In Vitro
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Desperately Seeking in Vitro Advice
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on February 6, 2007
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Hi,
I have a good friend who has been trying to get pregnant for the second time for a while now. She has tried everything and is at the point of in vitro. Does a...
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- Definately have your friend check out RESOLVE. They have wonderful bulletin boards, filled with women who can share her struggle and offer support 24/7. Also, Pulling ...
- I really have no insight with the in vitro, but when I was trying to concieve both my children the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility really helped. It explained ma...
- Hi, I run an infertility support group with an organization called Resolve. If your friend would like some information, please have her e-mail me at ____@____.com
Encouragement for in Vitro
Asked by L.B. from Dallas
on February 21, 2011
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My cousin went through one failed In Vitro procedure. Her insurance has changed with the company paying 90% for a 2nd attempt. We are all thrilled they get another c...
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- "Inconceivable" by Julia Indichova.... fantastic book! E.
- If you are a believer, I recomment Water From the Rock. I read through it with a group of girls when we were all experiencing our own battles with infertility. Two of ...
- Books are good, however you may want to try a Mind Body Program. I did not end up going, but did by the book by Alice Domar, Ph.D. I got it from my doctors office who ...
Seeking Moms Who Had Their Family via in Vitro Fertilization...
Asked by K.R. from San Diego
on February 11, 2008
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We are in the preparation stages and process of going through in vitro fertilization in the coming months. We are going to try IVF for 1 cycle. I am wanting to talk ...
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- Hi K., My boss had both his daughters by in vitro and he and his wife are going for a 3rd!! Good luck! L.
- All I can say is that I got pregnant on my first cycle and it was the most wonderful pregnancy. I ended up having beautiful healthy triplets. They are now 8 1/2 and a...
- Hi K., I went through IVF after several miscarriages and unsuccessful IUI attempts. It worked like a charm...I had 4 embryos implanted and ended up with twin boys (1...
RE: In-vitro Intra-muscular Injection Relief
Asked by A.B. from Cleveland
on April 30, 2008
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Hubby & I are in the final stages of our In-Vitro & have started the progestrone injections in the behind. Does anybody have any remedies for the sore upper hip ? It ...
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- Hang in there! It is all well worth it. I went through IVF but did not need the progesterone shots. My friend did and her comfort was a frozen bag of peas on the re...
- A., I have never had In-vitro...I do not know anything abut it....I just wanted to say good luck. Your dream will come true, if you do daycare like I do then U love ch...
- Two things......TAke a look at PAIN FREE WOMEN by Pete Egoscue. He addressed MANY pain issues women have realted to pregancy as well as pre & post issues. In add...
Preparing for Potentially Bad News Post-in Vitro Cycle
Asked by L.F. from Los Angeles
on April 2, 2010
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Hi - My husband and I have been trying to conceive for a few years now after having our son. We have tried two inter-uterine inseminations (IUIs), and have just compl...
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- We did IVF after 4 years of trying, and we got lucky the first try. I have to tell you, the waiting 2 weeks after putting the embryos in me was nerve wracking. I rem...
- Finding the balance between hope and being realistic month after month is one of the (if not the) hardest thing when going through fertility treatments, imo. Of course...
- My way of dealing with getting my period each month was to pretty much go out and buy cute new clothes (off the clearance rack though) from Gymboree for the 2 kids we ...
In Vitro Fertilization Didn't Work
Asked by T.H. from Rochester
on May 9, 2008
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We have dear friends that just went through IVF (after 10 years of trying on their own) and yesterday they found out it didn't work. They are completely devastated. We...
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- Infertility is a very difficult thing to deal with. It can be THE hardest thing a couple has to experience. I'm not sure there is ever a right or a wrong way to hand...
- I think the most important thing is to let them know you are there for them if they need to talk, cry, or just have someone to not be alone with. If you think being ar...
- When you think they are ready tell them about Creighton Model Fertility care www.creightonmodel.com they have a higher percentage rate of getting pregnant that IVF! IV...
In Vitro with Hydrosalpinx....Anyone Had Any Problem with Pregnancy?
Asked by C.S. from Amarillo
on November 17, 2008
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My husband and I are going through IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)
We have a March 7th start date. My concern is that my tubes are completely blocked due to many previou...
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- I am not sure who your fertility specialist is, but I went to the fertility clinic in Colorado where they have the best rates in the United States & was told that a hy...
- Sound like you need to have a hystosalpingogram its an x ray of the falopiean tubes... very common prior to an IVF or any infertility issue and should be done if conce...
- I had an ectopic pregnancy and my other tube was just what you have. My IVF doctors said they wouldn't do the procedure until I had a tubal ligation to close off the ...
Acupuncture for Fertility
Asked by A.F. from Phoenix
on May 2, 2010
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Has anyone tried acupuncture to help get pregnant? I have a friend who is looking for an acupuncturist to improve their chances of a success in-vitro. Any recommendat...
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- i have used it for other stuff though. Great. I can so reccommend acupuncture. Who knows maybe it will work after going back this month
- I went to Dr. Denise Quance Grobe at the Center for True Harmony and Wellness. I didn't have to do in-vitro, but did try for 2 1/2 yrs to get preg with my first baby....
- I’ve heard mixed results - 1 person in-vitro ("fresh" eggs) was successful and the other person (frozen embryo transfer) acupuncture did not work.
Fertility Issues for Women with Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome (POS)
Asked by G.C. from New York
on March 24, 2008
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Has anyone who was diagnosed with POS (Polycystic ovaries syndrome) been able to get pregnant and what was the wait time and complication with diabetes, heart diseases...
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- I have POS and I have two great, healthy kids. I went to a fertility doctor at Yale who was great. the best thing to do is stay slim and in shape if you can. There are...
- Hi G., PCOS can be overcome ... I know this because I have it along with a beautiful 7 month old girl! I was in infertility treatment for a year and a half, but I ...
- I have PCOS with only one ovary functioning. I tried for 7 years and refused to use fertility drugs. As a last resort at age 33, my dr. ordered a sonohistogram (so lon...
Re: Adoption Options & Infertility
Asked by A.B. from Cleveland
on May 3, 2009
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Myself and my darling hubby have been struggling with infertility for quite some time. We have been through 3 In-Vitro's, plus 1 In-Vitro w/ an egg donor. All 4 were...
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- First let me say my heart goes out to you. My first daughter we conceived with just a little help. My second one we tried invitro and that failed then we had to go t...
- Have you considered private adoptions? My husband and I adopted our boys as newborns right from the hospital in 1998 and 1999. One birth mom found us through an attorn...
- Have you checked into Foster care? I know many people have done this and have ended up adopting the children placed w/ them for relatively little money (Just court cos...
