Question about CD21/CD3 bloods?
Hi Ladies,
I've had my CD21 bloods done which came back as okay according to the doctor but I haven't seen the results myself.
I just wondered why I haven't been offered CD3 bloods? Alot of people on here seem to be offered CD3 bloods as well as the CD21 bloods and also scans etc when they haven't even been ttc for a year. I was always under the impression the CD3 bloods measure for different things to the CD21 bloods so I thought it would be important to do both?
Just curious x
I've had my CD21 bloods done which came back as okay according to the doctor but I haven't seen the results myself.
I just wondered why I haven't been offered CD3 bloods? Alot of people on here seem to be offered CD3 bloods as well as the CD21 bloods and also scans etc when they haven't even been ttc for a year. I was always under the impression the CD3 bloods measure for different things to the CD21 bloods so I thought it would be important to do both?
Just curious x
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Someone else might know more, or know for sure, but thats my guess. But my guesses are sometimes squ-if, as most of my medical knowledge is veterinary related!
Thanks for the response x
I've been told to go away, keep TTC and come back when we've been TTC for 18 months if still nothing.
DH has had his SA done but he's got to go for a retest, it's not til the 29th November so we're in for a bit of a wait!
Hope the HCG x-ray goes well for you and brings you a bit of luck afterwards xx
Yes I'm under 35, I first went when we'd been TTC for a year. The doctor told me that they don't refer people until they have been TTC for 2 years (I think it's because I live in Wales). I was really upset so she said keep TTC for 18 months and I'll tell a little white lie to refer you sooner if all the tests come back ok.
So I suppose it's just a waiting game for us now, we'll have to see what the 2nd lot of hubby SA says and take it from there. It's annoying though, I said to DH they other night, even though my bloods are fine how can they possibly know if there is a problem on not with my tubes etc without having a scan? x
they usually say 2 years as they expect most most women to fall pregnant in that time and it saves them money on what they see as un necessary testing it really sucks tho that some places/pct's seem to spend loads more than others
Oh, and don't worry about HSG, it really is just a twinge-type pain. I've had much worse af pains. My post-op lap & dye pain had been harder to cope with. I cried for ten minutes on a car journey 2 days post-op, as it was so painful! Good luck for HSG!
wibblewobble1 i expect your right ut two years is such a long time, I can't help but feel you may be TTC for two years with problems that could have been sorted out a lot sooner if you were offered all the tests. Good luck for your hubby's test it won't be long now.
LisaDuk6 thanks for the info, it's nice for your MIL to pay for the tests for you. Have you used the NHS at all? I would like the CD3 bloods done as it would be nice to know that i'm still fertile and my time isn't running out. Good luck for the HCG x
Do you have regular cycles? Also have you used those ovulation predictor tests? I'm sure I remember reading on the packets of those if you're still not pregnant after 6 months you should contact your GP and push for further tests.
Fortunately I had an understanding GP who said to get my DH checked out first (less faff!) which from his SA (no sperm) was a blindingly obvious cause of why I wasn't pregnant as my cycles were so regular. I referred ourselves to a fertility clinic had all my blood test results (FSH, LH, progesterone cycle days and days I ovulated) The consultant just said well i could see from your progesterone (only 30) and the fact you have regular cycles you're ovulating. I didn't need to have a lap and dye etc.
Anyway the blood test between day 2 and 4 of your cycle is more for FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) If it's too high (I think) can suggest problem. This can also be taken into account if you're looking to have fertility treatment under the NHS.
Also one of the criteria for NHS fertility treatment was to have been trying for 2 years OR have proven cause for subfertility. No sperm was definitely a cause!!
Good luck,
xxxx
PS you should have your progesterone checked 7 days before the start of your next cycle so if you have a 28 day cycle it would be day 21. A 25 day cycle would be day 18.
Hi Mum2Hairy1 yes I have regular cycles and I've been using the CBFM which shows two 'peaks' every month. I read that this doesn't confirm ov so I started temping the last three months and these seem to confirm ov. I've had my 21 day bloods which were fine so I suppose I'll just have to wait for DH's SA re-test as there may still be an issue with him. I hate all the waiting, his appointment isn't until the 29th November.
I feel like we're TTC but there is little point because I'm convinced that there is a problem. The main reason being is that when me and DH was 15 we slept together once and I ended up pregnant, I'm sad to say that I didn't go through with the pregnancy because we were so young and still in school. Now I'm terrifed that we've missed our chance of ever having a family, I still regret it and I suppose I'll never know if I did the right thing. The irony is that we're still together and happily married now. I just feel is was so cruel for it to happen that one time and now 13 months on we're strugging to remain positive. I can't help but beat myself up about it. I explained all this to the doctor and she said she'll refer us in 18months and tell a little white lie that we've been TTC for 2 years. Havign told her our history I thought I would have been sent for a scan.
Hope you all get your BFP's soon x