Start here with Episode #1 Gabriela is back after being on metformin for 3 1/2 weeks. We hadn’t gotten any phone calls from her since she started, which to me means two things. One is that she didn’t have terrible side effects, because she would have called us. The other is that she never got [...]
What does a reproductive endocrinologist really do?
February 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
During the initial consultation visit, I ask my new patients (both husband and wife) what kind of work they do. First of all, this helps me form a clearer mental image of who they are. It also helps me screen for any unusual stress-filled situations in their lives that need to be addressed in order [...]
A balanced life
February 19, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Two of my core beliefs are currently having a knock-down drag-out war with each other. One belief is that if you correctly choose a career that is fun, stimulating, enjoyable and spiritually rewarding, then you will never really “work” a day in your life. I still hold this to be true. The other belief is [...]
Just say no
February 15, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Phone conversation between one of my staff and a patient’s husband who was a former competitive athlete and who admitted to taking "a whole lot of steroids" in the past. STAFF: Hello, Mr. ___ . This is ___ from Dr (IVF-MD)’s office. We have the results of your sperm test back from this morning. I’m [...]
Recommended by 2 out of 10 doctors
February 14, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I get a few emails asking me what brand of ovulation kit or what herbal fertility potions I recommend. Sometimes the questions mention specific trade names, as in "What is your opinion on Brand XYZ fertility vitamins?" It puts me in a difficult situation, because most of the time, the truthful answer is that it [...]
Not ovulating on Clomid
February 13, 2008 By 3 Comments
Hello Dr. I’ve been on two cycles of clomid (50mg/100mg) but the follicles never matured =(. I haven’t been diagnosed with PCOS and have ovulated on my own in the past. My RE did blood work on cd10, 12, 14 and my estrogen levels were 55, 57, 65 and then 54. What could be the [...]
Using cards to better understand your fertility
February 11, 2008 By Leave a Comment
This weekend, a friend invited me to play in a poker tournament on behalf of a charity that gives support to crime victims. It was organized by an exceptional group of women who regularly devote their time and energy to doing philanthropic activities. I didn’t do well in the tourney, but was glad to have [...]
