[-]ttc here and Expecting period on Tuesday. Took pg test this morning and negative. Am I wrong to think it's not going to happen this cycle? I don't feel any different. Tia.
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[-]Please recommend someone who is a specialist in fibroid removal/treatment. I've had 3 MC and I'm starting to think I need to get it taken out in order to TTC. Someone kind and compassionate would be a real bonus. TIA!
6 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]Rogerio Lobo did this for me. He is a reproductive endicronoligist at Col Pres. Offices at Columbus Circle and uptwon. He is GREAT. I consulted with 4 doctors about my fibroids. He was the only one who did not want to put me on Lupron or make me have a verticle incision. Has done many myomectomies to save fertility. I had 17 firbroids and a 5mo uterus. I went on to 2 vag deliveries. I did not need any kind of medical intervention to get or stay pregnant. Avoid Dr. Keltz at SLR.
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[-]does anyone have a story abt falling hcg levels in early pregnancy but things turning out ok? desperately hoping, but its probably false hope.
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I'm sorry to hear it. When I was going through a m/c this site helped me: www.misdiagnosedmiscarriage.com because it had a lot of helpful information, especially if you're looking for inspiration.
[ Reply | Options ]I have been in your shoes 4 times and searched desperately for good stories but did not find any. It is not normal for hCG to drop in early pg. I am sorry. Here is an interesting website... http://www.betabase.info/showBasicChart.php?type=Single
[ Reply | Options ]This happened to me very early on, about 6 or 7 weeks. My dr noticed that my hcg levels were dropping and put me on bedrest for about a week, then made a follow up visit. Everything was normal the following week. I am now 38 weeks pregnant and incredibly thankful. It was a very difficult week so I can empathize with how you are feeling. Best of luck to you and your baby.
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[-]When do you start counting your cycle? I have some spotting prior to actually getting my period, but should I calculate ovulation from the day I start to spot or the day I actually get the period itself?
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[-]I am 3 days late for my period. Should I make a doctors appt? Should I get one of those preg tests at drugstore? We have been ttc for 5 months.
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[-]how long did you wait before taking a pg test? expecting period tuesday and really anxious.
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[-]Anyone ever have an endometrial biopsy? Was it painful? If you've had an HSG, how did it compare pain-wise to that? TIA
6 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]omg - I had one - do NOT - I repeat - do NOT let your regular gyne do it...go to a fertility specialist ASAP b/c they have far more refined instruments. My gyne used primeval instrument of torture (and this was a WOMAN!) to do it - this little metal scraper thingie and I went into a full body sweat/shakes after...so painful. When I ultimately went to feritility specialist, they said, Oh...we have much less painful way of doing this....urgh!!!!!!
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[-]Going for an HSG on Monday. Can anyone tell me what to expect?
17 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]Have had two. You lie down, a thin catheter is inserted. A dye is dispersed. The thin catheter is taken out. You go home. I took two tylenols beforehand. The pain was a very very sharp menstural cramp. I turned beet red. Some spotting immediately after and no pain followed.
[ Reply | Options ]I think the anticipation of this purportedly uncomfortable procedure was worse than the actual HSG. The only truly painful part is at the very end of the dye dispersion but it honestly lasts about 4 seconds. Like others, it feel like a very acute menstrual cramp. Felt fine afterwards and think you should manage well with a couple of Tylenol before (and after if you feel like it). Good luck!
[ Reply | Options ]Don't want to scare you but mine was painful -- apparently my cervix is very high and strangely angled and they couldn't get the tube in at first. This part really hurt but supposedly it was unusual, the nurse said she's never seen it take so long. Once it was in, it was okay -- the dye feels like menstrual cramps when it goes through your tubes but it's manageable. I would advise taking a strong painkiller first. Like if you have anything left over from wisdom teeth or anything -- take it. Once the test was over I felt fine, though.
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[-]what should i expect for my first appointment with a reproductive endocrinologist? does my husband need to come to this?
7 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]You may want your husband to there since you are in this together. Also, the problem may not be with you. I suspect your first appt will entail a lengthy consult, ultrasound and a lot of blood tests. Good Luck.
[ Reply | Options ]NP you should get your dates together -- stuff like last period, any pregnancy or m/c info (including dates), any allergies, meds you are on or have been on, any health problems, etc., if you were on the pill, etc. Just a general health overview. You will probably give blood and maybe have an exam? Call the office and ask if your dr wants your dh there this time, or whether he could come in another time for any bloodwork.
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Expect lots of questions about medical history and probably a pelvic exam w/probe to look at your uterus and ovaries. For other tests, including sperm analysis, bloodwork and examination of tubes you will probably need to make separate appointments. Would recommend that dh goes with you for reasons others have mentioned. Good luck! I'm going through the same thing.
[ Reply | Options ]I just went to one (Spandorfer at Cornell) for the first time last week. Went without DH, which was perfectly fine. They asked questions about DH though (his medications, age, family history). And DH's going in to give a sample next week. For me, he talked with me in his office for a little bit, then did a breast exam, took some swabs, and did an internal ultrasound. Then they drew a lot of blood (so eat something before you go in). Then they scheduled me to go in and give more blood on the 2nd or 3rd day of my period. And they scheduled me for an HSG (which I'm doing this afternoon).
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[-]I never knew you could test "too soon" for pregnancy until I read it on ub. I am 2 days late for my period. Too early to test with one of those store-bought kits?
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[-]TTC #3. With #1 and #2, we had sex maybe 2x for 2 months, now I have been counting days, sex about 5x every other day during the time, for 4 months, and nothing, WTF??? Do I buy those stupid ovulation things now?
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[-]Does anyone know exactly why pregnant women should not receive the nasal spray H1N1 vaccine? Whenever I search, it just says that it is "not recommended" for pregnant women, but it doesn't say why. I am nervous bc I received the shot and now think that I may be pregnant and was perhaps pregnant when I was vaccinated.
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[-]Just starting ttc. Have chronic headaches and by habit took Excedrin. Should I be worried?
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I would heartily recommend Dr. Milton Hutson at Cornell. When I first learned I was pregnant, I interviewed one other practice before I ended up with Hutson. The thing that immediately impressed me was that prior to going in for my first visit, Hutson's office sent a questionnaire that was about 8 pages long, on scan-tron sheet, and I was told to bring it to my first appointment. They scanned it, and withing minutes, they were able to see any items in my history that would raise a red flag (having a cat, for instance). When my husband and I sat down with him, he spent what seemed like a huge amount of time asking us questions, and giving us the oportunity to ask him questions without rushing us (we were probably in there over an hour ju...
[ Reply | Options ]Dr Hutson is great but he does not accept insurance, i would like to recommend Dr Daniel Roshan, despite that he is busy, he is very compitent and skilful, all the procedures and sonograms are done in the same office, the staff are wonderful. I had a triplet pregnancy that went well, delivered at 36 weeks with alot of wonderful and thoghtful care. Forever i am greatful for this gift.
[ Reply | Options ]I just had a baby delivered by Dr. Hutson. He's terrific. I highly recommend him. No he does not take insurance but my insurance is reimbursing about 70% of the costs incurred by his care. To be honest, the best docs dont take insurance -- sad but true -- so if you can afford to carry the costs till your insurance can reimburse you most of what you lay out, by all means do it.
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Kalish--I have a really high risk multiple pregnancy--my and my db's life were in danger--and we are all healthy and have recovered well. But she acted very quickly when things were critical, got me into the hospital, monitored by the top md's in the necessary depts and delivered my db's at exactly the right moment. She's truly an amazing doctor.
[ Reply | Options ]DR. DANIEL ROSHAN FACOG, FACS is absolutely, hands down, the very vest high risk, maternal-fetal medicine obstetrician in New York City. He is caring, sensitive and brilliant. He has a terrific bed-side manner and takes time to listen, something so few doctors do. He is incredibly thorough, and all sonograms can be done right in the office. The staff is very warm and friendly. Dr. Roshan can handle even the most difficult pregnancies, multiple pregnancies and is quick to identify any fetal abnormalities. I would chose him again and again.
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[-]I'm not sure if I'm going crazy or not, but I really feel pregnant. My breasts are larger and I feel just like I did the first time I was pregnant. But I keep taking HPT and they keep coming out negative. I calculate I'm about two days before my period. Can this all be in my mind?
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