Forum: Infertility Discussion Board

Hey everyone!! Not sure where to start, I've read so many informal threads here! I'm excited to be a part of the "family!" DH and I are almost on unsuccessful year #2... I have really messed up cycles, but any testing I've had done comes back normal. Don't get me wrong, we don't get discouraged...

I have been TTC for 5 mos (previously TTC for 2 yrs, took a break), not sure if I am ovulating. Last month, no pos OPK. This was the first month of using OPK's (this time). I had fallopian tubes checked, bloodwork, US, about 3 yrs ago. Was never checked for O with US and progesterone bw to my...

I am new here and havent seen any threads on this yet.... My situation: TTC for 11 months did all the tests, found out only problem is hostile cervical mucus- eggs and ovulation fine,, DH all good. After post coital there were no live sperm found.:confused: They could not tell me exactly...

I am starting my first ivf cycle and am wondering about anyone's experience and opinions on online pharmacies? Thanks Melanie

My daughter had her last period on September 12th. Periods can be anywhere between 28-36 days. She took a pg tect on October 14th it was negative. One October 17th she thought she was getting her period but it was only brown spotting that lasted less then two days. She took another pg test on...

My intro: I Joined to participate and learn from others here. Husband and I are currently in the throes of Primary (In)Fertility, which takes much Fortitude; hence the username: Fertiltude! :-) We're finding that groups like this and humor... and healthy dark chocolate are the best medicine....

I know there are lots of books out there about infertility with advice about treatments and coping with everything that goes with being infertile, but what I want to know is are there any good novels that deal with infertility? I love to read fiction and would like to add some novels to my...

Ok so obviously as an infertile women I am a little defensive when it comes to the pregnancy choices of others. My opinion is don't mess with mine and I won't mess with yours. Period. But I cannot stand by and let smug women who obviously have never had a minute of problems conceiving judge...

i have bilateral hydrosalpinx ,can i concieve naturally by any chance??????? what are the success rates after tubal surgery,fimbrioplasty and ivf?

Hi, I just decided start trying to chart my basal temperature as apparently the ovulation strips might not be accurate ... What is the best /simplest website I can use to keep track of my ovulation and temperature? Thanks!

I'm going to try Mini-IVF in January. My protocol: Days 3-7 100 mg of Clomid. Then most likely Menapur (depending on follicle growth and E2). Has anybody tried Mini IVF? I need to hear success stories!

Hi I am waiting for my final blood tests to see if I'm pregnant. I don't feel anything different. I'm thinking my first IVF cycle is not working. Did anyone else feel anything between embryo transfer and the blood tests? Also, my RE says not to use any heat at the site of injection as it may...

Hello ladies, I am new here and would love some advice. Hubby has a low sperm count of 13 mill/ml and 40% motility. Three months ago I put him on a vitamin cocktail of folic acid, arginine, carnitine, Vit C, B12, E, selenium, and zinc. We are waiting to see if we can get lucky on our own without...

Hi all, I'm brand new to this board and I hope I've posted this in the right place... I'm planning to check in with my doctor this week, but am really interested to see if anyone has any insight as to what the heck might be going on with me. After not getting AF for over six months since...

Hi Ladies, I have been trying to conceive for about a year I used clomid I O'd twice but no baby. I am currently on Follistrim and I am responding very slow I have done 3 days at 75ui and 3 days at 125ui. I went to the RE today and waas told that because of my PCOS I may respond slow to this...

I'm new here, found this site because I've been having a rough few days. Just needing some reassurance/encouragement from people who've been there. I feel terribly alone, even though I shouldn't here's my story. I'm 23 y/o. When I was 13, i was put on the pill for uncontrollable bleeds, and was...

New to this site :-D Hi! My husband (age 30) and I (age 34) have been trying to get pregnant for over a year and a half with no success. He had a varicocele repaired and his numbers increased but are still considered low. The morphology of the sperm are pretty bad also. As of right now from what...

Hello everyone... i was just wondering if it would be okay if we skipped the clomid stage and jumped into FSH injections? I am really not sure what kind of negative effects it would have on us. next cycle will be the first time we try anything. everything is normal/healthy with me and my husband....

Hi Everybody, I am new to the forum and me and my DH have been TTC off and on for a few years. When we first ran into the issue we decided to get a semen analysis done but had intercourse the morning of the test and he was diagnosed with azoospermia. We have been wondering if that could have...

Hi, Guys! I am quite new to this particular board. I am a member of a few other infertility boards, but I have found you guys to be the most responsive!! To make my very long story short: I am 32 y/o have PCOS and endo. Have been ttc for 18 months. Had laparascopic surgery in March to...

Hi to all I just found this links in the net which can give hope to infertile couples! What do you think about that?! Stem Cell Breakthrough Can Produce New Eggs In Infertile Women | Impact Lab The future of fertility - Health News, Health & Families - The Independent

AF has never really been regular for me. My cycle can be anywhere from 27 days to 34 days long. What I have noticed is that I do usually seem to ovulate about the same time each month. Its the luteal phase that is usually off. I know that the luteal phase should be between 10 - 14 days. Last cycle...

Has anyone had successful ovulation with Femara while on anti-biotics? My temp has been low and even though I had 2 positive OPKs, I haven't had a thermal shift to confirm. Cycle is just really odd this month and I think the anti-biotics are to blame!!

I am new to all this!! We start first IVF round in Feb.....had day 3 bloodwork today with FSH at 9.6 LH at 7.88 and Estradiol at 55.72 Is any of this not normal??? what should my numbers be and does this hurt our chances with IVF? We only thought we were Male Infertility HELP!!!! Thank...

I am starting Follistem and Ovidrel in January. This will be our second TTC, our first one was successful after 10 cycles but ended at 21 weeks due to IC. We have been told that this should be easy and we should get pregnant in the next three months. Looking for anyone who is TTC with...