FertilityTies posts tagged with infertility

I have high FSH and low Estrogen levels....what does this mean?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:29:50 -0600

I am 29, my partner is 49 and we have been trying for around 2 years with no success. I am booked into a fertility clinic on 8 December but wondered what you could tell me about the above?

I have been told that my pituitary gland is fine but that it is having to work overtime to attempt to get my ovaries to do 'something'. I have been told that these hormone levels indiciate either a lack of eggs or that my ovaries are not releasing them.

hjp

Question about Thyroid

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:30:45 -0600

I am 36 years old and have been ttc for 8 months with no success. I had my blood drawn on CD21 and my progesterone was 8.5, which I understand is low, and what is causing my luteal phase defect (luteal phase has been 8-10 days on average).

I have read that hypothyroidism can cause infertility. On my return visit to the doctor, I asked to have my thyroid checked. They said that my numbers are within the normal range, but I know that "normal" and "mild hypothyroidism" can be a very fine line.

My numbers were:

TSH 1.13

T3 3.44

Free T4 1.1

Do these numbers look ok, or is it possible that I'm a bit hypothyroid, and that what might be causing my lowprogesterone and luteal phase defect?

Thanks!

Beanmama524

what are my chances of getting pregnant with hypothryroidism and PCOS?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:21:32 -0600

30 year old, hypothyroidism under treatmen for about 4 years, montly cycles of 35 days aprox. for almos 1 year 8 months, lost 70 lbs in almost 2 years, currently taking Novotiral( thyroid ), metformin 1000/day (first week_), clomiphene 50 mg/5 days (frist cycle), never been pregnant. afraid of been infertil due to my health issues, specially thyroid problems. please need an answer.

truewish4ever

Clomid??

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:31:48 -0600

I'm currently taking clomid..I'm on my 2nd day and I started day four after my period of 50 mg...this is my third time trying clomid at that dose and I haven't ovulated...should I increase my dosage?

jenn hanes

3rd round of clomid and now no period?

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:37:45 -0500

i have been on clomid as me and my partner have been trying for a long time to have a baby, i have alot of fertility problems but the clomid made my period come regular and now its late? i took a test but it was neg? now i don't know what to do? i don't know if maybe the clomid has stopped working?

what could be causing this? i have to call the hospital next week if my period is still not started but i am sooo confused?

any ideas?

molly192

Healthy 23 y/o cannot conceive, but everything is normal?(according to obgyn)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:12:09 -0500

I have had this problem for as far back as i can remember. As a teenager i began getting chronic pain before and during my period. Sometimes I'd miss a period but nothing I've ever felt compared to this pain. Was diagnosed at 13 with PCOS, but ive never had any cysts up until about 2 years ago which went away on it's own. My husband and i have been trying to conceive for 3 years now and nothing is working. We have not yet used any other methods of conception besides quitting smoking which i did right away, eating healthy, and exercising to stay in shape. I thought maybe my problems were from being over weight. I lost 130lbs. Wasnt surprised when that didnt work either. 2007 i got pregnant but miscarried before i even knew i was pregnant. Recently i have been having serious period pains and irregularities including a large amount of clots. July 2009 i was bleeding for a month. Heavy clotting. Started 1 week before my period was due (since dropping the weight my periods are more regular 26-31 day cycles) and had a lot of pain. I finally decided to go to the ER and the ER physician told me there is no indication of any cysts or abnormalities, that i should go home and let nature take it's course. So i did....Now again...october 2009...im bleeding 1 week early with heavy clots. I'm worried i might be miscarrying again...if not...what is wrong with me?!?!? my husband is perfectly healthy...doctors say there should be no reason why i should not be able to conceive...I take my BBT every morning, if not every other and monitor my cervical mucus for ovulation...please help!! I'm becoming desperate for answers!!!

DreaminBabies4us

Is Metformin necessary to get pregnant?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:05:58 -0500

I was put on Metformin for insulin resistance, but I am not one for unnecessary meds. I continue to read post after post that Metformin is not going to help me get pregnant, so I am wondering do I even need it? Is it actually fixing a problem that needs to be fixed? Also, if it is not going to help get pregnant, why does my doctor insist I use it for two months to see if I begin ovulating again before using other meds? Why not just go ahead and give me the meds I need to help? Thanks for any helpful information!

PaigeBttc#1

Side effects and Success Rates of follistim injections?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:23:44 -0500

This will be my first round and just wondering the success rate and side effects.

Meghan

Twin Pregnancies and IVF: Not a Benign Act

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:04:40 -0500

As an obstetrician and a victim of infertility, I am well versed with the inherent risks of IVF. Please read my informational blog on this topic..

http://bit.ly/w60Ew

Dr. Linda Burke Galloway

Dr. Linda Burke Galloway

High FSH Levels on Day 2

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:31:33 -0500

I have just received news that I have FSH levels of 21 on day 2 of my cycle. My results are going to be sent to a specialist to look at for further opinion.

Is this going to be a major issue - I am only 29.

We have been trying for about 2 years now...

hjp

how many IUIs are too many?

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:23:30 -0500

Ladies, I'm really wrestling with that tough question...

When do you know it's time to move on to IVF? My RE wants to do a 5th IUI with injectibles this time, and I just have this feeling in my gut that it's time to leave the IUI world behind.

Ugh...I can't wrap my head around this fertility stuff. What are your thoughts, experiences, and comments?

How many IUIs to do???

Rach

Anyone tried Letrozole (Femara) with Gonal-F for IUI?

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:18:37 -0500

I haven't been on here in a LONG time, but I need some advice.

For my 5th IUI, my RE wants to do Letrozole days 3-5, and Gonal-F on days 5, 7, 9. I've never done Gonal-F before.....only the Letrozole for my 4 other IUIs, so I'm wondering what does adding Gonal-F to my protocol do? and has anyone else tried this combo?

Please help!

Thanks :)

Rach

I live in a state with no access to infertility specialists, how can I find the right doctor to help me?

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:53:03 -0500

My husband and I have been trying for baby #2 for almost three years. After having numerous tests done and being diagnosed with unexplained infertility, it took six IUI's (the last three with clomid) to get pregnant with our son. I have extremely regular periods, ovulate each month and husband's sperm analysis was fine. Living in a state with no fertility specialists, I am concerned my current doctor is not prepared to help. (I have been seeing this doctor for 2 years and am now looking for a new physician, realizing it is time to move on.) What should I ask my new doctor about his experience with infertility to establish whether he is right for me? If my cycles are normal, my tubes are open, my luteal phase appears fine -- what else should I be having checked?

m_jfor#2

What are the effects of smoking and coffee??

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:44:36 -0500

Hello,

My other half and I have been trying to conceive for over a year now and nothing has happened. I have had a number of blood tests done and we are waiting for him to be tested by our Doctor.

However, in the meantime I wanted to know whether the following would have a significant affect on our chances of conceiving naturally:

1. I smoke on average 3 - 10 cigarettes per day

2. He smokes on average around 15 cigarettes per day

3. I drink about 6 cups of coffee per day

4. He drinks about 10 cups of coffee per day.

I am 29 and my partner is 48 with three children from a previous relationship (aged 18, 16 and 3).

I am aware of some of the problems with conception and smoking and have decided to stop completely as from today (as has my partner). I haven't had a cup of coffee for three days now in an attempt to cut right down.

I look forward to hearing from you.

hjp

Vaginal prolapse Cystocele and Rectocele 3rd degree effects on fertility?

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:44:24 -0500

Can vaginal prolapse Cystocele and Rectocele 3rd degree effect my chances of conceiving any more children? Will it make it more diffcult? Will it make it more diffcult to carry anymore pregancies to term? Thank you for any and all advice! This problem has started to make me depressed.

miracles_do_happen

How would a consistently low blood platelett count effect conception?

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:08:24 -0500

My partner and I have been trying for a year or so with no success. My doctor has taken two or three sets of bloods and says that my blood platelett count is consistently low and that it needs further investigation. Could this be a reason why we have not be successful to date?

hjp

if i had only went to a real dr. i would be pregnant too

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:28:08 -0500

just knowing theres some one out there who dosent care what happens they staple you all over instead of giving you a achance they found 4 rows of staples in me but not noted on my records i could of died

notfairtome08

Effexor and infertility

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:28:11 -0500

My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for over a year. We recently had tests done and my husbands sperm count is really low 1 million/ml. He has been taking Effexor for the last three years and we are wondering if this could be having an effect on our ability to conceive?

wantababyinOntario

New to all of this and curious about Clomid

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:56:55 -0500

My husband and I have just started trying for a baby. I have a history of VERY irregular periods - when I was a teenager, I had extremely heavy periods every 3 weeks to 3 months and the last time I was off the pill, I went 9 months without a period at all. My last day on the pill was June 12 and, not surprisingly, I have had no sign of a period since then. My doctor wants me to wait another month before coming in to see her. At that point, I'll probably go on Clomid.

I'm just wondering if anyone else is in the same position or has had this kind of situation in the past. Does anyone have any advice or thoughts? I'm just scared that I won't be able to get pregnant and I don't really know what's going to happen. Any advice on what to do, what questions to ask, what to expect, etc. would be appreciated! Thanks!

MrsT

Treated chronic endocervicitis but suspect it again..

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:32:28 -0500

Four months back, I had a laparoscopy for infertility and besides other things, I was diagnosed with chronic endocervicitis. I had lots of thick vaginal mucus and cervix erosion. I was treated with antibiotics and within a month my cervix appeared healed on physical examination and the vaginal discharge was also absent. That was the first time I also observed EWCM around the ovulation day; earlier I used to have occasional thick white discharge all through the cycle.

Recently, the doctor again observed lots of yellowish mucus in vagina and the cervix was also red. She suspected infection and hence sent the vaginal swab for culture but the test report has come out to be normal indicating no infection. I am clueless about this whole thing... I also suspect that this thick mucus would not be letting sperms travel up to the tubes... Please suggest..

What is this endocervicitis? Is it possible to have it even if the path report rules out any infection? How can this be treated and what can be done to prevent it?

I know it's a long query but I'll be very thankful for replies..