2 failed IVFs and new RE wants to do immunology test. Have you heard of it?

[shishka]

Hello ladies. I am getting ready for my 3rd IVF. I had 2 failed IVFs before. I changed my RE and now I am looking into two different oficces. One of them is very confident that she can get me pregnant. Other doctor is also very positive, but since I had 2 failed IVFs before he wants to do immunology testing done. He thinks I might have natural killer sells or something that prevents embryo from inplanting. It will cost about $1200. Has any of you ever had this done?
    

[seazshell]

My RE did all of those tests on DH & I prior to trying IVF.  All of the lab work was picked up by my insurance.

[YvetteY]

I've heard of this....when I had my 3rd miscarriage they did a lot of blood work about 6 big vials worth and about $3300 in billed charges to insurance company.    It was a series of tests that they did, but there's one called Igm IgA...something like that and anyways I tested high for anticardiolipid antibodies, so I went to hematologist who says I have Antiphosphoid Lipid Syndrome and I'm suppose to have anticoagulation therapy with confirmed pregnancy.    

Anyways...I've been getting pregnant, but am losing them (4 m/c) now.   I know they're implanting, but not sticking!    

However, I'm not 100% convinced the baby aspirin a day and anticoagulation therapy is my real problem.   I think it's my age.  

For what it's worth the ins co wil pay for you test.

[shayla1]

They said for me that they didnt know if I had that same problem and before I'd go into any testing (since it's sooo expensive) I would just take baby aspirin...maybe ask your doc about that...its very cheap and easy.

[babyadrian]

I just want to say goodluck on your next ivf.. I did 2 also. first one got pregnant but m/c on 7 wks. then second one was failed. I asked my Re if they can do some testing to me to find out why they are not sticking,  they said I dont need it, because I got pregnant on the first time.

I was also thinking of the same thing about the "natural killer cells" but they dont think so..

I wish you luck.. and keep us updated...