Comments for Quips and Tips for Couples Coping With Infertility

Comment on Relief for Premenstrual Syndrome – PMS Help! by Christine

Christine — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:03:47 +0000

Black Cohosh is also a very good herb for PMS Relief

Comment on 5 Foods That Increase Sperm Count, Production, and Motility by Taz

Taz — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:32:17 +0000

Hi Laurie,

Thanks for your best wishes.

On Friday the egg collection went really well. They managed to collect 10 good eggs from 17 follicles. Unfortunately, it wasn’t my best sample but they only needed 10 little soldiers. The embryologist told us on Friday afternoon that there was usually a 70% chance of getting embryos once they had injected the sperm into each egg. However, to our surprise they phoned on Saturday morning to tell us we have 9 embryos!

Transfer is on Monday morning. My wife and I haven’t decided to replace one or two embryos. The consultant has advised us that replacing two embryos could lead to complication due to my wife’s age. However, there is the possibility that everything could be good, since the first ICSI treatment lead to our twins. So we have a dilemma!

This is another milestone we have passed. Fingers crossed it works again.

Thanks,
Taz

Comment on How Vitamin B12 Affects Fertility Rates – Getting Pregnant Naturally by Evelyn

Evelyn — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:55:47 +0000

I started b12 injections once to twice weekly about 6 months ago. My fiance and I conceived the first time we were together and am now 12 weeks pregnant and have continued my injections. Before my injections I had never used any kind of contraceptive and never got pregnant. I had no idea I may have been infertile and assumed I could continue to go without contraceptives.. I was wrong! This is in no way conclusive but the connection is undeniable.

Comment on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – Weight Loss Tips for Women With PCOS by Tania Tod

Tania Tod — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:04:42 +0000

I agree, working out is really important – not only for losing weight, but
to maintain optimal health. For women who try to lose weight cardio
workout is number 1, including light weights with many repetitions (also
counts as cardio), while women who are trying to conceive or who are
already pregnant should definitely avoid heavy lifting.

Comment on The Benefits and Drawbacks of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) by noor

noor — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:47:16 +0000

i am happy because i had a baby after the ivf and my husband is also exited.my son is called frank he is now 4 years old.

Comment on 4 Types of Menstrual Period Problems by Monique

Monique — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:56:12 +0000

So my sophmore year, I got on Debo. It almost immediately took away my period and I had no spotting. I ended up gainin 40lbs on it but didn’t notice it at first. The entire point of me getting on birthcontrol was to regulate my period and help with cramps, which didn’t happen. before debo i was on the patch which just made me completely horrible to be around because it made everything so much worse. but anyways, i got off of debo after i noticed the weight gain (which came on in about 2 months) and then it took me about a year and half to my period back. i would always have cramps but no bleeding. when my period finally returned my senior year, it was way worse than before. it was heavy enough to have to change my pad every hour and i use the next to heaviest from always. i got into an accident december 08. it wasn’t bad but i did have some anxiety but a little before that and since, my period has been every two-three months and lasts for a month being heavy like i said. i have horrific cramps for about two weeks and vomit a few times over the month.

i’m afraid to go to the clinic (because i dont have the money for a doctor or insurance so thats my only option) because 1. im a virgin and they use tools that will hurt 2. im afraid of getting on any other birth control that will just mess me up more.

i dont know what to do but i cannot live with this anymore. it makes me depressed and super irritable. my family doesnt understand and i’m so fatigued with even caring about it.

what do i do?

Comment on 5 Foods That Increase Sperm Count, Production, and Motility by Sriram

Sriram — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:17:50 +0000

Hi Laurie,
First of all, hats-off to you. You are doing a great job. You are doing a great service to the people.
I am from India. How can I check my sperm quantity and my sperm quality? Where can I make a test on this? Kindly help me.

And thank you very much in advance for your support.

Comment on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – Weight Loss Tips for Women With PCOS by Suni

Suni — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:18:49 +0000

I STRONGLY recommend working out with weights as well as doing regular cardio. As a guy who spends far too much time in front of a computer, I can assure you it helps a lot.

Comment on Benefits of Getting Your Period – How Menstruation is Good for You! by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:02:43 +0000

Thanks for taking the time to comment, Xioma — I agree with your mom, I think

Comment on 10 Misconceptions About a Woman’s Age and Fertility Levels by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:02:04 +0000

I’m glad you got pregnant, Allie…that Getting Pregnant Bible does sound good!