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was supposed to go to the doctor on the 19th of April to have my birth control injection, i only went there...

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I had the implanon for 2 years I got it takin out on feb. Of this year and I have all signs...

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trying to conceive

dear sir/mam...iam trying pregnancy from 2 years...but now i have my regular periods from 8 months...last...

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I am new to this forum. We've been married for 9months and we are planning to have a baby. I have a cycle...

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i,m 45 and remarried we would like to have a baby but in 1990 i had a tubal ligation done, where do i...

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Birth Control concerns with fertility

I'm 31 and I stopped taking my birth control two years ago to try to conceive. My period has been close to...

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New Committee Opinion on Female Fertility Testing

New Guidelines on Fertility Testing! American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)...

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New Guidelines on Fertility Testing!
American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) released a Committee Opinion on evaluation of the infertile female in August 2012. This new Committee Opinion focuses on testing that is cost-effective, expedient, and minimally invasive. Here is the first installment of a three part summary:
When is testing appropriate?
85% of women will be pregnant within a year of trying, so testing is indicated for the other 15% who have not yet conceived after a year. Testing may start sooner if you suspect a fertility concern: age over 35 years, history of irregular periods, suspected scar tissue or endometriosis, suspected sperm problems. Women planning to use a sperm donor may also desire some level of pre-insemination testing.
Questions your doctor will ask you:
How long have you been trying?
Describe:

Â· your periods (how many days from first day to first day, any pain?)
Â· any prior pregnancies
Â· any prior birth control
Â· frequency of intercourse
Â· surgery, injury, infection to the reproductive tract
Â· treatments for abnormal pap smears
Â· family history of birth defects, mental retardation, menopause, reproductive problems
Â· use of cigarettes, alcohol, recreational drugs.

Reasons for the tests your doctor may offer:
Do you release an egg?
15% of infertile women do not ovulate robustly. Many times women with ovulation problems will have abnormal bleeding or irregular periods, however in some instances ovulation problems can be more subtle.
Evidence that you are ovulating:

Â· regular predictable periods occurring within the interval 25-35 days
Â· greater than ten days of basal body temperature elevation each cycle
Â· positive mid cycle ovulation predictor kit
Â· Blood progesterone test greater than 3, 1 week before the period

Testing that may be offered if you are not ovulating well:

Â· Thyroid
Â· Prolactin
Â· Follicle stimulating hormone with estradiol

My next installment with cover How many eggs do you have? And how do test fallopian tubes?
Have a great week!View Thread

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is it too early to be anxious?? AGAIN?

I apologise if this is lengthy. I have PCOS and have been on metformin 500mg 2x daily, cut back on carbs...

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TTC with Endometriosis

What are my chances of conceiving and carrying a child to term with possibility of advanced Endo?

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My OBGYN Lady Doctor told me to count 10 days from day one of your period... so I just started my period...

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EWCM-EGG WHITE CERVICAL MUCUS

HIE ALL We had been ttc for 4 months now but we had no luck,i was ovulating right on time and we were...

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BBT and shift work or travel

I work as a flight attendant and as a result was going crazy about how to accurately chart my BBT. I got...

Me-32, DH-33, MC- 2 (@8wks), TTC- 5cycles, CD38

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I work as a flight attendant and as a result was going crazy about how to accurately chart my BBT. I got this tip from www.fertility friend.com. I hope it helps

How can I chart my BBT if I work shifts?

It is not impossible to take your BBT if you work shifts, but it will be more challenging. Take your temperature at the time you wake up when you are most likely to have had the most sleep. Be as consistent as you can. On your days off, take your temperature after you wake up as well, even if it is at a different time. Make a note on your chart of changes in your waking schedule. You may take your temperature in the afternoon before you go to work if that is your usual waking time and the time after which you are most likely to have had the most sleep. It is not useful to take your temperature when you are already awake and active.

How can I take my BBT when I am traveling?

If you travel within your own time zone, just keep on taking your temperature at the same time. You may notice a slight fluctuation if the climate is warmer/colder but this should not have a huge impact on your chart. Make a note in the notes section that you were traveling so you can explain unusual temperature patterns.

If you are traveling to a different time zone, the disturbance is usually only limited to the day of travel and the day after. Keep taking your temperature as before, using the same time in the local time. We recommend not adjusting any temperatures, but again, make a note of the circumstances. Unless you are traveling right around the time of ovulation, you should still be able to discern your pattern. When BBT is less reliable because of such a special circumstance, pay extra close attention to your other fertility signs to avoid missing a potential fertile opportunity.View Thread

Me-32, DH-33, MC- 2 (@8wks), TTC- 5cycles, CD38

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Hello Everyone!

Hi, I'm keita and I had been trying to conceive for 3 years before i was blessed to have my triplets 18...

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Want to read "discussions" only?

Well that's easy too, on the left hand side you see many links one of them is "discussions", click on...

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