All Categories > Fertility Issues

Read Questions, Answers and Tips from Moms

Related Categories

All Fertility Issues Questions

Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Femara vs Clomid???    —Manhattan, KS

"I was wanting some info about femara...my dr. put me on clomid, but my folicles were small, a lot of them but no matu..."

Answers:

I have been on femara for 7 months and I don't know if there really is much of a difference except that women who do not respond to clomid will typically respond to fe...

i have taken femara.. it worked for me as clomid didnt do anything for me .. even on the highest dose.. i had to take this along with other things .. but it did its j...

3 more answers >>

Q: Any Other Moms Frustrated with TTC??    —Chicago, IL

"Ok, just wondering if there are any other moms out there who are trying to conceive baby #2 with no luck. My daughte..."

Answers:

I ended up with secondary fertility issues after the birth of my son. While it is still a little early in your trying phase, keep on top of things. Things did not wo...

L. - Good for you for wanting to take charge. Call your ob now to talk and get some basic bloodwork done. At 36, you should not wait a year and see what happens and yo...

18 more answers >>

Q: Seeking Adviseof Invitro Fertilization    —Houston, TX

"I had a tubal ligation after my youngest son was born (7 yrs ago), and now we are talking about the possibilities of ..."

Answers:

My husband and I have a beautiful 2 month old son from IVF with Dr Michael Putman from Baylor Dallas. Dr Putman has been rated best in D Magazine several times, was th...

Hi R.. Dr. Samuel Chantilis at Presbyterian Dallas/Margot Perot is a miracle worker and has repeatedly made D Magazine's "Best Doctors" list. I married late and, once ...

7 more answers >>

Q: Seeking Women Who Have Had Fibroids Removed via Myomectomy Procedure    —Chicago, IL

"My endocrinologist's technician found fibroids during an ultrasound i had yesterday. a few tiny one's and one that me..."

Answers:

I had one son in 1999 and had a couple of large fibroids removed by myomectomy in 2001. I was supposed to take it easy for 4-6 weeks, but that wasn't possible, and rec...

I had a myomectomy performed by Dr. Charles Miller who has offices in Naperville and Arlington Heights. You can google him if you want to read his info. He is a fertil...

1 more answer >>

Q: Trying for a Second Baby    —Des Plaines, IL

"Hi Moms, My husband and I have started trying to conceive our second child. Our first daughter is 20 months old a..."

Answers:

M., I see you've gotten a lot of responses so what I have to share is not anything exciting or revealing, however, I want to tell you that I would push the doctors or...

I was in the same boat as you back in the Fall. My first daughter was conceived in 2 months. We started trying for our second, and after the 3rd month, I thought som...

9 more answers >>

Q: Trying to Get Pregnant After 5 Years    —Tallahassee, FL

"Hello all, I am wondering if anyone else has gone through this. I was told when I was 16 that I would probably never..."

Answers:

You should see your ob/gyn or a fertility doc to find out what is going on first and then here about your options re: treatment, if one is even needed. Depending on t...

I would get to a specialist! This doctor has rave reviews in my 'crowd' http://www.infertilitybroward.com/profile.htm

5 more answers >>

Q: Fertility Issues    —San Jose, CA

"I want you opion aobut tubagtion"

Answers:

N., Irealize financially it would be tremendous to try un-doing what's been done. However you might consider all the women and girls in the exact opposite situation....

I had my tubes cut 10 years ago after a near death delivery. I never thought I would meet a man and want another child with. Iv'e been to a few Doctors who specializ...

4 more answers >>

Q: Late Ovulation    —Columbus, OH

"After 7 months of keeping track I realized I ovulate pretty late in my cycle, on average day 20 of a 27/28 day cycle...."

Answers:

Hi Brooke, I used a fertility monitor to chart my cycle and pinpoint peak fertility. It worked the first time (I am only a week or so late right now) and according to ...

If you now know when you ovulate, you really shouldn't need a doctor's help. That's half the battle right there. My suggestion would be to get the ovulation predictor ...

3 more answers >>

Q: Endometrioma    —San Mateo, CA

"Has anyone had any success getting pregnant with endometrioma (ovarian cyst filled with blood) without having to do l..."

Answers:

I have had 2 babies with 2 different cysts. Both were present before conception. My OBGYN just monitored them close, and they were removed after delivery. One was 7.8c...

Hello K., Turn to hypnosis. Hypnosis can help you overcome you fear of surgery and HypnoFertility can help you conceive once you are medically cleared. All my best....

14 more answers >>

Q: Haveing Trouble Getting Pregnant    —Anaheim, CA

"My husband and I have not used protection in 11 months. My cycle is very irregular, so pin pointing ovulation is diff..."

Answers:

Hey J., My hubby and I are having the same problem. Although we never used protection, our daughter is now 2 years next month and we have been trying for over a yea...

J., It is definitely time to talk to you OB/Gyn to see why you aren't getting pregnant. Once you know what is causing you to not get pregnant, your OB should be ab...

11 more answers >>

Required Fields

Our records show that we already have a Mamapedia or Mamasource account created for you under the email address you entered.

Please enter your Mamapedia or Mamasource password to continue signing in.

Cancel Login
Forgot Password?
Required Fields

, you’re almost done...

Since this is the first time you are logging in to Mamapedia with Facebook Connect, please provide the following information so you can participate in the Mamapedia community.

As a member, you’ll receive optional email newsletters and community updates sent to you from Mamapedia, and your email address will never be shared with third parties.

By clicking "Continue to Mamapedia", I agree to the Mamapedia Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Cancel Login