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03-22-2005, 11:28 AM #1
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03-22-2005, 03:49 PM #2
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Very interesting, I've not heard of this. Sorry you've wasted your time and $$ on IVIg.
The good news is you now have an accurate dx and hopefully you can move forward from here and reach your dream soon.
Wishing you all the best!
Lynn
JAK, 7/28/05
MAK, 6/25/01
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03-23-2005, 06:47 AM #3
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HI LOc,
Your post sounds promising. I hope there is a tx for it and it will help.
I wonder how did they (doctors or yourself?) came up with it? Is it testable only during IVF procedure. I don't know your story very much but you mentioned IVIg. I wonder why they did noit test for sperm DNA fragmentation in the beginning - and did any of the immune issues surface before?
Good luck
MashaMe:31 , DH: 35
TTC # 1 since 2001
Dx: Tubal, PCOS, immune & bacterial issues
1 Ectopic angel.
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03-23-2005, 06:56 AM #4
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Hi again,
I did some research. It is in fact very interesting! And, it can be corrected by vitamins and supplements! I hope your case is just due to environmental toxins (they probably gonna add selenium, zinc, Vit E, etc.). My advice also - see a naturopath for that - they specialize in antioxidants and that kind of stuff.
Last question. Where and how you get tested and how much was the test?
My husband might have a similar problem and this is why I am being so noisy. Good luck to you again.
MMe:31 , DH: 35
TTC # 1 since 2001
Dx: Tubal, PCOS, immune & bacterial issues
1 Ectopic angel.
to get soon
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