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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q1. What is infertility?
Q2.
Why should I seek treatment from an infertility specialist rather
than from my OB / GYN?
Q3.
How long after HCG does ovulation occur and how to I know ?
Q4.
How long do sperm live after timed intercourse or after IUI ?
Q5.
How long are eggs able to be fertilized?
Q6.
How long does it takes for fertilization to occur ?
Q7.
How soon can I take my pregnancy Test?
Q8.
Which
is the first day of the cycle ?
Q9.
I have just had a 3- day FSH test taken, and would like to know
why?
Q10.
How do we know if the sperm count is adequate for IUI ?
Q11.
I am concerned about the size of my follicles, and the timing of
my HCG shot. How big should my lead follicle be before I take my
HCG shot? How much do follicles grow each day ?
Q12.
I have leftover cysts on my ovaries. My doctor wants me to sit out
this cycle.
a) What causes these cysts?
b)
Will they go away?
c)
How big do they need to be to reduce chances of pregnancy?
Q13.
How long should I use Clomiphene before I move to Injectables /
IUI?
Q14.
What is the maximum recommended dosage for Clomiphene?
Q15.
How many times should I try IUI before moving on to IVF?
Q16.
Should I be taking Clomiphene on days 3-7 or on days 5-9?
Q17.
Why should my physician mix my Clomiphene treatment with injectables?
Q18.
How long should my husband abstain from coitus before the IUI? His
semen analysis is normal.
Q19.
How should my IUIs be timed?
Q20.
What is the standard IVF protocol?
Q21.
I hear so much about taking baby aspirin, should I be taking it
too?
Q22.
Should I take progesterone supplementation during treatment?
Q23.
My doctor wants to me to "coast" for a while on this cycle. Why
is he slowing me down?
Q24.
I heard that multiple cycles with fertility drugs increase the chance
of getting ovarian cancer. Is this true?
Q25.
My doctor has recommended a hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, or folloposcopy.
Where can I get more information?
Q26.
Do your chances increase with each consecutive cycle?
Q27.
I had my egg retrieval. I had more eggs/ fewer eggs that I expected.
Q28.
I am afraid that I might have ovarian hyperstimulation. What can
you tell me about this ?
Q29.
My progesterone was very high. Does this mean I am pregnant?
Q30.
My breasts are tender, or I have cramps, or am irritable, nauseated,
or bloated, or, I am gaining a small amount of weight. It is not
yet time for my pregnancy test. Could these be signs of pregnancy?
Q31.
My period has been usually light or heavy since my last cycle with
Clomid or injectables. Or, I have not ever gotten it yet, although
my beta was negative. Is this normal?
Q32.
What constitutes early or late ovulation? Does late ovulation decrease
fertility?
Q33.
My doctor says I am not ovulating regularly. How could I get my
period if I do not ovulate?
Q34.
I am concerned that I may have poor egg quality. How can I determine
my egg quality?
Q35.
What causes "chemical pregnancies"?
Q36.
Should I avoid exercise after ovulation?
Q37.
Should I avoid air travel or ground travel after my transfer?
Q38.
What is a sample protocol for IUI?
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