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Infertility/Fertility: Consulta sobre Clomid, flujo marron, 5 dias
flujo marron, 5 dias, facog: Senora, Gracias por su pregunta. Yo soy suguro que usted tiene ovarios Poliquisticos. Un forma de esta disfunccion es insulino resistencia y la medicina Metformina es un tratameinto bueno. En muchas mujeres, hast 6 a 8 mezes, la regula va a ser normal...
Infertility/Fertility: Could I be pregnant with my period, wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine
wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine, medicine specialist: Yes. Dr. Roseff, Director - Palm Beach Center for Reproductive Medicine PERSONALIZED/Individualized Successful care by a Board Certified Reproductive Medicine specialist in a warm and caring setting.... Visit us in Wellington, Florida! www.reproendo.com/different.htm...
Infertility/Fertility: Could I be pregnant?, ovarian cyst, fertility treatments
ovarian cyst, fertility treatments, wellington florida: It s possible but unlikely. If you are more than 3 weeks after ovulation but haven t bled yet, you need to ask your doctor why. Some possible reasons include, and aren t limited to: a) Pregnancy b) Ovarian cyst c) Didn t ovulate this cycle! Get to...
Infertility/Fertility: Could i be pregnant?, fertility medications, wellington florida
fertility medications, wellington florida, symptoms of diabetes: Hi again, As an aside, women with PCOS are at an increased risk for having diabetes, and one of the symptoms of diabetes is frequent urination. Make sure your doctor has tested you for this!!! I hope this helps, Dr. Roseff, Director - Palm Beach Center...
Infertility/Fertility: Credentials, american college of obstetricians and gynecologists, american college of obstetricians
american college of obstetricians and gynecologists, american college of obstetricians, obstetricians and gynecologists: It s: Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Roseff - Director of W.E. C.A.R.E. in West Orange, NJ Personalized/Individualized Successful care by a solo practice specialist in a warm and caring setting.... www.reproendo.com...
Infertility/Fertility: Cycles after fertility treatment and multiple pregnancy, low estrogen levels, wellington florida
low estrogen levels, wellington florida, fertility treatment: Hi Nicole, It s variable and therefore not predictable whether or not your periods will come regularly, irregularly, or not at all in the future. Congratulations!! Dr. Roseff, Director - Palm Beach Center for Reproductive Medicine PERSONALIZED/Individualized...
Infertility/Fertility: Cyst burst during ovulation time, wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine
wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine, medicine specialist: It s possible. Dr. Roseff, Director - Palm Beach Center for Reproductive Medicine PERSONALIZED/Individualized Successful care by a Board Certified Reproductive Medicine specialist in a warm and caring setting.... Visit us in Wellington, Florida! www.reproendo.com/different.htm...
Infertility/Fertility: Delayed/late ovulation, late ovulation, fertility issue
late ovulation, fertility issue, ivf program: Hello Carlie, The simple answer to your question is yes. Your cycles are longer than usual and may be affecting the process required to become pregnant. However, before you go running to your doc to have an evaluation done, you should keep trying for...
Infertility/Fertility: Depo & Fertility, depo provera, fertility specialist
depo provera, fertility specialist, unprotected intercourse: Hi Sharon, There are LOTS of reasons why someone has trouble getting pregnant. For example, I see many men in their 20 s who have terrible sperm (for one reason or another). You should both get tested by a qualified fertility specialist, as infertility...
Infertility/Fertility: Diane 35, birth control pills, wellington florida
birth control pills, wellington florida, medicine specialist: I ve frankly never heard of a situation whereby someone who started birth control pills (such as Diane) HAD to take them for 3 months. What they re probably trying to say is if you could put up with the symptoms for 3 months the symptoms may improve. But,...
Infertility/Fertility: Difficulty conceiving, reproductive endocrinologist, fertility problems
reproductive endocrinologist, fertility problems, wellington florida: It s not normal to have 20 day cycles. Consider seeing a board certified reproductive endocrinologist who can find out WHY your cycles are irregular and guide you accordingly. Good luck, Dr. Roseff, Director - Palm Beach Center for Reproductive Medicine...
Infertility/Fertility: Digital monitor and CM has difference...., unexplained infertility, digital monitor
unexplained infertility, digital monitor, west orange: Dear Sophie, Clomid can indeed make one s CM poor. That s one of the several reasons I m against giving Clomid to someone who ovulates normally on her own. You can read more about this at (cut and past the whole URL into your browser): http://www.inciid.org/article.php?cat=infertility101&id=26&pagenumber=1...
Infertility/Fertility: Diluting Novarel
Hi Amber, It s not a matter of how many ML you need to inject each time from the vial you already put the 10 ML into, it s a matter of how many UNITS (concentration) of Novarel your fertility specialist wants injected each time. You need to: a) Contact...
Infertility/Fertility: Do I have a chance of viable pregnancy, lack of pregnancy symptoms, ivf program
lack of pregnancy symptoms, ivf program, viable pregnancy: Dear Delaney, I would recommend Assisted reproduction only because it can help reduce the chances of a miscarriage and increase your pregnancy rates. What you are facing is the problem of old eggs. This leads to abnormal embryos, which the body recognizes...
Infertility/Fertility: Does Clomid cause strange periods?, barrier contraception, withdrawl method
barrier contraception, withdrawl method, fertility test: Hi Kat, I do apologize for the delay in answering you, but I wanted to do some extra research on your question. Clomid can lengthen the time between periods, and because of this, may lengthen the actual number of days that bleeding is present. This is...
Infertility/Fertility: Donating Eggs, donating eggs, physical discomfort
donating eggs, physical discomfort, jas: Jas, I am in Texas so I do not know if the agencies in NY. But, I can almost assure you that you can find them by looking online as they pretty much all have websites. There is some physical discomfort, even before the procedure. Hope this answers...
Infertility/Fertility: Dont know the reason I cant concieve, fsh levels, endometrosis
fsh levels, endometrosis, follicule: Hello Kristy, I think that because you are in the military, and the military does not offer more that IUI, that is the only course that your doctor can take. It sounds like she is doing it correctly. With Clomid, I prefer to look with the ultrasound starting...
Infertility/Fertility: Dry Sex, sexual interaction, dry sex
sexual interaction, dry sex, theoretical risk: Hi Mr. Worried, If you ejaculate and if the semen gets through her clothing and makes its way to her vagina, there s a small but theoretical risk of pregnancy. The most likely time for this to happen is around 2 weeks before she expects her period, although...
Infertility/Fertility: Duphaston, beta hcg level, abortion doctors
beta hcg level, abortion doctors, synthetic progesterone: Hi, Sorry to hear about your loss. If Clomid 50 mg gets someone to properly ovulate, then in general there s no reason to increase the dosage to 100 mg. That s clear if you read the package insert that comes with the medication. Duphaston is a synthetic...
Infertility/Fertility: Early Pregnancy, pink discharge, beta hcg
pink discharge, beta hcg, early pregnancy: Hi Kyla: At this point, anything is possible. You can take some home tests as soon as the first missed day of your period. I always recommend the beta hCG (blood draw) for accuracy, especially early on because that s when most false results would occur...
Infertility/Fertility: Early ovulation on clomid, ovulation tester, fertility medication
ovulation tester, fertility medication, infertility specialist: Dear Diana, I presume that you are not seeing an infertility specialist but your general OB/GYN. My first piece of advice would be to see an infertility specialist. That way you will be doing the most effective treatments, in the proper way, which will...
Infertility/Fertility: Early ovulation, egg problem, chinese herbs
egg problem, chinese herbs, west orange: Hi Gina, You should see an RE now. Sometimes, ovulation on cycle day 8 indicates diminished ovarian reserve (an egg problem ), and you should be tested for this ASAP. If you can t find a superb RE near you, you re welcome to come here for highly advanced,...
Infertility/Fertility: Early pregnancy +infertility, bhcg levels, estrogen production
bhcg levels, estrogen production, estrogen levels: Dear Amy, Thank you for your question. Where are you writing from? In the early preganncy, less than 6 weeks gestational age, estrogen is derived almost completely from the ovary. Placental estrogen production has not started. Based on your first...
Infertility/Fertility: Egg Donation Risks, egg donation risks, egg donors
egg donation risks, egg donors, being an egg donor: Jessica, Your concern regarding your future reproduction is a valid one. There is RISK involved in that area with egg donation - it is LOW risk but it is a risk nonetheless. Compensation for egg donation is a very personal choice. Proven donors (who...
Infertility/Fertility: Egg Donation, birth control pills, egg donation
birth control pills, egg donation, anesthsia: Hi there. You will need to be on birth control pills most likely anyway for an egg donation cycle. The actual procedure itself doesn t take long but can be risky and I would advise you to do some research on all of your risks. There is a very lengthly...
Infertility/Fertility: Egg Donor, egg donor, thoughtful husband
egg donor, thoughtful husband, intended parents: Hi Jemma, What a wonderful and thoughtful husband you must have! To answer your question of what is involved, it does require quite a committment as you must give yourself shots (and go to many Doctor s appointments) during your cycle time. Now, don...
Infertility/Fertility: Egg donor, being an egg donor, becoming an egg donor
being an egg donor, becoming an egg donor, bad experience: Hi Laura, My bad experience actually had more to do with the agency than anything. My first donation was independant and WONDERFUL! It is the only donation I ever did. I attempted to do another donation through an agency but after being jerked around...
Infertility/Fertility: Egg white discharge, egg white discharge, wellington florida
egg white discharge, wellington florida, sign of early pregnancy: Hi Helen, It could be a sign of early pregnancy, or it could be from some other condition such as (and not limited to) infection, polyps, fibroids, endometriosis, etc. If you ve been ttc for 10 years without success, consider a second opinion! Dr. Roseff...
Infertility/Fertility: Embryo quality, recurrent pregnancy loss, dna integrity
recurrent pregnancy loss, dna integrity, embryo quality: Dear Melinda, Most 31 year olds have quite good embryo quality. While any decent embryo has a chance , the better quality embryos tend to result in successful pregnancies more often than poorer quality embryos. Embryo quality can vary according to...
Infertility/Fertility: Empty Follicle Syndrome, spontaneous ovulation, secondary amenorrhea
spontaneous ovulation, secondary amenorrhea, estradiol levels: Hello Laura, Where are you writing from? I don t think that you had empty follicle syndrome because by definition, no eggs (oocytes) are retrieved. It is not know why this happens in some patients, but in general, it is thought that this was due to...
Infertility/Fertility: Empty Follicles, pregnancy success rates, follistim
pregnancy success rates, follistim, ovarian reserve: Hi Morena, Since our IVF pregnancy success rates are amongst the highest in the world, and since many women come here from other states and countries to undergo IVF, I feel highly qualified to answer your questions (about IVF and empty follicle syndrome)....
Infertility/Fertility: Empty follicle syndrome, spontaneous ovulation, secondary amenorrhea
spontaneous ovulation, secondary amenorrhea, estradiol levels: Dear Laura, I am not a physician, so you may want to ask your RE many of these questions. I can give some generalizations from personal experience. You really only need one or two good embryos to have a successful IVF cycle. I recently did a cycle and...
Infertility/Fertility: Empty follicles during IVF attempt, sperm problem, artificial insemination
sperm problem, artificial insemination, egg retrieval: Dear Helen, Thank you for your question and your history. IVF is certainly the best option for you at your age, notwithstading the sperm problem. I recommend that you continue. What happened in this first cycle is called Empty follicle syndrome. ...
Infertility/Fertility: Endometiosis, treatment of endometriosis, scar tissue
treatment of endometriosis, scar tissue, medicine specialist: Hi, If your doctor can t answer your questions to your satisfaction, you should consider seeing a doctor who knows about endometriosis. Since I don t know your complete history, it s hard/impossible for me to properly answer your questions (I would need...
Infertility/Fertility: Endometrin tablets, fact progesterone, gynecology center
fact progesterone, gynecology center, monterey california: Hello Ms. Conlon, No the medication will not affect the endometriosis. In fact, Progesterone is used as a long-term treatment for endometriosis. It is essential as part of the IVF treatment so keep using it. Sincerely, Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG...
Infertility/Fertility: Endometriosis and twins, ivf success rates, infertility treatments
ivf success rates, infertility treatments, assisted reproduction: Yes, Austin, in select patients with a history of endo, one can consider moving right into assisted reproduction. Have you seen our world-renowned IVF success rates at www.reproendo.com/ivfsuccess.htm ? Wishing you SUCCESS! Dr. Roseff - Director of...
Infertility/Fertility: Endometriosis, thyroid medication, fertility clinic
thyroid medication, fertility clinic, wellington florida: Hi Sharon, Sometimes endometriosis comes back after treatment and sometimes it doesn t. The only way to know would be through another surgery. It s possible to have endometriosis and have no symptoms of pain or discomfort, too. I hope this helps answer...
Infertility/Fertility: Epstein Barr Virus and miscarriage, ebstein barr virus, epstein barr virus
ebstein barr virus, epstein barr virus, early pregnancy: I m not aware of a link, Catherine. However, I would think that any potential illness may increase the risk of miscarriage if one is ill at the time of an early pregnancy.... Dr. Roseff - Director of W.E. C.A.R.E. in West Orange, NJ PERSONALIZED/Individualized...
Infertility/Fertility: Estradiol Valerate, hypothalamic amenorrhea, reproductive endocrinologist
hypothalamic amenorrhea, reproductive endocrinologist, ovulation predictors: Clomid is not the drug of choice for women with hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), as it can often exacerbate their problem. It is (in part) an ANTI-estrogen, and women with HA already have low estrogen to begin with. Taking an antiestrogen doesn t work about...
Infertility/Fertility: Estradiol, wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine
wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine, medicine specialist: At 7dpo, and E2 of 111 pg/ml is a normal level. Consider seeing a board certified RE.... Dr. Roseff, Director - Palm Beach Center for Reproductive Medicine In Wellington, Florida; PERSONALIZED/Individualized Successful care by a Board Certified reproductive...
Infertility/Fertility: Estrodal?, wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine
wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine, medicine specialist: Hi Jessica, What day of your menstrual cycle was the estradiol level checked on? Was it in the U.S. or other country? Dr. Roseff, Director - Palm Beach Center for Reproductive Medicine In Wellington, Florida; PERSONALIZED/Individualized Successful...
Infertility/Fertility: Estrogen too high??, high estrogen levels, unexplained infertility
high estrogen levels, unexplained infertility, heavy periods: Hello Jennifer, High estrogen doesn t cause hyperstimulation per se, but can be a marker for hyperstimulation. In other words, if someone HAS hyperstim, then her estrogen level is usually high. Yes, too high an estrogen level can cause a lining that...
Infertility/Fertility: Exersice, wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine
wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine, excessive exercise: For some women, excessive exercise can be deleterious to fertility, and for others exercise is OK. It s really hard to define excessive . Since your doctor knows you best , you should consult with him/her and after he/she takes your history, he/she...
Infertility/Fertility: FAILED IVF WITH ICIS, quality embryos, sperm problems
quality embryos, sperm problems, embryo quality: Hello Kris, The test that was done was not a sperm chromosome test. There is no such test. It was a sperm fragmentation test and looks at a specimen to see what percentage of the sperm are fragmented. That can indicate that there are sperm problems and...
Infertility/Fertility: FAILED IVF WITH ICIS, quality embryos, sperm problems
quality embryos, sperm problems, embryo quality: Hi Again, Based on the new information you gave me, the fertilization rate looks good. Generally, we use a 60% fertilization rate as our threshhold and you had exactly 60% (6 of 10). The number of eggs retrieved was good also, so that means you were stimulated...
Infertility/Fertility: FERTILITY, fertility issue, clomiphene
fertility issue, clomiphene, success rates: Hello. I have been told by my doctor that it is around 30%. The success rates vary depending upon whether you are taking it because your fertility issue is due to lack of regular ovulation. If you have tubal issues or male factor, the success rates are...
Infertility/Fertility: FERTILITY, reproductive endocrinologist, concieving
reproductive endocrinologist, concieving, pcos: Hello. Given that you have already had a successful pregnancy, you should be able to conceive. However you are probably not ovulating, due to the PCOS and no periods. You will probably want to see a reproductive endocrinologist or talk to your ob/gyn about...
Infertility/Fertility: FSH Level, west orange, written authorization
west orange, written authorization, estradiol: Hi Joy, You should consider seeing a board certified Reproductive Endocrinologist (RE). He/she can take a complete history, examine you, and possibly do further tests (such as inhibin-b) to evaluate your fertility potential. What was your day 3 estradiol?...
Infertility/Fertility: FSH level, endocervical glands, infertility specialist
endocervical glands, infertility specialist, ultrasond: Hi Reem, I ve never heard of anyone measuring endocervical glands on an ultrasound. It sounds like you may want to consider a second opinion! Hope this helps, Dr. Roseff - Director of W.E. C.A.R.E. in West Orange, NJ Personalized/Individualized...
Infertility/Fertility: FSH level, infertility specialist, ultrasond
infertility specialist, ultrasond, fsh test: Hi Reem, An FSH level without an estradiol level on day 3 is not meaningful - What was your E2 level? It s NOT normal to bleed the way you re saying you bleed, so regardless of your FSH level and E2 level you need HELP. If you re not seeing a qualified...
Infertility/Fertility: FSH/IUI, mature egg, wellington florida
mature egg, wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine: Hi Amy, My average patient starts Follistim around the third day of her cycle and takes it for about a week. Monitoring includes blood tests and ultrasounds, every few days, until follicles are close to mature, at which time they start to come in several...
Infertility/Fertility: Feeling sick after HSG, wellington florida, medicine specialist
wellington florida, medicine specialist, reproductive medicine: It s not normal, and you should notify your doctor. Just to let you know - You shouldn t use this forum for acute questions that need answering immediately. Good luck, Kate, Dr. Roseff - In Wellington, Florida; PERSONALIZED/Individualized Successful...
Infertility/Fertility: Femara and Dexamethosone, Femara, infertility
Femara, infertility, miscarriage: Hi Tania, I m sorry to hear about your loss. Femara is used for someone who doesn t ovulate normally without medication - Do you not ovulate by cycle day 19? Dexamethasone has been used for women with high levels of adrenal gland male hormones (like...
Infertility/Fertility: Femara, tsh levels, wellington florida
tsh levels, wellington florida, hypothalamic amenorrhea: Hi Sarah, 1. Yes. 2. Yes. 3. Yes. It depends on the underlying cause of the H.A. If it s due to poor eating and/or low body fat, then eating better and increasing body fat may reverse the condition. If it s due to genetic programming, then it may not...
Infertility/Fertility: Fertility & Hormones, fertility hormones, luteal phase defect
fertility hormones, luteal phase defect, low progesterone: Those levels are in the normal range for a woman who tests on cycle day 3. Good luck! Dr. Roseff, Director - Palm Beach Center for Reproductive Medicine In Wellington, Florida; PERSONALIZED/Individualized Successful care by a Board Certified reproductive...
Infertility/Fertility: Fertility Issues, home ovulation, ovulation kit
home ovulation, ovulation kit, fertility issues: Hello, It can take up to a year to get pregnant even if there are no fertility issues. Your cycles are longer than usual so make sure to try about mid-way through, around day 20 or so. If still no luck after a year, you should see your doctor who can...
Infertility/Fertility: Fertility Monitor and Clomid, low estrogen levels, clearblue fertility monitor
low estrogen levels, clearblue fertility monitor, wellington florida: 1. It increases mostly FSH. 2. High fertility doesn t generally exist for 10 days, so I would suspect some type of abnormality if it read positive for so long. An LH surge on Clomid can occur somewhat later than day 16, so ask your doctor how long you should...
Infertility/Fertility: Fertility help, reproductive endocrinologist, fertility drugs
reproductive endocrinologist, fertility drugs, dong quai: In general, chasteberry does nothing to enhance fertility (despite what you ve read). Dong Quai is contraindicated in women trying to get pregnant or who are pregnant. I suggest you place yourself under the care of a qualified, board certified reproductive...
Infertility/Fertility: Fertility of polycystic ovarian patients, wellington florida, pcos patients
wellington florida, pcos patients, medicine specialist: In my experience, Michele, the majority of my PCOS patients conceive with Clomid. Dr. Roseff - In Wellington, Florida; PERSONALIZED/Individualized Successful care by a Board Certified reproductive medicine specialist in a warm and caring setting.... ...
Infertility/Fertility: Fertility questions, ovulation timing, female fertility
ovulation timing, female fertility, wellington florida: 1. You ll have to ask your doc why only a TSH was ordered (I can t speak on his/her behalf), but I can tell you as a broad generalization that a TSH is the single most sensitive indicator of thyroid function. 2. Antihistamines can potentially affect female...
Infertility/Fertility: Fertility, fertility medications, home ovulation
fertility medications, home ovulation, ovulation predictor: Hello, Only your doctor can tell if the medications are safe to be taken together, and I m sure they are for you, otherwise they would not be prescribed. It sounds as if they are safe medications. Claritin is usually for allergies, so I m not sure what...
Infertility/Fertility: Fertility, fertility treatments, multiple births
fertility treatments, multiple births, rate insurance: Dear Ginger, I also have endometriosis and have dealt with infertility as a result. Have you had a laparoscopy to verify and determine the extent of the condition? I had the surgery almost two years ago and was then able to conceive right away from having...
Infertility/Fertility: Fertility, ovarian cysts, fertility treatments
ovarian cysts, fertility treatments, multiple births: It s hard to say for sure. I have heard some reproductive specialists say that it depends on the type of cysts. Were they endometriomas or another kind of cyst? I have been told that as long as your ovaries are still producing follicles, the cysts won t...
Infertility/Fertility: Fertility, ovarian cysts, fertility treatments
ovarian cysts, fertility treatments, multiple births: At this point, I would consult a reproductive endocrinologist and forward all of your medical records to them, particularly the surgery notes so that they can follow you with ultrasounds, and put together a treatment plan. Endometriosis can be overcome to...
Infertility/Fertility: Fertility, reproductive endocrinologist, family practice physician
reproductive endocrinologist, family practice physician, chlomid: Dear David, I can t tell you if your wife should or shouldn t take Clomid, as that consitutes dictating medical care, and that s illegal since she s not my patient. I will say, though, that I strongly feel women shouldn t generally take Clomid without...
Infertility/Fertility: Fertility, reproductive endocrinologist, follicle development
reproductive endocrinologist, follicle development, monotoring: Hello, There is no simple answer to your question and only your doctor can evaluate your situation to determine what is the best step. When on the Clomid, did you get ultrasound monotoring and if so, did that show any follicle development? If that is the...
Infertility/Fertility: Fertility, reproductive endocrinologist, heavy drinker
reproductive endocrinologist, heavy drinker, falopian tube: Hi Susan, Smoking and drinking may have an adverse effect on your partner s sperm. You should consider having his semen analyzed. There are MANY factors affecting your fertility -- not just the fact that you may be working off of one side. Further, you...
Infertility/Fertility: Fertility, reproductive endocrinologist, wellington florida
reproductive endocrinologist, wellington florida, dye test: Hi David, If you haven t had sperm testing, it needs to be done. Is she being monitored on Clomid to make sure it s not causing her uterine lining to be too thin? This is done with ultrasound. Is she being monitored to make sure her mucous isn t poor on...
Infertility/Fertility: Fertomid 50mg and Ovidrel injection, urine pregnancy test, ovidrel injection
urine pregnancy test, ovidrel injection, ivf program: Hello Erika, You cannot rely on a urine pregnancy test because it cannot detect a pregnancy at low levels. I would recommend that you have a simple blood pregnancy test. It will give you the answers that you need. Sincerely, Edward J. Ramirez, M.D.,...
Infertility/Fertility: Fertomid 50mg and Ovidrel injection, urine pregnancy test, ovidrel injection
urine pregnancy test, ovidrel injection, ivf program: Hello Again, I still recommend a blood pregnancy test. It can detect even the lowest levels. Sincerely, Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG Executive Medical Director The Fertility and Gynecology Center Monterey Bay IVF Program www.montereybayivf.com...
Infertility/Fertility: Few questions-thyroid, thyroid storm, radioactive iodine
thyroid storm, radioactive iodine, wellington florida: Hi Tara, Radioactive iodine can potentially affect sperm for a few (around 2) years after treatment. If his thyroid is well-controlled, then hypothyroidism per se shouldn t be a factor. I hope this makes sense and helps, Good luck! Dr. Roseff, Director...
Infertility/Fertility: Fibroids and infertility, scar tissue formation, fibroids and infertility
scar tissue formation, fibroids and infertility, uterine fibroid: Hello Marie, There is controversy regarding uterine fibroids. There have been some studies showing that fibroids anywhere in the uterus can decrease pregnancy rates,other studies showing that only fibroids in the uterine cavity decrease pregnancy rates...
Infertility/Fertility: Follicle sie & Pregnancy, wellington florida, follicle size
wellington florida, follicle size, center for reproductive medicine: The quality of the egg indeed depends on the follicle size (and vice verse). I can t tell you your odds of miscarriage, but I will say that Clomid is generally taken for 5 days and not for 3 days (as you stated herein). If you lose another pregnancy, consider...
Infertility/Fertility: Follicle size, LH surge, ovulation, 10mm
ovulation, 10mm, 9mm: Hi Michele, It is possible to have ovulation with follicles at least 18 mm. It is also possile, although somewhat rare to have a positive LH surge without actually ovulating. You will probably ovulate, as your follicles are maturing, but not for another...
Infertility/Fertility: Follicles, reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist
reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, lower abdomen: Most women with multiple large follicles won t ovulate without an hCG trigger shot -- What made your doc think you would ovulate without it??????????????????????????? The only way to know if it s too late or not would be to have another ultrasound along...
Infertility/Fertility: Follistim, Ovidrel, progesterone supps. effects, wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine
wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine, medicine specialist: It can happen as a result of prior injectables, though it can be due to other things such as (and not limited to) cysts, pregnancy, menopause, etc. Tell your RE you haven t bled yet and get to the bottom of it. Good luck on your upcoming IVF cycle!!! ...
Infertility/Fertility: Follistim, hypothalamic amenorrhea, low estradiol levels
hypothalamic amenorrhea, low estradiol levels, fertility doctor: Hi, That estradiol level is common in women with hypothalamic amenorrhea. The success rate of Follistim/IUI depends very much on the expertise of the fertility doctor -- Are you seeing a board certified reproductive endocrinologist? It also depends on...
Infertility/Fertility: Follistim/IUI after failed IVF, frozen embryos, sperm problems
frozen embryos, sperm problems, follistim: Hello Alicia, Thanks for your question. In defense of your RE, 85% of patients with PCOS, eventually have to go to IVF because they don t respond to Clomid. That is why we usually recommend it. However, you are an exception in that you went straight...
Infertility/Fertility: Followup to clomid and fertility monitor, ultrasound measurement, infertility specialist
ultrasound measurement, infertility specialist, low estrogen: A 3.3 mm lining is a very thin one and not generally thick enough to support a pregnancy. I wouldn t necessarily chalk up the 3 mm lining to the Clomid. If someone doesn t make a dominant follicle on a certain dose of Clomid (and therefore doesn t ovulate,...
Infertility/Fertility: Followup to ovulation induction question, ovulation induction, hypothalamic amenorrhea
ovulation induction, hypothalamic amenorrhea, ovarian cysts: Hi, You shouldn t stop treatment based on anything I ve said, as I don t know your history, haven t examined you, don t know your diagnosis, and you re not under my care. I would hope your doctor knows what he is doing in giving you estrogen. If the treatments...
Infertility/Fertility: Frequent Periods due to Progesterone Cream, progesterone supplements, lack of progesterone
progesterone supplements, lack of progesterone, frequent periods: Hi, Several pharmaceutical companies produce natural , bioidentical vaginal progesterone supplements, and these are strictly controlled by, and overseen by, regulatory agencies to assure the quality of those products. So, when they say they contain a...
Infertility/Fertility: Frozen embryo transfer, frozen embryo transfer, reproductive endocrinologists
frozen embryo transfer, reproductive endocrinologists, two eggs: Hello, I m sorry to hear of your situation. It s always frustrating when doing IVF and you can t get ahold of the actual doctors. I m not sure why the doctor thinks you would ovulate on your own if you have a low reserve. I would recommend calling them...
Infertility/Fertility: Frozen embryo transfer, frozen embryo transfer, reproductive endocrinologists
frozen embryo transfer, reproductive endocrinologists, two eggs: Hello, I m not sure of the protocol if you re not going to ovulate since it varies with each doctor and fertility center. I would think they could easily cancel the cycle if things are not as they should be. I m surprised that the doctor isn t calling...
Infertility/Fertility: General infertility questions, normal progesterone level, early miscarriages
normal progesterone level, early miscarriages, infertility questions: Hello Kristen, Thank you for your question. Please let me know where you are writing from. There is certainly something going on but it has not been found yet. What you know thus far is: 1. You are ovulatory (regular cycles, positive OPK, normal...
Infertility/Fertility: Gential tuberculosis, reproductive endocrinologist, coception
reproductive endocrinologist, coception, poor prognosis: Hi, 1. Yes, that can still be a problem. 2. You should see a board certified reproductive endocrinologist who can tell you if any tests are needed and whether you need IVF or not. Good luck, Dr. Roseff, Director - Palm Beach Center for Reproductive...
Infertility/Fertility: Geting Pregnant, ivf program, infertility specialist
ivf program, infertility specialist, fertility drugs: Dear Gina, You have an ovarian dysfunction that causes you to not ovulate. As a consequence, you are unable to become pregnant. Ovulation is where the ovary gives off an egg. Without that, there is not egg to fertilize, etc. If you review some of...
Infertility/Fertility: Getting Prangnant, vagina muscles, ivf program
vagina muscles, ivf program, gynecology center: Hello, You don t need to worry. The sperm that get into the cervix are usually there before you finish. It is not the sperm/semen that is left behind in the vagina. Sincerely, Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG Executive Medical Director The Fertility...
Infertility/Fertility: Getting Prangnant, vagina muscles, ivf program
vagina muscles, ivf program, chances of pregnancy: Hello Again, Yes, the acidity or environment of the vagina can have an effect on your ability to become pregnant. If your hormones are correct i.e. you have regular menstrual cycles and are ovulating, then the vagina should be fine at the optimal time...
Infertility/Fertility: Getting pregnant, reply thanks, suppossed
reply thanks, suppossed, married woman: Ayesha, It is not silly at all! You will find that quite a bit of it stays in the vagina. It will come out when you go to the bathroom after intercourse. Don t worry, quite a bit also gets up into the cervix and enters the uterus! You may try propping your...
Infertility/Fertility: Getting pregnant, reproductive endocrinologist, fertility doctor
reproductive endocrinologist, fertility doctor, cervical mucus: Hi Melanie, There are lots of different kinds of cysts, and if you had one on ultrasound, don t you think a follow-up ultrasound may be helpful to see if the cyst went away? It can take an up to a year to conceive under normal conditions, but at your...
Infertility/Fertility: Getting pregnant, wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine
wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine, medicine specialist: To answer your questions, Doreen: Most women ovulate about 14 days before their next period begins. Yes it s possible you ll get pregnant this month. Sperm can last for up to 72 hours in the female reproductive tract (assuming all is normal with...
Infertility/Fertility: Going on clomid again, ovulation test, wellington florida
ovulation test, wellington florida, medicine specialist: Clomid is generally prescribed for women who don t ovulate regularly or normally. Does this pertain to you? Dr. Roseff - In Wellington, Florida; PERSONALIZED/Individualized Successful care by a Board Certified reproductive medicine specialist in a warm...
Infertility/Fertility: Gonadotrophins and Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease, creutzfeldt jakob disease, mad cow disease
creutzfeldt jakob disease, mad cow disease, chronic wasting disease: Hi Shari, Injectable fertility drugs used to be manufactured from human pituitary extracts, but since that WAS proven to be linked to CJD, that process was abandoned many years ago. The injectable fertility drugs today are made from either postmenopausal...
Infertility/Fertility: Gonal F, gonal f pen, absolute contraindication
gonal f pen, absolute contraindication, egg retrieval: Hello Again, With IVF I like to see as many follicles as I can with a total number less than 25. Over 25 increases the chance of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. However, this number will vary from patient to patient because of their age and ovarian...
Infertility/Fertility: Gonal-F
I don t know anything about individual drugs for infertility treatment. I hope you can trust your doctor and talk to him about your concerns and feelings. This is a stressful situation and your doctor and staff should be most helpful in helping you feel...
Infertility/Fertility: Gonal-F Injections, gonal f pen, gonal f injections
gonal f pen, gonal f injections, ivf program: Dear Russ, Thank you for your question. Where are you writing from. Obviously, your clinic is not talking with you well enough. They need to do better. Your questions are very common, and my patients are usually counseled to expect them. It is...
Infertility/Fertility: Gonal-F, gonal f, art cycle
gonal f, art cycle, west orange: Dear Nancy, The success of an ART cycle, in part, depends on using the correct dose of medicine. Since your RE knows your history best, they would be the one you should ask this question to about decreasing your dosage.... Good luck! Dr. Roseff -...
Infertility/Fertility: Gonal-F, infertility treatment, stressful situation
infertility treatment, stressful situation, infertility: I don t know anything about individual drugs for infertility treatment. I hope you can trust your doctor and talk to him about your concerns and feelings. This is a stressful situation and your doctor and staff should be most helpful in helping you feel...
Infertility/Fertility: HCG + double insemination, fertility specialist, west orange
fertility specialist, west orange, day of ovulation: If conditions are right, an hCG shot Monday PM would induce ovulation to occur Wed. AM. Whether you want an IUI a day before and the day of ovulation, or the day of ovulation and the next day, would be up to your fertility specialist. Most women who do double...
Infertility/Fertility: HCG LEVEL AT 55, wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine
wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine, ovualtion: Hi, An hCG level of 55 two weeks after IUI is within the normal range for pregnancy. Checking the level every 2-3 days thereafter for a short period of time is routine. Congratulation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dr. Roseff,...
Infertility/Fertility: HCG Levels dropping drasticly in 4 days, ultrasound exam, fertility treatments
ultrasound exam, fertility treatments, beta level: Your doctor may know, Diane, that beta numbers generally don t double much after they get to about 10,000. Given that, though, they generally don t drop. A drop in a beta level can indicate the pregnancy is having a potential problem or may not be normal....
Infertility/Fertility: HCG Shots and 14 days late, home pregnancy test, state medical board
home pregnancy test, state medical board, reproductive hormones: Hi Jenn, Consider having a doctor do a blood test to analyze several of your reproductive hormones (including hCG). hCG injections have not been shown to help with weight loss, and you may want to consider reporting the doctor to the state medical board....
Infertility/Fertility: HCG Trigger shot, repronex, west orange
repronex, west orange, blood testing: It s potentially unsafe. You need to talk to your RE about having blood testing to see what your estradiol level is at the time of the trigger shot. Ultrasound alone, without blood testing, can be potentially dangerous. If the follicles are immature,...
Infertility/Fertility: HCG Trigger shot, repronex, west orange
repronex, west orange, blood testing: Sorry, can t tell you what to do or not do as that s illegal. Your doctor MUST either be on call (and available for emergency calls) or MUST have someone covering for him that should be able to address your concerns. Wishing you success, Dr. Roseff...
Infertility/Fertility: HCG injection and IUI timing, ovulation pain, late ovulation
ovulation pain, late ovulation, low sperm count: Dear HR, I m so sorry to hear of your difficulties with your fertility clinic. It is certainly frustrating, when you re having enough stress with going through all of this, only to have rude people who won t give any explanations. Usually the hcg injection...
Infertility/Fertility: HCG levels after IUI, chart measures, infertility treatments
chart measures, infertility treatments, pregnancy hormone: Dear Mimi: Congratulations on the WONDERFUL news! Your question told that your ultrasound is on March 3rd which puzzled me because today is March 22nd. Did you mean April 3rd? As I m sure you are aware, beta hCG is the pregnancy hormone that is...
Infertility/Fertility: HCG levels, ivf program, gynecology center
ivf program, gynecology center, monterey california: Hello Tara, Sorry for the delay in answering your question. I have been away for a few days. That level is normal, and it is normal practice to do a second, and sometimes third test, at 48 hour intervals. The purpose of the repeat test is to confirm...
Infertility/Fertility: HCG trigger shot during ivf, egg retrieval, best of luck
egg retrieval, best of luck, absorption: Jennifer, First let me say Good luck with your ER and I hope you get beautiful embies after your transfer! Studies have shown that HCG (in a pure form) can be injected either subcutaneously or intramuscularly. The biggest risk in not getting the injection...
Infertility/Fertility: HCG trigger shot, lower abdomen, wellington florida
lower abdomen, wellington florida, medicine specialist: Hi, The hCG trigger shot doesn t have to hurt. As for the discomfort, while it sounds like ovulation, you should discuss your symptoms with your doctor because other things (such as pelvic infection) can cause those symptoms. Good luck! Dr. Roseff - In...
Infertility/Fertility: HELP., tubal reversal surgery, reproductive endocrinologist
tubal reversal surgery, reproductive endocrinologist, wellington florida: Hi Ginger - Tubes can t be tied with a laser. If a laser is used on a fallopian tubes, then the laser would create heat/thermal damage and destruction of the tubal tissue. I hope this makes sense. In order to determine if a tubal reversal surgery...
Infertility/Fertility: HPT test, home pregnancy test, west orange
home pregnancy test, west orange, iui: It doesn t necessarily mean you re not pregnant, Karen. It may mean that the hCG from the shot is out of your system already and it may be too early to measure hCG from a potential pregnancy. I ll keep my fingers crossed for you! Dr. Roseff - Director...
Infertility/Fertility: HPT, false negatives, iui
false negatives, iui, hi thanks: Karen, It is not conclusive. False negatives are rare, but possible. I would think that you would have tested positive from the HCG, so I would try taking another in a few days. When will it be 2 weeks post-IUI? Honestly, you really shouldn t do one before...
Infertility/Fertility: HRT follow-up question, vivelle dot, hypothalamic amenorrhea
vivelle dot, hypothalamic amenorrhea, wellington florida: If I recall, you wrote that your blood estradiol level was low while on the Vivelle. Perhaps it s not being absorbed from your skin effectively? Hope you re seeing a doctor who specializes in hormones.... Dr. Roseff, Director - Palm Beach Center for Reproductive...
Infertility/Fertility: HRT, vivelle dot, hypothalamic amenorrhea
vivelle dot, hypothalamic amenorrhea, low estradiol levels: Hi - What dosage patch are you on? Dr. Roseff, Director - Palm Beach Center for Reproductive Medicine In Wellington, Florida; PERSONALIZED/Individualized Successful care by a Board Certified reproductive medicine specialist in a warm and caring setting.......
Infertility/Fertility: HSG and clomid, post coital test, narrow tubes
post coital test, narrow tubes, standard protocol: Mimi- Yes, I believe I have corresponded with you previously. I am sorry that it hasn t YET worked out for you ttc. I am glad that you are going to move forward with testing and treatment. Have you not ever had an HSG? I am not sure what the damage would...
Infertility/Fertility: HSG, fertility specialist, wellington florida
fertility specialist, wellington florida, fallopian tubes: As a broad generalization, an HSG is done in an x-ray facility. An instrument is inserted into the cervix, through which a liquid contrast material is injected. The material should go into the uterus and fallopian tubes. An x-ray machine is used to image...
Infertility/Fertility: HSG, wellington florida, scar tissue
wellington florida, scar tissue, center for reproductive medicine: The chances depend on whether your tube is blocked via scar tissue or spasm or debris. Some of these are fairly easily opened and scar tissue generally won t open with an HSG. Good luck, Dr. Roseff, Director - Palm Beach Center for Reproductive Medicine...
Infertility/Fertility: Hcg Trigger shot, womans body, last monday
womans body, last monday, ovulation: hCG can remain in the body for 2-3 weeks time depending upon the individual. That is the reason why an increase in hCG is monitored to determine pregnancy. Low levels of it can remain over a couple of weeks post injection. I would not look for ovulation...
Infertility/Fertility: Hcg shot and IUI, wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine
wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine, sorry rachel: Sorry Rachel - Since I couldn t know why your RE did your IUI at that time, you would need to ask his/her office. Good luck, Dr. Roseff, Director - Palm Beach Center for Reproductive Medicine In Wellington, Florida; PERSONALIZED/Individualized Successful...
Infertility/Fertility: Heart beat, chemical pregnancies, chemical pregnancy
chemical pregnancies, chemical pregnancy, wellington florida: Hi Alison - I m thrilled to hear you are already over 5 weeks along!! Unfortunately, rising levels don t always predict a definite heartbeat. As I mentioned before, though, my fingers are crossed for you! Dr. Roseff, Director - Palm Beach Center for Reproductive...
Infertility/Fertility: Heartbeat without gestational sac, yolk sac, gestational sac
yolk sac, gestational sac, second heartbeat: Although I m not an ultrasound expert, I don t believe it s possible to have a heartbeat without a gestational sac, as I wouldn t think a pregnancy could be viable without one (though I suppose I may be mistaken). Since this sounds highly improbable, I would...
Infertility/Fertility: Help?, wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine
wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine, sexual intercourse: It shows me there s a fair likelihood you did not properly ovulate in August. This can sometimes happen once a year to a normal woman, but if it happens more than once it may warrant a full evaluation. Hope this helps, Dr. Roseff, Director - Palm Beach...
Infertility/Fertility: Herbal Approach, reproductive endocrinologist, l arginine
reproductive endocrinologist, l arginine, boost fertility: Hi Karen, Dr. Polan is one of the primary investigators looking at the possible effectiveness of Fertility Blend. I spoke with her, and she said that while final results are NOT out yet, the preliminary results of her study look promising. It s too...
Infertility/Fertility: Hi Doctor, Can you help please!?, reproductive endocrinologist, unprotected intercourse
reproductive endocrinologist, unprotected intercourse, medical intervention: Dear Jenny, You do not mention your age, but after a year of unprotected intercourse I would definitely recommend that you see a gynecologist or reproductive endocrinologist and start testing to see if there is, indeed, a problem. The good news is that...
Infertility/Fertility: Hi Kendra , I am a 19 year..., thea, endometriosis
thea, endometriosis, medical attention: Thea, I sincerely think you should see a doctor. It s true that as you grow older things change, but if the cramping is interfering with your daily activities then something is possibly wrong. Even if there is nothing wrong, a doctor will be able to give...
Infertility/Fertility: Hi, I just have a few questions...., ovulation calculator, ovulation period
ovulation calculator, ovulation period, pre cum: Angie, Any normal woman has a 16% chance of getting pregnant in any month that she has unprotected sex during the ovulation period. Even though you are only concerned about preseminal fluid, it only takes one sperm to get pregnant. Preseminal fluid DOES often...
Infertility/Fertility: Hi, I just have a few questions...., ovulation calculator, pregnancy test
ovulation calculator, pregnancy test, pre cum: Hi.... Well, there is always a chance of becoming pregnant....especially after taking the condom off.....Usually, ovulation occurs around day 14, which for you would be around the 25th. When trying to conceive, woman are encouraged to have relations the...
Infertility/Fertility: Hi, i have 5 girls and im..., taking charge of your fertility by toni weschler, basal body thermometer
taking charge of your fertility by toni weschler, basal body thermometer, fertility signs: If you truely want to try for a boy, but would be happy if you had another girl, you should purchase the book How to Choose the Sex of Your Baby by Dr. Shettles. This book is available in most book stores, or can be purchased online through my website at...
Infertility/Fertility: Hi, i have 5 girls and im..., trying to have a baby boy, infertility board
trying to have a baby boy, infertility board, choosing the sex of your child: I can t really help you with this, Lilian. I can really only provide advice for people who are TRYING to get pregnant. You don t seem to have a problem getting pregnant. The reason I am answering your question, though, is that I actually HAVE seen information...
Infertility/Fertility: High FSH, clomid challenge, high fsh
clomid challenge, high fsh, wellington florida: Yes, Suzanne, it could - ESPECIALLY if you ovulate normally and regularly by yourself. If a woman has regular menstrual cycles and ovulates properly without Clomid, then taking Clomid can potentially throw a wrench into the works , and may even PREVENT her...
Infertility/Fertility: High FSH, fertile cervical mucus, fsh level
fertile cervical mucus, fsh level, high fsh: Hi Adrienne, The FSH level is a measure of ovarian function, not ovulation, and not a predictor of ovulation, unless you are menopausal. You are near menopause. What it does indicate is that the ovarian function has decreased quite a bit ie increased...
Infertility/Fertility: High TSH And Enlarged Ovary, corpus luteum cyst, birth control pills
corpus luteum cyst, birth control pills, high tsh: Hello Suman, I would recommend that she have another ultrasound done within the first 7 days of her next period. If it is a CL cyst, then it will be gone. If it is still present, then she should be placed on birth control pills to try to suppress the...
Infertility/Fertility: High estrodiol in luteal phase, conception and implantation, progesterone level
conception and implantation, progesterone level, high estradiol levels: I see high estradiol levels like this frequently in my patients, and most of them do indeed conceive. Good luck! Dr. Roseff - In Wellington, Florida; PERSONALIZED/Individualized Successful care by a Board Certified reproductive medicine specialist in...
Infertility/Fertility: High estrogen, ovarian cyst, estrogen levels
ovarian cyst, estrogen levels, fertility issues: Hello Karen, I m afraid that I can t completely interpret what the nurse advised because it didn t make complete sense to me. I also presune that you are starting a treatment cycle? We generally draw a baseline E2 level when we are starting a treatment...
Infertility/Fertility: High levels of estrogen, birth control pills, gynecology center
birth control pills, gynecology center, sperm heads: Hello Marusha, Thank you for your question. Where are you writing from? An elevated Estradiol level is an indication of ovarian hormone production. The ovary needs to be downregulated prior to starting the stimulation medications. Usually a persistent...
Infertility/Fertility: High levels of estrogen, birth control pills, sperm heads
birth control pills, sperm heads, high levels of estrogen: Hi again Marusha, The cyst I was referring to is a physiologic cyst, not the cysts of PCOS. If there was no cyst at the time of your baseline ultrasound, then something is producing estrogen. There are very few things that produce estrogen. It is not...
Infertility/Fertility: High levels of estrogen, birth control pills, sperm heads
birth control pills, sperm heads, high levels of estrogen: Hi Marusha, No don t worry. Wait the full week and the period should start. Let you doctor know if you don t start after one full week from the last functional tablet. Sincerely, Edward J. Ramirez, M.D. Executive Medical Director The Fertility...
Infertility/Fertility: High levels of estrogen, birth control pills, sperm heads
birth control pills, sperm heads, high levels of estrogen: Dear Marusha, The ideal treatment would be IVF with ICSI. However, because you are young, I would recommend 3-4 cycles of IUI first. If that doesn t work, then proceed to IVF-ICSI. With ICSI, only the best and anatomically normal sperm are used to inject...
Infertility/Fertility: Hormone Levels, 1 iu, wellington florida
1 iu, wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine: Hi Kristie, The tests you listed must be done on the second, third, or 4th day of your period. Doing them in the luteal phase is generally meaningless.... IF you can, try to see a board certified reproductive endocrinologist, as IF you do have PCOS, an...
Infertility/Fertility: Hormone Problems, reproductive endocrinologist, adrenal glands
reproductive endocrinologist, adrenal glands, wellington florida: Hi Melodie - It s not normal to go 6 weeks or longer between periods, and it s imperative you obtain a proper diagnosis (for health and reproductive reasons). Also, going too long without a period can possibly cause abnormal changes inside the uterus that...
Infertility/Fertility: Hormone imbalance, low progesterone, insulin level
low progesterone, insulin level, excessive days: Hello Danielle, It definitely sounds like you have PCOD. The problem with PCOD is that the ovary is dysfunctioning and therefore it leads to a hormone imbalance. The best solution is to use a birth control pill caused Yasmin. It is composed of Estradiol...
Infertility/Fertility: Hormone testing, wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine
wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine, medicine specialist: Hi, It s valid to do the test on day 2, 3, or 4. Good luck! Dr. Roseff, Director - Palm Beach Center for Reproductive Medicine In Wellington, Florida; PERSONALIZED/Individualized Successful care by a Board Certified reproductive medicine specialist...
Infertility/Fertility: Hormones after Myomectomy, scar tissue formation, wellington florida
scar tissue formation, wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine: Hi, I can t speak for your doctor s intentions, so I ll just give you a broad generalization which may or may not pertain to you. Sometimes, when doctors use an electrosurgical instrument (called a resectoscope) to shave a fibroid away from the inside of...
Infertility/Fertility: Hot baths and trouble concieving?, irregular period cycles, female fertility
irregular period cycles, female fertility, male fertility: Hi Samantha, There s no evidence that hot baths decrease female fertility. There s great evidence, however, that high temperatures can have adverse effects on early pregnancy (such as fetal malformation and miscarriage). I hope this helps, Dr. Roseff...
Infertility/Fertility: How Can I find out if I am ovaulating, ortho novum 1 35, ortho novum
ortho novum 1 35, ortho novum, irregular periods: Hi Jennifer, If your periods are irregular, you may want to have your doctor test your hormones (in your blood) to find out what the imbalance is so they can properly correct it. Correction may help you to ovulate more regularly. Ask your doctor if...
Infertility/Fertility: How Safe Is Progesterone If I Don't Need It?, urine pregnancy test, infertility center
urine pregnancy test, infertility center, ivf program: Hello Stephanie, You are in my neck of the woods. Progesterone will not be detrimental to pregnancy or cause an abnormal pregnancy to stick. It will help with the endometrial lining and possibly, continue the pregnancy if that is the problem. The most...
Infertility/Fertility: How far to go with fertility treatments
I m sorry for your difficulty. It is hard and painful and expensive to try so hard and not achieve your goal. You are also subjecting your own body to serious damage with those harsh chemicals. Perhaps God has other plans for you. Moral Interventions to...
Infertility/Fertility: How far to go with fertility treatments, pope paul vi institute, pope paul vi
pope paul vi institute, pope paul vi, female reproductive system: I m sorry for your difficulty. It is hard and painful and expensive to try so hard and not achieve your goal. You are also subjecting your own body to serious damage with those harsh chemicals. Perhaps God has other plans for you. Moral Interventions to...
Infertility/Fertility: How long do "clean" tubes last, reproductive endocronologist, fertility blend
reproductive endocronologist, fertility blend, regular periods: Hi Michelle, It varies. There s no way to predict if and when your tubes may have blocked up again after your surgery. I usually tell my patients to try and concieve, and if not pregnant within a reasonable period of time to come back for an HSG. If...
Infertility/Fertility: How soon can I test?, home pregnancy tests, wellington florida
home pregnancy tests, wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine: Hi Audrey, Most home pregnancy tests show positive (if someone s pregnant) 16-18 days after ovulation. If you think you ovulated as late as the 18th, then you may want to wait that amount of time before testing. If the test is negative, but if you think...
Infertility/Fertility: How to break the pregnancy, urine pregnancy test, jamal khan
urine pregnancy test, jamal khan, blood serum: Hello there. First, I m not a doctor, only a medical-physican s assistant. I can tell you that there are several things (mainly hormones) that affect a cycle. I would give the progesterone a little longer than 15 hours. If nothing after a few days,...
Infertility/Fertility: How to find an egg donor, egg donor, word searches
egg donor, word searches, key word: Trisa, You could look more locally by placing some sort of ad or you could do an internet search to find bulletin boards within websites that exist just for this. I can not remember specific websites for this besides surromomsonline but I can tell you...
Infertility/Fertility: Hydrosalpingogram Test Results, wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine
wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine, medicine specialist: Hi Lori, Since I haven t seen your HSG films and you re not under my care, I can t give you a diagnosis and tell you what to do. As a broad generalization, though, a tube can be PARTIALLY open and show a hydrosalpinx. Hope this helps, Dr. Roseff,...
Infertility/Fertility: Hydrossalpinges / pregnant / miscarriage, fallopian tubes, pregnancy rates
fallopian tubes, pregnancy rates, hydrosalpinx: Hello Mumsou, You present a very interesting scenario because women with hydrosalpinges usually cannot get pregnant. The reason is, is because the cause of the hydrosalpinx is a tubal infection that caused damage to the tubes. Not only did it cause the...
Infertility/Fertility: Hypo and fertility, thyroid levels, syntroid
thyroid levels, syntroid, synthroid: Hello Ana, Thanks for your question. I don t think that the thyroid was the only component of your not becoming pregnant but was probably contributing. Your PCOS is the main component. It is best that you get your Thyroid levels normal, then you can...
Infertility/Fertility: Hypothalamic amenorrhea, hypothalamic amenorrhea, infertility diagnosis
hypothalamic amenorrhea, infertility diagnosis, stress fracture: Hi Jamie, Clomid is generally a very poor choice for women with HA, no matter how it s prescribed. Femara isn t usually a good choice, either. If someone has a known, underlying infertility diagnosis (such as HA), my suggestion is she should see an RE...
Infertility/Fertility: Hypothyroid and Pregnancy, irregular menstrual periods, irregular menstrual cycles
irregular menstrual periods, irregular menstrual cycles, regular periods: Hi Heidi, It s not normal for someone to not have regular periods. Having irregular menstrual cycles can potentially affect someone s HEALTH as well as her FERTILITY. Women with irregular menstrual periods who DO conceive also have an increased risk of...
Infertility/Fertility: I Need Help!!, urinary track infection, wellington florida
urinary track infection, wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine: It s still a small possibility of being pregnant after having tubes tied. Also, if someone is pregnant after having tubal sterilization, there s an increased risk for a tubal pregnancy (which can be a life-threatening situation). Call your doctor at once...
Infertility/Fertility: I am the result of fertility drugs
Kevin, God doesn t make any mistakes. We are all less than perfect in some way or another. Fertility drugs and birth control pills can cause birth defects and imperfections in resulting children. I do not know of any class action suits but that doesn...
Infertility/Fertility: I am the result of fertility drugs, birth control pills, class action suits
birth control pills, class action suits, fertility drugs: Kevin, God doesn t make any mistakes. We are all less than perfect in some way or another. Fertility drugs and birth control pills can cause birth defects and imperfections in resulting children. I do not know of any class action suits but that doesn...
Infertility/Fertility: I can't seem to get pregnant, wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine
wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine, stomach pains: Hi Rose, Stomach pains can be a symptom of a problem and should be investigated by a qualified doctor. If you want to undergo fertility testing to see why you re not getting pregnant, consider seeing a board certified/qualified doctor who specializes in...
Infertility/Fertility: I do not produce progesterone, levlite birth control pills, birth control pills
levlite birth control pills, birth control pills, irregular periods: Hi Jennifer, You need to switch from your gynecologist to a board certified reproductive endocrinologist. If you can t find a superb RE in your area, you re welcome to come here. Sincerely, Dr. Roseff - Director of W.E. C.A.R.E. in West Orange, NJ...
Infertility/Fertility: I don't know what to think..., empty gestational sac, tilted uterus
empty gestational sac, tilted uterus, pregnancy lmp: Hello, I m sorry to hear of your situation, and I personally know how difficult it is to have this confusion, as this happened to me a couple of years ago. HCG levels dropping is not a good sign, and the fact that they did not see a heartbeat is also not...
Infertility/Fertility: I fear im infertile, patner, sperm count
patner, sperm count, ejaculating: If you and your partner are younger than 30 years old, then 9 months is nothing to worry about. When you have been trying for 12 months without success, you should ask your doctor for a sperm count. You will have to refrain from ejaculating for 48 hours prior...
Infertility/Fertility: I need to know more about luteal phase and clomid, bicornate uterus, infertility specialist
bicornate uterus, infertility specialist, wellington florida: Hi, Clomid helps many women with a luteal phase defect, Lisa, assuming they have had reproductive hormone testing that supports its use. Your infertility specialist should tell you what Clomid is, how it works, and how it can try and correct a luteal phase...
Infertility/Fertility: IUD Pregnacey?, ivf program, gynecology center
ivf program, gynecology center, tubal pregnancy: Dear Jenipher, Thank you for your question. Where are you writing from? There is a know failure rate of 4.6% within the first year of use, with the IUD. So yes, pregnancy is a possibility. These pregnancies will end up as either a normal pregnancy,...
Infertility/Fertility: IUI and Clomid, iui and clomid, time amy
iui and clomid, time amy, happy thoughts: Amy -- ANYTHING can cause those cramps from just normal stuff, to the extra hormones, to an implantation. This is not the time to stress over it though. Think positive happy thoughts and try not to be overwhelmed by every twitch and twinge. It is hard,...
Infertility/Fertility: IUI and blocked tube, iui, open tube
iui, open tube, laparoscopy: If you have one open tube, you can still get pregnant. IUI is an option, but the success rate is fairly low, around 20%. Your doctor can also advise you what to do if that doesn t work. Some people need to have the blocked tube removed to conceive. Good...
Infertility/Fertility: IUI at 46 years old, spinning my wheels, iui
spinning my wheels, iui, blood level: Dear Deb, Given your age, I would recommend only trying another IUI after this, if this doesn t work, and then pursuing IVF. Some insurances require you to do at least 3 IUI s before they ll approve IVF. IVF has a much higher success rate than IUI, especially...
Infertility/Fertility: IUI, PCOS, infertility
PCOS, infertility, IUI: Hi Vanessa, If sperm is ok, and the PCOS is under control , and the IUI is done at the right time when a woman is ovulating, and her uterus and tubes are normal, etc. etc., the average odds of pregnancy at age 24 would be about 15% for that month. Hope...
Infertility/Fertility: IUI, gnrh agonists, gnrh antagonists
gnrh agonists, gnrh antagonists, ivf program: Dear Thea, Clomid does not inhibit your body s natural ovulatory processes, therefore, you can indeed mount an LH surge and ovulate spontaneously before the IUI, if the doctor does not use anything to inhibit ovulation. Drugs to inhibit ovulation are GnRH...
Infertility/Fertility: IUI, hcg injections, wellington florida
hcg injections, wellington florida, center for reproductive medicine: Dear Debi, You should ask your doctor what he/she wants you to do since I shouldn t be the one who gives you instructions. As a generalization, though: 1. There aren t usually any restrictions after IUI in Serophene patients; 2. One should eat healthy;...
Infertility/Fertility: IUI, infertility doctors, reproductive endocrinologist
infertility doctors, reproductive endocrinologist, fertility issues: Hope, You will need to check in your area for a reproductive endocrinologist. These are the docs that typically do treatments such as IUI. You should probably then ask to speak with the nurse and make sure that the doc will be willing to perform the procedure...
Infertility/Fertility: IUI, infertility specialist, artificial insemination
infertility specialist, artificial insemination, prometrium: Sure, Renee, there s a possibility. Your options are to wait a few more days and re-test or have a test done by your infertility specialist. Good luck, Dr. Roseff - Director of W.E. C.A.R.E. in West Orange, NJ PERSONALIZED/Individualized Successful care...
Infertility/Fertility: IUI, optimal chance, katherine katherine
optimal chance, katherine katherine, therepy: Katherine, IUI bypasses the cervix and puts the sperm directly into the uterus. The reason this is done routinely is because Clomid may make the cervical mucous hostile to sperm, and will kill them if this happens. Here is what you need to do. Ask your...
Infertility/Fertility: IUI, ovidrel injection, body mass index
ovidrel injection, body mass index, sperm analysis: Hi Pamela, Your odds of success depend on many factors, including (and not limited to), your age, weight, body mass index, result of your prolactin and thyroid testing, cycle day 3 FSH level, status of your tubes (opened or blocked) and uterus on your HSG,...
Infertility/Fertility: IUI, ovidrel injection, sperm analysis
ovidrel injection, sperm analysis, fertile couples: That sounds GREAT to me! It does seem like you have a good shot at it. The timing seems right on to me, and the numbers are good enough. It only takes ONE. But you had plenty, and by bypassing the cervix, you are eliminating the possiblity that the Clomid...
Infertility/Fertility: IUI, speculum insertion, pain during intercourse
speculum insertion, pain during intercourse, kind reply: Hi, To answer your questions: 1. The answer to this depends on the source of the bleeding. After insertion of a speculum, bleeding is not normal. It depends on whether the blood is coming from the vagina, cervix, or uterus. Have you ever seen another...
Infertility/Fertility: IUI, unexplained infertility, overseas adoption
unexplained infertility, overseas adoption, laporoscopy: Jeana Bea-- Of course there is still a chance! I know how hard it can be to keep thinking positively, setback after setback. Probably you will get a higher dose next cycle, and you may even do gonadotropins...I believe that some insurance covers the superovulatory...
Infertility/Fertility: IUI, vitro fertilization, sperm analysis
vitro fertilization, sperm analysis, multiple births: Hi Pamela, IUI can be kinda tricky, but don t give up hope if it doesn t work this time around. It may take a couple of times to get it just right. You definitely only want to release one egg--unless you like the idea of multiple births! :-) The...
Infertility/Fertility: IVF - Bad eggs, balanced translocation, abnormal sperm
balanced translocation, abnormal sperm, donor sperm: Dear Mandy, Your history is a little odd, because for someone your age, I would have expected a better outcome in terms of the number of embryos to test. It is most likely that the abnormal embryos are coming from your husband. Not you. I think, unless...