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Infertility Treatments
Asked by C.B. from Chicago
on February 24, 2008
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Hi, This is the first time I'm on Mamasource. I was just wondering if anyone has gone through multiple infertility treatments. My husband & I are at the insemination s...
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- have u just thought about adoption? i know that so many people think that it is necessary to have their dna in a child to love it, but there are so many children that ...
- Have you tried to see a chiropractor,I know one that has had great success in helping women that are having trouble getting pregnant.Something you might want to check ...
- C., I am so sorry you have having troubles. Have you found a medical reason why things aren't happening? You and he are both okay? If you are both okay, hormones ar...
Secondary Infertility- Help!!!!
Asked by S.P. from Los Angeles
on December 29, 2008
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I have been trying to get pregnant for 15 months now and can't seem to conceive. I have a 4 year old son and had absolutely no trouble at all getting pregnant with hi...
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- I'd suggest seeing a reproductive endocrinologist (RE) rather than your OB/GYN. Most OB's don't have the expertise that an RE does, and they use clomid like it's cand...
- Hello S.. I wanted to let you know that a number of moms in my group (March 2009 babies) said that they used Metformin (prescribed by their doctor's) to get pregnant, ...
- Hey S.~ Hang in there, you are not alone. Many women struggle with infertility. It took me 4 years to get pregnant with my first and then when he was 6 months old...
Infertility Issues
Asked by S.B. from St. Louis
on June 30, 2008
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Hey girls question for ya is there anyone out there who has gotten pregnant on metformin. We have been trying to get pregnant for a while and because I have PCOS my do...
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- My OB/GYN prescribed Metformin for me when my husband and I were trying to get pregnant. I do not have PCOS and Metformin did not work for me at all. I do have a frien...
- I haven't been on Metformin (which I know is your question) but I have been through IF treatments. If you are looking for a FANTASTIC RE, Dr Lyles is the best! His o...
- Hello S., Sorry about your luck. I too am still on metformin to keep me regualr just so I might have a chance of getting pregnant. I was also on clomid for 6 months...
Need Advice About How to Proceed with Infertility
Asked by R.B. from Austin
on August 25, 2009
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My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for a year and a half with no luck. It's frustrating but I know others have tried much longer so we're staying hopef...
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- Hello R., I borrowed some of this response from another post I had responded to before about a woman interested in fertility drugs. I had long cycles and was diagno...
- Hi there. Just to throw this out there--I have a friend who tried for a year to get pregnant and was finally successful the month she saw a chiropractor. I've since ...
- I am a firm believer of accupuncture. It helped me with a lot of issues, including ovary problems that formal medicine couldn't help me with. I am sure that it can...
Looking for a Kid-friendly Cancer Support Group or Any Help/prayers
Asked by S.D. from Cleveland
on August 2, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone had any experience with local cancer support groups, especially for emotional help and assistance. My father is currently under treatment fo...
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- I can't offer you a kid-friendly cancer support group, but I can tell you that I've been where you are. My father was diagnosed with Mantle-Cell Lymphoma when my chil...
- Check with a hospice group they have support groups for children ... New life on abbe rd in sheffield used to have one it has been a whiile not sure if they still do.....
- Hi I am a Professional Counselor- I am so sorry to hear about your situation... You might want to lookon Psychology Today's Website and also contact your local hospi...
Myomectomy
Asked by M.C. from Columbia
on May 29, 2009
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Greetings Everyone,
Just wanted to seek some feedback from those moms that have gone through this procedure. I am 30 years old and found out yesterday that I have...
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- I had a myomectomy for several fibriods and one the size of a grapefruit. Due to where it was positioned and its size, the doctors insisted on a c-section for any del...
- M., I had a myomectomy done about 20 years ago...wow how time flies. I never knew I had a problem with infertility, but this was at a time when I was trying desperate...
- M., My story is similar to PP. I had a fibroid tumor removed via hysteroscopy/laproscopy in 1998. The doc found stage 4 endometriosis when he got inside. Due to en...
Please help...looking for Advice on Clomid...
Asked by M.K. from Chicago
on July 24, 2009
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Hi there mommy's...for once I am looking for advice for someone else other than myself. :) My cousin is going to be 25yrs old and has been trying to get pregnant for ...
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- I used clomid to get pg for my first pg after being diagnosed with PCOS. I did end up with twins but never really worried about multiples since I didn't feel it was a...
- For my first pregnancy I used clomid, and did an IUI. It worked on the first try. For my second pregnancy, I used clomid again with no IUI, and I had twins. There is a...
- Hi! I used Clomid to conceive. We did end up with twins, however they do run in my family. So, not sure if it was Clomid or genetics! In my case, I had missed ...
Fertility Issues
Asked by T.M. from Los Angeles
on April 25, 2007
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Hello all! I have been married for 9 years. I have 2 children, ages 13yrs & 7 yrs. I've been trying for 5 years to have another child. I've went to infertility and ...
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- Through all of my fertility issues I had many vaginal ultrasounds. I didn't experience any pain with any of them (a little discomfort, maybe). One thing I do know ...
- Hi T. - After trying to get pregnant for a year we went to a specialist (Dr. Diaz of West Coast Fertility Center) and both got tested. Turns out our infertility pro...
- I believe it's probably an HSG. I think that's what it's called , it where they shoot dye inside and watch to see if the dye goes all the way thru your tubes.I have a ...
Fertility Issues for Women with Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome (POS)
Asked by G.C. from New York
on March 24, 2008
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Has anyone who was diagnosed with POS (Polycystic ovaries syndrome) been able to get pregnant and what was the wait time and complication with diabetes, heart diseases...
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- I have POS and I have two great, healthy kids. I went to a fertility doctor at Yale who was great. the best thing to do is stay slim and in shape if you can. There are...
- Hi G., PCOS can be overcome ... I know this because I have it along with a beautiful 7 month old girl! I was in infertility treatment for a year and a half, but I ...
- I have PCOS with only one ovary functioning. I tried for 7 years and refused to use fertility drugs. As a last resort at age 33, my dr. ordered a sonohistogram (so lon...
Birth Control Pills? Depo Shot? What to Do
Asked by N.S. from Dallas
on August 8, 2009
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Hello Ladies,
I am reaching out to you ladies for Birth Control Options.
I have been having horrible periods that last for 6-9 days with tons of pain.
I am not ...
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- Everyone is different - I did 'after the fact' research, what i found astounded me. What was happening to me happened to many other women. I simply googled "depo shot"...
- I don't know about infertility issues, my doctor didn't mention them, but I went on Seasonique after having my daughter, the first 6 weeks were good, but after that I ...
- Hey N., I'm on Loestrin 28. The periods are light and last 4 days. I love it. No side effects. Happy Hunting! Need anything, else, I'll try and help! Stephanie
