Back track a little, this is what happened between my last post and now: As recommended by Dr Roland, DH did the sperm DNA fragmentation test and the result came back as high fertility potential (i.e. low DNA fragmentation). Now that this issue is ruled out, I need to get myself checked. I pondered for a long time and decided not to go for SIS nor laparoscopy. Instead, I went to see
Dr Sheila Vasoo at her ARC Clinic in Mount Elizabeth Novena. As expected, she ordered a series of blood tests for auto-immunity investigate. Total cost including consultation: $1455. Dr Sheila's staff gave me a slip of paper to bring to ParkwayHealth Laboratory (at ground floor of the same building). The phlebotomist drew 6 tubes of blood on the day of my first appointment and another 6 tubes on CD5.
We returned to see Dr Sheila Vasoo on Saturday to collect my blood test results. Turns out, I have sticky blood. Although this is not a good news, I feel relieved that we at least have a clear solution to our infertility now. The plan is for me to start taking aspirin, folic acid and Vitamin D right away. Then, I'll go back to Dr Sadhana for the frozen transfer in my next cycle. I'll have to start taking clexane jabs nearing ET too.
Hi Joelle, I also had a do a general pre-ivf blood test as suggested by Dr. Roland. Could you confirm the name of your blood test that showed the sticky blood syndrome?
ReplyDeleteit's called MTHFR gene polymorphism. i also did protein s, natural killer cells, lupus screen, thyroid screen and some other antibody tests which i don't understand (i didn't ask further since doctor say there's no issue for those tests). my pre-ivf blood test at KKH: AMH, hep B, hep c, thalassaemia, hiv, syphillis, rubella.
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ReplyDeleteHi sis... can i know how much you paid for the sperm dna fragmentation test and where is it conducted in SG?
ReplyDeleteHi! Sorry for the late reply. It was $320+GST back in 2017. It was done at Virtus Fertility Centre.
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