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IVF Questions & Being Pregnant Later in Age
Asked by J.M. from Houston
on September 12, 2009
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My husband and I have been trying to conceive for the last 3 yrs and with no success. My husband does not have any of his own and would like to have one of his own, he...
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- I did four IVFs, two with donor eggs. If you happen to need donor eggs, then your age doesn't matter at all. If you do use your own eggs, there are small risks, but ...
- Hi J., I know first hand what you are going through, we did not go through the IUI but decided to go directly to the IVF. At the time I had a 3 yr old son from a pre...
- I had my oldest daughter at age 30 with IUI. When we started trying for #2, IUI wasn't working so we went to IVF. My 'fresh cycle' didn't work b/c they had a really ...
Hysteroscopy - Before IVF Treatments
Asked by L.N. from Houston
on July 21, 2009
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Does anyone know why this would be called for before treatment? I am starting my first cycle of birth control pills and during my 2nd week after the pills my doc is t...
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- My guess would be to make sure there are no obstructions to implantation.
- A lot of times Docs like to do a hysteroscopy to do a D&C to "clean" everything out and give you a fresh start before having you spend a lot of money on IVF and also t...
- I had the procedure twice before different IVF's because I am very prone to polyps, and anything you have in there can interfere with implantation. And, as for worr...
Dealing with Friend's IVF
Asked by N.K. from Nashville
on October 6, 2010
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My best friend recently went through in vitro fertilization and it was unsuccessful. She has shut down and will not speak or reach out to anyone. Has anyone been throu...
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- Hi N., She probably doesn't want to be around a baby right now. Your children are just reminders that she doesn't have one of her own. I would send her a card or ...
- It is hard for us fertile people to even imagine the emotions and mental state of those struggling with infertility, particularly after a failed IVF attempt. You're do...
- She probably needs an antidepressant. That said, I would show up at her house with a lunch and hold her hand while she cries. She needs all the listeners she can get. ...
What Other Medications Did Your Doctor Prescribe Along with Clomid?
Asked by A.L. from Lincoln
on August 22, 2009
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I am just starting my second round of clomid. I was researching all I can on message boards about clomid and I can't find any information on what medications others h...
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- I too am sorry that you are having a difficult time getting pregnant. I wouldn't wish fertility issues on anyone who wants to have a child, no matter how many childre...
- Hi A., I'm sorry to hear about your situation. I went through the same thing and nothing is more upsetting, except for maybe the advice of "just relax and you will...
- A., I'm sorry you're going through a tough time getting pregnant. I went through 2 rounds of Clomid and am now pregnant! I'm very confused why you're on so many oth...
Fertility Issues/questions While Trying to Get Pregnant Again - Please!!
Asked by K.M. from Dallas
on October 5, 2007
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I had one my first of several fertility doc visits today and wondering if any mom's out there can respond with some of my questions and concerns I have.
In my cas...
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- Hi K.! I had the hysterosalpingrography procedure done and it wasn't as bad as I feared. Is your Dr. a reproductive endocrinologist? After dealing with infertilit...
- Estrogen dominance: http://sharedjourney.com/infertility_estrogen.html You may cramp excessively from the hysterosalpingogram. I would suggest taking a cramp and p...
- I also had an ectopic pg on my first pregnancy and lost one of my tubes in the process. After two years of trying, I had the procedure to check my other tube and make...
Tubal Ligation Reversal
Asked by M.H. from Kansas City
on February 12, 2010
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I am wanting to get a tubal ligation reversal. I just turned 38, so time is running out. I was curious if anyone my age has had this procedure done and with what kin...
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- I would first see your OBGYN & ask all your ?'s in regards to a medical procedure.Can this procedure be done I have never heard of it but then again I only know 1 pers...
- I think the last poster had some great information about the tubal ligation reversal. I just wanted to say that it sounds like you were not divorced that long ago, an...
- With the increasing success rates of IVF I would do a cost benefit analysis to see whether this is really your best option (it might be... but find out). At 38 you ar...
Seeking Others with Fertility Problems
Asked by K.R. from New York
on February 15, 2008
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My husband and I have been seeing a fertility specialist. I was very lucky the first time I had invitro. I had a beautiful baby boy in 2005. Since then I have tried ...
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- Hi K., I'm so sorry you're feeling this way, but I completely understand. I've been through multiple failed IVF cycles and, like Allison H. turned to Korean adopti...
- K. - I can sympathize and wish you all the best. we have male infertility and went through 2 rounds of full blown in vitro and 7 rounds of non-invasive in vitro (the s...
- Tell me about it. We have a 3 yr. old daughter and have been seeing a fertility specialist for 18 months now. We've done 15 inseminations and 3 IVF cycle, to no avai...
Tubal Reversal (Getting Tubes Untied)
Asked by J.N. from St. Cloud
on September 4, 2010
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I was in with my OB yesterday and she was shocked with the fact that I had my tubes tied at age 22. She said, you would've had to march in here 1000 times, and I still...
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- I have no direct experience with this, but I would seek more than one medical opinion about any surgery.
- I'm sorry I know nothing about this. But I was going to tell you that on Baby Center there is a group or alot of them are support groups about this. There would be hun...
- i got mine done bout that age also-i had 2 babies that was good enuff for me-but they made me wait for 6 months an see a counseler...i was good to go...then i met a sp...
Conception
Asked by B.M. from Salt Lake City
on March 28, 2008
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Thanks for the advice
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- I am waiting to get test results back from my cardiologist if I can have another baby. If so I am having my tubel reversed. Good luck to you and yor family. I hopr ...
- A woman I knew a few years ago had this done, and had a successful pregnancy and now has a beautiful son! So it can work! Unfortunately, I have no other details for yo...
- B., On March 7, 2008 I had my Tubal Ligation reversed by Dr. Berger in North Carolina. He is a very well known doctor and specializes in Tubal Reversals. HE IS A...
Surrogacy...need Opinions
Asked by S. from Dallas
on October 7, 2009
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I have thought about becoming a surrogate in the past, but I wanted to wait till I had my own kids before I would really consider it. Well, I just had my baby boy abo...
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- I think that would be wonderful!! What a special gift you could give a couple wanting a baby. My only advice is to wait until you are done having your own family. Enj...
- S., My sister is in Oregon and is carrying twins for a couple in California. She is loving it. She has 3 children of her own with the youngest being 10 yrs old alr...
- Hi S., I have been a surrogate and am about to do it again. It was one of the best things I have ever done. I think Melissa has covered a lot of things I was goin...
