Fertility Drugs
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Moms Who Have Used Fertility Drugs to Conceive
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on June 1, 2009
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I am being prescribed Menopur 75 units to conceive with I.U.I Has anyone used this drug before and if so, how long did it take you to conceive and what were the side ...
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- From my experience, there were two distinct parts to the IUI process: (1) Taking a drug to stimulate more than one follicle, to help increase the chances that there i...
- I don't remember what I took to conceive my twins, but it was an injectible medication that I took for a number of days and then took one injection that made me ovulat...
- First of all, good luck to you and your husband going through this process. Going through any kind of infertility treatment is difficult and anxiety ridden so I hope ...
Looking for Fertility Doctors
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on July 29, 2008
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Due to being a single parent and not able to afford the medical insurance thru my job I am forced to be on the medical card thru the government. My regular doctor has ...
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- the medical card only covers medically necessary services and so doesn't cover fertility treatments. None of the doctors are cheap, though most have payment plans but...
- J., A very dear friend of mine is a fertility doctor. She co-owns a private practice called North Shore Fertility in Skokie, IL. She also has an office located in ...
- J., I hear your concerns! We're currently at Fertility Centers of Illinois with Dr. Kaplan. I don't know if they take the medical card, but they positively offer a fin...
Has Anyone Taken Letrozole (Also Known as Femara) in Order to Get Pregnant?
Asked by C.S. from Columbus
on July 28, 2008
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I have not been having regular cycles since having my first child (now almost 3yrs). My doctor suggested that I take Letrozole/Femara in order to ovulate and hopefull...
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- I've never taken it, but I am taking Metformin which is for Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), I'm not sure if this is related, but I either have to take Metformin to ...
- I took Clomid 50mg to get pregnant. I was ovulating but my progestrone level was too low to sustain a pregnancy. The first month of taking it I got pregnant but had a ...
- I took Clomid to get pregnant with #4. For me it worked on the first round. I also had a wonderful RE here in Indianapolis. Good luck.
Hinsdale Center for Reproduction Vs. Midwest Fertility Center for Fertility
Asked by R.M. from Chicago
on July 20, 2008
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I anticipate that my OB/GYN will be referring me to a reproductive endocrinologist next week for fertility issues and I was wondering if anyone has any experiences wit...
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- I can't vouch for either of those clinics, but just wanted to let you know that we had amazing results and so did our friends with the Oakbrook Fertility Center. Dr. ...
- I can't say enough great things about Hinsdale Center for Reproduction. I was first at Northwestern for 2 IVF cycles, where I was just a number and had a very bad exp...
- I have a wonderful, beautiful, healthy and happy Daughter thanks to Midwest Fertility Center. Dr. Madanas was always willing to take the time and talk with me. The N...
Looking for Fertility Doctor
Asked by V.H. from Los Angeles
on January 19, 2008
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I’m looking for a fertility doctor (and/or clinic) that has a proven record and is affordable somewhere in the valley or reasonably close. I have an amazing 3 1/2 ye...
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- We used Dr. Wilcox at Huntington Reproductive Center in Pasadena. I really liked him.
- Dr. Koopersmith in Sherman Oaks. You can reach her at ###-###-####. She is the most dedicated doctor I know. Also I teach yoga for fertility. If you're interested l...
- Hi V., I don't know of any fertility doctors but I can recommend a good acupuncturist in Toluca Lake. Her name is Dr. Catherine Aquino and her website is www.aquinotc...
Using Acupuncture to Increase Fertility
Asked by C.C. from Chicago
on October 25, 2009
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Am looking for moms who have had both good and bad experiences using this procedure to increase fertility. Those that have had luck - do you know of any acupunturists ...
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- look into east wind acupuncture in chesterton. also check out dr mcguckin ###-###-####) in valpo, to have your hormone levels checked.
- I'm not sure all that you have tried, but perhaps a less expensive method to attempt conception might be to investigate www.fertilityfriend.com or Taking Charge of You...
- I have several of friends who had IVF done and it has failed and accupunture has help them conceive. Lots of insurance covers these accupunture procedures, mine covers...
Fertility Pills - Natural (Over the Counter)
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on September 24, 2008
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This may seem like a silly question, but if I dont ask I would never know.
Is there any sort of natural or over the counter type of pill to take to help increase f...
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- Hi J., What a frustrating time this can be. Although I have never heard of any fertility pill over the counter... what you can do is prepair your body for getting p...
- I recommend the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility. It has great information about your body that we are never taught in school. With the tools and information in th...
- I have not tried it yet, but just read an article about Chasteberry supplements. It is natural and can be found at GNC, or probably anywhere that has vitamins. It is...
Solving Fertility Issues
Asked by D.N. from Philadelphia
on February 11, 2008
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Hello everyone. I just wanted to get some advise/comments from other women regarding fertility. I have a three year old son currenly, and I am trying for a second. ...
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- It can take up to 1 year to get pregnant. Also you may not be actually ovulating each cycle. You might want to try charting your cycles online at www.fertilityfriend.c...
- Hi D.-I've been through the whole infertility issues for years...the best advice is to exercise, eat well, and if you're over 35 and have tried for 6 months, go get so...
- D., after several months of ttc with no results we went to a specialist who discovered a foreign body in my uterus that was likely the culprit. they couldn't determin...
Fertility Doctor Recommendations
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on August 7, 2009
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Hi - I'm writing this for a friend. She's 38 and has been trying for a baby for six months. She needs recommendations for a doctor to go to - who can check both her an...
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- Dr. Karande out of Hoffman Estates is wonderful. I got pregnant with twins my first round of IVF
- Your friend should ask her Dr for a reco for a fertiliy doc and she and her husband should get checked. Assuming all is fine anatomically with both, I would hold off ...
- HI, first, 6 months feels like an eternity but really that's not so long. I was 33 when I got pregnant with my first and it took me 9 months. I believe in the past t...
Breastfeeding Versus Fertility
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on September 24, 2007
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I am 41 and had a lovely baby girl 4 and a half months ago. I was very lucky as a single mom by choice, I conceived at the first insemination. I was then 40. I am n...
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- A.: you can read about lactational amenhorrea -http://www.fhi.org/en/RH/FAQs/lam_faq.htm. essentially once you start to introduce other foods or liquids yo...
- I don't know much about fertility but I have a friend who had her first daughter when she was 37, no issues at all, and is now pregnant with her second without ever ha...
- Hi Ann MArie- i nursed all 4 of my kids for over a year and my period returned at different times with each child. With my oldest, she started food at 6 monthes and ...
