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Hi all, I'm sort of new here. I signed up a few years ago, but really started looking through the site a few months ago.

Name/Age: Lisette, 38

DH/SO/Age: Craig, 38

How long TTC: 1 year

RE: Andrew Lacopoulos (UES Manhattan), althought I have been thinking of getting a second opinion consult.

Infertility Diagnosis: Unexplained/Age. All testing done and levels are within normal range for me and DH. I do have a hx of hypthyroidism and pernicious anemia, but those levels have been within normal range for many years.

ART methods used/result: Nothing yet. My doc thinks we should pretty much do IVF, but I dont know if I am ready to take that step so quickly, financial reasons. We do not have any infertility coverage or allowance from insurance (1199). We've been given all the rates of IUI, IVF, meds, etc... and trying to absorb this as well as doing some research on the assistance programs. Any information, advice, etc..., anyone can throw my way, I would appreciate very much. I feel kind of lost right now.

Any other children : No

I'd like to add: Its wonderful to know, a forum like this exists. I have read a lot of the posts and can see how supportive and knowledgeable everyone is. I'm so glad that I have a place I can turn to during this journey.

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I am new here

Name/Age: Regina 36

DH/SO/Age: John 35

How long TTC: 6 mths

RE: RSNY-Dr. Sung

Infertility Diagnosis: PCOS, thyroid problems

ART methods used/result: this cycle only Clomind 150 mgs & baby aspirin

I did 4 IUI cycles & now I am doing IVF for the 1st time i am on birth control pills for 8 days now

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): 1 daughter Sophia 2 yo.
Conceived through IUI had 2 m/c & 1 dnc before conceiving her & we tried for 6 mths with regular obgyn & 9 mths w/repo..I was on metforamn, baby aspirin & clomid


I'd like to add: I am sorry i havent posted but look at this site daily for insite & it really does help.

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Name/Age: Kim 30

DH/SO/Age: James 34

How long TTC: We tried naturally for a while, but we found my DH dx 2 yrs. ago.

RE: LI-IVF Dr. Brenner

Infertility Diagnosis: Severe Male Factor-3 IUI's BFN, currently on a break

Any other children: Nope

I'd like to add: I'm very thankful to have women to relate to because nobody in my life really understands what we all have to go through everyday just to have a baby. Thank you all! Good luck to everyone!!!

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Hi All!

Name/Age: Nicole 37

DH/SO/Age: G. 39

How long TTC: almost 2 years

RE: RS of NY

Infertility Diagnosis: Combo of male/female issues

ART methods used/result: Timed Intercourse, on Endometrin

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): No

I'm very new to all of this, and this forum has already helped me learn some valuable info. Please be patient with any possible ignorant questions!

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Name/Age: Cheryl 30

DH/SO/Age: Marc 33

How long TTC: Just starting

RE: 2 years ago was with RSofNY, but I am making a consult appt with LI IVF

Infertility Diagnosis: PCOS and male factor (low count)

ART methods used/result: Nothing yet. This will be our second time trying to conceive. Our first time with the RE we did 3 unmedicated IUI's with the 3rd resulting in an ectopic pregnancy. Then we did 4 clomid/IUI's with no success. Finally moved onto IVF.

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): Yes. 1 year-old DD conceived through first IVF.

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Name/Age: Deanna / 30

DH/SO/Age: David / 35

How long TTC: 1 1/2 years

RE: SIRM- Dr. Braverman

Infertility Diagnosis: Secondary IF

ART methods used/result: Letrozole- IUI, injectibles IUI.


Any other children (if yes, how conceived): Nope.. but had 2 losses

I'd like to add: always praying for you girls..

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Name/Age: Nicole, 31

DH/SO/Age: Steve, 32

How long TTC: 10 months

RE: Midwife Lucy Milne

Infertility Diagnosis: Male Factor- low count, low morph


ART methods used/result: Next week will be my first round of IUI. One on Monday and another on Wednesday

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): Yup, DS was conceived naturally after 3 months, first month of OPKs.

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Name/Age: Anonymous for now/29

DH/SO/Age: Anonymous for now/29

*As another poster had mentioned, I too am a regular poster and will gladly share my regular name via FM to anyone on the infertility board*


How long TTC: 7 months

RE: Droesch at LI-IVF - love her!

Infertility Diagnosis: Moderate male factor - low sperm count, low morphology. Low progesterone on my side and abnormal cycles.

ART methods used/result: Will start unmedicated IUIs next cycle.

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): Nope.

I'd like to add: I never in a million years thought it would be difficult for us conceive and that I would end up here I know we haven't been trying as long as others have but it has been a stressful and hard process nonetheless. All we can do is put one foot in front of the other and take this step by step. I hope we all get our BFPs sooner rather than later

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Name/Age: Lauren/26

DH/SO/Age: Sean/28

How long TTC: 10 months

RE: RMA Dr. Flisser

Infertility Diagnosis: I am just on the beginning stages. Going to see an RE for the first time monday july 6.

ART methods used/result: Nothing yet

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): none yet

I'd like to add: I really never thought that it would take us this long to conceive. I know I am more of a lurker on this site but I do feel so much support here. You ladies are awesome and I pray that we are all blessed with children that we so desire to have.

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Name/Age: Michele/38

DH/SO/Age: Anthony/39

How long TTC: 1.5 years

RE: Carolina Conceptions

Infertility Diagnosis: Old eggs/not enough eggs, plus MF

ART methods used/result: 3 cycles of IVF

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): twin boys born 3/4/09

I'd like to add: I thought I was a lost cause and would never have children, but then God blessed us with our beautiful boys. I check this board often to see how you all are doing -- I pray for you all the time

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Name/Age:
DH/SO/Age: Keeping this information private for employment reasons. I am a regular poster and will gladly share my regular name via FM to any infertility board member.

How long TTC: 10 months for #2

RE: RSONY

Infertility Diagnosis: was unexplained while TTC#1. This time around my issues have changed. Hoping for an official diagnosis soon.

Any other children: One

I'd like to add: Baby dust to you all!

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I have been lurking for awhile, but I guess I should stop being in denial and introduce myself.


Name/Age: Christine 35

DH/SO/Age: DH 35

How long TTC: this is month 13

RE: just started seeing Dr. Braverman

Infertility Diagnosis: TBD

ART methods used/result: 2 rounds of Clomid 50mg and 1 of Letrozole (Femara) so far.

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): Yes, Our DD is 20 months old conceived naturally after TTC for 6 months.

I have to be honest, I'm not happy to be here, but I am happy I have all of you!

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Name/Age: Danielle 33

DH/SO/Age: Scott 37

How long TTC: this is month 13

RE: First appointment today with Dr. Zapantis

Infertility Diagnosis: TBD; possible PCOS

ART methods used/result: Nothing yet

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): No

Anything to add: It's unfortunate that we are all on this board, but it is great to have a support system.

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Name/Age: Christina 25

DH/SO/Age: Ricky 34

How long TTC: a little over 2 yrs

RE: Dr. Cain - RSofNY. Former patient of Dr. San Roman

Infertility Diagnosis: PCOS

ART methods used/result: Metformin (2000mg) 3 Cycles of Clomid.

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): Yes, 1, conceived naturally

Anything to add: After a much needed but way too long break from TTC/IF we are seeing a new RE tomorrow afternoon. I am very excited & nervous to begin again. I am looking forward to moving this long journey along and spending time with all of the wonderfully supportive women on here. Lots of for everyone.

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Name/Age: Michelle/38

DH/SO/Age: 44

How long TTC: 2 years

RE: RMAofNJ

Infertility Diagnosis: PCOS, Poor egg quality, and poor morphology of DH's sperm

ART methods used/result: Metformin/Clomid - 1 cycle timed intercourse/5 IUI & 2 IVF. 1st IVF resulted in a m/c - 2nd IVF pregnant with twins - gave birth to a singleton

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): No

I'd like to add: The stregth you find within yourself during this journey is amazing to me. The support on this board is incredible. As strange as it may seem, dealing with IF has made me a better person.

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Name/Age: Michele/31

DH/SO/Age: Rick/31

How long TTC: 13 months

RE: Carolina Conceptions (I live in NC)

Infertility Diagnosis: Nothing yet...

ART methods used/result: Just getting started...should be starting on clomid after some more test results come in. Thankfully we just found out that DH doesn't have any issues!

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): No

I'd like to add: Thank you to everyone on the TTC boards for being supportive. I am so glad to have all of you ladies to confide in. It is so helpful to have eachother to lean on!

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Update! Wow so much has changed! in a year and a half

Me/Age: 30

DH/Age: 36

How long TTC: 2+ years

RE: Dr. Braverman

Infertility Diagnosis:
-Immune-DQ Alpha and HLA Match
elevated NKt cells

-Thrombo- Factor VIII and Factor IX
-PCOS symptoms but no positive test
-poor uterine lining

ART methods used/result:
-too many IUI's I forgot the count
-2 failed IVF cycles
-1 cancelled IVF cycle

Any other children (if yes, how conceived):
3 miscarriages, conceived naturally

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I'll keep it simple!!

Name/Age: Trish, 32

DH/SO/Age: Steve 32

How long TTC: Just started trying for #2, took 10 months for my son!

RE: LIVF - Keninsberg

Infertility Diagnosis: PCOS

ART methods used/result: Metformin, Clomid, 1st round IUI (I know I got real lucky)

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): DS about to turn 2, conceived via IUI

I'd like to add: Hope floats! you just have to reach up and catch it! This board was such a support for me in round #1. I can't wait to lean, cry, laugh and have babies with all my new friends back on the infertilty board!

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Name/Age: Anon. 30

DH/SO/Age: DH 33

How long TTC: 1 yr and a little bit...

RE: RMA

Infertility Diagnosis: Everything looks normal...

ART methods used/result: 2 rounds of Clomid 100mg...one with BD, one with IUI.

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): Nope...not even a MC.

It's nice to find a forum to let me get out some of my frustrations & anxiety.

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Name/Age: 29

DH/Age: 29

How long TTC: Have not started yet - will start IVF and PGD in March 2009!

RE: Dr. Avner Hershlag

Infertility Diagnosis: no infertility diagnosis - have a dominant inheritable disease that i don't want to pass on to my children - will have to do IVF and PGD

ART methods used/result: PGD and IVF in March 2009

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): No

Anything to add: I just want to tell everyone how honored i feel to be able to make this journey with you - you're all such incredibly strong women. good luck to everyone!

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I'm also sort of new.
Name/Age: Mel age 26

DH/SO/Age: age 27

How long TTC: 1 year

RE: RSofNY

Infertility Diagnosis: PCOS, so far. I'm still awaiting some test results. I've had problems with PCOS since I'm 15.

ART methods used/result: Metaformin, and Clomid & timed intercourse
IUI # 1 100 mg failed

Any other children : No

I'd like to add: I find that going through infertility issues has made my marriage stronger, and our desire for a family deeper than we could have ever imagined.

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UPDATE:

I am 8 weeks pregnant thanks to one cycle of IVF!

Keep the faith ladies :)

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Name/Age: Nicole/24

DH/Age: Michael/33

How long TTC: Since May

RE: East Coast Fertility

Infertility Diagnosis: Possible PCOS

ART methods used/result: Starting Clomid tomorrow, Hysterosalpingnogram on the 21st (Check patency of my tubes) - and Possible IUI scheduled for a few days post that test.

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): No

I'd like to add: All of you ladies seem amazing - I hope everyone gets their BFP sooner rather than later..

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Hi Ladies,

I am new. I lurked for awhile and thanks to your experiences and inspiration I left my old RE at SIRM and switched to Dr. Braverman and he is AWESOME!

Name/Age: Cocoa 34

DH/SO/Age: D, 36

How long TTC: 10 months

RE: Dr. Braverman

Infertility Diagnosis: PCOS, 2 miscarriages

ART methods used/result: Femara, Follistim, Met, Timed Intercourse

Any other children (if yes, how conceived): No.

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