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Progesterone side effects during 2ww
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I'm currently 11dp7dt after a frozen blastocyst transfer, and I've been pretty shocked by the side effects of the progesterone & estrace.  The cramping, bloating, breast soreness, and emotional…Continue

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John David Gordon MD replied to Kristen's discussion 'Progesterone side effects during 2ww'
Agree that the emotional ups and downs make the 2ww the worst part of the whole process for many of our patients. Hard to understand why progesterone would cause cramping as progesterone is actually a uterine relaxant but there are always exceptions…
Feb 4
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Anonymous replied to Kristen's discussion 'Progesterone side effects during 2ww'
Totally agree with you about the progesterone, I've taken the supps and had such bad PMS like symptoms that I knew it didn't work long before the blood test.  
Jan 27
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Progesterone side effects during 2ww

I'm currently 11dp7dt after a frozen blastocyst transfer, and I've been pretty shocked by the side effects of the progesterone & estrace.  The cramping, bloating, breast soreness, and emotional nosedive are overwhelming.  What concerns me most is the cramping.   A number of times it was bad enough to wake me from a sound sleep.  I was told that was ok and normal as long as there is no bleeding.  I am doing the progesterone suppositories.  I can't help but wonder how or why an embryo would…See More
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Kristen replied to Hula Girl's discussion 'When to quit'
Hi Daniela, Yes, all of my attempts have been at Dominion.  After 2 failed attempts, I started asking friends for the name of a good therapist.  I definitely recommend this.  I'd take hyperstimming over the emotional roller…
Dec 5, 2011
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Kristen replied to Hula Girl's discussion 'When to quit'
I am always amazed when I hear people who have done 5+ treatments--I know of one friend of a friend who went through 14!?!  Have you at least been able to learn a little bit more about your situation with each attempt?  Has it given you…
Dec 5, 2011
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Kristen commented on Anonymous's blog post 'Ivf and Royal Jelly/COq10'
Hi there, I can relate to the feeling of helplessness and the drive to search for something that will tip the scales in your favor.  (I'm on my third round)  Our issue is with my DH, and I truly have to hold myself back from…
Nov 7, 2011
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Kristen replied to Lynne*'s discussion 'can't conceive'
I have to agree.  When I started out, I thought that all it might take is a little patience with the NCIVF.  When we kept stalling out early in the process, the RE said that wasn't a good sign, and I realized that we could be doing…
Oct 27, 2011
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Kristen replied to Hula Girl's discussion 'When to quit'
I don't like to call it quitting--I like to call it "changing strategies".
Oct 23, 2011
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Kristen replied to Lynne*'s discussion 'can't conceive'
Hi Lynne, Sorry for your loss.  I too have had 2 failed NCIVF cycles--have yet to even make it to transfer.  I drove myself bonkers trying to decipher why the first one didn't fertilize and the second arrested.  After googling…
Oct 23, 2011
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Kristen replied to anonymous's discussion 'BMS is killing our sex life'
I'm inclined to believe that if you asked most fathers, they'd say that they didn't feel ready to have a baby until their child was already about 6 months old.    Even though you're not sharing the exact days that are…
Sep 19, 2011
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Kristen replied to Anonymous's discussion 'FSH cutoff for Natural cycle IVF'
Definitely a question for the doctors there...I wonder if the stimulation could aggravate the condition? I'm sure lots of other variables will come into play on that decision too...age, ovarian reserve, regularity of cycles, hormone…
Sep 19, 2011
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Kristen replied to Anonymous's discussion 'FSH cutoff for Natural cycle IVF'
I'm on round 2 of NCIVF for male factor as well.  Hoping the retrieval/fertilization is more cooperative this time around.   Good luck to you both!!
Sep 15, 2011
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Kristen replied to Anonymous's discussion '2 ww'
What kind of symptoms?   I have fully embraced my insanity and haven't even made it to the 2ww yet myself.  :)
Sep 4, 2011
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Kristen commented on VA's blog post 'Anyone doing or have done NC-IVF?'
First round for me is already a bust.  Made it to retrieval with a beautiful egg, but ICSI fertilization failed.  Very disheartening, as I believe ICSI rarely fails....from what I've read it seems to have a success rate of 85% or…
Aug 21, 2011
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Kristen replied to Dominion Fertility's discussion 'Natural Cycle IVF'
Karolina--have you had any luck?  My husband and I have the same issue as you.   I can't believe I just read "11dp5dt" in someone's posting and knew exactly what that translates to.  I feel like I've learned a…
Aug 19, 2011
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VA left a comment for Kristen
I can't keep up with millions of things that runs through my head.  But I think the best thing that I can do right now is to try to pretend that i'm not actually doing IVF....it's easier said than done I know. …
Aug 17, 2011

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At 3:07pm on August 17, 2011, VAVA said…

I can't keep up with millions of things that runs through my head.  But I think the best thing that I can do right now is to try to pretend that i'm not actually doing IVF....it's easier said than done I know.  We'll all get through it.

At 10:08am on August 16, 2011, VAVA said…
Hello Kristen!  I'm not sure if I posted my response to your comment in the right spot so i'll just do it again.  Thanks for sharing your story.  Your positive attitude is inspiring.  Keep me posted.  Would love to share this journey.  Best of luck!
 
 
 

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BabyOrBust replied to Anonymous's discussion 'Low count sperm count'
Hello Anonymous, Your story sounds like mine. However, I am currently 19weeks pregnant yesterday. I am having a girl. My husband not only had low sperm count but low everything. I did not have insurance to cover IVF. I went to another fertility…
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