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sjf, the RE stands for reproductive endocrinologist. i was referred to one by my doctor initially, but mostly becasue i pushed to see one. i had only been trying for one month but was noticing my cycles getting longer and i expressed a concern for PCOS and pushed to have bloodwork done to confirm or deny that i had PCOS. they did take blood which showed PCOS tendencies, which then confirmed that i would then need to see an RE. the RE did more blood and u/s and saw the many small cysts. anyway, i would call your insurance company and see what they cover. my insurance company initially told me they covered nothing. no infertility coverage whatsoever. so i thought i was going to have pay tons of $$ just to even see an RE. turns out the diagnostic stuff is covered, just not the procedures like IUI or IVF. it's soooooooo worth pursuing. even have your RE submit something to see if you're covered. i would look into it as much as you can and push to have someone help you out. even your regular doctor can do bloodwork to check your hormone levels. that's what mine did. they saw high testosterone and abnormal FSH/LH levels indicating i was having issues........... you could have low progesterone which is not sustaining a pregnancy after you ovulate. you could have a blockage not letting the egg get to where it needs to. so many things. how are you cycles and charting ? normal ? anything stick out or abnormal other than no success conceiving ? good luck with whatever you decide but it's been my experience and many others that you are your best advocate. be strong and get second opinions if you have to. whatever it takes to get you that little miracle !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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