genetic testing on fetal tissue?

I was just wondering if any of you who have suffered pregnancy losses have ever had the tissue analyzed and tested in any way?  After a d&c on 12/21 for my 2nd m/c at 7weeks, I did agree to have the tissue analyzed.  I do not yet have the results, but I am trying to find any information on what exactly the possible results could indicate?  I know that the highest liklihood is that they won't find anything at all.  Has anyone ever received any informative results from this sort of testing?  And if so, might I ask what your decision was afterwards on whether or not to try again?  My husband and I are wondering if the test could show if there was a specific genetic problem with this individual fetus, or if there are problems with our DNA.  I am still so overwhelmed at this whole loss that I am not sure what I am even hoping for with these test results.  Any information you would be willing to share is much appreciated.

[JustME9]

((((hugs)))) we both went through losses the same day in December =(.  I did have one of my babies tested and they found chromosomal anomalies but they said it was just a fluke that I lost that one.  however i've had consecutive losses since then and they referred me to a reproductive endocrinologist.  Do you think you can go that route? I hope you are doing ok...i personally know how hard this is to go through.

[kittymommy]

Thank you for sharing the info....I am sorry for your loss as well.  How ironic, ours occurred on the same day.  Was yours this year?  I'm guessing not since you said you have had two subsequent losses.  Did you receive any specific info as to the chromosome anomality with yours?  I am not sure I would go for further testing if these tissue results don't show anything.  I tried saying from the beginning that I did not want this horrible loss to take over my life.  It's beginning to do just that, however.  This has been such a heartbreaking thing, it is even causing strain in my happy, strong loving marriage as even my husband cannot understand the full depth of my grief.

Thanks for sharing your info, take care of yourself and good luck if you decide to try again.

[lovinmom]

I'm so sorry for your loss.  I too lost a baby at 10 1/2 weeks.  It is such a heartbreaking thing.  I wish you well next time around.


Kellied,

I was wondering what your pathology report said.  Could you please type out the wording of your whole report on the fetal tissue.  I am trying to get some info for my pathology report.  My doctor didn't give me much info.  I don't want to go back to him because I had a really bad experience with him.  Thanks so much.  I would like to compare your report with mine.

[JustME9]

Kittymommy, my 12/21 miscarriage was in 04..so just a few weeks ago..I kind of blocked it out of my mind though strangely it feels almost like it wasn't real...so many losses maybe that's how I deal with it now I don't know? Anyways, I totally understand what you are going through.  It IS a strain on a marraige..I think it's because men don't understand how it affects us hormonally, emotionally,e tc etc..((((hugs))))Let me know how you're doing!
Lovinmom..I don't have a hard copy of my path report..I just read it over w/ my doctor..i'd be curious but I think if I brought it home I would have analyzed it over and over...if I was you i'd transfer to a different doctor, have your records transferred and have another doctor that you feel comfortable with go over the report with you.  I hate when you feel frustrated that your doctor is not explaining things to you...you deserve to know and understand. =( Sorry I can't give you more info! (((hugs)))

[lovinmom]

Kitty,

Thank you so much for your reply.  I did get a copy of my pathology report.  I have tried to get other doctors to go over it with me, but they do not seem to want to step over another doctor toes (probably due to liability reasons).  I did find one doctor who was able to give me some good answers.  I even tried calling the lab.  The lab will only go over results with a doctor and not the patient.  It is the state law where I live.  I think it is a horrible law.  The doctor could just tell your whatever you he wants.  I would like to hear my report from the doctor who actually tested the tissue.  Now, I am left to the resort of trying to go over lab lingo myself.  One day, I hope to get to the bottom of my report.  If you should get any more info or a copy of your report, let me know.  My e-mail is lvn_mom***@****.  Thanks so much!

[kittymommy]

Kellied - Did you require a D&C for your 12/21 m/c?  I did, and it was a terrifying experience for me.  My last m/c in July 04 expelled naturally.  Do you plan on trying again?  What exactly happens at the endocrinologist appointment?  I am doing so-so, it's been three weeks today and today was the first day that I did not cry.  I still am consumed by thinking about it constantly , and it actually keeps me up at night.  It does get a little tiny bit easier each day, but as you and everyone else on here knows, it is just so hard to deal with this type of loss.

Lovinmom - I definitely plan to receive a hard copy of my report as you did, I expect to receive the results by about two weeks from now.  I will let you know and we can compare.  What sort of information or lingo is on your report?  Does yours include any information about the chromosomes, and do you know if the fetus had any abnormalities?  I read everything I can find on the different chromosome problems that can occur, and I'm hoping that I will be able to decipher the report.  I'm sure the doctor is only going to give me the abbreviated version when she calls me, so I insisted that they send me a hard copy as well.  The doctor said that the chromosome report will include the sex, and I do plan on finding out what it was.  I agree with Kellied, I think that doctors sometimes only want to give us the bare basic facts, without going into alot of detail to ensure we fully understand.  I guess some women only want the bare basic facts, but not me....I need ALL the details, I want to know every last bit of information that is available.  If your report shows any chromosomal issues, I found a good website to kind of explains all the different abnormalities and what each of them, how often they occur, etc.  Let me know if this relates to you and I'll send you that site.  Take care of yourselves, ladies.

[JustME9]

i didn't have a d&c this time but I have had to all the other times =( I know it's very traumatic.  With my first d&c I was so horrified I actually remember the actual surgery..I was crying SO hard that they had to give me more drugs..and I remember screaming during it for my doctor "don't take my baby away".  it was horrifying.  I really feel for you.  I know some women say it's personally easier for them to have a d&c emotionally but for me it was more traumatic....I felt much more detached with this last pregnancy I lost...I don't know if that's because I felt i probably would lose it.  I was like you and could NOT sleep for anything after min eas well...and cried all day and all night.  My doc finally gave me some Ambien..there was even nights that wouldn't work (and it's VERY addictive so you can only get so many pills at a time and 1 refill).  Then I went on anti-depressants for a while to help...(((((hugs)))))Hang in there! I know how hard it is.