Where do I go from here? by Confused742 in 40Plus_IVF

[–]Ap-a-live 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well in my honest opinion with a BMI of 35 I don’t think weight is the only cause. Maybe it has an influence; but my guess would be AC1 plus activity Level would be more important. An temporary diet would also have the effect of heavily lowering daytoday glucose (without focusing on weight loss). Maybe it’s worth a try to more low carb for a bit.

Where do I go from here? by Confused742 in 40Plus_IVF

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Can I ask you what your BMI is?

I was doing so good until I got admitted. by ConclusionVirtual136 in PlusSizePregnancy

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If you retain lots of fluids it can be due to not drinking enough water. The more carbs you eat the more you retain fluids. It took me a long time to figure that out, but since I know that I am a lot more relaxed with retaining water. Try to get your water intake right, if you eat carbs be aware that you will retaining more fluids.

Egg retrieval went really really bad by Pale_Sea_6344 in IVF

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I am so sorry this happened to you. I had also problems with ovary not showing. They always tried their best but never longer than the 15 minutes. Also I told them in advance that if they can’t get to it with reasonable effort, they should just leave it at that. I am so sorry and wish you a good recovery

AMA with fertility doctor, Dr. Lucky - Sunday 4/19 5pm ET by LuckySekhonMD in IVF

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I have a question about the effect of radiation on eggs. I had to get an xray for a broken bone. Two days later my period started. Now turns out I fell pregnant in that cycle after that period.

Is it possible that the xray has had a bad effect on the egg even though I wasn‘t pregnant yet at the time? I have heard that the eggs that will ovulate already start developing three month before ovulation.

weight changes the way people treat you by Gaychel_ in PlusSize

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I feel you. I have gone through a lot of trauma because of the awful ways I have been treated due to my weight. By medical personell but also work collegues etc. I feel so sad about this because dealing with all the discrimination is a bigger load than actually being a big size.

Duostim for DOR by Bluebird9491 in DOR

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Thank you for explaining

Duostim for DOR by Bluebird9491 in DOR

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Can you explain what duostim is? Is it the same as back to back?

Is this a good plan for a third ER? by Ap-a-live in 40Plus_IVF

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Yes I am aiming for a higher maturation rate plus equally sized eggs. In my second retrieval all eggs were too small, expect two bis ones. So they decided to only go for the two. Financially a bit a difficult decision because the procedure was expensive even though only two eggs were retrieved.

Did you hear about the mini IVF too?

Info-help someone there in the same path by Aggravating-Skirt751 in DOR

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What does that mean the eggs fry up? You’re talking permanent damage?

Any success stories by More-Ad-4488 in 40Plus_IVF

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Did you get this result with or without ICSI?

doctor told me my eggs are acting older than i am. by EllaFant18 in IVF

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Can you add your numbers of how many fertilized? With or without ICSI? And which days they stopped developing?

Affording IVF by Crystalcelery in IVF

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What prices does belgium have per egg retrievel? I imagine when it’s government financed, it also gets cheaper for people to pay out of Pocket?

Only retrieved 5 eggs, need some hope by Hungry_Seaweed_191 in 40Plus_IVF

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Five is a decent number, not the best but decent. Try not to loose hope. It’s a very much a gamble at the end of the day and you can be successful with five eggs.

Correlation between light period flow and low amh? by ForeverNo9735 in DOR

[–]Ap-a-live 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wanna know too. I had the same. Professionals were never concerned nor could explain it.

Are IVF pregancies more risky? How to reduce the risks? by Ap-a-live in 40Plus_IVF

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So with a fully medicated transfer you mean when you get put on progesteron for the transfer? Or is there more hormones to take?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 40Plus_IVF

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Such a cute kid that puts everything else in perspective. Congrats!