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Should I Go Directly to a Fertility Clinic?
Asked by D.S. from New York
on August 30, 2010
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Hi,
I am 38 and looking to be pregnant and due to my age would like to improve my odds by starting IUI. My husband have tried only 4 months now, but we dont want to d...
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- Hi, Meet with your obygyn first. They can give you lots of helpful advice to get you going and then refer you if you need to, to a fertility specialist. Good luck a...
- hi there....=) i was in the same boat....both my husband and i are 38 and went to see my ob/gyn (after trying since 12/2009) for a referral to a fertility dr. because...
- Infertility specialist will tell you that the older you get the chance of getting pregnant are slimmer. I was 28 years young, healthy and considered a "prime candidat...
Help with Fertility Questions.
Asked by A.F. from Dallas
on April 14, 2009
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I'm new to all this, so I'm hoping I can find someone to give me some information & pointers. My husband is in the military & we have been trying since January to get ...
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- Hi, I would recommend that you read Taking Charge of Your Fertility. Excellent book. It would help you identify when your best time to conceive would be.
- Likely stress and trying too hard is the problem - I really don't think food choices would have that great of an impact on fertility. Also, do you have family in the ...
- Personally I see nothing wrong with trying for a baby before he goes. And that therein is potentially the problem. You guys are "trying" so hard that you are tying t...
HSG/ Fertility Questions
Asked by J.B. from Milwaukee
on February 25, 2010
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My husband and I have been trying to conceive since last April. I will be 30 soon and my husband is going to be 38. I was pregnant for my first time last Jan and unfo...
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- Just wanted to say that there are also Integration Doctor's who specialize in conception/pregnancy, if you are interested or looking for a more gentler approach to con...
- I had the HSG done at age 29. We had only been trying for 6 months on fertility medicine and still wasn't getting pregnant. The test is not bad at all. It is very fast...
- J.: I've been in your shoes and decided to see an infertility specialist instead of my OB. They immediately did the HSG and although it was a bit uncomfortable, it sh...
Wild Yam to Help Fertility??
Asked by L.R. from Los Angeles
on March 28, 2010
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Hey wonderful moms!!!!
I was told to use wild yam to regulate my cycle but I am wondering will it act as birth control and make it so I don't get pregnant?
I want my...
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- Wild yam is a phyto-estrogen type supplement that can help with your balance if you have an imbalance of estrogen/estrodial levels. If you are interested in learning ...
- There are other environmental factors associated with fertility...one lesser recognized is light. Sleeping in darkness with exposure to only moonlight might be of hel...
- I would recommend that you research natural bioidentical progesterone cream. It is a safe natural alternative and has more documented benefits than wild yam cream. I p...
Libido Supplements
Asked by J.R. from Chicago
on July 22, 2008
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I have always had a low sex drive. It's really getting to my husband after 9 years of marriage. Has anyone tried supplements to boost their libido? What has worked ...
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- I did try some last year (for the life of me, I can't remember the brand name), but they didn't work. I found that exercising and increasing zinc in my diet (eating...
- Try the following website: http://www.drlauraberman.com/PublicSite/Index.aspx Dr. Berman is located in Chicago and she's been on TV as an expert on this kind of th...
- Strange that I should read this first thing this morning. Last night I was watching OPRAH and the famous Dr. Oz was on there and several people who have started imple...
Natural PMS Remedies
Asked by M.B. from Denver
on October 22, 2008
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The week before my period I get so irritable, my poor husband and kids! I also get headaches that get worse as my cycle goes on and really bad even after. I think it h...
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- Do the Yoga pose "Legs up the wall". Scoot as close to the wall as you can, lay down and put your legs up the wall, let the legs relax. Put your arms at your side wit...
- M., I found terrific relief from using Herbalife's Tang Kuei Plus and Women's Choice. I forwarded your message on to another mamasource mama, who happens to be one o...
- Hi M.! I am sorry to hear about your hormonal issues! I love the remedies from Wishgarden Herbs- they have always worked the best for me. They have specializd remed...
Losing My Mind over Unknown Fertility Issues!!!
Asked by C.L. from New Orleans
on May 31, 2008
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Any suggestions? We have a 3 yr. old beautiful daughter, which we concieved on our own. Had a miscarriage 2 yrs. ago at 11 weeks, and have never been able to concieve ...
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- Hey C... Stop trying. It's the best way. I know that's so easy to say and a hard thing to do, but just stop trying. Enjoy the road to being pregnant, change your...
- I wonder if you have a progesterone deffiency...check out www.soundconcepts.com and see if you want to try a natural progesterone cream....and then call me because I'm...
- We tried for 5 years. Everyone tells you to relax and let go of stressing, but that does not work! No matter what you do, when you want a baby and can't have one you...
Seeking Moms Who've Had Successful Fertility Pregnancies.
Asked by K.F. from Spartanburg
on November 21, 2008
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I just finished ivf and insemination and it didn't take any suggestions that might help because financially we can't afford that process again?
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- I'm sorry it didn't take. You might try acupuncture. I have two friends who had successful pregnancies after infertility--one had three failed rounds of IVF over t...
- I went to IVF and i did not do the fertility, i had a laparoscopy done and then i was able to become pregnant. However I have a friend that does it and she had a daugh...
- This is when it hits you how incredibly EVIL the insurance companies are. The same people who refuse to pay for IVF are the same people who DO cover Viagra! Obviousl...
Seeking Advice and Support with Fertility Issues
Asked by K.A. from Houston
on April 15, 2008
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I am looking for some kind of support thur this tough time. I need to keep my stress level down but it really is not working. We have been trying to get pregnant for...
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- I know exactly how you feel and trust me age isn't always the factor. I got married when I was 23 and my husband and I tried for almost 9 years to get pregnant. I saw ...
- Hi K., I'm sorry to hear you are having problems with getting pregnant. I've never had to go through that but I know that there are herbs you can take to help achiev...
- K. I completely understand how you are feeling right now. My husband and I tried for 2 years to have a baby and finally we had to seek fertility assistance. I worked f...
Can C-sections Affect Fertility?
Asked by M.C. from Tulsa
on May 9, 2008
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I am so confused and heartbroken. My hubby and I have been trying off and on for the last 6 months to conceive and it just isn't happening. We have 2 beautiful childre...
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- M., I've not had any c-sections, but I do have 3 girls. All of them planned, the first two we got pregnant the first month. NO Problems, they are 6 years apart. On #3,...
- Be encouraged, dear. I have two teenagers, both were born naturally. I know NOTHING about C-sections, but guess what? I know GOD! And He can do ANYTHING--with Him NOTH...
- There can be any number of reasons but after 6 months of trying I wouldnt jump the gun about blaming anything yet. You should know that healthy couples with no known i...
