IUI / IVF and high-tech procedures

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Getting scared and sad about IUI chances

LittlePeep
  • By LittlePeep · New reply 9:34 am
  • 12 replies
  • In the last three weeks, we had our 1st appointment with an RE and an IUI with Femara and Ovidrel. The ultrasound showed 3 good follicles, and my husband's post-wash sample was great. Everything looked ...

First iui

Debbie816
  • By Debbie816 · New reply yesterday at 8:18 pm
  • 5 replies
  • So I won't Saturday for blood work, ultrasound and ovidrel shot. I had 2 20mm follies and 1 17mm after 50mg of clomid. The doctor seemed satisfied about this and gave me my shot. An hour later my nurse ...

Sharing things that have helped me

ajfboyle
  • By ajfboyle · New reply yesterday at 1:40 am
  • 3 replies
  • Ok so this is a really tough journey, I myself am still going through it for almost 4 years, I have Ashermans Syndrome, have had 9 IUIs, 8 surgeries, and will soon start on IVF and if that does not work ...

Picking an IVF clinic

LibbaT
  • By LibbaT · New reply yesterday at 1:11 am
  • 4 replies
  • I have been ttc for a year and have tried all pills and have trIed 2 cycles with gonal f , the first we did a trigger shot without IUI and the 2nd we stopped because there was no growth after 10 days ...

AMH test, high level

sunriseyes7
  • By sunriseyes7 · Posted May 21, 2013
  • 0 replies
  • Anyone have any input on an AMH level greater than 3.0, but with no history of irregular periods, or cysts? What might cause the level to be around 7.5, other than PCOS? Our donor came back with this ...

first HCG bloodwork after IVF: 4. then i get my period, but HCG went up--??

katherineb
  • By katherineb · New reply May 20, 2013
  • 18 replies
  • we implanted 3 embryos on the 28th of April. My first bloodwork (HCG), May 8, was a 4--too low--but they wanted me to come back this morning. I had spotting yesterday and cramps, and get my period this ...

Exercise Therapy

ajfboyle
  • By ajfboyle · New reply May 20, 2013
  • 1 reply
  • I sometimes use exercise to help me through everything, does anyone live in the Santa Monica, Ca area or there abouts and want to do walks in the morning during the week...its so much easier to motivate ...

Not able to work out? Anyone else?

endosufferer
  • By endosufferer · New reply May 20, 2013
  • 5 replies
  • My real question is how many have been told to stop working out but I probably need to share my details so you have a full picture. I will be 37 tomorrow and was diagnosed with Stage 4 endo, mild PCOS ...

lower abdominal pain and cramps after IUI and progesterone suppo.

annababe
  • By annababe · New reply May 20, 2013
  • 11 replies
  • Hi there..I had my first IUI previous Tueday(07/07/13) and I almost fainted after the procedure. I had severe cramping straight after the procedure that my RE had to give me pain medicnes and a shot to ...

My First Iui this weekend.. Anyone else?

Debbie816
  • By Debbie816 · New reply May 18, 2013
  • 4 replies
  • It's finally here!! I've been through a week of being cranky and hot on clomid and now my iui's are almost here.. They're planning on Sunday and Monday ...

Donor has lower follicle count

0ver40teacher
  • By 0ver40teacher · New reply May 14, 2013
  • 7 replies
  • I am very worried. The donor we chose has a huge decline of follicles this cycle. She is only 27 years old. Her last proven cycle was a year ago. She had 24 follicles. This cycle she has only 14 and is ...

Egg donation in Korea

Lapulapu
  • By Lapulapu · Posted May 13, 2013
  • 0 replies
  • Please share more info on the subject. Thanks a lot. I am looking for an egg donor from Korea. Most probably for surrogacy ...

Mother's Day

Debbie816
  • By Debbie816 · New reply May 12, 2013
  • 9 replies
  • Mother's Day isn't just about those who have children. I think it's also for those who have struggled, dealt with loss of pregnancy and infertility. If you didn't have such a strong feeling in your heart ...

MN + Medications

TwinCitiesCouple
  • By TwinCitiesCouple · New reply May 11, 2013
  • 12 replies
  • Ladies - where did you find the cheapes medications? Online or at the pharmacy in the cities? Looking to purchase them in the next month. Thanks ladies in advance ...

Help me

Ibrudean
  • By Ibrudean · New reply May 10, 2013
  • 3 replies
  • HI, MY WIFE OF 9 YEARR DIVORCED ME BECAUSE OF MY ZERO SPERM COUNT CONDITION. I SUFFERED HUGE PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS WHICH ALMOST RERULTING IN MENTAL DISORDERS. A YEAR AGO, I MARRIED A WIDOW WHO HAS 2 ...

First IUI cycle..

Debbie816
  • By Debbie816 · New reply May 8, 2013
  • 6 replies
  • I got my period today!! Tomorrow I have an ultrasound and blood work and then start Clomid.. I always get nervous about taking new medicine.. Is the clomid going to make me crazy?? My iui is scheduled ...

First Try

WantABaby2000
  • By WantABaby2000 · New reply May 8, 2013
  • 4 replies
  • Hi everyone. I've been lurking for the past couple of months, but since tomorrow is our first IUI procedure, I thought I should post to get all the positive thoughts and prayers that I can! :-) I'm 38 ...

Gastroparesis and IVF

trust2013
  • By trust2013 · Posted May 8, 2013
  • 0 replies
  • Hi everyone, As if infertility wasn't enough, I've been diagnosed with gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying). Has anyone on this site have this or know someone who has been through this and become ...

Um...what happened to the May IUI thread?

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IVF at a clinic but monitoring at an office at home

lamstutz
  • By lamstutz · New reply May 3, 2013
  • 3 replies
  • Hey everyone!! Just curious, have any of you traveled to a clinic to do IVF but done cycle monitoring at a DR office at home? I am looking to drive 3 hours for my IVF cycle and all big appointments but ...

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