IVF/ICSI Support Group

Hi Hope&Pray,

Welcome to this forum. I truly understand how you feel. I was devastated too when I recently found out that I've low ovarian reserve with severe endometriosis. I'm 33+. During my last IVF, I had very few eggs retrieved and none make it for ET. And the worst part is the doctor has nothing to advice or recommend on how to improve the egg quantity and quality.

I'm aware I may not be a good candidate for IVF. I'm not giving up yet and now trying to conceive naturally. Just to share with you what I'm currently trying in hoping to improve my condition:-

Accupunture & TCM - I'm seeing Dr. Zou Yu Min for acupuncture and taking her medicine as well. Studies shown that acupuncture may improves fertility by increasing the egg quantity and quality. It helps by enhancing blood flow (oxygen and nutrients available) to nourish the ovaries by making them more capable of producing better quality eggs and strong healthy embryos.

Healthy diet - Eat more vegetables and fruits. Reduce carbo intake. Up protein intake eg. Egg, Fish and Lean meats. Drink plenty of water. Avoid cold & caffeinated beverages. Drink red dates, longan and wolfberry drink to improve blood circulation and warm the womb.

I'm considering DHEA, Bee Propolis and Royal Jelly. I will decide after I consult my doctor because DHEA is not proven although there have been success stories in improving egg quality. As for Royal Jelly, some said to avoid if we have fibroid or cyst. To play safe, please consult your gynae before taking these supplements.

Note: DHEA may cause some side effects including acne, hair loss, stomach upset, and high blood pressure. Some women can have changes in menstrual cycle, facial hair growth, and a deeper voice after taking DHEA. Also, don’t use DHEA if you have PCOS, liver problem and diabetes.

Well hope these informations may help you to proceed.... Do not give up, have faith and hope god will answer our prayer soon.
 


Hi Hope&Pray,

Welcome to this forum. I truly understand how you feel. I was devastated too when I recently found out that I've low ovarian reserve with severe endometriosis. I'm 33+. During my last IVF, I had very few eggs retrieved and none make it for ET. And the worst part is the doctor has nothing to advice or recommend on how to improve the egg quantity and quality.

I'm aware I may not be a good candidate for IVF. I'm not giving up yet and now trying to conceive naturally. Just to share with you what I'm currently trying in hoping to improve my condition:-

Accupunture & TCM - I'm seeing Dr. Zou Yu Min for acupuncture and taking her medicine as well. Studies shown that acupuncture may improves fertility by increasing the egg quantity and quality. It helps by enhancing blood flow (oxygen and nutrients available) to nourish the ovaries by making them more capable of producing better quality eggs and strong healthy embryos.

Healthy diet - Eat more vegetables and fruits. Reduce carbo intake. Up protein intake eg. Egg, Fish and Lean meats. Drink plenty of water. Avoid cold & caffeinated beverages. Drink red dates, longan and wolfberry drink to improve blood circulation and warm the womb.

I'm considering DHEA, Bee Propolis and Royal Jelly. I will decide after I consult my doctor because DHEA is not proven although there have been success stories in improving egg quality. As for Royal Jelly, some said to avoid if we have fibroid or cyst. To play safe, please consult your gynae before taking these supplements.

Note: DHEA may cause some side effects including acne, hair loss, stomach upset, and high blood pressure. Some women can have changes in menstrual cycle, facial hair growth, and a deeper voice after taking DHEA. Also, don’t use DHEA if you have PCOS, liver problem and diabetes.

Well hope these informations may help you to proceed.... Do not give up, have faith and hope god will answer our prayer soon.
 
Dee, thanks for your re-assurance
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hopepray,
if you are keen to visit Dr Zou, her address is blk 505 #01-2670 ang mo kio ave 8 and contact number 64560833.... (she can handle simple english and her knowledge on IVF is good too..)
Good Luck and JY
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hopepray,
if you are keen to visit Dr Zou, her address is blk 505 #01-2670 ang mo kio ave 8 and contact number 64560833.... (she can handle simple english and her knowledge on IVF is good too..)
Good Luck and JY
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hopepray,
if you are keen to visit Dr Zou, her address is blk 505 #01-2670 ang mo kio ave 8 and contact number 64560833.... (she can handle simple english and her knowledge on IVF is good too..)
Good Luck and JY
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Joynfaith: reiki lesson. There is 1 to 1 or u prefer in small group. My friend n laoshi are conducting this course. Just learn it for lifetime use. Insterest let me know.
 
Joynfaith: reiki lesson. There is 1 to 1 or u prefer in small group. My friend n laoshi are conducting this course. Just learn it for lifetime use. Insterest let me know.
 
Joynfaith: reiki lesson. There is 1 to 1 or u prefer in small group. My friend n laoshi are conducting this course. Just learn it for lifetime use. Insterest let me know.
 
AngelXuan & BigBear, good luck for your ET today
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Wendy, please do not worry and try to think positively...
I believe you are under good care.. everything will be fine.. Just relax and enjoy ur 2ww. Take care.

i1BB and heartbeats, hope your lining will increase to the ideal thickness soon!! Stay positive! Jia you!

Chrisl, so sorry for your loss. Hope you're coping well....Please stay strong and take good care.
 
AngelXuan & BigBear, good luck for your ET today
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Wendy, please do not worry and try to think positively...
I believe you are under good care.. everything will be fine.. Just relax and enjoy ur 2ww. Take care.

i1BB and heartbeats, hope your lining will increase to the ideal thickness soon!! Stay positive! Jia you!

Chrisl, so sorry for your loss. Hope you're coping well....Please stay strong and take good care.
 
AngelXuan & BigBear, good luck for your ET today
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Wendy, please do not worry and try to think positively...
I believe you are under good care.. everything will be fine.. Just relax and enjoy ur 2ww. Take care.

i1BB and heartbeats, hope your lining will increase to the ideal thickness soon!! Stay positive! Jia you!

Chrisl, so sorry for your loss. Hope you're coping well....Please stay strong and take good care.
 
sistas, i found this note from Babydustshop's blog, it say: -

Old Ginger tea with black sugar - is good for women to take in general. Old ginger helps to expel wind and warms the womb whereas black sugar improves blood circulation. Ladies with endometriosis problems are recommended to take old ginger tea daily as it helps to improves nausea which is commonly encountered in 2WW. Improved blood circulation will also help to ease the cramps that most ladies with endometriosis will experience during their menses.

but hor... i cannot find black sugar in NTUC and shop&save ler... anyone know where to go Black sugar har?
 
sistas, i found this note from Babydustshop's blog, it say: -

Old Ginger tea with black sugar - is good for women to take in general. Old ginger helps to expel wind and warms the womb whereas black sugar improves blood circulation. Ladies with endometriosis problems are recommended to take old ginger tea daily as it helps to improves nausea which is commonly encountered in 2WW. Improved blood circulation will also help to ease the cramps that most ladies with endometriosis will experience during their menses.

but hor... i cannot find black sugar in NTUC and shop&save ler... anyone know where to go Black sugar har?
 
sistas, i found this note from Babydustshop's blog, it say: -

Old Ginger tea with black sugar - is good for women to take in general. Old ginger helps to expel wind and warms the womb whereas black sugar improves blood circulation. Ladies with endometriosis problems are recommended to take old ginger tea daily as it helps to improves nausea which is commonly encountered in 2WW. Improved blood circulation will also help to ease the cramps that most ladies with endometriosis will experience during their menses.

but hor... i cannot find black sugar in NTUC and shop&save ler... anyone know where to go Black sugar har?
 
BBjourney, i went to my neighborhood's provision shop, they sell only the brown sugar... actually the old ginger also abit hard to find too...
 
BBjourney, i went to my neighborhood's provision shop, they sell only the brown sugar... actually the old ginger also abit hard to find too...
 
BBjourney, i went to my neighborhood's provision shop, they sell only the brown sugar... actually the old ginger also abit hard to find too...
 
okay thanks BBjourney, i will try Cold Storage after my workout tonight... maybe NTUC finest will have also... will try both if need to...
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how are you resting at home? what is your program today har?
 
okay thanks BBjourney, i will try Cold Storage after my workout tonight... maybe NTUC finest will have also... will try both if need to...
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how are you resting at home? what is your program today har?
 
okay thanks BBjourney, i will try Cold Storage after my workout tonight... maybe NTUC finest will have also... will try both if need to...
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how are you resting at home? what is your program today har?
 
Hope, i wakie since 6am. Hungry so warm up food to eat, then double boil chickn essence. While waitibg for chic essence, i watch a funny variety show, check ofc email n surf net. Dunno why i m feeling hot n perspiring; and now coughing.

Now back to bed to lie down but v awake. Btw, my Hubby said he not working today (think must be he wants to make sure i behave at home). :p

Later i plan to make e ginger tea, watch my drama, play games, check ofc email again, sleep.
 
Hope, i wakie since 6am. Hungry so warm up food to eat, then double boil chickn essence. While waitibg for chic essence, i watch a funny variety show, check ofc email n surf net. Dunno why i m feeling hot n perspiring; and now coughing.

Now back to bed to lie down but v awake. Btw, my Hubby said he not working today (think must be he wants to make sure i behave at home). :p

Later i plan to make e ginger tea, watch my drama, play games, check ofc email again, sleep.
 
Hope, i wakie since 6am. Hungry so warm up food to eat, then double boil chickn essence. While waitibg for chic essence, i watch a funny variety show, check ofc email n surf net. Dunno why i m feeling hot n perspiring; and now coughing.

Now back to bed to lie down but v awake. Btw, my Hubby said he not working today (think must be he wants to make sure i behave at home). :p

Later i plan to make e ginger tea, watch my drama, play games, check ofc email again, sleep.
 
In my first cycle, I was not given menopur. Now got in my 2nd cycle. What menopur can help?
Today just gone for my first scan and it doesn't show very good. small follices and unable to tell how many despite the lining is 6. Worry the eggs can't catch up in end ER will not be on for me..
 
In my first cycle, I was not given menopur. Now got in my 2nd cycle. What menopur can help?
Today just gone for my first scan and it doesn't show very good. small follices and unable to tell how many despite the lining is 6. Worry the eggs can't catch up in end ER will not be on for me..
 
In my first cycle, I was not given menopur. Now got in my 2nd cycle. What menopur can help?
Today just gone for my first scan and it doesn't show very good. small follices and unable to tell how many despite the lining is 6. Worry the eggs can't catch up in end ER will not be on for me..
 
Angel & Bigbear, all the best for yr ET today!

Hope, go NTUC ask the staff there where is Birlington Molasses Sugar. Usually it is placed where the sugars are... Old ginger market have alrdy...

My little joy&happiness, try to eat more protein food eg. egg white. It helps the follicles growth
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Angel & Bigbear, all the best for yr ET today!

Hope, go NTUC ask the staff there where is Birlington Molasses Sugar. Usually it is placed where the sugars are... Old ginger market have alrdy...

My little joy&happiness, try to eat more protein food eg. egg white. It helps the follicles growth
happy.gif
 
Angel & Bigbear, all the best for yr ET today!

Hope, go NTUC ask the staff there where is Birlington Molasses Sugar. Usually it is placed where the sugars are... Old ginger market have alrdy...

My little joy&happiness, try to eat more protein food eg. egg white. It helps the follicles growth
happy.gif
 


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