Fertility Drugs
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Pcos
Asked by D. from Minneapolis
on November 22, 2006
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Has anyone ever been diagnosed with PCOS and if so....did you get pregnant on fertility drugs or know of someone who has with this condition.
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- Hi D., I also have PCOS and was able to get pregnant without the use of fertility treatments. If I want to get pregnant again the doctor has said she would recomme...
- I too used injectable fertility drugs due to PCOS and concieved on the first cycle with insemination. Delivered a healthy now three year old. Don't loose hope.
- Hello D., I'm 27 and just had my first child September 2006. I was diagnosed with PCOS 2 years ago. I went on rounds of Clomid, with no luck. My doctor suggested t...
Metformin (Glucophage) and Tubal Pregnancy
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on March 31, 2010
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Has anyone heard that taking metformin increases the risk for a tubal pregnancy? I keep reading that fertility inducing drugs increase the risk.
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- Risks and Side Effects of Metformin / Glucophage In about 25% of women metformin causes side effects which may include abdominal discomfort, cramping, diarrhea and ...
- I have read some articles that say there is a very slight increase in chance of ectopic with clomid. Some say no and some say very slight. So, who knows. I have not...
- This isn't related to pregnancy. I've been doing some research on Vitamin b-12 deficiency because a friend has been told that she is deficient. During this I learned...
Looking for Support
Asked by J.W. from Atlanta
on April 1, 2007
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Hi Ladies. I'm looking for a support group for women who are having infertility problems. My husband and I are on our 3rd cycle of Femara (Clomid type drug) and we'v...
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- All the ladies have given great advice. I wish u the best of luck.
- The Centers for Disease Control has a section that works on reproductive health, and I know they have information on secondary infertility. Try looking on their web s...
- Hi J.- Only those who have had infertility problems can truly sympathize with what you are going through. We were pregnant and it turned out to be a blighted ovum ...
Moms with PCOS
Asked by B.F. from Dallas
on June 30, 2009
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Have any of you moms that have polycystic ovarian syndrome gotten pregnant without fertility drugs? I have that and I don't want to go the drug route. I think I may be...
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- I have PCOS, and after 3 years of not being able to get pregnant, we did a round of Clomid - unsuccessfully - and I swore never again. I ended up going to a chiroprac...
- Hi B., Don't worry. I have severe PCOS with every unfortunate symptom and I wasn't ovulating at all even on clomid but Metformin did the trick. First, my OBGy...
- With my first, I had to take Clomid, a trigger shot and have IUI. With my second the only thing I was on was Metformin (Glucophage). So it wasn't totally drug free, ...
Anyone Have LOW PROGESTERONE During/before Pregnancy?
Asked by M.W. from Chicago
on June 1, 2008
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After seeking fertility help, I found out that I had very low progesterone (and therefore wasn't releasing eggs), and after taking one round of Clomid, I just found ou...
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- M., I had 3 miscarriages before Doctors figured out that I had low progesterone. I was 2 weeks pregnant with my son, when my doctor put me on a progesterone gel tha...
- Hey M., I had no problem getting pregnant, but my body was working on a miscarriage when I went to see the doctor b/c I was cramping SO severely for about 4-5 days ...
- First of all...Congratulations !!! :)I had low progesterone levels as well. My doctor perscribed Crinone a progesterone cream I took daily. I think I stayed on that f...
Not Fertile but Not Infertal
Asked by S.A. from Seattle
on January 11, 2007
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My husband and I have been married for over 6 yrs. We got pregnant with our daughter without even trying and want to give her a brother or sister. We have been activel...
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- I don't know much about firility drugs but I truly think that you might end up with more then one child from this so be well over perpared!!! also if you havent alread...
- I was wondering if you possible took Depro-pervera to prevent pregnancy. I was on that birth control and it took me over 18 months to become pregnant, and believe me w...
- well this is kinda silly but i heard that if u eat fresh sweet potatoes like garden grown nothing added then that helps.. but i dunno i guess its worth the try huh lol
Combination Medication and IUI
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on December 21, 2009
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Hello. I went to Dr.Barnett(RE) last week and was advised to do an IUI with a combination of medications (Gonal-f rff, Ovidrel, and Clomiphene). Has any one done this ...
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- That is the usual protocol to start with. I did not happen to get pregnant with IUI, but I have had friends that did. If that does not work then he will most likely tr...
- I had a successful IUI with a different combination of drugs with Dr. Barnett back in 2003, first try. I don't think he takes many cases if he doesn't think he'll hav...
- yes, i went to him and can't remember what injectables he used (although those sound familiar) and also did the IUI. worked the first time! we had been trying for 3 ...
Getting Pregnant with PCOS
Asked by M.J. from Huntington
on September 6, 2010
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I saw some posts here about PCOS and getting pregnant!! I was diagnosed with PCOS about 4 months back, the very reason for my irregular periods!! I have been on fertil...
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- I believe that there is another option other than IVF. I have a friend who has PCOS and she and her husband did something like IUF (I think that is what it was). Forgi...
- I was diagnosed with a "hormone imbalance" in my mid twenties. Later it was determined that it was PCOS. Apparently when I was diagnosed, it didn't even have a name y...
- Before you go through the whole IVF route, check out acupuncture!! Read the book The Infertility Cure--it's great and if you feel like acupuncture can help there are ...
Reproductive Recommendations
Asked by A.F. from Los Angeles
on May 7, 2009
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I am a fertility challenged, almost 39 year old, and have been using Clomid for the last 6 cycles with no success and now our dr. has referred us to Huntington Reprodu...
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- For accupuncture the best I have found is Jason Starr with Berlin Wellness Group. He (as well as the rest of the group - chiropractic, massage, etc.) specializes in f...
- The BEST BEST BEST doc I've heard of is Dr Mark Surrey, at Southern California Reproductive Center. They have 5 offices actually, but I think closest one to you would...
- I'm curious about the reasons why you're on clomid... if you feel comfortable sharing with me can you please email me back.
Frustration
Asked by K.L. from Oklahoma City
on October 22, 2006
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Right now I'm feeling VERY frustrated with my fertility issues. I was diagnosed over 3 years ago with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). I had to take clomid for 4 ...
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- I know exactly how you feel. I was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure at the age of 24. The year and a half we tried to get pregnant, I had a lot of trouble with...
- DON'T TRY!!!!! LOL. I understand easier said than done. I tried for almost 7 yrs for my number 2 daughter who will be 7 months old on the 4th. I tried for almost 1...
- I too have battled PCOS since I was diagnosed at 18. After 5 years of trying and multiple rounds of fertility drugs, we just had our first child in July. I used a Re...
