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Hi Dee-chia: has your doctor told you the reason behind the failed ivf attempt? there are many possible reasons. Like if ICSI was performed. Issue with implantation. Or embryo quality etc etc. I think most hubbies are given vitamins by doctors, i know some take CoQ10 for its antioxidant effect...

Min81: if you are worried, you can give chr a call. they are quite informative/reassuring.

laine and lin: i think what they mean is acupuncture can augment the ivf treatment process. acupuncture can improve blood flow to ovaries during stimulation, and can aid implantation. actually many renowned western ivf centres in uk and usa have some sort of link to acupuncture service to their...

dear jane i suggest you see a fertility specialist, not just a normal gynae. the race is against time for your age. a fertility specialist will the best person to advise you on the next course of action. stopping period may help endometriosis but may not help ttc....

i hear that acupunture is useful during stimulation phase, before ET and on day of ET. perhaps can consider.

Mofmm: thanks for replying. why is Prufirst gift definitely not possible?, you've heard others try before?

just thinking ahead: does anyone know if mothers who have conceived via assisted reproduction methods can also apply for Prufirst Gift or AXA insurance?

does anyone know if mothers who have conceived via assisted reproduction methods can also apply for Prufirst Gift or AXA?

continued.. have endometriosis does not mean definitely need laparoscopy- often, lap is performed because during ttc, your reproductive specialist find things like hydrosalpinx, large ovarian cysts, etc which may affect ttc/artificial reproductive methods. If not, not every one with...

Hi Denise not sure how much this information will help. But for endometriosis, having endometriosis itself does not mean that one definitely have to remove it--- it really depends on the problem. If the endometriosis does not hamper fertility (like just small cysts, or just pain), then one...

to all who have succeeded in this journey-- hearty congratulations. to all who have not--- i think all deserve to be commended on being persistent with this journey--- its really very tough---- each time the setbacks, makes one just feel like screaming and crying-- no one who is not in our shoes...

the cause of hydrosalpinx should be determined. either due to prev surgery, infection or endometriosis. so depending on the cause, better be careful with non-doctor prescribed medicines, which may aggravate the respective problems and make the hydro worse.

hi all yes, i had hydrosalpinx and got it removed as well. did alot of research and reading--- i think overall, for ttc-- especially for those who need ART, removal may be the best decision.

there are many severity levels of endometriosis. minor to serious. not all types need special treatment. you shld speak to your gynae and ask how serious her endometriosis is. many with endometriosis Can have children. but its important to seek help early and plan to have children early-- so...

hi yvejen besides folic acid, i also take conceive well gold, coQ10 and milk.