Abnormal LFT (potential PBC) and prepping body for IVF

[mrsreddave]

Hi, I've not been diagnosed with PBC yet but both GP and specialist say the signs are pointing that way and monitoring monthly blood tests. We've been trying for children for 2 years and are potentially looking at IVF next. I'm worried that un-diagnosed liver issues (such as potential PBC) could jeopardise IVF - should I avoid certain hormones? I had an overactive thyroid 3 years ago which was dealt with using radio-iodine so I'm seen by three specialists at the moment; thyroid, liver and fertility and I don't think they have the full picture yet! Want to make sure my body is in the best state before IVF and want to be fully informed incase I have PBC and go down the IVF route! Any advice welcome! Thanks

[Pea1234]

Hi. I went through IVF with PBC. I was on Urso at the time. I froze my eggs and did the IVF procedure 2 times. I was also diagnosed with a slow thyroid and was put on synthroid. Your thyroid not working properly hurts a woman in not producing eggs so I would say it is best to make sure your thyroid numbers are good. I also took supplements I started on them 2 months before I did IVF:

DHEA 50mg

Royal Jelly 500mg

Pre-natal vitafol-one

Melatonin 2mg

[rubyrose15415]

I have done Ivf and liver specialist said was fine. I was on urso throughout. Also dhea, ubiqionol, melatonin, inositol and multivit.

[Debbiem40]

Hi I went through IVF after being diagnosed with PBC. This was about 10 years ago though and my PBC wasn't taken into account at all. My IVF worked, but I lost the baby at 17 weeks - this was put down to me having "sticky blood" but to this day I was never told if that had anything to do with my liver.

I was advised against taking any medication while we were actively trying to get pregnant.

[blueberrygirl]

Currently going through IVF (4th round soon hopefully) and just been diagnosed. All the consultants say it's fine to go through it with PBC...so I'm trusting them!

Good luck.x

[mrsreddave]

Thanks for all your replies. I'm not drinking and getting healthy now so at least I'm doing everything I can to get my body ready! Fingers crossed x