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Clomid Alone or Clomid with IUI
Asked by K.S. from New York
on July 2, 2009
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My husband and I have been trying to conceive since June 2008 after having an ectopic pregnancy in March 2008. We have had no luck even with 3 cycles of accupuncture. ...
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- if there are no medical issues try OV watch. ovwatch.com. it worked for me on the 2nd try and i am 42.
- Well...I used Clomid alone and it worked. I had to take two courses, though -- the first dosage wasn't enough to get me to ovulate, but the second round worked when I...
- Hi K.! My husband and I were trying to conceive for about 1.5 years before my doc recommended Clomid. I did one month of clomid alone and then two months of clomid/...
Nutritional Question...
Asked by S.M. from Kansas City
on August 7, 2010
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I just started watching 2 little boys today. They are 2 and 3 years old. Both of the boys are drinking silk (soy) milk with carnation breakfast drink powder in it. ...
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- My alternative doctor says that soy is really bad for you. He doesn't like cow's milk either. He does, however, recommend almond milk.
- I would wait a bit longer. Get into a routine first. Work with them and get to know them.
- You're right! The soy is not good for them and they can't get their needed nutrition if they are consuming that much. The lack of nutrition has everything to do with d...
How to Encourage a Friend Trying to Concieve
Asked by L.B. from Fort Wayne
on January 15, 2009
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Hi everyone, My heart hurts for one of my friends that I work with. She got married a year and a half ago and has been trying to conceive for probably about a year. Sh...
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- I have definitely been in her shoes, and went through a pretty bad bout of depression because of it. I grew up in a German/Irish/Catholic town where it was assumed th...
- I can tell you by my experience it does take a lot out of you when you are trying so hard. I had gone through fertility and became pregnant after trying for 7 yrs and...
- L., My thoughts as someone that had a hard time getting pregnant the first time? Don't try to invite the gorilla in the room to tea. Sometimes it's harder for...
Eggs... to Donate or Not to Donate???
Asked by C.J. from Dallas
on April 19, 2010
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II was browsing through the 'Suburban Parent' magazine that I picked up from my 14 month old son's daycare. And I ran across an ad from the Center for Assisted Reprodu...
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- I'm not an egg donor but your post prompted me to respond. My husband & I used an egg donor when we went through the fertility route, and I can tell you --even thoug...
- Wow, this is such a personal decision, I'm not sure that anyone can really help you make it. I am also a what if person, and know so many IVF couples. I know that wh...
- Well, we did have to go through fertility treatments, but did not have to use an egg donor. But I wanted to agree with a few of the other moms who said the retrieval p...
Metformin and PCOS
Asked by M.J. from Huntington
on September 13, 2010
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Hi All Mums and Mums to be!!
I went to the Dr, as I am being treated for PCOS, and I have been trying to conceive from April!! my issue is that the eggs do not matu...
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- As far as I know Metformin is not insulin, but I could be wrong. The problem with PCOS( I have it as well.) Your body is insulin resistant. The metformin helps with th...
- Hi M.---Yes, metformin is a diabetes drug. There are a couple of questions before I might be able to comment, but...what kind of diabetes does your SIL have? Type 1 ...
- I an 19 weeks pregnant and I have type 2 diabetes. I take insulin and metformin. I am under the supervision of mfm doctors who say it is totaly safe!!!! Good luck!!!
Uterine Fibroid Embolization
Asked by T.D. from Detroit
on June 11, 2008
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Firboid history: I was very sick and had to have an emergency myomectomy back in 2001 to remove 8 fibroids that were located outside of my uterus. They grew back and...
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- Dear T., I too have had many issues with fibroids. I had a myomectomy in 1993. Apparently, I had so many fibroids that my entire abdominal cavity was filled and t...
- Definitely search through the Google groups for women with the same condition... they will have the experience you need. Also, take any advice you read with a huge he...
- T. ~ I don't know much about the procedure. But are you done having kids? If you are, I would deffinitely have a hysterectomy. The fibroids are going to continue t...
Why Wont It Happen...
Asked by C.D. from Louisville
on February 20, 2008
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Ok ladies.. I am venting.. i am late on my period once again. At first i was like well.. i have not been late on my period for a long time maybe i can actually be preg...
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- C. I believe you both are great parents. There is nothing wrong with you, never think such a thing. I believe that whatever God has for you is for you. You must trust...
- C. D, I too have PCOS and let me tell you i know how you feel. When i got married it was all we could think about and it never happened, and when my hubby passed o...
- As oddly as this may sound, you are dwelling on the negative of not being preganant. Do me this favor and believe and feel as though you are once again preganant. I kn...
Hypothyroid
Asked by J.C. from Baton Rouge
on July 29, 2008
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I found out in May that my thyroid is not working and started taking Synthroid. I am not one for medication (I had a healthy, natural birth in September), but this is...
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- J., You might want to try a natural thyroid med. http://www.healthychoicenaturals.com/p-74-thyroid+essentials.aspx?Source=GooglePPC&gclid=CPi94erG5ZQCFRYcagodkkZ...
- I have a friend who has had hypothyroidism for years. She will be having her 4th child in Dec., and the only thing she does differently when pregnant is keep those th...
- J. - I have been taking synthroid for hypothyroidism for 5 years - since my 1st was 22 months. My TSH levels were normal, my T4 level was not. Two pregnancies later ...
4 Miscarriages?!?!
Asked by R.M. from Canton
on October 18, 2008
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I was just wondering if anyone has advice or info to help me figure out why I keep miscarrying. I am just now going through my 4th miscarriage and I don't know what to...
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- R.: I am so sorry about your troubles. A friend of mine went through this and heard that many women are low on folic acid. Her doctor had her take extra folic acid ...
- I don't have any real advice, other than your doctor should probably be more proactive on this. After two miscarriages inquiries are usually made into the cause. May...
- I'm no expert but I do know of a condition in some women where their bodies defenses act against the fetus thinking it's dangerous. This might be happening to you. Ask...
Daughter with PCOS
Asked by A.B. from Jackson
on September 27, 2009
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My daughter was diagnosed with PCOS last summer (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). The doctor gave her Metformin, a drug diabetics take, and it works for keeping her cycl...
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- I agree with the others on the natural progesterone cream. I wonder if the Dr. and your daughter would agree to try it for at least 6 months. I wish my daughter woul...
- I am 32 years old and have pcos. At around the age of 16 I stopped having regular periods, I might have a period one month and then not have another one for 3-6 month...
- A., I agree with Cynthia's response. I can help you get some Progesterone cream. I sell Arbonne and we have a progesterone cream that is already metered, so all she...
