Yes...i absolutely agree with u. I love CNY minus all the incessant nagging, questioning and insenitive comments from friends n relatives. *roll eyes*It's the CNY season again, the season we dread the most.
Brace yourself, let's try not to get too affected by those who speak insensitive words.
Stay positive and joyful, and may we all conceive real soon!
Anyone..any advice?? Been ttc for 2 years and would like to seek yr advice:
I went to kkh for a hsg recently while my hub did the semen analysis with the hospital as well. The outcome looks ok except for 2 fibroids which the doc strongly advised me to remove.
Background: I had an ectopic pregnancy in 2015 and that was only after a mth of ttc. As the foetus wasn't "stuck" in any of my tubes, my tubes are intact till today. E doc who attended to me back then told me that while cleaningup the insides, she saw some fibroids lying in my uterus (partially protuding out to the uterus) which I might wan to consider removing. Her suggestion was for me to review this in 6 mths' time. If there was growth in the fibroids, I might want to remove. After 6 mths, the review showed that the size was relatively the same. Hence, she said I can just continue to try concieve but of cos, the option to remove the fibroids was still avail. I chose the earlier.
After 2 years of ttc with no success, i did this hsg and the doc raised the issue about fibroids removal again. I hv 2 (1 intramural/ submuscosal at 2.3cm and another submuscosal at 2.9cm). I don't really feel any intense pain for my menses despite having the fibroids which is a gd thing.
Is it really essential to remove the fibroids?? And is it a protocol for all fibroids to be removed before we can proceed with iui or ivf? Any one who had successfully reduced the fibroids' size? If your was managed through tcm, can let me know which tcm? Or anything that I can eat or do to reduce the size? I really don't want to go through the ops if it is not absolutely necessary.
Anyone..any advice?? Been ttc for 2 years and would like to seek yr advice:
I went to kkh for a hsg recently while my hub did the semen analysis with the hospital as well. The outcome looks ok except for 2 fibroids which the doc strongly advised me to remove.
Background: I had an ectopic pregnancy in 2015 and that was only after a mth of ttc. As the foetus wasn't "stuck" in any of my tubes, my tubes are intact till today. E doc who attended to me back then told me that while cleaningup the insides, she saw some fibroids lying in my uterus (partially protuding out to the uterus) which I might wan to consider removing. Her suggestion was for me to review this in 6 mths' time. If there was growth in the fibroids, I might want to remove. After 6 mths, the review showed that the size was relatively the same. Hence, she said I can just continue to try concieve but of cos, the option to remove the fibroids was still avail. I chose the earlier.
After 2 years of ttc with no success, i did this hsg and the doc raised the issue about fibroids removal again. I hv 2 (1 intramural/ submuscosal at 2.3cm and another submuscosal at 2.9cm). I don't really feel any intense pain for my menses despite having the fibroids which is a gd thing.
Is it really essential to remove the fibroids?? And is it a protocol for all fibroids to be removed before we can proceed with iui or ivf? Any one who had successfully reduced the fibroids' size? If your was managed through tcm, can let me know which tcm? Or anything that I can eat or do to reduce the size? I really don't want to go through the ops if it is not absolutely necessary.
Thanks daledale! Do u know if yr friend went to any TCM to tiao the body for fibroid issues? If so, can recommend?Fibroids can reduce your fertility in these ways:
https://fibroids.com/fibroid-symptoms/fibroids-and-infertility/
- Fibroids that change the shape of your cervix can affect the number of sperm able to enter the uterus.
- Fibroids that block the Fallopian tubes can make the journey of a fertilized egg to implantation difficult or impossible.
- Fibroids which change the shape of your uterus may decrease the number of places an embryo can successfully implant or reduce uterine space needed for embryo development.
- Fibroids that weaken the lining of the uterine cavity or decrease the blood supply to a growing embryo can cause miscarriage.
My buddy did get pregnant with fibroid and it grows with pregnancy. She remove it after giving birth. There is some risk of pregnancy with fibroid too.
My frd just started seeing a tcm for fibroids. Not sure if got result yet. She only start this week.Thanks daledale! Do u know if yr friend went to any TCM to tiao the body for fibroid issues? If so, can recommend?
Yes, one gynae also told me that ladies with fibroids can still concieve. So he left it open ended for me to decide if i want/ dont want to remove the fibroids. But 2 years on with no success, i'm now back to the issue if there is indeed a need to remove them.
Thanks snow19. So did u remove the fibroids in the end? I was advised by the doc at kkh that I need to go for 1 injection - Lucrine Depot. This injection will make me go into a semi menopause period for a couple of mths so that I can reduce the size of the fibs before going for the surgery to remove. I guess the semi menopause will then stop me for trying for that few mths? There is a down time. Also, im not sure if allowing my body to go thru this semi menopause is good or not. And my fib sizes r less than 3cm.I was told to remove my fibroid before starting my ivf to increase the chances of getting preg.
Thanks snow19. So did u remove the fibroids in the end? I was advised by the doc at kkh that I need to go for 1 injection - Lucrine Depot. This injection will make me go into a semi menopause period for a couple of mths so that I can reduce the size of the fibs before going for the surgery to remove. I guess the semi menopause will then stop me for trying for that few mths? There is a down time. Also, im not sure if allowing my body to go thru this semi menopause is good or not. And my fib sizes r less than 3cm.
Hugs yrs will come soon. Dont be pressure by othersi am absolutely heartbroken...
i know i said to stay strong this festive season, but i did not expect to receive this news which crumbled my world.
My hubby's twin's wife is preg with 2nd, and will be announcing it at reunion dinner and cny.
And all i have, is a -ve.
Thanks Daledale. After i wailed my hearts out yesterday, my BBT plunge down today. Sigh.Hugs yrs will come soon. Dont be pressure by others
Sorry to hear about your low egg reserve issues. I have not gone for IVF yet so won't be able to comment. Are you currently with KKH or private doc?Hi,
Will like to share my problems here. I had a missed miscarriage at 8w after bfp on second month of trying after marriage.
Tried again in 2016 oct and bfp on may 2017 but end up baby had acrania at 13w and terminated pregnancy.
Hoping to get a baby soon, went for ivf testings this month and got rejected due to extreme low egg reserve of AFC 2 only. Was told can only do natural ivf if really want to.
Any idea if any other ivf doc may be helpful in my situation or I should just try tcm and continue trying on my own.
Sigh, I am beginning to get sick of putting on a smile and say 'oh, your baby is so cute and he looks just like you.' Even my hubby's younger brother has a new born baby and everyone just surround them with joy. I am so sick until it all show on my face during my reunion dinner. So embarrassing. Even when I asked my sister who has an infant daughter whether she wants to catch a cny movie with me, her reply is a frustrated 'No time'. Haiz, I know it is unhealthy to feel negative but just cannot help it. Been to gynaecologist and took hormone test. My progesterone level is on the low side. Could this be the main cause of infertility ? I am on the malnourished side. But I just cannot gain weight even if I eat 2 bowls of rice.
Hi Lingling8191, hope someone can help you with the IVF questions, i think there is a thread on it?
Hi Raspberry38, i just want to say that you have survived CNY, it's tough but you are tougher! Have you done a thorough health check-up and a fertility check-up? Are you skinny or? I think the concern for those underweight is that your period might be irregular. I'm very skinny but thankfully i have regular periods and health is good. However, still not conceiving. Maybe you could try TCM?
Hi Hopeful_tadada, have you done HSG to check if your tubes are blocked? How long have you been trying?
I did go to EYS for 6 months cause it was convenient but it didn't seem to have any effect and the physician did not say much, so i stopped. I did not go to any of those popular TCM clinics. I refrain from drinking cold drinks, maybe just once in a long while, i take ginger tea often, wear bedroom slippers at home and socks to sleep. Basically you need more warming food like soups, stews etc. I used to have cold feet 24/7, now it has improved. Maybe you can try too
i have been trying for more than 1 year. i went through all checks including HSG, no blockage. Doc suspects that although i have regular periods, i may not be ovulating. This is gathered from the blood test results. i seldom take cold drinks or food, not even ice cream. i do drink longan red date tea to keep warm. i do wear socks to sleep too.
Hopeful_tadada, i go for progesterone blood test and transvaginal ultrasound to confirm ovulation. Did doc do scans? Progesterone blood test is best taken 7 days after ovulation for more accurate results. Once i did it on 2 DPO and it obviously showed that i did not ovulate, but i retook the test at 6dpo and it showed normal levels.
Hi Lilin04,
Don't worry about being skinny if you are ovulating regularly and have no other issues after checks, my BMI is only 15.8 hehe.
I've been intentionally/massively trying for 3.5 years now
Hi,Hi Hopeful_tadada, have you done HSG to check if your tubes are blocked? How long have you been trying?
I did go to EYS for 6 months cause it was convenient but it didn't seem to have any effect and the physician did not say much, so i stopped. I did not go to any of those popular TCM clinics. I refrain from drinking cold drinks, maybe just once in a long while, i take ginger tea often, wear bedroom slippers at home and socks to sleep. Basically you need more warming food like soups, stews etc. I used to have cold feet 24/7, now it has improved. Maybe you can try too
Just chanced on this post. I hope to give you some encouragement here..i have retroverted uterus too. And true that what your tcm and doc told u, it doesn't affect fertility!Babylovin,
my BMI also not much better than u...16.4..hehee....but yea as long got ovulate and no issues...I have a retroverted uterus that doc and TCM said it doesnt affect fertility..But somehow I think it maybe slightly difficult to conceive than others..will need my hb army to be more and strong...
Jiayou jiayou! Every new cycle is a chance!
Hi Hopeful_tadada, is there any scanning done or how do the doc suspect u may not be ovulating? May I know ur cycle length?
I am also the skinny kind..eat alot also cant grow fat..maybe only tummy..haha because deskbound job...
Hi,
Which EYS Branch and which doc did u visit? Ur health improved under his/her care?
I had been trying for 2years, started with TCM after one year of trying, no good news till today. Went for blood test before and knowing that my progesterone level is Low, I am having regular period, but it is consider as little every cycle. Taking bbt everyday, and the ovulation kits every month yet I am still fail to conceive. Was thinking to go for fertility check up, any recommendation? TMC or KKH is better/ faster? Shall make the appt after period?
I tried about 1yr+..going 2yrs soon..Lilin04,
Wow we have many things in common, i have a retroverted uterus too! But yea, no one has mentioned it's a problem and i have been wondering too. I do have endometriosis, surgery was in Oct17, have tried 3 cycles after it but still no success yet. Even my doc is telling me that i need to keep track of time, because my endo might come back soon.
How long have you tried? Your hubby already went for sperm analysis?
Thank u for ur encouragement! my cycle is regular..i cut down on cold drinks n food le..will continue to try! How long did u take to strike?Just chanced on this post. I hope to give you some encouragement here..i have retroverted uterus too. And true that what your tcm and doc told u, it doesn't affect fertility!
As long as ur cycle is regular, keep trying. Maybe u should cut down on cold drinks and eating 'liang' stuff (if u constantly do), cuz they cause our wombs to be cold.
I am with KKH through polyclinic referral letter. I decided on KKH due to govt subsidies for the tests and scans.
Hello Sum05, Sparkle, Michelle19 and mrstan88
I was with waterway point EYS, i feel that they are not the "pro" for fertility, for normal health they are proficient.
Hopeful_tadada, do you take BBT? I use that to confirm my ovulation each month because everyone ovulates different time of the cycle. You did the CD21 blood test? That is provided you ovulate around CD14, if not it isn't accurate. Best to have a scan done to confirm ovulation too.
Michelle19, i also take BBT and use digital ovulation tests! I've only gone thru checks with TMC via private gynae because i can't bear to wait any longer to queue up for tests etc.
I agree with mrstan88 on the supplements, this and diet is kinda the easiest way for us to increase fertility, least we can do!
Lilin04, sometimes i feel that guys have the simplest job, eat supplements to enhance their swimmers is enough. Women, lotsa of problems can occur anywhere, tsk.
I agreed haha..and their swimmers can keep on producing..while our eggs will only be diminishing..even their test aso easier and less than us..but no choice its a team work..Hello Sum05, Sparkle, Michelle19 and mrstan88
I was with waterway point EYS, i feel that they are not the "pro" for fertility, for normal health they are proficient.
Hopeful_tadada, do you take BBT? I use that to confirm my ovulation each month because everyone ovulates different time of the cycle. You did the CD21 blood test? That is provided you ovulate around CD14, if not it isn't accurate. Best to have a scan done to confirm ovulation too.
Michelle19, i also take BBT and use digital ovulation tests! I've only gone thru checks with TMC via private gynae because i can't bear to wait any longer to queue up for tests etc.
I agree with mrstan88 on the supplements, this and diet is kinda the easiest way for us to increase fertility, least we can do!
Lilin04, sometimes i feel that guys have the simplest job, eat supplements to enhance their swimmers is enough. Women, lotsa of problems can occur anywhere, tsk.
I tried for about a year..it'd be extremely good if u know your fertile window..cuz for me when i started ttc, i didn't really keep track of such stuff till couple of cycles later..Thank u for ur encouragement! my cycle is regular..i cut down on cold drinks n food le..will continue to try! How long did u take to strike?
Michelle19, i realized i replied you on the other thread haha. For fertility checks there are many different clinics, like those in KKH after referral from polyclinic, there are the private gynaes, and there are the fertility clinics like virtus and thomson fertility clinic. I went to all private cause i'm desperate to have a baby :X My first gynae i did blood tests, HSG and sperm analysis for hubby. Current gynae i did more blood tests and more transvaginal ultrasounds and SA for hubby again.
This last cycle i felt like i needed to count the swimmers responsible, i always thought i had the most problems, but even after doc told me my lining was very good, we didn't conceive! Likely the egg didn't even fertilize -_-"
Michelle19, i realized i replied you on the other thread haha. For fertility checks there are many different clinics, like those in KKH after referral from polyclinic, there are the private gynaes, and there are the fertility clinics like virtus and thomson fertility clinic. I went to all private cause i'm desperate to have a baby :X My first gynae i did blood tests, HSG and sperm analysis for hubby. Current gynae i did more blood tests and more transvaginal ultrasounds and SA for hubby again.
This last cycle i felt like i needed to count the swimmers responsible, i always thought i had the most problems, but even after doc told me my lining was very good, we didn't conceive! Likely the egg didn't even fertilize -_-"
Hi Lingling8191, hope someone can help you with the IVF questions, i think there is a thread on it?
Hi Raspberry38, i just want to say that you have survived CNY, it's tough but you are tougher! Have you done a thorough health check-up and a fertility check-up? Are you skinny or? I think the concern for those underweight is that your period might be irregular. I'm very skinny but thankfully i have regular periods and health is good. However, still not conceiving. Maybe you could try TCM?
Hi Babylovin
Thanks for your reply. I am just like you, can’t afford to wait. Haha. But being impatient will bring stress to me. So I need to tell myself to be patient. Lol
I am ok with trying private. So all I need to do is only make a call to fix an appointment right?
i was like you also, even how my lining was good at triple lining...eggs gd etc, also didn't result in anything.. sigh..
3 iui later and nothing happens..
let's all just keep on trying !
Hi Babylovin, thanks for your encouragement. I have taken the hormone test as instructed by the gynae and that is why I know my progesterone level is on the low side. Yes, I am skinny and more likely to be malnourished (something I have been trying to overcome but to little success). My period used to be regular but lately my period start date started to go haywire. I was 3 days late which I thought my late period was due to pregnancy but nah, false hope false alarm. Then my current one that just started was 2 days earlier. Gosh ! What is happening. Could it be due to me eating multivitamins supplements ?