atomic sagebrush]

Red clover is not safe when TTC so that's a no-no.

Avoiding red meat, saturated fat, taking fiber, vegetarian diet are all good and part of pink sway anyway. ARe you doing AFD??? If not, let's have you switch, the fiber in fruit and veg may help the estrogen leave your system.

I actually think the caffeine avoidance is overrated.

Unfortunately estradiol doesn't tell us the same thing that AMH does, so that's a no-go. High levels of estrogen can lead to growth in fibroids, though (which is why we tend to get bigger ones as we get older)

I have read that article before, was there a specific question on it?? (that 2% number is outdated info because so many more women have pregnancies in late 30- early 40's range that many more are having pregnancies with fibroids...it's not unusual at all)

[atomic sagebrush]

Please understand, I'm not saying you shouldn't have it removed, just that we need to be SURE it needs to be removed because a lot of docs used to be fibroid-removal-happy and taking out things that were perfectly fine.

[fefecooks]

Thanks! Ok, not on the AFD. Can you please send the link?

The 70% increase in pregnancy part upon removal is what gave me hope when reading.

I'm getting a 2nd, 3rd, and 4th (U of Michigan doc) opinion by month end before making a final decision. Hubby has a semen analysis on Friday as well.

When I set up the 4th opinion today, they made it sound like plum sized wasn't large at all.

1st doc says it's taking up the size of my whole womb though ( hanging from top). He said that it must come out but he would still treat me if I left it.

Hopefully, with 4 involved, I'll get the best answer for me.