Comments for Fertility File http://fertilityfile.com The inside view from a reproductive endocrinologist Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:46:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 Comment on How do I lower my FSH level? by IVF-MD http://fertilityfile.com/2008/04/27/how-do-i-lower-my-fsh-level/#comment-22562 IVF-MD Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:51:50 +0000 http://fertilityfile.com/2008/04/27/how-do-i-lower-my-fsh-level/#comment-22562 Rhonda, making one follicle with 375 IU must have been pretty disappointing. Still, I doubt that had you taken the 450 IU correctly that you would have made more than 3 or 4 even. Nobody can say for sure whether a different protocol may result in enough eggs to do IVF. You have to weigh the cost of meds for another cancelled cycle vs saving up that money towards a donor egg cycle. Good luck. Rhonda, making one follicle with 375 IU must have been pretty disappointing. Still, I doubt that had you taken the 450 IU correctly that you would have made more than 3 or 4 even. Nobody can say for sure whether a different protocol may result in enough eggs to do IVF. You have to weigh the cost of meds for another cancelled cycle vs saving up that money towards a donor egg cycle. Good luck.

]]> Comment on How do I lower my FSH level? by IVF-MD http://fertilityfile.com/2008/04/27/how-do-i-lower-my-fsh-level/#comment-22561 IVF-MD Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:46:21 +0000 http://fertilityfile.com/2008/04/27/how-do-i-lower-my-fsh-level/#comment-22561 Jennifer So sorry to hear about your past decade of extraordinary stress. It's not possible to separate how much of the ovarian aging was due to life factors vs genetic factors. What's most important to focus on at this point is what to do to maximize your chances. Best of luck. Jennifer
So sorry to hear about your past decade of extraordinary stress. It’s not possible to separate how much of the ovarian aging was due to life factors vs genetic factors. What’s most important to focus on at this point is what to do to maximize your chances. Best of luck.

]]> Comment on Clomid Questions by utopianacres http://fertilityfile.com/2008/04/16/clomid-questions/#comment-22351 utopianacres Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:27:38 +0000 http://fertilityfile.com/2008/04/16/clomid-questions/#comment-22351 I have been ttc for over a year now. im 31 and i have pcos. i have been on metformin 850mg twice a day for a year. im on my third cycle of clomid. first two i did ovulate on 50mg but unsuccessful. Now on my third cycle of 100mg and no positive ovulation at day 20!!!! im confused. i have little faith in this drug---when should i switch to another? I have been ttc for over a year now. im 31 and i have pcos. i have been on metformin 850mg twice a day for a year. im on my third cycle of clomid. first two i did ovulate on 50mg but unsuccessful. Now on my third cycle of 100mg and no positive ovulation at day 20!!!! im confused. i have little faith in this drug—when should i switch to another?

]]> Comment on How do I lower my FSH level? by Rhonda http://fertilityfile.com/2008/04/27/how-do-i-lower-my-fsh-level/#comment-22247 Rhonda Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:45:10 +0000 http://fertilityfile.com/2008/04/27/how-do-i-lower-my-fsh-level/#comment-22247 What a wonderful site - finally answers to questions that don't beat around the bush - thank you. I am 41 and have tried five unsuccessful IUI's over 18 months. Last month I was supposed to try IVF but that was converted to IUI as I only had one follicle, even after being on BCP, Superfact and Menopur. My FSH has been around 12-14 during the almost two years of fertility treatment. During the IVF cycle, I was on Menopur 450 but the first two injections I miscalculated and only took injections of 375. Could this have affected the outcome of the number of follicles produced? My Dr. is now telling me my only option is egg donor but I would like to know if it might be worth it to try another round of drugs with the correct dose and/or try a different type of drug for another attempt at a hopefull IVF. I still feel there should be hope with these FSH levels? Thank you. What a wonderful site - finally answers to questions that don’t beat around the bush - thank you.

I am 41 and have tried five unsuccessful IUI’s over 18 months. Last month I was supposed to try IVF but that was converted to IUI as I only had one follicle, even after being on BCP, Superfact and Menopur. My FSH has been around 12-14 during the almost two years of fertility treatment. During the IVF cycle, I was on Menopur 450 but the first two injections I miscalculated and only took injections of 375. Could this have affected the outcome of the number of follicles produced? My Dr. is now telling me my only option is egg donor but I would like to know if it might be worth it to try another round of drugs with the correct dose and/or try a different type of drug for another attempt at a hopefull IVF. I still feel there should be hope with these FSH levels?
Thank you.

]]> Comment on Eggs, sperm and kidneys for sale by david http://fertilityfile.com/2009/01/28/eggs-sperm-and-kidneys-for-sale/#comment-22176 david Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:53:27 +0000 http://fertilityfile.com/?p=386#comment-22176 Hello this is David Michael from Jabalpur Cell no. +919300114858 My Blood Group is O+ Hemoglobin 14.8 Height: 5’8” Weight: 74 Kg I am donated blood in 19 times and donation is continue in 3 months I want to Donate my own Kidney in Rs. 20,00,000 Because I am in big problem. i am in a big loan amount Please do something for me, some financially help Funds transferred on bank acc no. 019801512360 ICICI bank Jabalpur (India) Cell no. +919300114858 e-mail annadavid1@rediffmail.com Hello this is David Michael from Jabalpur
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Funds transferred on bank acc no. 019801512360 ICICI bank Jabalpur (India)
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]]> Comment on How do I lower my FSH level? by Jennifer http://fertilityfile.com/2008/04/27/how-do-i-lower-my-fsh-level/#comment-22083 Jennifer Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:30:40 +0000 http://fertilityfile.com/2008/04/27/how-do-i-lower-my-fsh-level/#comment-22083 Actually, I would like to ask if stress can damage the follicals and turn into ovarian failure? Or is family history more important? I've had my share of caretaking, death of loved ones, foreclosure, layoff, construction work literally stopping-lost business, financial effects of this, taking care of others children which takes time away from having your own...I thought I was handling it as okay as you can but maybe not? Actually, I would like to ask if stress can damage the follicals and turn into ovarian failure? Or is family history more important? I’ve had my share of caretaking, death of loved ones, foreclosure, layoff, construction work literally stopping-lost business, financial effects of this, taking care of others children which takes time away from having your own…I thought I was handling it as okay as you can but maybe not?

]]> Comment on How do I lower my FSH level? by Jennifer http://fertilityfile.com/2008/04/27/how-do-i-lower-my-fsh-level/#comment-22082 Jennifer Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:47:24 +0000 http://fertilityfile.com/2008/04/27/how-do-i-lower-my-fsh-level/#comment-22082 Kerleen, I just turned 39 yrs old and have an FSH of 13. I skipped three periods suddenly last October. Since September was the first month we ardently tried to get pregnant, I was bitterly disapointed to find out that my grandmother went through menopause beginning age 38 and ended at 40. I wish I had known. At your age I thought I would have children in my early thirties and that would be the best decade of my life, but that last 8 years were filled with extreme stress taking care of ill and dying parents, grandparents, etc. My advice is do not leave it for the 'right' timing. Ardently look after yourself and your spouse. Kerleen,

I just turned 39 yrs old and have an FSH of 13. I skipped three periods suddenly last October. Since September was the first month we ardently tried to get pregnant, I was bitterly disapointed to find out that my grandmother went through menopause beginning age 38 and ended at 40. I wish I had known. At your age I thought I would have children in my early thirties and that would be the best decade of my life, but that last 8 years were filled with extreme stress taking care of ill and dying parents, grandparents, etc. My advice is do not leave it for the ‘right’ timing. Ardently look after yourself and your spouse.

]]> Comment on How do I lower my FSH level? by IVF-MD http://fertilityfile.com/2008/04/27/how-do-i-lower-my-fsh-level/#comment-22559 IVF-MD Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:41:01 +0000 http://fertilityfile.com/2008/04/27/how-do-i-lower-my-fsh-level/#comment-22559 I would offer some suggestions, but obviously your own RE knows you better than I do and he/she has chosen your particular protocol for a reason, so I would just suggest you either go along with his/her plan or ask if there is another protocol that is better. Sorry for the seemingly vague answer, but it's the appropriate one given the circumstances. Good luck! I would offer some suggestions, but obviously your own RE knows you better than I do and he/she has chosen your particular protocol for a reason, so I would just suggest you either go along with his/her plan or ask if there is another protocol that is better. Sorry for the seemingly vague answer, but it’s the appropriate one given the circumstances. Good luck!

]]> Comment on How do I lower my FSH level? by chrisH http://fertilityfile.com/2008/04/27/how-do-i-lower-my-fsh-level/#comment-21901 chrisH Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:27:56 +0000 http://fertilityfile.com/2008/04/27/how-do-i-lower-my-fsh-level/#comment-21901 Doctor- I did a medicated IUI ('08) and natural IUI ('09) to no avail. I am set to start an IVF cycle in March, and here are my stats: 35 ys old, gravida 0, primary infertility for 4-5 ys secondary to stage 3 endometriosis. FSH 9.65, E2 34.4, HCG <1.00, PRL 17.6, TSH 1.49. We are planning no b/c pills (due to my dairy allergy-all b/c pills have dairy), mid luteal Lupron, Bravelle 150, Menopur 75. Base line US: endo thickness 3, Lt ovary: 32x17x27 #of follicles <10mm 4; Rt ovary: 39x16x27 # of follicles <10mm 5. How does this plan sound? Should I try to drink some wheatgrass, and schedule my accupuncture for once a week (instead of a week and a half between each)? What else can I do to improve my chances? Thank you. Doctor-
I did a medicated IUI (’08) and natural IUI (’09) to no avail.
I am set to start an IVF cycle in March, and here are my stats:
35 ys old, gravida 0, primary infertility for 4-5 ys secondary to stage 3 endometriosis. FSH 9.65, E2 34.4, HCG <1.00, PRL 17.6, TSH 1.49. We are planning no b/c pills (due to my dairy allergy-all b/c pills have dairy), mid luteal Lupron, Bravelle 150, Menopur 75. Base line US: endo thickness 3, Lt ovary: 32×17x27 #of follicles <10mm 4; Rt ovary: 39×16x27 # of follicles <10mm 5.
How does this plan sound?
Should I try to drink some wheatgrass, and schedule my accupuncture for once a week (instead of a week and a half between each)?
What else can I do to improve my chances?
Thank you.

]]> Comment on How do I lower my FSH level? by Jo http://fertilityfile.com/2008/04/27/how-do-i-lower-my-fsh-level/#comment-21879 Jo Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:15:27 +0000 http://fertilityfile.com/2008/04/27/how-do-i-lower-my-fsh-level/#comment-21879 Thank you again. Is Luteinized Unruptured Follicle Syndrome common? Jo Thank you again.

Is Luteinized Unruptured Follicle Syndrome common?

Jo

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