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by mmc
Mon Mar 19, 2007 5:09 am
Forum: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Topic: HPT before blood test???
Replies: 5
Views: 1891

HPT before blood test???

Hi Girls,

I'm thinking about taking a HPT the day before going in for the blood test and wanted to ask if anyone has some info to share about how accurate I can expect that test to be??? I know I've read that HCG trigger can cause a false positive HPT but wondering if anyone out there has done the ...
by mmc
Sat Mar 03, 2007 10:48 am
Forum: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Topic: # of embryos implanted???
Replies: 4
Views: 1308

# of embryos implanted???

Ist ICSI, and trying to decide between 1,2 or 3? I definately want to be pregnant but concerned about multiples. Has anyone had to go through reducation?? How is the procedure? Were you happy with the outcome?? THanks M
by mmc
Sat Mar 03, 2007 9:01 am
Forum: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Topic: FET questions
Replies: 1
Views: 641

FET questions

Hi Girls,

Can anyone tell me if I have good blasts left over after ER and they can freeze them, I'm wondering what my protocol would be?? Are there shots, blood tests?? I have no idea what happens with FET, anyone have an experiences to share?? Thanks :D
by mmc
Tue Feb 27, 2007 9:23 am
Forum: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Topic: Burning Injections??
Replies: 2
Views: 814

Burning Injections??

Hi Girls,

I just started taking Menopur and Bravelle mixed together and they seem to sting and burn really bad not only during the injection but for at least an hour afterwards. Anyone have any helpful hints?? I am going to start taking Ganarelix in a few days and I was wondering if anyone knows ...
by mmc
Fri Feb 16, 2007 5:09 am
Forum: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Topic: ICSI success on 1st try???
Replies: 19
Views: 8312

ICSI numbers

Hi Girls,

We start next Saturday on stims so around March 10th or so we should be doing the transfer. Another question to anyone who wants to weigh in... i am really unsure about how many embies to transfer (in the case that there are more than 1 Blasts!) I don't really want a multiple pregnancy ...
by mmc
Thu Feb 15, 2007 7:57 am
Forum: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Topic: ICSI success on 1st try???
Replies: 19
Views: 8312

ICSI success on 1st try???

Hi,

I'm getting ready to do my first ICSI and wondering if anyone can send me some good stories about how it worked the first time they used ICSI?? Mine is male factor, I'm fine without problems (thank god) but just curious if anyone had great successes 1st time out of the gate!! Thanks girls!! :D
by mmc
Thu Feb 15, 2007 7:45 am
Forum: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Topic: Good clinics in SF??
Replies: 1
Views: 913

Good clinics in SF??

Hi,
I live in SF and I'm looking for info on people's experiences with different clinics, UCSF etc. Any info you have would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks M
by mmc
Wed Feb 14, 2007 7:19 am
Forum: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Topic: Anybody doing IVF in Massachusetts??
Replies: 5
Views: 1072

Anybody doing IVF in Massachusetts??

I'm wondering if anyone has info about infertility treatments in MA?? I heard that the state requires that insurance cover infertility. I am a MA resident and also CA but I'm wondering what qualifies one for coverage?? If anyone has any info please, please let me know!! Thanks a million!
by mmc
Tue Feb 13, 2007 5:36 am
Forum: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Topic: First 12 days of stims- is it painful as time goes on??
Replies: 4
Views: 1902

First 12 days of stims- is it painful as time goes on??

Hi Ladies,

Here is another pain question!! Starting ICSI in about a week and I want to know a couple of things...

As the follicles and eggs develop over the two week stim period how bad is the discomfort and bloating?? Can you take a water pill or something to control the bloating??

Has anybody ...
by mmc
Sun Jan 28, 2007 8:00 am
Forum: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Topic: Looking for February ICSI Girls!!
Replies: 3
Views: 948

Looking for February ICSI Girls!!

Hi,
I'm starting my first ICSI around Feb 25 and I'm hoping to find a few friends that will be going through this at the same time. Please respond if you'd be interested in ongoing support!! Thanks
by mmc
Sun Jan 28, 2007 5:00 am
Forum: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Topic: ICSI injections
Replies: 2
Views: 836

ICSI injections

Hi Girls,

Question for anyone doing ICSI...I guess you are suppost to take shots from day 2-10. Can anyone tell me is it only one shot per night? How bad do the shots hurt? I'm the biggest baby when it comes to shots and I'm trying to prepare myself to see if I can actually go through with this ...
by mmc
Sat Jan 27, 2007 6:37 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Clinics in San Francisco
Replies: 2
Views: 1238

Clinics in San Francisco

Hi everyone,

I'm tryint to find out some of the top clinics in the Bay Area. I live in SF but I'm not sure how to go about finding the top specialists, any ideas or comments? Where can you go to find the best without bias?? Thanks in advance.
by mmc
Fri Jan 26, 2007 7:30 am
Forum: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Topic: How long between IVF's?
Replies: 3
Views: 995

How long between IVF's?

What is the average time between ICSI procedures?? Do you have to wait in between or do you just do it month after month? Thanks!
by mmc
Fri Jan 26, 2007 7:28 am
Forum: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Topic: Day 2 Ultrasound??
Replies: 4
Views: 2269

Day 2 Ultrasound??

Does anyone know why they would be doing an ultrasound on Day 2 of my cycle of the month that I start ICSI?? How gross!!! What do they think they will see????
by mmc
Fri Jan 05, 2007 9:40 am
Forum: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Topic: Time between ICSI procedures
Replies: 5
Views: 1719

Time between ICSI procedures

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for responding to all of my questions, it had really helped me to relax and get some real info on procedures that I'm really nervous about. My next question is how long do you have to wait in between ICSI procedures? I'm assuming it isn't back to back months since I've seen some ...