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babychaser
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Luvnhope, that was exactly what I was wishing for when I was in the operating theatre, ie rather than let the embryos swim in there, how about using a needle prick a tiny hole n house the embryo in there?
Well, am sure the pro must hv tot of it, but prob not feasible.
Well, am sure the pro must hv tot of it, but prob not feasible.
babychaser
Member
Well dreambear, I was on 425 Puregon n 150 Menopur for 13 days and I had only 5 eggs retrieved! I didn't ask dr loh why so few coz I know my age is a big factor.
If I were you, I will transfer both embbies. No harm.
If I were you, I will transfer both embbies. No harm.
depressed_gal
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Eumin, hmm I was not informed of d medication, think will only get to know when I go bk for d scan. I only knw d dosage will b 150iu.
Serene, did d dr say y af for 2-3 days r no gd? Me actually oso hvin it bout full flow for 2 days n then 3rd day spotting n then af end. In d past, im actually hvin longer af till 5 days but now dont knw y it last only 2 days. Can u share more info w me?
Serene, did d dr say y af for 2-3 days r no gd? Me actually oso hvin it bout full flow for 2 days n then 3rd day spotting n then af end. In d past, im actually hvin longer af till 5 days but now dont knw y it last only 2 days. Can u share more info w me?
tub
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Hi gals, I tried Ivf last dec and failed. Only had one embbie and nothing to freeze. I did it at Nuh and when I went to dr Loh after the failed cycle, he discovered that I had a polyp. I had it removed during a Lap with dr Loh last feb and tried a few iuis with clomid and natural but failed. Thinking of embarking on Ivf again. Any idea how much dr Loh charges? Do we do it at his o&g clinic?
sereneserene
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Hi Beep, I also never drink cold water anymore (ok.. once in a blue moon I do, but it was like once a month)... and seldom take room temp drinks... even the bubble tea I took once a month is warm.. lol...
Laki_gal, our AF duration is a gauge to see if our womb lining is good enough for implantation to take place... I would suggest you go for TCM to improve this womb lining... Things that I do are all for womb lining.... but there seems to have no solution for womb temp (that's gauged from our basel temp).
Laki_gal, our AF duration is a gauge to see if our womb lining is good enough for implantation to take place... I would suggest you go for TCM to improve this womb lining... Things that I do are all for womb lining.... but there seems to have no solution for womb temp (that's gauged from our basel temp).
depressed_gal
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Serene, hmm but in d past when I measure my basal temp it was all above 36.5. Thks for ur info n think I will discuss w dh
Hi all
I read that a lot of you are recommending royal jelly, DHEA, coq 10.
Can I check what are these for and where can I get it. I was taking multi vit but the TCM I went advice me don take any other supplement only take his Chinese Medi.
I am so temp to take the supplements you all have recommended. Did any of your TCM advice you all not to take them?
I had a failed ivf recently not good eggs. Still thinking to try again or not.
I read that a lot of you are recommending royal jelly, DHEA, coq 10.
Can I check what are these for and where can I get it. I was taking multi vit but the TCM I went advice me don take any other supplement only take his Chinese Medi.
I am so temp to take the supplements you all have recommended. Did any of your TCM advice you all not to take them?
I had a failed ivf recently not good eggs. Still thinking to try again or not.
sereneserene
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Laki_gal, basal temp n duration of AF do not have any connection (i think). So when a person has low temp, it does not mean that the AF is not enough... Just happen that I am in this situation. Hmmm... maybe got a little relationship.. I will need to ask my TCM doc lor.
CoQ10 is prescribed by my doc (Dr Matthew Lau, KKH). As my egg quality is not good, he says this supplement might help in increasing the activity level of our embryo (they need energy to split into multiple cells). My TCM doc never say cannot take... Just rem to have at least 2 hours in between the western med & TCM med.
CoQ10 is prescribed by my doc (Dr Matthew Lau, KKH). As my egg quality is not good, he says this supplement might help in increasing the activity level of our embryo (they need energy to split into multiple cells). My TCM doc never say cannot take... Just rem to have at least 2 hours in between the western med & TCM med.
hi lainelaine,
thanks, think i will brave my courage to go thru it.. my gynae never tell me i have cysts or anything.. he just said need to have a lapo so that he can clear whatever that is not good to increase the chances of conceiving..
hi ladies,
can anyone share with me the actual costs for ivf? i am doing it at sgh.. not sure of how much costs i should allocate..
thanks, think i will brave my courage to go thru it.. my gynae never tell me i have cysts or anything.. he just said need to have a lapo so that he can clear whatever that is not good to increase the chances of conceiving..
hi ladies,
can anyone share with me the actual costs for ivf? i am doing it at sgh.. not sure of how much costs i should allocate..
sunstillshines
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Serene, did your basal temp improved after you have switch to drink warm water instead of room temp water?
did you carry the thermal flask everywhere? it is very heavy....
did you carry the thermal flask everywhere? it is very heavy....
Hi tub, Dr loh is now at TFC. A fresh cycle costs $12-$16k depending on your dosages. No govt grant, can claim medisave $6k for first attempt. Do consult Dr loh at his O&G clinic first. N if he deems that u need ivf then go TFC for first consultation with the nurse n she will explain the procedure n estimated costs.
Mmland DHEA is for low ovarian reserve. Royal jelly is for good egg quality. Do Google to find out more. I din take tcm only Accupunture.
Came across a website that mention Royal jelly is fed to queen bees and they can produce lots of eggs and live a longer life than worker bees. Google to find out more.
Mmland DHEA is for low ovarian reserve. Royal jelly is for good egg quality. Do Google to find out more. I din take tcm only Accupunture.
Came across a website that mention Royal jelly is fed to queen bees and they can produce lots of eggs and live a longer life than worker bees. Google to find out more.
audreysu
Active Member
mmland - I took the following list of supplement with no TCM.
1) COQ10 100mg
2) blackmores conceives well gold
3) folic acid
4) EYS cordycep pills
dream - I was over stimulated, harvested 38 during ER, suffered quite a bit but all worth it! by day 5 of stimulation, there was close to 30 eggs already, Angela immediately bring down the dosage of gonal-f
1) COQ10 100mg
2) blackmores conceives well gold
3) folic acid
4) EYS cordycep pills
dream - I was over stimulated, harvested 38 during ER, suffered quite a bit but all worth it! by day 5 of stimulation, there was close to 30 eggs already, Angela immediately bring down the dosage of gonal-f
Mmland, sorry to confuse you. 2nd attempt is $5k medisave, 3rd attempt is $4k for private. I have to pay upfront and TFC will only return the claim amt in 3months times. I don't know if the system is the same now. I did it in April 12.
The iherb product which i took is Y.S. Eco Bee Farms, royal jelly & Pollen in honey.
I took 2 and half bottles and then for my ivf, i only hv 5 follicles and only 2 eggs were retreived. 1 mature, 1 non mature and resulting in BFP with Dr Loh.
You might wanna check with your TCM whether you can take royal jelly or not. Cos dont know if it's cold type. I din consult TCM but did accupunture twice weekly for abt 4 months before ivf but in between break for 2 months.
As for DHEA, can only buy from KKH.
The iherb product which i took is Y.S. Eco Bee Farms, royal jelly & Pollen in honey.
I took 2 and half bottles and then for my ivf, i only hv 5 follicles and only 2 eggs were retreived. 1 mature, 1 non mature and resulting in BFP with Dr Loh.
You might wanna check with your TCM whether you can take royal jelly or not. Cos dont know if it's cold type. I din consult TCM but did accupunture twice weekly for abt 4 months before ivf but in between break for 2 months.
As for DHEA, can only buy from KKH.
saggiegirl
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back from KKIVF with my 1st Lucrin jab.
So crowded when I arrived +_+||| no seats at all...have to stand and wait for my Q....
next round will be BT and scan on 22/8...
So crowded when I arrived +_+||| no seats at all...have to stand and wait for my Q....
next round will be BT and scan on 22/8...
tub, yup, the amt is b4 Medisave claim. sade also provided estimated costs earlier on in another post.
Yeah, you can claim $5k medisave for 2nd time. So far i think only KK, NUH and SGH has govt grant. If u do SOIUI then maybe not so worth it to use ur Medisave for now? Unless u're certain it'll hit $5k or above.
Yeah, you can claim $5k medisave for 2nd time. So far i think only KK, NUH and SGH has govt grant. If u do SOIUI then maybe not so worth it to use ur Medisave for now? Unless u're certain it'll hit $5k or above.
pinkieberrie
Member
Wow, i 2 weeks never post and so many new sisters joined this big family! Welcome and all our dreams will come true!!!
Today went for my 1st scan to detect heartbeat after bfp. And due to previous bad experience, was kinda scared of the scan although laoshi did tell me that she 'sees' heartbeat in my last week healing session.. Haha scare myself for nothing.
Actually was hoping to see if i can hv twins due to my high beta level but laoshi told me there is only one! Heee
Sisters who trying ivf or fet soon, i understand it is really not easy esp the 2ww. Even gynae cant tell us whether it will succeed anot but i have to admit that I'm impressed with laoshi. I'm not promoting her hor... Just want to share my experience. Laoshi and linda really my 贵人. Whether is it a bfn after bfn or mc, it is really not easy for any of us to go through and experience it. But laoshi really really help me tobe sane this 2 weeks waiting for heartbeat and of cos the 2ww waiting for beta. The last 2ww she assured me that i will bfp cos she sees a baby. This time she assured me a heartbeat.
So i feel, if many things are beyond my control then laoshi and linda is really a gift from heaven to help me...
Today went for my 1st scan to detect heartbeat after bfp. And due to previous bad experience, was kinda scared of the scan although laoshi did tell me that she 'sees' heartbeat in my last week healing session.. Haha scare myself for nothing.
Actually was hoping to see if i can hv twins due to my high beta level but laoshi told me there is only one! Heee
Sisters who trying ivf or fet soon, i understand it is really not easy esp the 2ww. Even gynae cant tell us whether it will succeed anot but i have to admit that I'm impressed with laoshi. I'm not promoting her hor... Just want to share my experience. Laoshi and linda really my 贵人. Whether is it a bfn after bfn or mc, it is really not easy for any of us to go through and experience it. But laoshi really really help me tobe sane this 2 weeks waiting for heartbeat and of cos the 2ww waiting for beta. The last 2ww she assured me that i will bfp cos she sees a baby. This time she assured me a heartbeat.
So i feel, if many things are beyond my control then laoshi and linda is really a gift from heaven to help me...
sereneserene
Member
Good luck to all
I dun bring thermo flask along... just drink when needed... if thirsty.. have to drink room temp water... but usually warm water lor...
I used to think my temperature very high, as I use the ear kind... now I use the oral kind, that's when I know actually mine is so low... sad.
I dun bring thermo flask along... just drink when needed... if thirsty.. have to drink room temp water... but usually warm water lor...
I used to think my temperature very high, as I use the ear kind... now I use the oral kind, that's when I know actually mine is so low... sad.
saggiegirl
New Member
Chris> really? Hehe...come come let's jiayou for each other....
Reikibaby> really...a baby is a gift from heaven. Of course as mummy to be, must take good care of yourself, ok? So now baby is how many weeks?
today i ask the SSN at KKH that how long the MC will be...she say the MC will cover from ET onwards....so was thinking that can we ask for longer MC????
Reikibaby> really...a baby is a gift from heaven. Of course as mummy to be, must take good care of yourself, ok? So now baby is how many weeks?
today i ask the SSN at KKH that how long the MC will be...she say the MC will cover from ET onwards....so was thinking that can we ask for longer MC????
pinkieberrie
Member
Girlgirl, yah baby is so precious & i know He will let all of us have at least a precious gem.
姐妹们，加油加油!!!!
姐妹们，加油加油!!!!
Jkiss, yesterday was how many dpt? You must jiayou too, whatever happens alright *huggggs* Yes, do continue with the meds until BT. I'm staying sane, and wondering why 2ww is crawling by. Had some bloating since last thurs, but it's going down......dunno to be happy or sad.
Reikibaby, yayyy, another hurdle crossed!
Reikibaby, yayyy, another hurdle crossed!
asiafrighter
Member
Hi tub
U can get the DHEA at KK counter. Per bottle only cost at $16.00
U can get the DHEA at KK counter. Per bottle only cost at $16.00
Hope4baby, why u back to work so soon? HPT starts working from wed, day 11, hehe
Beep, was day 8. Was hoping for only implantation bleeding but got slightly heavier, so disappointed. I think after day 8/9 will hv not much symptom as already embedded in your lining le...keep spirits high yay...
Beep, was day 8. Was hoping for only implantation bleeding but got slightly heavier, so disappointed. I think after day 8/9 will hv not much symptom as already embedded in your lining le...keep spirits high yay...
