1 The kidneys act as filters and keep protein in your body. 2  Very little or no protein normally appears in the urine. 3  Protein in the urine may be an early sign that the kidney's filters have been damaged by disease, allowing protein to leak into the urine.
1 A good ovarian reserve is key for IVF success. 2  Dr. Schattman says two tests can help doctors estimate how many eggs you will get: Blood tests given on the second or third day of your cycle can analyze the level of follicle-stimulating hormone, and an ultrasound can determine an actual follicle count.
We tried on our own for four more months after that and had three failed IUI afterwards. Now we're planning to do IVF in November. I was told to have some blood tests on day 3 of my cycle in October and start taking birth control pills from now on to rest my ovaries. I guess I haven't read or heard about taking birth control pills for a month before the IVF cycle, and so just want to make sure it's the right thing to do.