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Ladyx, my husband and his family have no allergies whatsoever. They have no symptoms of anything that would indicate a need to test. His semen tests are great. Don't worry, I come from a family with allergies and would have him tested if I felt it was an issue. He has suggested that he get tested anyway, which I appreciate, and we may follow up on this...

Thanks Carla, I spent 2 years tracking my temperatures, mucus etc and everything seems to be in full working order - I am just not getting pregnant! I gave up on the charting about 6 months ago because it was making me crazy and obsessive! I am meeting my consultant soon to express my concerns. We will see if he listens!

Hi all, thanks for your advice. I am following a gluten free diet. However, despite speaking to my doctor, she feels that my celiac disease has no relation to my infertility. This is due to the fact that I have regular periods, no obvious medical issues, and all of my tests are within normal ranges. My question is, should I still insist on immune testing...

Thanks so much Alexandra. I really appreciate the info. My TSH was 1.6 when I had it tested first Dec '04, then it was 2.9 in Mar '05. What you have said would concern me (about anything over 2.0 being a problem for trying to conceive). I will speak to my doctor again. Soon.

Thanks Alexandra. How is this tested? Is it via an immune blood panel? I have had so many tests and bloods etc at this stage, I know I have had my TSH checked (thyroid stimulating hormone). Not sure if this is relevant. Ursula, after your post I have made a decision to go totally gluten free from now on and stop being wishy washy! I am also going...

Thanks Ursula, no I am not 100% gluten free. However I have been during my previous treatment cycles, also avoiding dairy and nuts (just in case, due to family allergies), and this doesn't seem to make any difference to my health or to my fertility. My question is slightly different, it is relating to immunological testing and its relevance to celiac...

I am a celiac, was diagnosed as a baby and stick reasonably well to the diet, with no ill effects. I am attending a fertility clinic due to problems in conceiving and there are no obvious reasons why myself and my husband cannot conceive. I asked my specialist if there was a possibility that my celiac condition could affect my ability to conceive or...