Abdominal Adhesions & Infertility

Question: I have one child who is 3 years old, but have been unable to get pregnant again after almost a year of trying. I had a laparoscopy finally, and the doctor said my uterus is attached to the lower wall of my stomach. Although they were able to detach some of it, partial attachment remains. Also, my left tube is "gummy" and somewhat mangled (if that m..  [more]

All About Profasi

Question: How long should you wait before you can take a pregnancy test, what are the chances of the Profasi actually working, what is the next step after that, how long should they leave you on Profasi, what is the highest dose they can give you?..  [more]

Breast Lumps Formed During Fertility Treatment

Question: I was advised to undergo IVF and started on Suprefact (buserelin) in accordance with the long protocol on Day 21 of my cycle. After 10 daily subcutaneous injections, I started developing fever and found lumps in both breasts. I was asked to stop the injections immediately and informed that buserelin is not known to have produced this kind of side-e..  [more]

Can IVF Help After Tubal Ligation?

Question: I had three children at a very young age. By the time I was twenty, I'd had three c-sections and a tubal [ligation]. My tubes were burned and tied (I think). I am now 34 and getting remarried. We desperately want children. Do you think in-vitro is possible for us?..  [more]

Cervical Dysplasia/Stenosis Prevent Conception?

Question: I have had five cone biopsies in the past 10 years for cervical dysplasia. Due to the biopsies, I have been told that I have cervical stenosis. Will having had cervical dysplasia and this stenosis make it difficult for me to get pregnant? What other problems could I be facing?..  [more]

Chance of Another Ectopic?

Question: I have a history of a ruptured ectopic. I later had my other tube tested and it was declared patent (open). I have not been able to conceive again for two years, in spite of treatment. Last month, I had an IUI done. My period was scanty - is it possible that I might have an ectopic again?..  [more]

Determining Ovulation By Calendar Alone

Question: I want to know when I'm going to ovulate. My cycle comes about every 24 or 25 days each month, and I was wondering if you could tell me the day that I would ovulate or would I have to go to the doctor?..  [more]

Effects of HIV Positive Male on Conception

Question: Is it possible for a man who is HIV positive to produce a normal embryo using in vitro fertilization? Is there a way of assuring an HIV negative child if the biological father is HIV+?..  [more]

Effects of Robitussin on Fertility

Question: How does Robitussin help infertility, and how would I go about taking it?..  [more]

Fertility Predictor Kits for Men?

Question: I know there are ovulation predictor tests - is there a similar test for men?..  [more]