Increasing Fertility
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How Many Cycles of Clomid Did It Take?
Asked by J.O. from Corvallis
on July 14, 2011
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Hello Mamas,
I am just wondering about other's experiences with clomid. Specifically how many cycles did you do before you were successful? Did you have any problem...
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- 3 cycles of Clomid, no luck. We thought we would probably need IVF. Then we had to give a break as we were going on vacation, and got pregnant ! GL!
- I got pregnant with my son after having HSG test also. I have been trying for a second for almost 2 years and have done 6 rounds of clomid with no luck. I didn't hav...
- I used Clomid to get pregnant with my first child (I had a miscarriage before that and my cycles never went back to normal). It only took one cycle on the lowest dose...
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
Trying to Get Pregnant ...
Asked by A.N. from San Diego
on August 25, 2009
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I'm a mommy of a 15 month old baby boy and i recently stopped taking BC (but I'm still breastfeeding )... Were trying to have another baby .. but so far no luck its be...
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- a study came out recently showing that woman are more likely to get pregnant when they are not stressed out. Take a vacation, don't be anxious about it and know that ...
- It's only been 9 weeks! That's barely beyond 2 months. Give it some time. Remember to focus on days 11-14 on your cycle.
- Try maca. It's an herbal root from Peru and is supposed to help with hormone balance and also fertility. I took it for 2 weeks and got pregnant right away. Of course...
Ivf
Asked by J.R. from Philadelphia
on August 31, 2011
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I just went through the first cycle of IVF, not successful. It is so disappointing. Is this common? need some advices please. It is worth trying again? What can be hel...
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- I'm so sorry your first cycle wasn't successful. If you think you can do it, both emotionally and financially, and that your relationship can handle it, I would advis...
- My friend went through a few tries. She now has 2 kids. Not twins.
- My oldest son and his wife had to do all kinds of fertility treatments before they got pregnant with IVF (I think it was IVF). After that they got pregnant three time...
Getting Pregnant with PCOS (Polycistic Ovarian Syndrome)
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on February 5, 2010
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Any moms out there with PCOS who have been able to get pregnant fairly quickly? I am trying for baby # 2 and need some advice.
Baby #1 was a surprise and came when...
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- I tried to conceive for 6 years, saw 3 different doctors in 3 states and finally was diagnosed with PCOS and given Metformin. Was pregnant 3 months later to our shock...
- i tried a high protein low carb diet (atkins) which is supposed to boost your fertility in PCOS - worked for me lol
- I got pregnant with my son using glucophage (metformin). And just recently, we were surprised with a second pregnancy without using anything. I have been drinking g...
Confused on Ovulation
Asked by S.M. from Stockton
on September 11, 2008
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My first child was a surprise and looking back now I dont remember the dates of everything to see when it was that I got pregnant in relation to having my period and m...
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- S., If you have a normal 28 day period it is 2 weeks from the start of your period. However, not all people have a 28 day cycle and your cycle can vary month to mon...
- Hi S. I agree with other posters who recommended your reading, take charge of your fertility.. not only will it help take out the mystery of ovulation, but it's a gre...
- Hi S.! When my husband and I decided to start trying I had no idea about ovulation, and it still confuses me! I found this website, www.babyhopes.com (click on Ovula...
Lining Issues and Surrogacy Question
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on September 8, 2008
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I am currently undergoing my first ivf cycle. I have has 3 pregnancies in the past all resulting in miscarriage, 1 11 weeks(turners syndrome) and 2, 5 week. After my f...
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- I am so sorry to hear about your past miscarriages. I had two miscarriages early on in my pregnancy and I know how painful it can be. I went to see a reproductive endo...
- Have you ever read "Taking Charge of Your Fertility"? You really should, as it will add a great deal to your TTC arsenal. It has helped many, many women. Good Luc...
- Hi A., I have been struggling with infertility for quite a few years and am now seeing a doctor in Colorado to improve some of my chances. One of the areas they ha...
Perimenopause
Asked by E.K. from Washington DC
on October 2, 2009
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I probably shouldn't be worrying, but I am, which is why I am here. I am 35 years old and have not yet had a child. My husband and I have been married for 5 years, tog...
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- i have said it before but i will say it again, plan a long, drive-through -multiple-states trip and you will get pregnant. just when you least expect to.that or eithe...
- You may be in perimenopause, which can last up to 10 years of longer, or you may not. I was in perimenopause for a long time and still got pregnant twice and gave bir...
- A good book for you to read is Taking Charge of Your Fertility. Probably what the problem is is timing. Since your only having sex 1 time a month your probably just ...
Getting Pregnant at 45 Yrs of Age
Asked by A.L. from San Francisco
on October 15, 2009
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Hello,
I have a friend of mine who has been trying to get pregnant "naturally" as IVF is too expensive and they won't go that route anyway... It's been about 2 1/2 ...
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- had a friend who tried for years. suggested switching to organic, pasteurized (NOT homogenized) milk. she was pregnant within a few months! Homogenization does some...
- Hello, We tried for nearly five years before conceiving our son "naturally" - I was 39 when he was born. I got pregnant again "naturally" at 40 - I was 41 when our da...
- My husband and I tried to get pregnant on our own. Personally, I don't think we were trying at the correct time even though I was using a test to see when I was ovula...
Getting Pregnant Blues
Asked by C.H. from Charleston
on April 15, 2008
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Hey everyone, my husband and i have been really trying to get pregnant for about 5 months now with no success. People say that I need to be patient and not think abou...
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- I am sorry to hear that you are having a hard time. :( Hang in there. I would get an ovulation kit from the drug store. Do some research on different positions and ...
- I had a hard time getting pregnant too. My doctor said we were not to worry or try any fertility treatments until we were actively trying for 1 year. I did all of th...
- Hi C.! I am not an expert by any means, however, I have done quiet a bit of reasearch on this subject and many women I have spoken with or read about have tried a "det...
