Archive for the ‘Female Infertility’ Category

For many, obesity becomes a contributing factor to infertility.

Question:
Yet another advantage to being fat. Em Be careful what you wish for….

Response:
On 27 Nov 2004 17:13:35 GMT, Lady Veteran <army…@bigfoot.com> wrote: >—–BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE—– >Hash: SHA1 >On 27 Nov 2004 04:52:35 -0000, 5burglarpr…@integrityoffice.com >(Denny Tate) wrote: >Keep your alarmist bullshit propaganda out of SSFA. [...]

clomid?

Question:
Is clomid and HCG the same thing? Thanks

Response:
No clomid (oral or gel)as I understand encourages the body to produce natural LH, which in turn should encourage the testicles to produce more T. HCG is administered as a subcutaneous shot, and acts as LH, which in turn should cause the testicles [...]

starting induction tom'w and acronyms?

Question:
Hi Tricia, I’m as regular as clockwork, and I have PCOS.  It’s the androgens that are the clincher.  I don’t have polycystic ovaries, either.  Hair loss, male hair growth patterns, acne, insulin resistance – all yes.  The key to either being diagnosed or ruling it out is in the bloodwork.  Talk [...]

Bush Stem Cell Decision – Frozen Blastocysts / U.S. Research

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – "In a way, it’s as if President Kennedy had said, ‘we’re going to the moon’ and then he added, ‘we’re only going to use existing rockets. We’re not going to use any new [...]

Somebody on D-chiro-Inositol?

Question:
Three articles on D-chiro… New drug treats polycystic ovary syndrome http://www.soulcysters.com/ubb/Forum26/HTML/000025.html Ovulatory and Metabolic Effects of d-Chiro-Inositol in the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome http://www.soulcysters.com/ubb/Forum26/HTML/000024.html Insmed receives $34.5 million for diabetes, polycystic ovary research http://www.soulcysters.com/ubb/Forum26/HTML/000009.html

Response:
Btw, a PCO study at Eastern Va. Medical School in Norfolk, Va. is starting [...]

Female / Male Infertility and WOE

Question:
Hello All! This is my first time posting.  My hubby and myself have been doing this WOE for the past 7 weeks and are enjoying it immensely with great results. I think that this group is a terrific resource and your photos inspire me amazingly. Anyway, my question is [...]

The PCO bandwagon

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And isn’t it ironic how many people think that just because you’re not skinny you must also be stupid and lazy… Barbara – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -NYCTwinMum wrote: > >>Beth, you could be so skinny if you wanted to."  I once worked down to > 90 [...]

STUPID man in Tampa Bay [obviously a vent!]

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Hi Folks, I heard something on a news interview that sort of struck a nerve at the time, but is now starting to bug me a lot more.  One of the local TV stations took to the streets to interview Tampa Bay residents about their opinions regarding Viagra and the fact [...]

How do I keep hubby in the mood during fertile time?(LONG)

Question:
Patti, Thanks for asking the question, because all the answers were so funny.  It really made me laugh.  It’s great to have some happy/funny news to read. Our last IUI (which was our 2nd), I had to help get the sperm from my husband out in the parking lot of [...]

male infertility

Question:
Just curious, why would a healthy man (me) not have one single sperm. My wife and I tried having kids for several years to no avail.  My wife thought she was the reason we couldn’t conceive, turns out it was me. Anyway, we adopted two wonderful kids.  I’m 40 now, however, over [...]