Just wanted to share the news with you all.
B and I went to the doc this morning.
Not the best of news but at least we know what the issue is and I can get treatment.
My gut feel was right!!!
I have a genetic blood disorder that puts me at a very high risk (to be precise a 3 times greater risk) of deep vein thrombosis – clotting. I have the Prothrombin G20210A Gene Mutation. The doctor said I am high risk to fly and need to wear flight socks and take aspirin any time I fly (and make sure I walk around as much as possible through the flight). He said that he has seen many cases of young women flying and then simply dropping dead suddenly due to this condition.
It is also a very real possibility that it has been affecting our ability to conceive so he will be able to treat me for this during our next frozen embryo cycle. The treatment will be a special type of aspirin daily from embryo transfer until 12 weeks pregnancy!!!!!!
It’s a bit of a shock (even though it was what I suspected) and I must say, I just feel so lucky that nothing bad has happened to me so far especially with all the flying I do (and have done) over the years for both work and holidays!
Not only could this piece of info be the key to us conceiving, it could literally save my life.
I won't even begin to get onto the subject of why the freaking hell doctors don't test for this sort of thing as standard!
Interestingly my paternal grandmother has the same thing. Our FS confirmed that it definitely runs in families.
We are very relieved to say that all the other blood tests were clear.
As always, thanks again for all your love and support through this. Here's hoping that our long-held dream of becoming parents will become a reality soon.
I'm so glad you tested for this! Holy crap, it is amazing they don't test for this in everyone and don't make it a test at the travel clinic when you go to get vaccinations or whatever.
ReplyDeleteI hope the aspirin makes all the difference and your next cycle works!
Glad you have some answers!
ReplyDeleteSO glad you got answers and you can treat and take all the precautions when you travel now!
ReplyDeleteOh my!! My heard stopped for a minute as you described what "could have happened"!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you have some answers going in this time and hoping that more information brings good results!! xoxo
I am so glad you found out. Going with your gut is always the best way to go. I hate when doctors disregard our feelings.
ReplyDeleteSo very glad that you were tested. I wish my doctors here would test me. Just be careful now when you fly and please follow the advice of your doctor with that. Good luck on your next pregnancy!
ReplyDeletethat is fantastic news!! I am really thrilled for you. Fingers crossed the next one is positive all the way. x
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry you have this condition but at least now you have some answers and can proceed with treatment which will make a difference. Take care now!!! when you fly!!
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how we don't think about family history with problems as my grandmother also had a thyroid problem but nobody told me about it. Thank goodness for fertility docs that do proper testing! We are so grateful.
Keep us posted on how you go...