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    1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Read any good IF books lately?

      If so, please let us know about them! Books can be about coping, medical information, etc. Also, if you know of any good articles or other resources post that too! Many people already know about this book, but I feel it's one of the best books I've read--Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni...

      Started by SC-Cel, 11-05-2005 03:53 PM
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    2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Please Post Your Experiences With Clomid Here

      Hi all! So many people have questions about Clomid, I thought it might be helpful to group everyone's experiences in one place. We can do the same for tests too (such as HSG, etc.) if there is enough interest. If you have taken Clomid and would like to share anything about it, such as side...

      Started by SC-Cel, 04-18-2005 02:36 PM
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    3. Sticky Thread Sticky: What does THAT mean? List of site acronyms here!

      2WW = 2-Week Wait ABF = Adoptive Breastfeeding AF = Aunt Flo or Menstrual cycle AI = Artificial Insemination AO = Anovulation ART = Assisted Reproductive Technology ASA = Anti-sperm Antibody BBT = Basal Body Temperature BCP = Birth Control Pills BFN = Big Fat Negative

      Started by SC-Cel, 04-04-2011 08:20 AM
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      04-04-2011 08:20 AM Go to last post
    4. Sticky Thread Sticky: Please post your experiences with IF testing and procedures

      Many people post asking questions about IF testing and procedures. If you've had an experience you'd like to share (for example, with IUI, endometrial biopsy, IVF, HSG, etc.), please post it here! Cel

      Started by SC-Cel, 03-11-2007 02:16 PM
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      12-30-2010 01:25 AM Go to last post
    5. Exclamation Sticky Thread Sticky: WELCOME TO JUST STARTING! Please read for site & board rules, & helpful information!

      WELCOME TO THE JUST STARTING BOARD! I'm the board coordinator for Just Starting, so please let me know if I can help you! If you have questions or concerns, feel free to post, or send me an email or PM! BC-Cel This board is primarily for those who are new to infertility. However, people...

      Started by SC-Cel, 12-12-2007 04:13 PM
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      12-12-2007 04:13 PM Go to last post
    1. Question First timer....What should I expect at my appt with an RE on 3/11/10? (pg mentioned)

      Hello. I have been ttc since May 2009. This is my third month using the CBE monitor and we have been using Preseed for about 4-5 months. DH had his second semen analysis done yesterday and I have an appt with an RE on 3/11/10. I have never posted to a board before, it seems to make everything...

      Started by Lilly523, 02-24-2010 09:29 AM
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      05-16-2012 05:44 AM Go to last post
    2. New to the board

      Hi all So me and my fiance have been trying to get pregnant. For about a month so far running in to some issues I'm relitively new to treatment. For infertilityy but I have know it would be an isse for me for some time now. My first round of treatment we did clomid and menopur but my body didn't...

      Started by waitingwhitney, 04-26-2012 05:02 PM
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      04-26-2012 05:02 PM Go to last post
    3. Lightbulb new with secondary infertility

      Hello, Me and my wife have already conceived a boy in 2006. Now he is 5 years old. We first found out about our infertility in 2008 after we had been trying for 1-2 years to have another baby. We went to our family doctor & found out that I have a low sperm and motility. He refereed us to a...

      Started by LanceC85, 04-20-2012 10:41 AM
      infertility
      • Replies: 3
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      04-24-2012 07:55 PM Go to last post
    4. Implantation

      I am having my implatation for IVF tomorrow and was jsut wondering if anyone could tell me what to expect. The ER was harder then I expected.

      Started by jackal, 07-19-2010 05:32 AM
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      04-22-2012 08:03 PM Go to last post
    5. Question Very New to all of this. High FSH. Looking for any advice... where to start...

      I am very new to all of this. I found out I had high FSH in Sept 2011. I recently (4/3/12) spoke to my Doctor in regards to this and she said that I should always have hope, but that the possibility of having children with my own eggs is very low. I took the AMH blood test last week--currently...

      Started by bgs, 04-10-2012 07:41 AM
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      04-10-2012 06:32 PM Go to last post
    6. Exclamation No period...no reason why!

      I am new to this forum and am looking to hear from some people with similar experiences. Generally, any doctor I have seen (including specialists) has not provided me with a diagnosis. To start, I am 27 years old and have not had a period in over 5 years without the help of BCP. Once I stop the...

      Started by babyhelp123, 03-06-2012 03:47 AM
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      03-27-2012 02:00 PM Go to last post
    7. New to board!!!

      Hi everyone, My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant over the last year with no luck. I've had prior surgery which was very extensive and due to it, have scarring. I also have had one of my ovaries removed also. It has always been a fear of mine since then that I would not be able to...

      Started by Jmb723, 08-22-2011 11:48 AM
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      03-20-2012 07:23 PM Go to last post
    8. Should I seek a RE?

      After going off of the pill my period never came on it's own and my gyno put me on Clomid. After a few months of clomid I became pregnant before experiencing a MC and having a D&C. After my D&C my 5 week cycle did return without the aid of Clomid and since then I have been obsessively tracking my...

      Started by Emanda, 03-18-2012 07:34 PM
      miscarriage, pregnancy
      • Replies: 3
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      03-19-2012 07:49 PM Go to last post
    9. Smile Hi-- I'm new to IF and to this thread :-)

      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....

      Started by fertiltude, 03-06-2012 10:35 PM
      intro
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      03-06-2012 10:35 PM Go to last post
    10. Question I have been told I might have POF

      Hi my doctor told me yesterday that I might have Premature Ovarian Failure. My FSH was 25.8. This is what level most 50 year olds in menopause have. I am 27 my husband is 29. We have one daughter but we have been trying for 13months to get pregnant with another. I don't have any symptoms of POF...

      Started by C1, 02-28-2012 11:45 AM
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      03-04-2012 07:38 PM Go to last post
    11. Just had my HSG, what comes next?

      Hi, Iam new to this. me and my husband having been TTC for 15months now. I just had my first appointment with the infertility clinic, 2 weeks ago. I just went in for my HSG today and everything was clear, i was just wondering what comes next after this? my husband had his sperm checked, which all...

      Started by mtallent, 01-27-2012 07:10 PM
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      03-02-2012 04:08 PM Go to last post
    12. Question Really low AMH - Do I get multiple opinions?

      I am 30 years old and found out I have a very low AMH level of 0.28 - that is in the Very Low/Undetectable level. I had my first fertility appointment yesterday and had the vaginal ultrasound which confirmed the AMH findings. The doctor said that because my levels are so low I should do a few...

      Started by firflet, 02-10-2012 03:02 PM
      amh, new to ivf, questions, support
      • Replies: 6
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      02-21-2012 05:27 PM Go to last post
    13. New Blog for Women of Color

      We have a new blogger on FertilityAuthority - J. Kendall "Kenny" Smalls. He's an embryologist and founder of JK Fertility. From his bio: JK Fertility was formed to provided fertility information specifically for women of color. His goal is to enlighten communities of color about the advancements of...

      Started by Jennifer9999, 02-16-2012 12:09 PM
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      02-16-2012 12:09 PM Go to last post
    14. Start of 2nd IUI cycle.July 15 2009 (pg mentioned)

      Well my husband and I go July 15. to get a sono and blood work so we can start our second round of IUI cycle. If anyone else is getting ready feel free to join in. Even if it is your first IUI cycle and you have ?s feel free to join.:):wave:

      Started by Houzvickam, 07-13-2009 12:07 PM
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    15. Newbie/LPD/Child & Pregnancy Mentioned

      Hello everyone! This is my first post (I posted this exact same question in a different thread). I am very happy to be here. I am looking for a little advice/opinions regarding a possible luteal phase defect (the time between my ovulation and my period is only 7-8 days long - really short). My...

      Started by Bittybaby, 01-18-2012 09:59 AM
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      01-19-2012 07:18 PM Go to last post
    16. Exclamation New or New again (pg/child mentioned)

      I haven't been trying that long this time. I tried for two years both other times. I got off my birth control in july, no period. I said ok and talked to the dr, they said come in, negative pregnancy test at home and in office. They prescribed promera I believe for my period but my insurance didn't...

      Started by vamomwants3, 12-23-2011 07:51 AM
      kids, period
      • Replies: 6
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      01-11-2012 10:15 AM Go to last post
    17. starting the IVF journey...

      Hi all, I am 28, DH is 33. We have been trying to conceive for 1 year,with 2 conceptions that resulted in early miscarriages....had a LOT of tests done as a result and found out I have a chromosomal inversion on chromosome 11. As a result of that, most of my eggs produced are genetically...

      Started by scarlett01, 12-06-2011 12:19 AM
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      12-06-2011 08:29 PM Go to last post
    18. Exclamation new,here! question for you all! "sponsorship"

      I was curios if here in the usa there are any places , or someone ,somewhere where they can sponsorship someone in paying for ivf treatment ?, i have been married for almost 17 years ,and been trying for so many years ,with no luck ,and i know that the ivf is the only option right now,we are...

      Started by patrocle36, 12-05-2011 11:03 PM
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      12-06-2011 07:54 PM Go to last post
    19. New to site, New to IVF.... Confused

      Hi, A little about myself...35/f ttc for 2 yrs. I have fibroids, and only one tube and ovary. The tube is blocked so IVF is my only option. Seen RE and had my 3-5 day U/S done. My husband just had his semen analysis and morph done. Does anyone know how long it take for the test results to come...

      Started by ttc_in_atl, 12-04-2011 06:04 PM
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      12-05-2011 07:01 PM Go to last post
    20. All new to me and not sure what to think

      After 9 months of trying to conceive I went to the doctor and was told I have fertility issues. First step was to test for ovulation which apparently didn't happen. :( My first thought is given that I was tested on day 21, how can they be sure when my cycle's are all over the show? I now...

      Started by ancksunamun, 11-20-2011 06:51 PM
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      12-04-2011 01:33 PM Go to last post
    21. New to this board, tried Clomid, getting depressed (pg/children mentioned)

      Hello out there I am very new at this - I am 29 years old, have been married for four years, and TTC for nearly 2 years. About 1.5 years of no luck (I just went off the pill, and hoped for the best), I saw my gyno, who prescribed Clomid after an ultrasound showed no ovulation. Round 1 -...

      Started by CuriousButShy, 11-17-2007 12:33 AM
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      12-01-2011 07:31 PM Go to last post
    22. So confused; new to infertility

      Hello! My husband and I have been ttc for around 3 years. I just saw an infertility specialist for the 1st time a few weeks ago. He prescribed 200mg Prometrium for 10 days, which I just finished on Friday. I'm supposed to wait until cycle day 3, and then take 50mg Clomid 2xday for 5 days. On cycle...

      Started by ArmyWife13, 11-22-2011 12:54 PM
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      11-29-2011 05:50 PM Go to last post
    23. New member to FT. Dealing with MFI.

      Hello! I'm Courtney and I'm new to all of this. My husband and I just finished our first month with RE. This past month has been full of tons of blood work, exam, HSG and SA. My tests all came back normal, however DH has very few swimmers. 1.8 million 33% motility 4% morphology. So our RE...

      Started by HopefulCourt, 11-27-2011 03:59 PM
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      11-28-2011 09:24 PM Go to last post
    24. New and need some advice!

      I am new here and just had my first IUI on Friday October 21st. The 2 weeks waiting were horrible. I was anxious and analyzing every little feeling. Unfortunately the blood work came back negative. Just started my period again so I saw my doctor yesterday morning for another ultrasound and more...

      Started by joasiax21, 11-09-2011 06:51 PM
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      11-10-2011 07:06 PM Go to last post
    25. Cool First consultation done today.........this seems complicated :/

      Hello All, I just had my first fertility appointment today. My husband has already gone through the testicular biopsy and the sperm have been frozen. My husband is a paraplegic and he has immotile sperm, though the doctor is confident they are viable....only time will tell. The doctor explained...

      Started by gidyep, 10-17-2011 06:00 PM
      • Replies: 5
      • Views: 663
      10-24-2011 07:46 PM Go to last post

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