Fibroids
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Question on Ovulation
Asked by L.F. from New York
on October 30, 2008
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Hi Mamas,
I have a question regarding ovulation. My husband and I are ready to try for baby #3, so I have begun charting myself the past 3 cycles. I have noticed that...
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- I have never ever seen this so called cervical mucous (and since it is supposed to look like egg whites, I guess I'm kind of glad!) - anyway, I have 4 healthy, gorgeou...
- I tried charting my temp and cervical mucus for three months before we tried to get pregnant. I was never quite sure on the mucus (it was different all the time!), an...
- My friend had just what you describe. She had a (4?) year long struggle getting her first to arrive (she was in her early 30's), and then more trouble getting that sec...
Lap Surgery in 3 Weeks---scared...
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on December 15, 2008
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Hello Ladies,
After all the failed fertility treatments (HSG test, IUI with fertility drugs) I am scheduled for lap surgery to remove endometriosis on my ovaries in 3...
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- Hi K., I don't have any experiences to share, however I will keep you in my prayers. N.
- Hi K., I have some advice. It is 1:55a.m. and I hate typing, If you don't mind please call me tomorrow. ###-###-####. A.
- K., I have been under several times. It freaked me out only once. They did not give me the sedative before I was wheeled into the OR, so I was bright eyed and bushy t...
Still Trying After July Myomectomy
Asked by M.C. from Columbia
on May 4, 2010
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Hello Ladies!
Just needing your opinion. In July 2009 (after two years of trying), my Dr. found two fibroid tumors in my uterus and removed them. Due to my endometr...
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- Hi M., Without knowing your full medical history, I can tell you about experiences my daughter had. When she was 17 she was diagnoised with terrible endometriosi...
- Have you considered going straight to IVF at this point? Our friends went thru treatments (not very aggressively) for several years and were successful with IVF on th...
- I would be careful with the clomid. I took the clomid for several months...ended up not getting pregnant because it was causing my fibroids to grow. My husband and I...
Birth Control and Sex
Asked by K.H. from Tulsa
on March 23, 2010
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OK, sorry to get super personal here, but my problem point blank is that being on the pill seems to be pointless b/c it absolutely annihilates any desire that I have t...
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- Hi K.! First of all, yes, I have had the same experience (or lack thereof, I guess) with the pill. It was frustrating and made me sad, even though my hubby was very ...
- Non-hormone choices: - Copper IUD (more effective statistically than a tubal ligation) - Condoms - Diaphragm or Cervical Cap w/jelly - Sponge
- The copper IUD is called a Paraguard. I have one, both my mom and sister have one. We all like them. The Mirena IUD is hormonal and only lasts 5 years. Paragurad i...
PCOS Metformin
Asked by L.F. from Chicago
on June 23, 2010
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I have PCOS. I have had 10+ misscarriages thus far trying to conceive our first child. My NEW doctor suggested that I start Metformin. There are claims that metform...
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- Metformin is usually the first line treatment for PCOS. It's made the news quite a bit lately both positive and negative, but mostly related to Diabetes (since that's...
- There is a TON of research out on the web in regards to IR PCOS & Metformin in regards to conceiving a child. I highly suggest you look it up. But to answer your...
- I went 6 years inbetween my first two not being able to get pregnant because of PCOS. I started on the metformin, started exercising everyday, did a very strict low c...
Secondary Infertilty - Advice and Support Needed!
Asked by C.W. from Chicago
on August 23, 2008
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Wondering if anyone can share their story or offer advice and support about secondary infertilty issues. We've been trying for another child and recently went through...
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- Christine, Are you charting your cycles? (forgive me for stating the obvious if you are...) Charting is SO useful to you and to your RE to help explain the unexpla...
- My first child was a "surprise". However, we also had to receive help for our second two. (Tried for 2 years, then tried for six.) We have to go through the same proce...
- Sounds incredibly familiar! We avoided the traditional route and went for alternative treatments as we had similiar fears about multiples, etc... . We went with a chin...
Hysterosalpingogram Dye Test?
Asked by A.B. from Chicago
on June 28, 2010
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I will be getting a hysterosalpingogram done next week to see if my fallopian tube is completely blocked or not and I wanted to know if any of you mamas have had one d...
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- Hi, I had one. I think the worst part was when the dr. removed the balloon and the speculum. There was some mild cramping the rest of the day, but nothing major. Yo...
- I had it done in May of 2008. Mild cramping - I went back to work the same day. There was another mama on here that had it done and needed a narcotic sedative - I th...
- I had the test done. I took 600mg of Ibuprofen before I went to the test as I was told I would feel some cramping. I had my dad drive me because I wasn't sure if I w...
Anyone Have Any Insight...
Asked by J.U. from Washington DC
on September 23, 2011
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So I went to my OBGYN at the end of July my cycle had changed from 26 days to 23 day (for 3 months straight). I was also experiencing alot of pain and just felt whiped...
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- I don't know about any of the other medical issues you have been experiencing, but I do know that ovarian cysts are usually nothing to be concerned with. I had them i...
- I have had a cyst that caused me to have 21 days of bleeding one time, I am in peri-menopause and the doctor said it was not unusual. Since your cycle changed there i...
- Ovarian cysts can happen at any time. The Sjodrens being autoimmune can't be diagnosed with just one test. There are a number of tests done and interpreted to come up ...
Possibly Having a Tubal Reversal
Asked by J.H. from Odessa
on April 24, 2008
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I am a 38 year old working mom. My new husband of 8 months have talked about having another baby. We have been together 3 years. He has a 17 year old boy from his fir...
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- As for the TR, I say go for it. I had mine in Auust of last year. By Dr Perez -riobravoreversal.com or s.com (plural) You may also want to check out another site ca...
- Keep in mind, that the tubal reversal may have cause damage to your tubes. If this has potentially happened, this can cause a tubal prenancy. Which is VERY HARD on yo...
- I haven't had this but I was told because of a tumor that I would never have children and the power of prayer does alot I have two beautiful girls several miscarriages...
Endometriousus (SP)
Asked by M.M. from Fort Wayne
on January 10, 2009
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OK I will try to make this short. I have had endo awhile now & could not get pregnant SO went to fertility and did artificial Insemination got my WONDERFUL WILD Daught...
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- I know someone that got pregnant after having their tube tied. It does happen. But my sister had bleeding like that after sex and so did I but only when pregnant. Mi...
- Hey M., I would suggest that you make an appt with your gyn ASAP to see what's going on. I never had endometrioses, so I can't even begin to relate to what you are g...
- I would set up an appt. with a dr. as soon as possible. I have a WONDERFUL reproductive surgeon (he helped us get pregnant twice and we have 2 wonderful daughters...
