Age & Fertility
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Conception at 44 Years Old?
Asked by S.L. from San Francisco
on May 15, 2008
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Hi Moms!
Are there any moms who conceived a child in their 40s (I know the odds of it and all that) but nonetheless, I am still curious if people have had any luck an...
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- Hello S., I had picked up a book called "How to get pregnant naturally". The book had a lot of good advice. I bought a thermometer and checked when I was ovulating...
- I conceived very easily at 41,and my doctor and I feel that I could conceive veyr easily at 48 now if I tried.(I won't) So just keep an open mind and try.The sooner th...
- My aunt had her only child at age 46. They did a few years of fertility treatments, and I think they were finally successful with in vitro. Her daughter is now 5 years...
High Fsh and Ttc
Asked by S.H. from Rochester
on April 22, 2011
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Has anybody been succesful at conceiving after being told they have high fsh levels? I am getting a referral to a fertility specialist after talking with my ob/gyn but...
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- I have had a few friends who had high fsh levels and went on to have successful pregnancies. I don't know exactly what was done to bring down the levels, since every d...
- I didn't have high FSH, but I had high AMH (not sure if you've had that tested - it is another, newer method of ovarian reserve.) I personally did herbs, acupuncture,...
- Hi S., I had high fsh and got pregnant at 45. If you look through my older posts you will see what I think worked for me. I did fertility treatments with IUI for abou...
How Likely Am I to Have Multiples After Taking Clomid
Asked by M.J. from Des Moines
on December 17, 2009
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My husband and I just found out that we are expecting our first baby. We have been to a fertility Dr. and i was taking clomid for the first time when i became pregnan...
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- Just relax and don't worry about that yet. Find out at the ultrasound which is not far away.
- I thought I was going to need Clomid so I talked with my DR about it and she told me you have a 10% chance of having twins and just a tiny chance of having more. Good ...
- 5 to 12% chance of twins. If your HCG levels are unusually high it could indicate twins.
IVF Recommendation
Asked by M.I. from Chicago
on March 3, 2012
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IVF Recommendation
Could any recommend a place of IVF? We are considering this option and currently go to the Fertility Centers of Illinois. We live Park Ridge just...
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- Dr. Miller and Associates in the western suburbs is an option. We used him. He used to have an office in Arlington Heights. Not sure if that one is still there.
- I was in the same boat at the mom "michele". I also went to see Dr Kaplan at FCI having trouble concieving number 2 - no problems with number 1. At 39 almost 40 he tol...
- We went to Dr. Charles Miller in Arlington Heights. He is unbelievable, with an incredible staff dedicated to personalized service. He isn't cheap, but, let's face it,...
Found Out Yeterday We Are Having Twins!
Asked by K.C. from Boston
on May 23, 2008
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I don't have any specific questions yet but that's because I am still in shock. We did not use any fertility treatments so we really weren't expecting this. We have ...
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- K., Congratulations on your twin pregnancy. I am a mom to 18 mos. old boy/girl twins. While I did go through fertility treatments and was aware of the risk of ha...
- Hi K.! Congratulations! I have 3 year old twins and I know what a shock it can be to find out that you're expecting twins. But trust me, it will be well worth it in...
- I have 3.5 year old boy/girl twins and they are just amazing! So congratulations - you are in for a wild and wonderful ride. The only advice I can give for pregnancy i...
I'm Freaking Out .
Asked by A.K. from Pittsburgh
on February 19, 2008
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Hi everyone. I was just told by my doctor that I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Which is freaking me out . My husband and I have been trying to have a baby for...
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- Hi there. I just wanted to tell you that I have a friend who has this and has three boys. She has been overweight all her life and still got pregnant with her boys. I'...
- Hi! I have PCOS and have a 20 month old daughter and am pregnant with our second child. I needed to see an RE (reproductive endocrinologist) for help with both pregn...
- I answered you on your other request. Short answer is yes you can have a baby and have PCOS. Go check out my answer. I am too lazy to type it again!! LOL ~C.
Secondary Infertilty - Advice and Support Needed!
Asked by C.W. from Chicago
on August 23, 2008
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Wondering if anyone can share their story or offer advice and support about secondary infertilty issues. We've been trying for another child and recently went through...
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- Christine, Are you charting your cycles? (forgive me for stating the obvious if you are...) Charting is SO useful to you and to your RE to help explain the unexpla...
- My first child was a "surprise". However, we also had to receive help for our second two. (Tried for 2 years, then tried for six.) We have to go through the same proce...
- Sounds incredibly familiar! We avoided the traditional route and went for alternative treatments as we had similiar fears about multiples, etc... . We went with a chin...
Trying to Concieve
Asked by B.D. from Lancaster
on November 1, 2012
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I know this might sound dumb but I can't get pregnant again... I had a miscarriage in 09 and the dr gave me a d&c... He said everything was fine at my check up but my...
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- Woah, how did you respond to your own question? I didn't even know you could do that ;-) Hmm, interesting, in your response, your insurance through work should start o...
- I had a D&C but after a birth not a miscarriage and was pregnant and had another baby 18 months later so I would not think that is the cause at all. Get insurance and...
- B.: Welcome to mamapedia!! I'm sorry about your miscarriage - they are never easy. It's not dumb. But I don't understand how your lack of insurance is stoppin...
Tubal Pregnancy
Asked by E.J. from Cincinnati
on July 10, 2007
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Two years ago I had a tubal pregnancy that resulted in emergency surgery that left me with only one tube. My husband and I are wanting to have another baby soon. My ...
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- My grandmother had a tubal pregnancy resulting in the same thing. That was her first pregnancy. She had 10 kids, all single pregnancys with no complication and no fert...
- Hi! My first pregnancy resulted in emergency surgery due to being ectopic. It was horrible, with a ton of blood tests every other day for months, misdiagnosis (OB ...
- i too had the same thing happen a few years back. we have been trying for almost 2 years now since.....just about a year ago now, i did get pregnant, but had a miscar...
Cyst on Overies
Asked by L.N. from Houston
on May 14, 2009
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My husband & I have been trying to conceive for 4 years now. I am looking for advice or stories of some of you moms that have had this problem and what you did to res...
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- Hi I am also hypothyroid and on thyroid medication. Hypothyroidism can cause infertility. I was unable to conceive until my TSH was below 2 and my free thyroid hormo...
- L. - I know exactly where you are at. It's hard, it's frustrating & it's an emotional roller-coaster. Hang in there. The cysts can make things more difficult, but not...
- Well the first thing I want to say is you have to take your fertility into your own hands. You and your husband must be very proactive. If you aren't getting the respo...
