Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Fertility questions/Insurance Coverage
Asked by H.M. from Los Angeles
on May 13, 2008
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My insurance doesn't cover infertility, even something as basic as blood work to test hormone levels. Does anyone know of a facility that is low cost for out-of-pocke...
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- My insurance was the same. We went to Loma Linda for daily blood work for almost 2 weeks... they only do necessary things, especially if they know your insurance doesn...
- I am insurance agent. What is the Carrier you are on? and is this with a Group or Individual/family only plan? Maybe I can search for you who does offer this. Might...
- Hey H.! Try the Los Angeles Cryobank for fertility testing - Los Angeles, CA 11915 La Grange Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90025 ###-###-#### AND for further ferti...
RE: HPV And Cervical Cancer
Asked by C.A. from Atlanta
on December 17, 2009
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I have a question to anyone out there that has gone through what I would like to say pure hell for the past week. Back in October I went for my yearly pap smear as I n...
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- First, I'm sorry you had to go through all of this. I know the waiting is horrible, but hang in there. I hope this reassures you a little bit: I, too, had an abnorm...
- Hi, CA! You must stop worrying! As you said, God is in control; AND there is nothing to this. I have been through it now for a third time. I just went yesterday for...
- Please don't stress!! When I was in my very early 20's I went in for my yearly and it came back abnormal. DR had me come back 2 more times because they kept coming b...
Advice for Potential Marriage w/STD (Genital Herpes)
Asked by L.R. from Austin
on March 31, 2008
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I'm asking for advice concerning my 19 1/2 y.o. son. He is very serious about a girl (she's 1 1/2 years older) and believes she is "the one". This is is first seriou...
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- Well as a sufferer myself and my spouse of 20 yrs is clean. There are meds that she can take to prevent an outbreak and protect her spouse. 1 daily 500mg. Valtrex has ...
- Your son is obviously not ready to get married to this woman since he has no problem putting her personal business out. She shared this with him, not you. You are but...
- Well first off let me say you have a wonderful son!!!b/c it takes a strong person to be able to deal with someone with any type of condition.. Thats like starting a re...
Thoughts on HPV Vaccine for Boys and Girls
Asked by A.J. from Williamsport
on October 27, 2011
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I saw the news story last night that the HPV vaccine has now been recommended for boys as of age 9 as well as girls. My kids are younger, and I'm sort of not in love ...
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- My two youngest daughters were vaccinated. If I had sons, I get them vaccinated also. Like Laura, I believe that we can teach our kids how we'd like them to act bu...
- I only have a daughter and I won’t be letting her get this. There are so many reasons that I have to not get this. I would start with the fact that there are thousan...
- i'm leaning towards no but it is a ways away for me. And i right that this prevents an STD that can cause cancer---some cancers but not all???. So if a girl and boy...
Do I Need a Hepatitis B Immunization?
Asked by J.B. from Springfield
on January 28, 2008
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I am preparing to get pregnant and wonder how important you think it is to get a Hepatitis B vaccination series before, during or after my pregnancy. It takes three mo...
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- No. I would not get it. This is a fairly new immunization anyway, and I think the hype is bigger then the risk. Even your doc says it is fine not to have it.
- you are right, you DON"T need it. your risk is low. cont. good hand washing technique will keep your risk low too. if you want to protect you and your baby espec. this...
- Hi, I'm completely against ANY vaccinations after doing a lot of research into what they contain. You of course have to make your own decision, but I would highly sug...
Advice on Different Birth Control Methods
Asked by S.R. from Phoenix
on June 29, 2007
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I am currently pregnant with my second child and wondering what type of birth control to use after we have this baby since we want more children. I have had terrible e...
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- The IUD is wonderful because it lasts 5 years and you get lighter periods with no cramps. I don't know if there's a problem trying to conceive afterwards but I would l...
- Would a progesterone only birth control pill (like Errin) make any difference in terms of having trouble conceiving afterwards? Maybe not, but just a thought.
- We just had our third, and aren't 100% sure we are done. My Dr. HIGHLY recommended an IUD. Pregnancy can happen as soon as it is removed. Good luck. I get mine next mo...
Change Jobs Before Trying to Have a Child?
Asked by F.K. from San Francisco
on May 13, 2010
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I have been at my current job for one year now and do not like it one bit. However, I am comfortable and my husband and I are looking to conceive by the end of the yea...
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- If you're planning on quitting when you are close to giving birth and are looking to conceive, I think you should just stay where you are. It's really not fair to a n...
- I started looking for a way to stay at home when I was pregnant, and I finally found it towards the end of my pregnancy (my son is 3 weeks old, now) and I am able to w...
- Jobs are very difficult to find in this economy. However, until you are pregnant, I would continue looking.
How Long Did It Take YOU?!
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on March 18, 2009
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i know every woman (and man!) is different, but i was just generally wondering... how long did it take YOU to get pregnant?? were you trying? did you take any special ...
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- With my son he was not expected. And with my daughter it took 16 months. When I was ttc I took prenatal vitamins. And about 13 months into trying I started charting m...
- I had heard it can take (on average) 6 months for the hormones to process out of your system if you're on the pill. So, almost 6 months to the day after I stopped taki...
- It took about 7 months the first time-the dr had to put me on 10 days of Provera to get me ovulating and the next month it happened. Looking back I think part of it w...
Donating Eggs?
Asked by A.W. from Washington DC
on July 18, 2008
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My sister is thinking that she wants to donate eggs and has a problem. She has been diagnosed with HPV but has no symptoms, had a colposcopy, it showed nothing, and t...
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- unless someone answers that knows specifically i would ask a drs office that does this. basically if its not a disease carried through a female egg then it should be ...
- Hi A.. In the past I worked both in Infectious Disease and OB/Gyn and I can tell you with some confidence that HPV is transmitted through skin contact with the infecte...
- I know women who have HPV and went on to have healthy children so I know it is possible. As for the donaton of he eggs, good for her, I would ask the company directly...
Periods and Birth Control
Asked by T.L. from Bakersfield
on May 8, 2007
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Hi. I was on the depo shot for about a year and a half- right after my son was born. We decided to stop taking it so we could be blessed with another child, God willin...
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- I was also on Depo for about 2 years after I had my son and I also have HPV. After I stop taking the shot, I had my period for 5 weeks straight. I had to start takin...
- How long have you had the bleeding? It is possible that your body is 'adjusting', but it could be something else. I would go to your OB/GYN and have a pelvic exam done...
- I have gone thru the same thing but havenever taken any form of Biirth control. It is all natural is what they have been telling me. But then I went to a secialist and...
