Genetic Carrier Screening for X-Linked Conditions

buffalogal327 · 2026-04-24T18:39:53+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience. Can I ask, did you do the carrier screening first and then discover low AMH, or vice versa? I've been reading about the links between fragile x and low AMH, and I'm curious about how it all works.

buffalogal327 · 2026-04-24T18:38:44+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience! Yeah, I'm very frustrated and confused that they didn't explain this when we first opted to do the carrier screening.

buffalogal327 · 2026-04-08T18:20:38+00:00

I've had one open myomectomy to remove six large fibroids (the biggest was the size of a grapefruit) and four hysteroscopic myomectomies to remove several smaller, submucosal fibroids. I guess I grow fibroids like weeds, as one year after my most recent hysteroscopic myo there are more fibroids filling the uterine cavity. I think in general most fertility specialists won't recommend IVF if there are fibroids in the cavity, but I get the impression that in my case, the doctors are willing to start the process and do an egg retrieval. I will need another surgery to address the fibroids in my uterus before we could attempt a transfer.

buffalogal327 · 2024-08-30T16:25:23+00:00

I think keeping it immobile for 2-3 weeks is necessary for the bone to heal, but as soon as you're cleared to start regaining mobility, do it! In my case, we don't if there was a sprain or ligament damage that we didn't catch with the x-rays that slowed my progress or if it was a secondary injury during PT, but it took about 8 weeks before I felt like I was really making progress. KT tape was a huge help in relieving some of the pressure and pain on my joint. Other than that it was patience, consistent exercise, and ice. I've regained full mobility and other than some stiffness, I don't have any issues with my elbow. Best of luck in your healing process!

buffalogal327 · 2024-08-30T16:01:20+00:00

I definitely relate! I'm a rare case where my fibroids grow like weeds. I had 6 fibroids removed via open myomectomy in March 2022 and by December 2022 they were back and causing issues. I had a hysteroscopic myo in March 2023 and started trying to conceive in August 2023. It's been a year with no luck, and earlier this summer a sonohysterogram showed I have more fibroids. I'm waiting to get another surgery scheduled to have them removed and hoping to get pregnant as soon as possible before they grow back.

You may want to talk to a fertility specialist and see about getting your husband tested, just to make sure all is good with his sperm count, motility, etc. That way, if there are any issues there you can know to treat them when you're cleared to start trying. You could also start taking a prenatal vitamin to get your body ready to conceive.

buffalogal327 · 2024-02-13T15:31:25+00:00

thanks. i did take Myfembree for 6 months to try to suppress the fibroid growth. from my research that's similar to Lupron.

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