Fertility Drugs
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Infertility or Just Not Regular?
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on June 1, 2008
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After being on BC for over five years, I stopped taking it a year ago. I knew I would be irregular for a while so I didn't think much of it when I would miss my perio...
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- How frustrating! Good job listening to yourself and your body. I'd like to recommend the book "Taking Charge Of Your Fertility", it helps you learn about your body's...
- I'm so sorry for everything that you've been going through. When my husband and I were trying to get pregnant we were surprised at how hard it was. I am not regular at...
- When I started trying to get pregnant with my second child, I thought we got it right away because I missed my period and I NEVER did unless I was pregnant. I too took...
Medical Center of Lewisville
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on March 20, 2007
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What are your thoughts on giving labor/Delivery at this hospital. I did all of my fertility stuff at Presby Plano. However, I live in Flower Mound and wanted somethi...
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- I work at Medical Center of Lewisville, so my opinion might be bias. However, I love our hospital, it is a smaller hospital so there is more personal attention. The ...
- Hey there my ob was dr fliedner and i loved him he is a little nerdy but hes great. he was my ob for my daughter and my son until i was about 4 months, insurance chang...
- I had 2 C-sections at Medical Center of Lewisville and they took great care of me. There is one nurse we didn't like, but I think that's typical of any experience (ca...
Metformin for PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome
Asked by K.F. from Milwaukee
on February 21, 2009
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My fertility doc wants to put me on Metformin. I dont know much about it, other than what I've researched. It sounds like about 1/3 people experience vomiting and/or ...
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- i've never heard of this medication being used for pcos. it is for diabetes. make sure that is what it's called and watch so your blood sugar doesn't get too low while...
- I used this. For PCOS, (as my doctor explained) right now your ovaries have a sugary coating over it like an M&M. The metformin should help your body use it's insuli...
- One of the symptoms is PCOS causes our bodies not to process insulin properly. I too have heard of this being prescribed to diabetics, but it's not only for diabetics...
Twin Due Dates and Things People Ask
Asked by E.L. from Detroit
on September 3, 2011
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I'm 26 weeks pregnant with boy/girl twins, and I was wondering what do you/did you/would you tell people who ask when you're due with twins? Do you tell them your actu...
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- I suggest that you can just smile and not say anything sort of as if you didn't hear them. This should cause them to think about their question and realize it's inapp...
- With due dates, I think you should choose what you want. If you're having them at 37 weeks, that is a due date too:-) So, it would be accurate. With all the quest...
- You are so nice :) I have 13 year old twins, and the questions don't stop! I tried to be nice, but after a while, it got really hard. If/when someone says, "wow, I'...
Need a Kick Start..............
Asked by C.B. from Springfield
on April 15, 2008
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I'm really wanting to lose some weight, and my doctor said he'd put me on Meridia to help me get started. Unfortunately, however, neither mine nor my husbands insuran...
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- I had an issue with losing weight so I talked to my chiropractor who get a source of stress test to let me know what part of my body wasn't functioning. Also he told ...
- South Beach Diet. 4 years ago I was a size 18 and I went to a size 4 in one year. Now I am a size 6. I am hypothyroid and as long as that is in check, you will be fin...
- If you can afford a few sessions with a personal trainer that can be a great kick-start and will give you some new exercise ideas to work on on your own. I have been ...
47 Days Since Last Period and Not Pregnant?
Asked by A.W. from Syracuse
on November 7, 2009
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Hi all!
My husband and I have been trying for child #2 since I returned from a business trip at the end of September. We've been "working at it" very consistently, b...
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- Hi AnnMarie, If you are normally regular and this is much longer than your normal cycle, I would call your OB/MW. Maybe they can shed some light on whether the meds y...
- check out "taking charge of your fertility" by toni weschler, i didnt even get the book, i found a website that describes it and i downloaded her temp chart thing. it ...
- OK the same thing happened to me. I was doing pregnancy test every week and it was not untill I was 9 weeks pregnant did one come back positive. Could not tell you w...
Something Feels Wrong
Asked by M.T. from New York
on August 13, 2010
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Sorry for the lengthy question but I am hoping that someone has some insight. I have been on birth control for about a year and just last week I stopped due to no hea...
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- When I came off bc pills this last time (in January) I felt TERRIBLE - exactly like you are describing for a couple months. : (
- hormonal imbalance from getting off bcp! Try doing some deep, belly breathing every day to handle stress and tension, make sure you are getting lots of veggies in you...
- I just came off birth control pills a couple months ago and your experience sounds a lot like mine. The hormone shifts can really wreak havoc on your body. I am guessi...
Help for Painful Periods and Hemoraging
Asked by K.G. from Boston
on April 4, 2008
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Prior to having children I had very infrequent (every 3-4 months) non-problematic periods. I was found to have a hormone deficiency which we treated with fertility dr...
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- Same thing with me at your age, felt like I would bleed to death. Go see your OB immediately. I was done having children, had 5. They tried to stop the bleeding and pa...
- I would get a second opinion. My cousin has this same problem and the blood loss was so bad last year that it strained her heart to the point that she was hospitalized...
- Hey K. Have you tried Cloth pads or a Diva Cup? They help reduce flow and painful cramping. I rebelled against the idea, however, 2 years of pain and heavyheavy flo...
Don't Know What to Do....
Asked by R.H. from Chicago
on November 23, 2011
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Ok...I am going to try to make this quick as possible. I have been pregnant 5 times in the last few years. The first three ended in miscarriage. I started seeing a R...
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- If you can afford it, hire a surrogate to carry your baby. Maybe the RE can point you to an agency. Otherwise, go on the web. I went through 10 transfers without su...
- I am sorry that you have had such a terrible time with your miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies. Yes, IVF presents many bioethical issues, so you might want to Googl...
- Sorry you had to go through all that. When you have a frozen transfer , you don't have all those drugs to stimulate you. I would try the frozen transfer . They should ...
Drug Free Birth Control Recommendations?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on July 1, 2008
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Of course I'm going to talk with my doctor, but I'd like some input on what you've used that has been successful - no pregnancies, not ruining "the mood", easy to use,...
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- Check out this option. click the link below to check it out. http://www.mirena-us.com/index.jsp What is Mirena®? Imagine having hassle-free birth control for ...
- Are your periods typically regular? You could try the calendar/rhythm method. It's super easy to understand - determine when you ovulate (typically day 14), then don...
- I know this is a really old post and you have probably moved on but I saw this as I was searching through some responses for other questions. My sister-in-law is tryi...
